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With looming deadlines and constant activity it’s easy to drown out the loneliness. When the busyness subsides, it’s scary what we find. A recent injury drastically altered my summer plans and I ... discussDriving 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
A cadaver in a lab is no more alive than a corpse in a ditch, though it may smell a little less. In the end, both are buried. Rot looks alive compared to the sanitized corpse because rot is life that ... discuss
“I think there’s been a certain amount of, frankly, Terry, a kind of pop sociology in America, that, you know, somehow the Shia can’t get along with the Sunni, or the Shia in Iraq ju ... discuss
The oxymoron of “safe” abortions by Christina Martin Liberal blogger Amanda M ... 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
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Every thoughtful person must deal with the problem of evil. Evil acts and tragic events come to us all in this vale of tears known as human life. The problem of evil and suffering is undoubtedly the ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Ordinary: 651 Proper of Seasons: 240 Psalter: Wednesday, Week III, 1039 Christian Prayer: Does not contain Office of Readings. Office of Readings for W ... discuss
Emperor Constantine, 21 May AD 337 Flavius Valerius Aurelius Constantinus served as Roman Emperor from AD 306 to 337. During his reign the persecution of Christians was forbidden by the Edict of Milan ... discuss
was born in Hertfordshire, England, in 1604 and graduated from Cambridge in 1622. He taught school for a while, came under Puritan influence, and determined to become a minister. In 1631 he went to Ne ... 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
When I was in high school, I went to the symphony for the first time. I was impressed by the sound, the acoustics of Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center. But I didn’t get the ... discuss
Dr. Susan Berry warns the GOP that using the next debt limit crisis to try and win some restrictions on late term abortion would likely cheapen the pro-life cause and take it away from the high moral ... discuss
Last week Kevin Williamson did something I have often dreamed of doing, although to people talking or texting on cell phones while driving and not in a movie theater. The show was Natasha, Pierre ... 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
or Ealhwine, nicknamed Albinus or Flaccus (c. 735 – May 19, 804) was a scholar, ecclesiastic, poet and teacher from York, England. He was born around 735 and became the student of Egbert at York. A ... discuss
By Dr Peter Saunders, Campaign Director, Care Not Killing Alliance.Dr Peter SaundersLink to the original article.Lord Falconer, who has just introduced his ‘Assisted Dying Bill’ into par ... discuss
The day after the 1972 election, I trudged downstairs. I was 17, and had spent months involved with the Presidential campaign - thought I'd known since September of that year that Nixon was ... 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
If Isaac Watts is known as the father of English hymnody, William Williams (1717-1791) is considered by many to be the father of Welsh hymnody.In 1738 Williams heard a sermon by the revivalist pr ... 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
The Fiftieth Day of Easter, New Testament Pentecost, an Israelite festival connected to the spring harvest, was the time chosen by the Lord for the special outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon the disci ... discuss
Ancient Greek: πεντηκοστή [ἡμέρα], pentekostē [hēmera], "the fiftieth day") A feast of the universal Church which commemorates the Descent of the Holy Ghost upon the Apostles, fifty ... discuss
was born near Glastonbury in the southwest of England about the year 909, ten years after the death of King Alfred. During the Viking invasions of the ninth century, monasteries had been favorite targ ... 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: 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
Da virtutis meritum,da salutis exitum,da perenne gaudium.Amen. Alleluia.Give them virtue's sure reward;give them thy salvation, Lord;give them joys that never end.Amen. Alleluia.PrayerCome, O Holy Gho ... discuss
These books are free at the time of listing. This can change, so be sure to check the cost first, before you download. You do not need a Kindle to take advantage of these offers. You can read them on ... discuss
Is the sworn testimony of four former employees enough to send an abortionist to prison for killing a live-born infant? Douglas Karpen might want to whip out his Ouija board and talk to Raymond Shower ... discuss
Erik IX Jedvardsson was ruler of much of Sweden from 1150 to 1160. He was the head of a Christian kingdom with nearby pagan kingdoms, all sharing an old tradition of fighting. Around 1155, he headed a ... discuss
(Article image by Roman Genn) By Daniel Foster | National Review: Mitch McConnell had a problem. He needed to give President Obama, the man he had publicly vowed to make a one-term president, a nom ... discuss
The commemoration of Florence Nightingale is controversial. On the one hand, she doubted or question many of the central articles of the Creed. On the other hand, she believed in God and devoted her l ... discuss
A Quiet Place YIKES! That's right down river from Mattawa. The place here certainly rattled and rolled for a few moments this morning. It must have been a lot stronger down in the Pontiac where my ... 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
Gosnell Gives Up Appeal, Prosecutors Agree to Life in Prison, No Death Penalty Abortion practitioner Kermit Gosnell has given up his right to appeal the verdict that found him guilty on three of th ... 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
Da tuis fidelibusin te confidentibussacrum septenarium.On the faithful, who adoreand confess thee, evermorein thy sevenfold gift descend.MeditationThe gifts of the Holy Ghost perfect the supernatural ... discuss
In the mornings, while I'm feeding the dogs, I have begun reading a bit of The David Story by Robert Alter. This is his translation of the books of Samuel (and a tiny bit of the first book of Kings).I ... discuss
Friday of the Seventh Week of Easter(Click here for readings)After Jesus had revealed himself to his disciples and eaten breakfast with them, he said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you ... discuss
Brethren, Peace and Good to all of you. This week we're finishing was very busy and rewarding to me, but also very sad. Last Sunday, May 12, my son's roommate in college, Jonathan Cunningham, was cal ... discuss
If you aren’t reading Mere-O Notes, you really ought to be. Perhaps it is presumptuous to use an ‘ought’ so early in a discussion of ethics, but so be it. Really, go check it out. It ... discuss
Chicago, Ill., May 17, 2013 / 02:04 am (CNA).- As a new bill aims to bar federal funding of adoption services that do not place children with gay couples, an Illinois Catholic leader warned a similar ... discuss
And so, you graduate. The Seminary Lawn is filled with hundreds of graduates, faculty, family, and friends. Everyone is playing his or her part. Parents are proud, spouses are glad, friends are happy, ... discuss
Vegetarian?! First, let me clarify a few things. We think bacon is proof that God loves us. I have made and enjoyed chocolate covered bacon, and I would totally try bacon ice cream. We think that ... discuss
“The torrent Kishon swept them away, the onrushing torrent, the torrent Kishon. March on, my soul, with might!” DRB (Read this scripture and more at http://prayerpivot.com) How do we “ma ... discuss
Flecte quod est rigidum,fove quod est frigidum,rege quod est devium.Bend the stubborn heart and will;melt the frozen, warm the chill;guide the steps that go astray.MeditationEmbodying all the other gi ... 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
* "Benghazi Emails Directly Contradict White House Claims" (Stephen F. Hayes, Weekly Standard)* "Obama’s attempt at damage control laughable" (Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald)* "Benghazi emails show S ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1054 Complementary Psalmody: 1655 (Midafternoon) Proper of Seasons: 1002 (antiphon, reading, concluding prayer) Midafternoon Prayer for Friday ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1049 Proper of Seasons: 1000 Psalter: Friday, Week III, 1458 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 689 Proper of Seasons: 594 Psalter: Friday, Week III, ... discuss
by AF "Tony" Branco Today in Washington, D.C. - May 15, 2013. The House is in session but most bills to be considered are administrative in nature. Any bills completed will be noted in tomorr ... 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
The saint of the day for May 14th, St. Simon Stock, was born in Aylesford in County Kent, England in 1165. Although we know little about Simon Stock's early life, legend has it that the name Stock, me ... discuss
Saving Money This Summer: How to Be Frugal and Still Enjoy Family Fun (More for Less Guides) TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION CHAPTER 1: BUDGETING TO SAVE MONEY IN THE SUMMER CHAPTER 2: FINANCIAL LESSO ... discuss
Due in large part to the legal efforts made possible through the generous gifts and prayerful support of faithful friends like you, high school and college campuses across America are seeing a new bir ... discuss
We had a great youth conference in Mayuge District on 10th May, over 250 young people attended the conference and we witnessed God ‘s mighty hand of Revival to young generation that will transform A ... discuss
Written by: Jorge Mario Bergoglio and Abraham SkorkaOn Heaven and Earth Pope Francis on Faith, Family, and the Church in the Twenty-First Century is a fascinating book, in which the man who would ... discuss
May 29, 2012, I wrote an article about Lilliana Dennis, a child who has a genetic anomaly known as Trisomy 18 or Edwards syndrome. Lilliana's first birthdayMost children with Trisomy 18 are scree ... discuss
Lava quod est sordidum,riga quod est aridum,sana quod est saucium.Heal our wounds, our strength renew;on our dryness pour thy dew;wash the stains of guilt away.MeditationThe gift of Counsel endows the ... 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
Vatican City, May 15, 2013 / 10:45 am (CNA/EWTN News).- The attendance response to a Pentecost weekend event for Church movements has exceeded the Vatican’s expectations by 50,000 people. ̶ ... discuss
Douglas Karpen. Remember that name. And to add warning to their warning: the pics in the report are absolutely vile. I only looked at them by squinting. She described how some babies would emerge to ... discuss
Genesis 11:1-9 is the appointed reading for Pentecost in the One Year Lectionary and Year C of the Three Year cycle of readings. It tells of the confusion of tongues at Babel. Pentecost shows God und ... discuss
Via Twitchy: Revelations about the political thuggery of the IRS are more chilling every day. The Daily Mail reports that IRS creeps ordered Linchpins of Liberty, a conservative educational group th ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1054 Complementary Psalmody: 1655 (Midafternoon) Proper of Seasons: 994 (antiphon, reading, concluding prayer) Midafternoon Prayer for Thursda ... 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: 1049 Proper of Seasons: 992 Psalter: Thursday, Week III, 1439 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 689 Proper of Seasons: 591 Psalter: Thursday, Week I ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1045 Proper of Seasons: 989 Psalter: Thursday, Week III, 1435 Office of Readings for Thursday in Week 7 of Easter God, come to my assistance.& ... discuss
Court intervenes to save life of France’s ‘Terri Schiavo’ by Jeanne Smits, Paris correspondent Analysis May ... discuss
This one sentence editorial appeared in the Peoria Journal Star . . . . . in the hand of this president is far more dangerous than a gun in the hands of 200 million law-abiding citizens.” ̶ ... discuss
Over 120 years ago there was a family by the name of Carpenter who lived in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. The oldest son was named Charles, and while he knew his corner of the state like ... discuss
Like most butchers of humans Kermit Gosnell is a coward. Today he exchanged his appeal rights for two life sentences. The death penalty is off the table for a man who doubtle ... discuss
Call me ju- udge- ment- al, Call me gossip mo-on-ger… Sung to the tune of “Call me Irresponsible.” I got a comment from “M.” She/he said my last post was “gossip. ... discuss
Tuesday of the Seventh Week of Easter(Click here for readings)Jesus said to his disciples: “As the Father loves me, so I also love you. Remain in my love. …I have told yo ... discuss
Washington, DC: President Barack Obama has started using parlor-style card tricks to distract the media and the public from the multiple crisis situations rapidly emerging in the early months of ... discuss
Sine tuo numinenihil est in homine,nihil est innoxium.Where thou art not, man hath naught,nothing good in deed or thought,nothing free from taint of ill.MeditationUnderstanding, as a gift of the Holy ... discuss
Here’s a CBS anchor admitting that the media is getting stories wrong over and over again. I am glad he noticed and appreciate the admission. however, I really disagree with him about the ... discuss
The Church Building as a Sacred Place: Beauty, Transcendence, and the Eternal by Duncan G. StroikMy rating: 4 of 5 starsMaybe it's because I'm a convert from complete secularism. I just don't see what ... discuss
[Yesterday], Kermit Gosnell, the House of Horrors abortionist and murderer, was officially convicted on three counts of murder, though hundreds of babies died at his hand. Judie Brown, president of Am ... discuss
Thomas Sowell, on Barack Obama's Libyan-related collapsing house of cards:There can be honest differences of opinion on many subjects. But there can also be dishonest differences. Last week's testimon ... discuss
G’day Seems like a good thing. Well, time is probably something they have on hand. More things than are dreamed of in your books, perhaps. Bravo. Hey! That’s an old standard “da ... discuss
Below is from Snopes.com is wrong about the center of the Bible part 2. I thought I would log this down as some interesting facts about most all versions of the Protestant Christian Bible. First ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1064 Proper of Seasons: 987 Psalter: Wednesday, Week III, 1429 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 694 Proper of Seasons: 590 Psalter: Wednesday, Week ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1054 Complementary Psalmody: 1655 (Midafternoon) Proper of Seasons: 987 (antiphon, reading, concluding prayer) Midafternoon Prayer for Wednesd ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1054 Proper of Seasons: 986 Psalter: Wednesday, Week III, 1426 Midday Prayer for Wednesday in Week 7 of Easter, using the Current Psalmody God ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1049 Proper of Seasons: 985 Psalter: Wednesday, Week III, 1420 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 689 Proper of Seasons: 588 Psalter: Wednesday, Week ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1045 Proper of Seasons: 981 Psalter: Wednesday, Week III, 1415 Office of Readings for Wednesday in Week 7 of Easter God, come to my assistance ... 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
Many of us Catholics may have a difficult time articulating the reason why our Lord ascended into Heaven? Why did He have to ascend in order to accomplish His divine mission of redemption?&nbs ... 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
O lux beatissima,reple cordis intimatuorum fidelium.O most blessed Light divine,shine within these hearts of thine,and our inmost being fill!MeditationThe gift of Knowledge enables the soul to evaluat ... discuss
A couple of weeks ago, we published an article that addressed the issue of whether or not abolitionists have the authority to speak to Christians who meet in a different locality, regarding genuine co ... 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
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1049 Proper of Saints: 1824 Common of the Apostles: 1960 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 689 Proper of Saints: 547 Common of the Apostles: 793 M ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 651 Proper of Saints: 1822 Common of apostles: 1951 Office of Readings for the Feast of St. Matthias, Apostle God, come to my assistance.̵ ... discuss
Another story of a mother's unconditional love, hope and triumph. Sad to think many women in this young moms position would have chosen abortion than life saving medical treatment.While President Obam ... discuss
Another story of a mother's unconditional love, hope and triumph. Sad to think many women in this young moms position would have chosen abortion than life saving medical treatment.While President Obam ... discuss
May 13th is the anniversary of the apparition of Our Lady to three shepherd children in the small village of Fatima in Portugal in 1917. She appeared six times to Lucia, 9, and her cousins Franc ... discuss
I participated in the Mother's Day Name Event that Catherine from Gabriel's Garden hosted. This is what the project is for:The purpose of this project is to support one another on Mother's Day, f ... discuss
Pope Benedict XVI gave the most wonderful message on the Internet two years ago. It contains none of the reactionary, anti-tech pop thought that passes for profundity today, and instead celebrates 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
In labore requies,in aestu temperies,in fletu solacium.In our labor, rest most sweet;grateful coolness in the heat;solace in the midst of woe.MeditationBy the gift of Fortitude, the soul is strengthen ... discuss
With Blood on Their Hands is an excellent analysis of the bloody ambitious tyrants in the administration who have happily sold our soldiers and others down the river while coddling terrorists. Be ... discuss
Wood and Garden Notes and thoughts, practical and critical, of a working amateur Vintage. Amazon review: This author was definitely a garden expert who was qualified to write a gardening book. She wa ... discuss
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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
For those of you who celebrate Ascension of our Lord on Sunday please click on this link for Evening Prayer II for the Solemnity of the Ascension of Our Lord. Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vo ... discuss
For those of you who celebrate Ascension of our Lord on Sunday please click on this link for Evening Prayer I for the Solemnity of the Ascension of Our Lord. Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol ... discuss
For those of you who celebrate Ascension of our Lord on Sunday please click on this link for Midday Prayer for the Solemnity of the Ascension of Our Lord. Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. I ... discuss
For those of you who celebrate Ascension of our Lord on Sunday please click on this link for Office of Readings for the Solemnity of the Ascension of Our Lord. Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours V ... discuss
The Ascension of the Lord Solemnity The Feast of the Ascension of the Lord may be celebrated today if it was not celebrated on Thursday. This holy solemnity, which the Acts of the Apostles 1:3 situate ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1064 Proper of Seasons: 971 Psalter: Monday, Week III, 1391 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 694 Proper of Seasons: 584 Psalter: Monday, Week III, ... 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: 1054 (Midday) Proper of Seasons: 970 Psalter: Monday, Week III, 1388 Midday Prayer for Monday in Week 7 of Easter, using the Current Psalmody ... discuss
the Abbot of Louth in Lincolnshire, was elected to the See of Canterbury in AD 790, through the influence of King Offa of Mercia who wished to find archiepiscopal support for his kingdom's interests. ... discuss
During the April 2013 QUESTION TIME, I hinted that I was beginning some yard and garden work. So here’s why I haven’t been writing: My potato towers were the first things to go into the ... discuss
For I see… What do you see? But he, full of the Holy Spirit, gazed into heaven and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing at the right hand of God; and he said, “Behold, I see the heave ... discuss
class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> In this chapter God spells out which animals are clean and which ones are unclean. God says, in so many words, “You shall eat this…you ... discuss
Even Christians have abortions because they have never seen abortion. How can they see it if nobody shows it to them? If pro-life churches would simply show the truth, babies could be saved that ... discuss
Consolator optime,dulcis hospes animae,dulce refrigerium.Thou, of comforters the best;thou, the soul's most welcome guest;sweet refreshment here below.MeditationThe gift of Piety begets in our hearts ... discuss
Democrats are such hypocrites. They are always attacking the rich, but they are among the richest. Check out Al Gore. His dad wasn't a railroad, oil, or manufacturing tycoon. He was a Tennessee politi ... discuss
After a chilly morning at the baseball fields, the boys had their piano recital today. Will played State Fair and Flying Carpet. Drew did a great job too especially considering his right hand was ... discuss
I’ll answer that: with tasteless and tactless audacity, from the top down. As the Weekly Standard noted, “The White House is marking Mother’s Day… by celebrating free birth con ... discuss
by Ron Paul: [A Week ago] at its regular policy-setting meeting, the Federal Reserve announced it would double down on the policies that have failed to produce anything but a stagnant economy. It wa ... discuss
The saint of the day for May 11th is St. Ignatius of Laconi, OFMCap.Born on December 18, 1701 the second of seven children, to a poor Italian farming family, he received the name Francis Ignatius ... discuss
Do you have someone you love? Sure you do. We all do. We were created to share our hearts and desire companionship. With mother’s day just around the corner, I thought I’d share a little ... discuss
Cyril: AD 826-869 — Methodius: c. AD 815-885 Saint Cyril and Saint Methodius were missionaries to the Slavs. The brothers Constantine and Methodius came from a Greek family in Thessalonica. Youn ... discuss
So…today is Friday, and I guess it’s time to publish my regularly scheduled 4 Moms post. This time I have something fun and special for you: these questions will be answered not from a m ... discuss
Much has been made lately of the mainstream media's "see no evil" attitude toward covering the appalling, gruesome, and spectacularly newsworthy trial of abortionist Kermit Gosnell. The MSM have gotte ... discuss
Tony Perkin's FRC Washington Update: Senator Mike Lee's resolution should have been a no-brainer. Who could possibly object to a non-binding measure condemning the mass murder of newborns? Senate Demo ... 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 Morning Prayer for Saturday in the Sixth Week of Easter. Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. ... 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
Veni pater pauperum,veni dator munerum,veni lumen cordium.Come, thou Father of the poor!Come, thou Source of all our store!Come, within our bosoms shine!MeditationThe gift of Fear fills us with a sove ... discuss
Celebrate with me! Today is the anniversary of my Baptism according to the rite of the Roman Catholic Church, by Reverend Joseph Zalibert at Saints Cyril and Methodius Church, Detroit, Michigan (the c ... discuss
sOne good thing came from Amanda Berry’s kidnapping, and her name is Jocelynby Kristen Walker Hatten ... discuss
e mso 9]> < ![endif]--> Brethren, Peace and Good to all in Jesus Christ. Many of you are already familiar with the different approaches to biblical interpretation. There are many because the ... discuss
By Simcha Fisher | On Thursday morning, I had the following thought process. Raise your hand if you can relate: Let’s see, Thursday, Thursday. Almost done with the week. L ... discuss
This Gallup poll really isn't really surprising. For the Kermit Gosnell murder trial to change someone's mind on abortion, they would have actually had to learn something about it, which the majority ... discuss
Short Version City Hunter: watched it twice, the second time with my 17 y.o. Definitely in my top 10 list. Summary: In the early 80′s a South Korean crack military team went on a successful se ... discuss
How To Memorize The Entire Bible In No Time Flat I downloaded this when it was free, and I have now deleted it. I didn’t find it very useful. The Art of Reading Poetry A notable feature of Harol ... discuss
While few universities bearing the name of their holy founders are still truly Catholic, many of them still house great treasures of the Church. Last week I traveled to DePaul located in Chicago ... discuss
“Of the Rock who became your father, you are unmindful, and have forgotten God who gave you birth.” WEB (Read this scripture and more at http://prayerpivot.com) This scripture is taken from ... 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
The Church was born on the Jewish feast of the Pentecost, a birth which was preceded by a novena. After the ascension of Christ into heaven, Mother Mary and the Apostles (and according to tradition, a ... discuss
Veni Sancte Spirituset emitte caelituslucis tuae radium.Come, thou Holy Spirit, come,and from thy celestial homeshed a ray of light divine!MeditationOnly one thing is important -- eternal salvation. O ... discuss
GAP creates modulated conflict that draws a crowd and makes our story irresistable to the press. Young people like the members of Bama Students for Life (BSFL) give us hope for the future. We can&# ... 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 Evening Prayer for Friday in the Sixth Week of Easter. Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II ... discuss
For those who celebrate the Ascension of Our Lord on Sunday, please follow this link to the ferial Midafternoon Prayer for Friday in the Sixth Week of Easter. Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vo ... discuss
For those who celebrate the Ascension of Our Lord on Sunday, please follow this link to the ferial Midday Prayer for Friday in the Sixth Week of Easter. Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: ... discuss
For those who celebrate the Ascension of Our Lord on Sunday, please follow this link to the ferial Midmorning Prayer for Friday in the Sixth Week of Easter. Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. ... discuss
For those who celebrate the Ascension of Our Lord on Sunday, please follow this link to the ferial Morning Prayer for Friday in the Sixth Week of Easter. Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II ... 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
Carhart tells monstrous lies about the maternal death rate and risks of abortion by Kristi Burton Brown ... discuss
From my quote journal.I saw a hand stretched out to me, holding a scroll ... Then he said, "Man, swallow this scroll I give you, and fill yourself full." So I ate it, and it tasted as sweet as honey.E ... discuss
Why is Gosnell smiling? by Fr. Frank Pavone May 8, 2013 (PriestsforLife) - Of the many lessons to be learned from the Kermit Gosnel ... discuss
Dr. Grazie Pozo Christie runs a radiology clinic in Miami, and has written a piece explaining how a REAL medical clinic is regulated by the government. Please click HERE.ejx9{position:absolute;c ... discuss
INTROIT Acts 1:11< Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking up to heaven? Alleluia! He shall come in the same way as you have seen him going up to heaven, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! ... discuss
It’s been a busy week here at The Common Room. I took a little jaunt down memory lane and shared. Yes, indeed. lots of good things going on here. Meanwhile, it’s another four moms Q an ... 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
The general and most common understanding of the Christian doctrine of Ascension holds that Jesus bodily ascended to heaven in the presence of his apostles, forty days following his resurrection. It i ... discuss
(Superseded By Ascension Day)also known as Saint Gregory the Theologian or Gregory Nazianzen, was a 4th century Christian bishop of Constantinople. Gregory is widely considered the most accomplis ... discuss
“Let no man despise your youth; but be an example to those who believe, in word, in your way of life, in love, in spirit, in faith, and in purity.” WEB (Read this scripture and more at http: ... discuss
U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander: During today's Energy and Water Appropriations Subcommittee hearing regarding funding for the Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander (R.-Tenn.) said, "We don ... 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
All sorts of good info I haven't had a chance to mention until now.This Just In: Strange Gods by Elizabeth ScaliaYes. That Elizabeth Scalia. The Anchoress! The subtitle is: Unmasking the Idols in ... discuss
a single instance in history in which civil liberty was lost, and religious liberty preserved entire. If therefore we yield up our temporal property, we at the same time deliver the conscience into b ... discuss
In my almost three years as a blogger, I have fallen silent on my blog only a few times.Generally, that happens for two reasons. Either I am dealing with an unusually intense family change (an a ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1064 Proper of Seasons: 929 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 694 Proper of Seasons: 565 Evening Prayer II for the Solemnity of the Ascension of the ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1054 Complementary Psalmody: 1655 (Midafternoon) Proper of Seasons: 928 (antiphon, reading) Midafternoon Prayer for the Solemnity of the Ascen ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1054 (Midday) Proper of Seasons: 925 (Midday) Midday Prayer for the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord, using the Current Psalmody God, co ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1054 Complementary Psalmody: 1651 (Midmorning) Proper of Seasons: 928 (antiphon, reading) Midmorning Prayer for the Solemnity of the Ascensio ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1049 Proper of Seasons: 922 Psalms and canticle from Sunday, Week I, 1088 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 689 Proper of Seasons: 563 Psalms and ca ... 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
The Ascension of the Lord Solemnity The Feast of the Ascension of the Lord may be celebrated today or on the following Sunday. This holy solemnity, which the Acts of the Apostles 1:3 situates forty da ... discuss
Wednesday of the Sixth Week of Easter (Click here for readings) Jesus said to his disciples: “I have much more to tell you, but you cannot bear it now. But when he comes, ... discuss
The Collect. ALMIGHTY God, Lord of heaven and earth; We beseech thee to pour forth thy blessing upon this land, and to give us a fruitful season; that we, constantly receiving thy bounty, may evermore ... 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
David Hicks, author of NOrms and Nobility, writes on Educating Children in a Secular Society, and some of the harmful foundational assumptions of our culture: That “separation of church and state ... discuss
You have to wonder how people this stupid manage to find jobs in a good job market, never mind a bad one. This blonde-haired bubble-head doesn't recognize a reference to the flag of the former Soviet ... discuss
by Elizabeth Crnkovich May 7, 2013 (Pop.org) - Americans are bi-polar when it comes to abortion. On the one hand, 74% of the states in America have laws defending the unborn, at some stage of gestatio ... discuss
Tweetby Ruth VanDykenAs published in the Christian Renewal (crmag.com)The headline above is the first sign you would see as you walked through Detroit’s Eastern Michigan University on April 11 and 1 ... discuss
by Elizabeth Crnkovich May 7, 2013 (Pop.org) - Americans are bi-polar when it comes to abortion. On the one hand, 74% of the states in America have laws defending the unborn, at some stage of gestatio ... discuss
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What are some assumptions about pro-lifers? by Rebecca Downs Sometimes when ... discuss
"The next day May 7, 1429 would be long and hard, but would end with spectacular success.You asked Father Pasquerel to always stay near your side, so he could aid you in your distr ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1064 Proper of Seasons: 909 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 694 Proper of Seasons: 559 Evening Prayer I for the Solemnity of the Ascension of the ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1049 Proper of Seasons: 900 Psalter: Wednesday, Week II, 1282 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 689 Proper of Seasons: 552 Psalter: Wednesday, Week ... discuss
