Topic: grace
This is the first post in a new series I will be doing: Questions and answers about the Orthodox Faith. If you have a question, you can e-mail me.Question: Often we read in the Fathers that, when we a ... discussSacrosanctum concilium - what we have done, what we have failed to do An address by Mgr Andrew Wadsworth to a study session of priests of Westminster Diocese. May 22, 2013. ... discuss
It was back in 2007 that I had an idea that genuinely changed my life. I wanted to read some of the classics of the Christian faith, but I knew that without some measure of accountability I would neve ... discuss
It was back in 2007 that I had an idea that genuinely changed my life. I wanted to read some of the classics of the Christian faith, but I knew that without some measure of accountability I would neve ... discuss
Yes, this is a real book published by a division of Lifeway (affilliated with the SBC) and when a Facebook friend told me about it, I just had to read it. It's written by a Calvinistic Baptist and is ... discuss
I print below a brief section from my sermon last Sunday morning. We have, for several weeks, been examining Matthew, Chapters 5-7. It's the section of the gospel usually called the Sermon on the Moun ... discuss
You all know the story of the two sisters, Mary and Martha, from the Bible. Jesus comes to visit and Mary sits at His feet to learn while Martha serves the guests. Martha gripes to Jesus about her sis ... discuss
Vatican City, May 22, 2013 / 04:03 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Every human person despite his or her beliefs can do good, and a sharing in good works is the prime place for encounter among those who disagree ... discuss
"Atheists should be seen as good people if they do good, Pope Francis has said in his latest urging that people of all religions, and none, work together. The leader of the world's 1.2 billion Roman ... discuss
Wednesday of the Seventh Week in Ordinary Time(Click here for readings)John said to Jesus, “Teacher, we saw someone driving out demons in your name, and we tried to prevent him because he does n ... discuss
May 22 - Homily: Pray and Sacrifice for Sinners God gives sufficient grace to everyone to be saved. When we don't cooperate with God more grace is needed, and so we must pray and sacrifce to merit ... discuss
What a great saint! She lived in 14th century Italy, a time when great factions engaged in open violence. Her husband, watchman for the town, was attacked and killed one night by a rival faction. Afra ... discuss
I was four when it all began. It started with something most children hear at one time or another: “Em, you need to finish your food. Think of all the children in other countries who don’ ... discuss
Just about every Christian has memorized the closing verses of Galatians and Paul's description of the fruit of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, se ... discuss
Below a speech I gave to the Traditional Britain Group on May 18 following their Annual General Meeting. Video to follow. Ladies and gentlemen, comrades in the struggle for the liberty and prosp ... discuss
The FYB liked this school book so well he wanted his own copy. It qualifies as an ‘informational text,’ as it is an account of alphabet and where it came from. It begins with the Phoen ... discuss
22 May AD 1688 After Martin Chemnitz and Johann Gerhard, Johannes Andreas Quenstedt may have been the ablest theologian of the Lutheran church in the period following the death of Martin Luther. A shi ... discuss
The saint of the day for May 22 is Saint Rita of Cascia, religious.St. Rita was born at Rocca Porena, Italy, in 1386 to Antonio and Amata Lotti, who were quite advanced in years. Rita’s birth was an ... discuss
During the Octave of Pentecost the Church celebrates more especially the glories of the grace of the Holy Ghost and His secret work of sanctification in the Mystical Body of Christ. Originally the ... discuss
"No one can say 'Jesus is Lord ' unless he is under the influence of the Holy Spirit" . Today we celebrate the birthday of the Church when the disciples leave the privacy of the Upper Room and go into ... discuss
Driving out of town on a Thursday, a pastor passed an adult movie store. Toward the edge of its parking lot, a familiar bright green car caught his eye. It belonged to another clergyman in his town, a ... discuss
How can one process utter tragedy, such as the loss of dozens of lives in Moore, Oklahoma from yesterday’s monster tornado? How can we respond with grace and not despair? How can we still believ ... discuss
I wrote a previous post on Horton's attempts to show TULIP in the church fathers. Someone recently asked me to comment on a list of patristic citations that are supposed to show the Limited ... discuss
We all want that comfort and warmth that comes from a fellowship of ‘likeminded believers,’ but we also want to come to it by shortcuts. But we won’t find ‘community’ wor ... discuss
The saint of the day for May 20th is St. Bernardine of Siena. A Franciscan friar and preacher, St. Bernardine is known as “the Apostle of Italy” for his efforts to revive the country's Catholic fa ... discuss
Yesterday, Obama delivered a commencement address at Morehouse College, a "historically black college."He used his address to hammer the point that he's a black man. Obama spoke of "Jim Crow laws and ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Ordinary: 651 Proper of Seasons: 232 Psalter: Monday, Week III, 999 Christian Prayer: Does not contain Office of Readings. Office of Readings for Monda ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Ordinary: 651 Proper of Seasons: 236 Psalter: Tuesday, Week III, 1018 Office of Readings for Tuesday in Ordinary Time God, come to my assistance.– ... discuss
The Saint of the Day for May 20 is St. Bernardine of Siena.Bernardine was born in Carrara, Italy, in 1380. Even as a boy he nursed the sick during a time of pestilence in Siena. During a severe illnes ... discuss
This is my first Pentecost Sunday @ Precious Blood Parish. You can listen to my sermon recorded @ the Vigil Mass (May 18) HERE. You can also listen to the Chinese radio talk broadcasted last evening ... discuss
I think it's interesting that I learned about the pentatonic scale on Pentecost. It's also called the "slave scale" because Negro spirituals are all based on it. You can also learn a little about the ... discuss
The Virginia Republican Convention 5-18-13Well, after a twelve-hour day for most delegates, the Virginia Republican Convention (labeled a "freak show" by the Daily Kos) selected a great ticket for the ... discuss
When the princes of Rome assemble to elect a new Pope, when bishops are consecrated, when priests are ordained, when churches are dedicated, when kings are crowned with the blessing of Mother Church - ... discuss
Missel Franciscain Colombe Du Saint EspritThe coming of the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost was not an isolated event in the Church's life. The Paraclete sanctifies it continually as He also sanct ... discuss
ow that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of hi ... discuss
O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. And these words that I command you today shall be on ... discuss
e from my oldest son’s yearly visit with his neurosurgeon, I was listening to K-Love and the song, Jesus Bring the Rain by Mercy Me, came on. I can count a million times People asking me how I ... discuss
ow that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28 When I wrote Praise You in This Storm not even a week ago I had no id ... discuss
Come, Holy Ghost, Creator blest, and in our hearts take up Thy rest; Come with Thy grace and heav'nly aid, To fill the hearts which Thou hast made. ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1064 All from Proper of Seasons: 1035 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 694 All from Proper of Seasons: 605 Evening Prayer II for the Solemnity of P ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1054 Complementary Psalmody: 1655 (Midafternoon) Proper of Seasons: 1034 (antiphon, reading) Midafternoon Prayer for the Solemnity of Pentecos ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1054 (Midday) All from Proper of Seasons: 1031 (Midday) Midday Prayer for the Solemnity of Pentecost, using the Current Psalmody God, come to ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1054 Complementary Psalmody: 1651 (Midmorning) Proper of Seasons: 1033 (antiphon, reading) Midmorning Prayer for the Solemnity of Pentecost, ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1049 Proper of Seasons: 1027 Psalms and canticle from Sunday, Week I, 1086 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 689 Proper of Seasons: 603 Psalms and c ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1045 All from Proper of Seasons: 1017 Office of Readings for the Solemnity of Pentecost God, come to my assistance.– Lord, make haste to ... discuss
Come Judgment Day, how are we to possibly explain the scandal of allowing those who market in abortifacients/contraceptives to advertise in parish bulletins? Fathers Dooner and Hennelly: The Bulletin ... discuss
Oldest of all novenas, this is still the only one officially prescribed by the Church.Netherlandish Master, The Spirit, c. 1500.THE FRUITS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT(Saturday, Vigil of Pentecost)When the soul ... discuss
Today is the Vigil for Pentecost and tomorrow we will celebrate the Descent of the Holy Spirit and foundation of the Church. Pentecost marks the completion of the work of redemption, the fullness o ... discuss
May has been a whirlwind month thus far in our crazy household, between social worker visits, baseball, therapies for both babies, doctor visits, baseball, specialist visits, sickness, baseball, daily ... discuss
Teens teach porn class to adults at Oregon Adolescent Sexuality Conference When I walked into this year’s Oregon Adolescent Sexuality Conference in Seaside, Oregon, one of the first things I ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1064 All from the Proper of Seasons: 1011 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 694 All from the Proper of Seasons: 599 Evening Prayer I for the Solemni ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1054 Complementary Psalmody: 1655 (Midafternoon) Proper of Seasons: 1010 (antiphon, reading, concluding prayer) Midafternoon Prayer for Saturd ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1049 Proper of Seasons: 1008 Psalter: Saturday, Week III, 1476 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 689 Proper of Seasons: 597 Psalter: Saturday, Week ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1045 Proper of Seasons: 1004 Psalter: Saturday, Week III, 1472 Office of Readings for Saturday in Week 7 of Easter God, come to my assistance. ... discuss
Vatican City, May 17, 2013 / 09:58 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Pope Francis met this afternoon with the directors of the Pontifical Mission Societies and encouraged them to help “the young churchesR ... discuss
I love how Pope Francis speaks so plainly and yet profoundly at the same time. In the video below, he also urges us not to be backseat Christians. The Pope told Christians it is better to be “annoyi ... discuss
Oldest of all novenas, this is still the only one officially prescribed by the Church.Ottonian Master Pentecost(Artwork: Pentecost, Artist: UNKNOWN; Ottonian Master, Date: C. 1030-40, Technique: Tempe ... discuss
-- Bl. Pope John Paul II was often criticized for having cranked out more canonizations than all his predecessors combined. Yet this week, Pope Francis outdid them all in a single stroke by cano ... discuss
The saint of the day for May 17th is St. Paschal Baylon.Born in a small village in between Castille and Aragon in Spain, on Pentecost in 1540, he was christened Pascua (meaning "the pasch of the Holy ... discuss
The Saint of the Day for May 17 is St. Paschal Baylon.Paschal Baylon (named after the day of his birth and death: Pentecost Sunday—Pascha Pentekostes) was a simple, pious shepherd boy who later beca ... discuss
May 16, 2013. (Romereports.com) During Thursday's morning Mass, Pope Francisreflected on the apostolic zeal of St. Paul. The Pope invited Christians to follow the apostle's example by living out the f ... discuss
I would like to take this opportunity to clear up some confusion regarding the Holy Innocents' Foundation of Oklahoma and the recent actions taken against the Abolitionist Society of Oklahoma.In times ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1064 Proper of Seasons: 1002 Psalter: Friday, Week III, 1467 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 694 Proper of Seasons: 595 Psalter: Friday, Week III, ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1045 Proper of Seasons: 996 Psalter: Friday, Week III, 1454 Office of Readings for Friday in Week 7 of Easter God, come to my assistance.̵ ... discuss
Oldest of all novenas, this is still the only one officially prescribed by the Church.PETRUS de Raimbaucourt, The Descent of the Spirit, 1323THE GIFT OF COUNSEL(Thursday, 7th Week of Easter)There are ... discuss
We came back from family wedding this past weekend to realize that Minnesota (our state) passed legislation legalizing gay marriage. Gov. Dayton signed it into law last night, to be put into effect on ... discuss
Want to say no without actually saying, “No”? It’s easy — agree with someone and then add a “but.” We like to use “but” to disagree without sounding disagreeable. When we “but ... discuss
1955 Calendar (Semidouble): May 16 Today the Holy Church celebrates the life of St. Ubadlus, Bishop of Gubio and Confessor. Born to noble parents, St. Ubaldus lived a pious childhood. ... discuss
Just like Nazi Germany's plans to school and indoctrinate children from the earliest ages, under state controls, o'der leader's latest edict: kids as young as four should be taken from their families ... discuss
Grace to Suffer for Christ - 2 Pillars #27 On the sixth day of the Novena to the Holy Spirit for Pentecost we ask for the grace to suffer for Christ with joy as he suffered for or sake. We bring th ... discuss
The Christian bishops, chiefs, commanders, clergy and people of Sudan declared, on May 16, 1983, that they would not abandon God as God had revealed himself to them under threat of Shariah Law imposed ... discuss
The Christian faith is not a mere collection of doctrines — a bag of truths. Christianity is a comprehensive truth claim that encompasses every aspect of revealed doctrine, but is centered in the go ... discuss
Christians are rightly and necessarily concerned about leadership, but many Christians seem to aim no higher than secular standards and visions of leadership. We can learn a great deal from the secula ... discuss
In the beginning was the Word. Christians rightly cherish the declaration that our Savior, the crucified and resurrected Lord Jesus Christ, is first known as the Word — the one whom the Father h ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1054 (Midday) Proper of Seasons: 993 Psalter: Thursday, Week III, 1444 Midday Prayer for Thursday in Week 7 of Easter, using the Current Psalm ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1054 Complementary Psalmody: 1651 (Midmorning) Proper of Seasons: 993 (antiphon, reading, concluding prayer) Midmorning Prayer for Thursday in ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1049 Proper of Seasons: 992 Psalter: Thursday, Week III, 1439 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 689 Proper of Seasons: 591 Psalter: Thursday, Week I ... discuss
Rich Mullins tells a story about an argument he got into with a friend who happened to be an atheist. He explains how he attacked and attacked, constantly on the offensive, swatting away rejections an ... discuss
New book offers a story of hope and recovery from traumatic life experiences Contact: Mary Anne Morrow, Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center, 602-359-6989, mmorrow@timberlineknolls.com CH ... discuss
Ten-year-old reader looking for ideas, so I'm starting a list. Here's the first installment, in no particular order.She's not three anymore. (Sniff, sniff.) When You Reach Me, Rebecca SteadWhere ... discuss
Oldest of all novenas, this is still the only one officially prescribed by the Church.Sacramentaire PentecoteIllustration de la Bible de Jérusalem - Edition de luxe -Google imageTHE GIFT OF UNDERSTAN ... discuss
God spoke to me on Sunday morning. It was clear. It was undeniable. God spoke to me in a moment of need, he brought me a word of comfort, and gave me exactly the message I needed to hear.Preachin ... discuss
May 14, 2013. (Romereports.com) The workings of the Holy Spirit: This was the theme of Pope Francis' homily during his daily Mass at the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta Chapel. The Pope said the Holy ... discuss
I am in the unique and enjoyable position of receiving copies of most of the latest and greatest Christian books and I like to provide regular roundups of some of the best and brightest of the bunch. ... discuss
This Wednesday, March 15th at 6:30 PM Central/5:30 PM Mountain time, I will be on a live broadcast of Worldview Everlasting TV. On WEtv I will be discussing with Pastor Jonathan Fisk and Peter Slayton ... discuss
ow that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28 When I wrote Praise You in This Storm not even a week ago I had no id ... discuss
Oldest of all novenas, this is still the only one officially prescribed by the Church.Dore PentecoteTHE GIFT OF KNOWLEDGE(Tuesday, 7th Week of Easter)The gift of knowledge enables man to understand cr ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1054 Complementary Psalmody: 1651 (Midmorning) Proper of Seasons: 986 (antiphon, reading, concluding prayer) Midmorning Prayer for Wednesday i ... discuss
There are some books on preaching that are meant for preachers. These are books that teach the nuts and bolts of preaching, that are full of practical tips and illustration. There is a place for such ... discuss
When the story began gaining traction a small army of abortion defenders dutifully headed out to the social media with their talking points in hand. The first talking point was that Gosnell wasn’ ... discuss
Holy Spirit and Baptism - 2 Pillars #25 On the Feast day of Our Lady of Fatima we meditate on knowing the Holy Spirit and the Grace of Baptism, where the Holy Spirit is received, as seen through t. ... discuss
Monday of the Seventh Week of Easter(Click here for readings)The disciples said to Jesus, “Behold, the hour is coming and has arrived when each of you will be scattered to his own home and you w ... discuss
He was born in 292 in Thebes (Luxor, Egypt) to pagan parents. According to his hagiography, he was swept up against his will in a Roman army recruitment drive at the age of 20, a common occurrence dur ... discuss
Say the following prayer once a day for 9 days, beginning on May 13 and ending on May 21, the eve of the Feast of St. Rita. St. Rita is the patron saint against: abuse, infertility, lonelin ... discuss
by Eric Metaxas May 13, 2013 (Breakpoint.org) - Do you remember the great movie “Amazing Grace,” about William Wilberforce, the Christian Parliamentarian who led the charge to abolish the ... discuss
by Eric Metaxas May 13, 2013 (Breakpoint.org) - Do you remember the great movie “Amazing Grace,” about William Wilberforce, the Christian Parliamentarian who led the charge to abolish the ... discuss
The Ascension of Our Lord Part II(Click here for readings)Jesus led his disciples out as far as Bethany, raised his hands, and blessed them. As he blessed them he parted from them and was taken ... discuss
Truth, Sanctity and Grace - 2 Pillars #24: Novena for the hly Spirit in prepartion for Pentecost Day 3 Gifts of Truth and Sanctity and Mary and the channels of grace Meditations read in front of th ... discuss
May 13 - Homily: Simple Devotion to Mary Fr. Elias gives the homily on the feast day of Our Lady of Fatima and how simple devotion to Mary is very efficacious for obtaining grace and doing reparati ... discuss
Anna Karenina watches her husband’s hands, thinking how ugly they are. Anna, glorious and refined, thinks how annoying it is to look at those hands. To touch their clammy skin or watch them fumb ... discuss
Grace and Wisdom - 2 Pillars #23 Novena to the Holy Spirit Day 2 asking the Holy Spirit for the gifts of Wisdom and Piety and Mary's Graces Meditations read in front of the exposed Blessed S... Fro ... discuss
I have said it often and said it recently, that prayer has always been a struggle for me. It's not that I don't pray--I do!--but that I find it a battle to put my theology into action day-by-day and t ... discuss
Oldest of all novenas, this is still the only one officially prescribed by the Church.Descent of the Holy Ghost (Pentecost), Durer, c. 1510 Woodcut, 12.7 x 9.6THE GIFT OF FORTITUDE(Monday, 7th Week of ... discuss
I have said it often and said it recently, that prayer has always been a struggle for me. It's not that I don't pray--I do!--but that I find it a battle to put my theology into action day-by-day and t ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1064 Proper of Saints: 1825 Psalms and canticle from Common of Apostles: 1964 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 694 Proper of Saints: 548 Psalms and ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1054 Complimentary Psalter: 1655 (Series III, Midafternoon) Common of the Apostles: 1963 (verse, reading) Midafternoon Prayer for the Feast of ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1054 (Midday) Common of the Apostles: 1963 Psalter: Tuesday, Week III, 1407 Midday Prayer for the Feast of Saint Matthias, Apostle, using the ... discuss
Until I became a mother, I didn’t really (I mean REALLY) realize how much work, effort and sacrifice the noble calling of motherhood required. It’s nice to have one day a year that the ... discuss
In April of 2011 my family heard, “Your mom has advanced stage cancer and one year to live.” Those are words you never want to hear, words you want to block out, acting like you never hea ... discuss
Originally posted May 8, 2011 Fundamentalists and Evangelicals sing in truth, "What a friend we have in Jesus!" But I wonder what their Friend thinks about the way they talk about His Mother ... discuss
DOUBLE / WHITE INTROIT Ps. 26:7, 8, 9 Hear, O Lord, my voice as I cry to You, alleluia! my heart has spoken to You; I have sought You. Your presence, O Lord, I will seek; hide not Your face fr ... discuss
Oldest of all novenas, this is still the only one officially prescribed by the Church.El Greco. Pentecost. c.1600. Oil on canvas. Museo del Prado, Madrid, Spain.THE GIFT OF PIETY(Sunday, 7th Week of E ... discuss
Just As I Am” is one of the few hymns for which we know not only the author’s story but also the exact circumstances in which it was written. Charlotte Elliott of Brighton, England (1789-1 ... discuss
A Mother's Day EssayThe second Sunday of May is Mother's Day here in these United States. From its origins in 19th Century feminism and pacifism, the day grew into a general celebration of motherhood& ... discuss
The Collect.O GOD, the King of glory, who hast exalted thine only Son Jesus Christ with great triumph unto thy kingdom in heaven; We beseech thee, leave us not comfortless; but send to us thine Holy G ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1054 Complementary Psalmody: 1655 (Midafternoon) Proper of Seasons: 971 (antiphon, reading, concluding prayer) Midafternoon Prayer for Monday ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1045 Proper of Seasons: 965 Psalter: Monday, Week III, 1379 Office of Readings for Monday in Week 7 of Easter God, come to my assistance.̵ ... discuss
Rejoice Mary, Mother of God, Virgin, full of grace, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women and blessed is the Fruit of thy womb, for thou hast borne the Savior of our souls. Mee ... discuss
Grace of Eucharistic Love - 2 Pillars #22 Visit to the Blessed Sacrament and how He is not loved and a visit with Mary and how God's Grace does not abandon us. Meditations read in front of the expo ... discuss
Oldest of all novenas, this is still the only one officially prescribed by the Church.Giotto, Pentecost, c. 1305, Scrovegni Chapel, PaduaTHE GIFT OF FEAR(Saturday, 6th Week of Easter)Love and fear. Th ... discuss
Exhausted Kermit Gosnell Jury Goes Home, Two Weeks With No Verdict An emotionally exhausted jury in the murder trial of abortion practitioner Kermit Gosnell is going home for the weekend. After two w ... discuss
O Christ Jesus, when all is darkness and we feel our weakness and helplessness, give us the sense of Your presence, Your love, and Your strength. Help us to have perfect trust in Your protecting love ... discuss
For those who celebrate the Ascension of Our Lord on Sunday, please follow this link to the ferial Midafternoon Prayer for Saturday in the Sixth Week of Easter. Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours ... discuss
For those who celebrate the Ascension of Our Lord on Sunday, please follow this link to the ferial Office of Readings for Saturday in the Sixth Week of Easter. Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours V ... discuss
Oldest of all novenas,this is still the only one officially prescribed by the Church.Anthony van Dyck. The Descent of the Holy Spirit (Pentecost). c. 1618-20.THE GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT(Friday, 6th W ... discuss
Polls show that most young people today, even those who identify themselves as Christians, have no problem with “same-sex marriage.” If young people today are at all aware of what the Catholic Chu ... discuss
What follows is an interview with Kevin Schut. He’s a delightful fellow, and he happens to have written a book about video games. It’s called Of Games and God, and you should probably re ... discuss
Not every idea becomes a book. Not even every good idea becomes a book. Between the author and the bookstore stand agents, editors and publication committees tasked with deciding on the few books wort ... discuss
Born in Ulster, Ireland, c. 517; died at Bangor, Ireland, in 603; some list his feast as May 11. It is said that Comgall was a warrior as a young man, but that he studied under Saint Fintan at Cluain ... discuss
e from my oldest son’s yearly visit with his neurosurgeon, I was listening to K-Love and the song, Jesus Bring the Rain by Mercy Me, came on. I can count a million times People asking me how I ... discuss
My message to our state representative regarding today's vote on HF1054: On behalf of the four voters in our home, including me, I ask that you vote against this bill for a variety of reasons. First ... discuss
For those of you who celebrate the Ascension of Our Lord on Sunday, please follow this link to the ferial Night Prayer for Thursday in the Sixth Week of Easter. Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours ... discuss
For those who celebrate the Ascension of Our Lord on Sunday, please follow this link to the ferial Office of Readings for Friday in the Sixth Week of Easter. Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol ... discuss
Thanks for reading this long testimony but it's important. I have been saved for a little over two years now. Saved out of the depths of Hell, by God's grace.I was born March 17, 1972. I grew up ... discuss
Click here to subscribe to the Social Conservative Review. Dear Friend, It's human nature to wish every victory could be final and decisive. For example, when we defeated Nazi Germany, it was a compl ... discuss
There are several books on sale for Mother’s Day: Give Them Grace by Elyse Fitzpatrick ($5.99); Five Conversations You Must Have With Your Daughter ($4.99) and Five Conversations You Must H ... discuss
The Harry Ransom Center at the University of Texas in Austin contains a copy of what many people consider the most valuable book in the world. The Gutenberg Bible is not only the oldest surviving book ... discuss
There are several books on sale for Mother’s Day: Give Them Grace by Elyse Fitzpatrick ($5.99); Five Conversations You Must Have With Your Daughter ($4.99) and Five Conversations You Must H ... discuss
Parishioner: Pastor, am I worthy to receive the body and blood of Christ given to us in the sacrament of the altar (i.e., communion)? Pastor: I don't know, are you worthy? Parishioner: No, ... discuss
9 May, Old Testament Job was a blameless and upright man who came from Uz (Job 1:1), a land northeast of Canaan. The Book of Job examines the depths of his faith, which was severely tested through the ... discuss
Dear Pastor, You asked me what I longed for and expected in a sermon. It is not easy for me to respond. My first reaction to your request is the feeling that it doesn’t really make much differe ... discuss
O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. And these words that I command you today shall be on ... discuss
ow that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of hi ... discuss
By Matthew Sharp, Alliance Defending Freedom Legal Counsel I’m often surprised by the number of school administrators under the mistaken belief that the First Amendment has an age limit. They think ... discuss
word which can express the surprise and wonder our souls ought to feel at God’s goodness to us. Our hearts playing the harlot; our lives far from perfect; our faith almost blown out; our unbelief o ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1045 All from Proper of Seasons: 914 Office of Readings for the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord God, come to my assistance.– Lord ... discuss
Easter 6c, 2013 (May 5, 2013, revised from 2008) Holy Cross Lutheran Church Rocklin, California Rev. Todd A. Peperkorn John 16:23-33 TITLE: “Whatever You Ask in My Name” Grace to you and pea ... discuss
As I survey the contemporary church, one of my gravest concerns is the power and prevalence of mysticism. It appears in pulpits, books, and conversation. It is at the heart of Sarah Young’s best ... discuss
There are a couple of new Kindle deals that may interest you. A couple of weeks ago I reviewed Joni & Ken; it has now been marked down to $3.79. Couples of the Bible by Robert & Bobbie Wolgemuth ... discuss
was born about 1342, and when she was thirty years old, she became gravely ill and was expected to die. Then, on the seventh day, the medical crisis passed, and she had a series of fifteen visions, or ... discuss
The ultimate act of union between two souls is accomplished in prayer to God. That is why marriage takes place during the Mass but is accomplished by the man and the woman as they for God to ble ... discuss
Why are pharmacy ads accepted in parish bulletins, unless there is absolute assurance that the pharmacies do not sell contraceptives and/or abortifacients? The best available sources tell us t ... discuss
Today’s book review post is special for two reasons. First, this marks the 150th book review I’ve posted here at Fundamentally Reformed. Second, this review includes the foreword I was pri ... discuss
Hartford, Conn., May 7, 2013 / 12:01 am (CNA).- A Connecticut priest says a new confessional recently installed at his parish stands as a visible sign of God's grace, and has increased churchgoers' pa ... discuss
7 May AD 1887 Carl Ferdinand Wilhelm Walther was a founding father of The Lutheran Church — Missouri Synod. He served as its first president from 1847 to 1850 and again from 1864 to 1878. O ... discuss
(died 7 May 721) was an Angle bishop during the time of the kingdom of Northumbria. He was the Bishop of Hexham and then the Bishop of York which was the most important religious designation in the ar ... discuss
Fr. Nicolas Schwizer The first title which the Gospel gives to Mary is that of “full of grace.” Having found grace before God means having been “favored” by his gifts: by those gifts which H ... discuss
So yes, as some of you guessed, we have another courting couple in the works. Last week my husband suddenly noticed a certain young man seemingly paying a certain amount of attention to our fifth gi ... discuss
May 5th, 2013St. John's and Trinity Lutheran Church, Suring, WI"Look to the Cross"What was the sin of the Israelites? They were ungrateful for God's blessings. And when suffering began, eve ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1054 Proper of Seasons: 893 Psalter: Tuesday, Week II, 1268 Midday Prayer for Tuesday in Week 6 of Easter, using the Current Psalmody God, com ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1049 Proper of Seasons: 900 Psalter: Tuesday, Week II, 1261 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 689 Proper of Seasons: 552 Psalter: Tuesday, Week II, ... discuss
By Pat Gohn. Release Date: March 25, 2013, Ave Maria Press, Notre Dame, Indiana, Paperback or Kindle. Available from Ave Maria Press, Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and Catholic book stores.Revi ... discuss
The saint of the day for May 6th is Blessed Anna Rosa Gattorna. Rosa (1831-1900) was one of six children born to the wealthy, pious family of Francesco Benedetta and Adelaide Campanella Benedetta in G ... discuss
Raising of Lazarus, 15th century Russian icon. The raising of Lazarus, dead four days, stinking and bound up in burial bands, symbolizes the raising of a soul dead in sin to the life of grace.". ... discuss
Today is the National Day of Prayer. The first call to prayer happened before the American Revolution. In 1775, the Continental Congress called on the colonists to pray for wisdom as they considered h ... discuss
5 May AD 1525 Frederick the Wise, elector of Saxony from 1486 to 1525, was Martin Luther's sovereign in the early years of the Reformation. Indeed, were it not for Frederick, there might not have been ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1045 Proper of Seasons: 871 Psalter: Sunday, Week II, 1213 Office of Readings for the 6th Sunday of Easter God, come to my assistance.– ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1064 Proper of Seasons: 886 Psalter: Monday, Week II, 1271 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 694 Proper of Seasons: 548 Psalter: Monday, Week II, 79 ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1045 Proper of Seasons: 880 Psalter: Monday, Week II, 1235 Office of Readings for Monday in Week 6 of Easter God, come to my assistance.– ... discuss
First Saturdays Devotion On Saturdays, Catholics traditionally have taken part in the "First Saturdays Devotion" which entails going to Mass and receiving Communion for the first Saturday of the ... discuss
May just made it's entrance on the calendar a couple days ago - can you believe it?! This year is just flying by. I was thinking back on a blog post I wrote on the first day of this year and rememberi ... discuss
New York City, N.Y., May 3, 2013 / 05:04 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Six months after Hurricane Sandy devastated the Caribbean and hit the northeastern U.S., coastal community members continue to struggle th ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1054 Complementary Psalmody: 1655 (Midafternoon) Proper of Seasons: 868 (antiphon, reading, concluding prayer) Midafternoon Prayer for Saturda ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1045 Proper of Seasons: 862 Psalter: Saturday, Week I, 1194 Office of Readings for Saturday in Week 5 of Easter God, come to my assistance. ... discuss
Feast of Saints Philip and James(Click here for readings)Jesus said to Thomas, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. If you know me, ... discuss
I just finished Terry Virgo’s book “God’s Lavish Grace.” What I like about the book is that it sites many passages from the Bible. Grace is something many Christians battle with, thinking that ... discuss
Hidy. I consider it quite a privilege that you stopped by. I realize you have a limited number of megagigabytes to spend during the week and I’m flattered that you’d burn through some time ... discuss
Anglican bishops in West Indies denounce Obama blackmail over gay 'marriage' by George Conger ... discuss
Today is the First Friday of January. Because today is the first Friday of the Month, many Catholic parishes will have special Masses today for the First Friday Devotion. Beginning on December 27, 16 ... discuss
The Saints of the Day for May 3 are Sts. Philip and James.St. PhilipThe Apostle Philip was one of Christ's first disciples, called soon after his Master's baptism in the Jordan. The fourth Gospel give ... discuss
“If all I loved was stripped away, what would my life be defined by?” The haunting question whispered through my soul, chasing me in my dreams at night and finding me on the path I took to avoid ... discuss
It had been a rough week. I was stressed out, and weary of doing all the small and big “hard things” in my life. More than that, I realized just how far my relationship with God had slid. Don’t ... discuss
Thanks to a tip from Caroline on our Facebook page we came across the remarkable campaign of a nine-year-old, Australian rap artist named JoJo. What a great example of using your gifts to help others, ... discuss
A.M.D.G. J.M.J. A.T.C. Laudetur Iesus Christus! Nunc et in æternum! Amen. Christus resurrexit! Alleluia! Vere resurrexit! Alleluia! Tuesday of the Second Week of Easter Yesterday started out as ... discuss
Easter 5c, 2013 Easter5c-2013.mp3 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord, Jesus Christ. Our text for today is from the Gospel just read, from St. John chapter sixteen. Ask any craftsm ... discuss
Today is the day designated at the 2013 National Day of Prayer.In 1952 Congress passed a bill that was signed on 17 April 1952 by President Truman. It required the president to annually declare a Nati ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1064 Proper of Saints: 1815 Psalms and canticle from Common of Apostles: 1964 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 694 Proper of Saints: 1145 Psalms an ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1054 Complementary Psalmody: 1651 (Midmorning) Common of Apostles: 1962 (reading) Midmorning Prayer for the Feast of Philip and James, Apostle ... discuss
Today is the National Day of Prayer. The first call to prayer happened before the American Revolution. In 1775, the Continental Congress called on the colonists to pray for wisdom as they considered h ... discuss
“PRAY FOR AMERICA”AMERICANS TO UNITE AND PRAY ON THURSDAY, MAY 2ND, FOR THE 62ND ANNUAL OBSERVANCE OF THE NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYERCOLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO (April 8, 2013) – As our nation s ... discuss
Ami said, I have six kids. When I had 2 kids I was good at it (school/read aloud/housecleaning/meals). When I had 4 kids I was capable. Now I am decidedly not. I love my relationship with the ... discuss
Tragedy and disaster have the peculiar ability to produce a backdrop upon which common people can become unexpected heroes. 300 soldiers at Thermopylae hold off wave after wave of Persians; they’re ... discuss
John Wycliffe’s body had been buried outside St. Mary’s Church for more than forty years when his grave was disturbed. Upon the orders of Pope Martin V, his remains were exhumed, his bones ... discuss
The saint of the day for May 2 is St. Athanasius (295 - 373). He was the Church's greatest hero in the battle against Arianism (a heresy that denied Christ's divinity),which, in his lifetime, earned h ... discuss
2 May AD 373 Athanasius was born in Alexandria in Egypt in AD.295. He served as a church leader in a time of great controversy and ecclesiastical disagreements. While he was still a deacon, around the ... discuss
The Saint of the Day for May 2 is St. Athanasius.A champion of orthodoxy! He did not die a martyr, but his life was martyrdom in the truest sense. Athanasius was the Church's greatest hero in the batt ... discuss
I’m reading Richard Bauckham’s book “Theology of the Book of Revelation” along with a few others as part of my reflection and study for my ongoing series on Revelation. The boo ... discuss
I had the honor of being interviewed for an article on LifeSiteNews.com, which is one of the top Pro-Life online news sources! The article published today - May 1st.Read the article here:‘Forev ... discuss
“This conference is in June, in Rome, and the subject is the place of the liturgy, and liturgical formation for the New Evangelisation,” says Bishop Dominique Rey of Fréjus-Toulon. ... discuss
Believe it or not, there was once a time in my life when I loved controversy. I used to like to debate. It didn’t even matter if I really believed what I was saying; I just wanted to see if I co ... discuss
by LauraLoo Shortly after Joni Eareckson Tada spoke at the National Religious Broadcasters’ Convention in March (see video below), her latest book, Joni & Ken: An Untold Love Story, was released ... discuss
