Topic: happiness
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 ... discussIf 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
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
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
Full disclosure: I’ve seen all seasons of the How I Met Your Mother available on Netflix, although I haven’t kept up with current episodes. It’s entertaining, it has it’s funn ... discuss
Yesterday I mentioned to my daughters that I'd read this article about the ways in which the children of "tiger moms" are, generally speaking, unhappier than non-tiger cubs.It got me thinking abo ... discuss
Tweetby Jonathon Van Maren“People have often asked, and we’ve asked ourselves—how could Nazi Germany participate in the Holocaust? How can you take entire segments of your society, Jews as well ... discuss
We should have seen it coming. Back in 1989 two young activists pushing for the normalization of homosexuality coauthored a book intended to serve as a political strategy manual and public relations g ... 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: 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
#5. Let go of the gay marriage debate.I know this won't be a popular thing to say among Christian pro-lifers, but I really believe that this is one of the biggest things holding back the pro-life mess ... discuss
"Let us hold unswervingly to our confession that gives us hope, for he who made the promise is trustworthy".What is that promise that confession? It is that our home is in heaven for today the Ascende ... 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
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
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
Sad is the timeWhen the age of innocence is pastAnd the eyes of the childWho looked upon the birdand the flowerwith wonder and pleasureAnd who put a tiny finger into the waterto watch a rippleform and ... 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
Source http://www.knowthelies.com/node/8922There is a growing groundswell within American Republican and Tea Party ranks that impeachment proceedings should be initiated against President Obam ... 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
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
PAFamily.org - Home of Pennsylvania Family Institute and Pennsylvania Family Council - US Senate Resolution on GosnellPro-life people from across the U.S. should write to their U.S. senators and ask t ... discuss
It occurred to me that most of my writing for kids comes from the perspective of happiness and optimism. And today I just happened … Read on...Writing For Kids Feeling Blue ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Page 1619 Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Page 1264 Christian Prayer: Page 1034 Night Prayer after Evening Prayer I in the season of Easter God, come to ... discuss
< !DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN"> STRONG>related, 2nd Amendment online reading & reference links: http://ivrpa.net/bookshelf.html Law Making Hysteria (b ... 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
A weekly column by Father George Rutler. Saint Robert Bellarmine (1542-1621) was a man of many parts: scholar, mystic, poet, traveler, diplomat, debater, cardinal and even something of a scienti ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1054 Complementary Psalmody: 1655 (Midafternoon) Proper of Seasons: 878 (antiphon, reading) Midafternoon Prayer for the 6th Sunday of Easter, ... 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
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Someone needs to tell these people that they are doing no favours for the pro-choice movement.I have no doubt that there are many, MANY women who face an agonizing decision when they choose to abort. ... discuss
FROM THE PASTORMay 5, 2013by Fr. George W. Rutler Saint Robert Bellarmine (1542-1621) was a man of many parts: scholar, mystic, poet, traveler, diplomat, debater, cardinal and even somethi ... discuss
We know about Monnica almost entirely from the autobiography (the Confessions) of her son Augustine, a major Christian writer, theologian and philosopher (see 28 August). Monnica was born in North Afr ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1064 Proper of Seasons: 869 Psalter: Sunday, Week II, 1207 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 694 Proper of Seasons: 541 Psalter: Sunday, Week II, 77 ... 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
Who cares what a teenager thinks about gun control? Apparently a whole lot of people. Sarah Merkle’s three-minute speech before the Maryland State Legislature has vaulted the 15-year-old onto th ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1054 Complementary Psalmody: 1655 (Midafternoon) Common of Apostles: 1963 (reading) Midafternoon Prayer for the Feast of Philip and James, Apo ... 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
Sex Superbug Could Be 'Worse Than AIDS'There's an easy way to avoid being laid low by this super-bug or any like it. Live a truly Catholic life: chastity before marriage and fidelity after. Purity sav ... discuss
Mrs. B.B. Warfield - Fred Zaspel: “Believe it or not, since the publication of my The Theology of B.B. Warfield: A Systematic Summary in early 2010 I have received more inquiries regarding Warfi ... discuss
From my friend Lauren - some great advice.I recently had a conversation with a young friend at a party. Sitting at a table outside, sharing a tray of veggies and dip, I asked her about her plans after ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1064 Psalter: Thursday, Week I, 1250 Common of Doctors: 2097 (reading, canticle antiphon) Common of Pastors: 2081 (intercessions) Proper of Sa ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1054 Complementary Psalmody: 1655 (Midafternoon) Proper of Seasons: 852 (antiphon, reading, concluding prayer) Midafternoon Prayer for Thursda ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1054 Proper of Seasons: 852 Psalter: Thursday, Week I, 1167 Midday Prayer for Thursday in Week 5 of Easter, using the Current Psalmody God, co ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1049 Psalter: Thursday, Week I, 1161 Common of Doctors: 2095 (reading, canticle antiphon) Common of Pastors: 2073 (intercessions) Proper of Sa ... discuss
A study done by Swedish researchers has shown that couples that choose to adopt after failed IVF reported being happier than even couples who conceived naturally. From the Telegraph:But a new stu ... discuss
DOUBLE / WHITE INTROIT Ps. 97:1, 2 Sing to the Lord a new canticle, alleluia! For the Lord has done wondrous deeds, alleluia! He has revealed His justice in the sight of the nations, alleluia, a ... discuss
A bout a year ago I wrote in this column what Marcus Grodi said about the ignorance concerning the Catholic Faith. He was formerly a Presbyterian minister who converted to the Catholic faith a number ... discuss
Friday of the Fourth Week of Easter(Click here for readings)Jesus said to his disciples: “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You have faith in God; have faith also in me…I am ... discuss
I remember being a happy little Catholic girl going to Sunday School classes at St. John's Church in Davison, MI. I'm not sure what text book we used but I remember looking at the pictures and b ... discuss
German historian Götz Aly is an expert on euthanasia during the Nazi era. In a SPIEGEL interview, he discusses why many accepted the murder of the handicapped and mentally ill, and how his own daught ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1054 Complementary Psalmody: 1655 (Midafternoon) Proper of Seasons: 800 (antiphon, reading, concluding prayer) Midafternoon Prayer for Friday ... discuss
Some of the roles I see for myself as Mom is that of Memory Maker, Heritage Creator, and Event Planner! As such, I have tried to make each of my children's Baptisms, First Communions, and Confirmatio ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1054 Complementary Psalmody: 1655 (Midafternoon) Proper of Seasons: 783 (antiphon, reading, concluding prayer) Midafternoon Prayer for Wednesd ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1054 Proper of Seasons: 782 Psalter: Wednesday, Week IV, 1560 Midday Prayer for Wednesday in Week 4 of Easter, using the Current Psalmody God, ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1054 Complementary Psalmody: 1655 (Midafternoon) Proper of Saints: 1789 (reading, concluding prayer) Midafternoon Prayer for the Feast of Sain ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1054 Proper of Saints: 1788 Psalter: Thursday, Week IV, 1579 Midday Prayer for the Feast of Saint Mark, Evangelist, using the Current Psalmody ... discuss
Last Thursday’s two-run homer by Cincinnati Reds third baseman Todd Frazier was one of the most heartwarming moments of this MLB season so far. To quote Wesley Smith: “The pernicious sea ... discuss
Vatican City, Apr 22, 2013 / 04:57 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Lukewarm Christian try to build a church that conforms to their own common sense and see too much risk in following Jesus, Pope Francis preached ... discuss
Today we commemorate Blessed Maria Gabriella Sagheddu, a Trappist nun.Maria was born into a family of shepherds in 1914 in Sardinia, the fifth in a family of eight children. At the age of 18, sh ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1054 Complementary Psalter: 1655 (Series III, Midafternoon) Proper of Seasons: 766 (reading, concluding prayer) Midafternoon Prayer for Monday ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1045 Proper of Seasons: 760 Psalter: Monday, Week IV, 1511 Office of Readings for Monday in Week 4 of Easter God, come to my assistance.– ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1064 Proper of Seasons: 758 Psalter: Sunday, Week IV, 1505 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 694 Proper of Seasons: 500 Psalter: Sunday, Week IV, 93 ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1054 Complementary Psalmody: 1655 (Midafternoon) Proper of Seasons: 757 (antiphon, reading) Midafternoon Prayer for the 4th Sunday of Easter, ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1045 Proper of Seasons: 750 Psalter: Sunday, Week IV, 1490 Office of Readings for the 4th Sunday of Easter God, come to my assistance.– ... discuss
The Washington Post's Sally Quinn, like most of their writers, is an unregenerate liberal. And, like most liberals, she engages in rhetorical gymnastics to justify her moral (actually immoral) positio ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1054 Complementary Psalmody: 1655 (Midafternoon) Proper of Seasons: 747 (antiphon, reading, concluding prayer) Midafternoon Prayer for Saturda ... discuss
We still buy the lie. Women are told that if they want to be successful in the world, they have to be more like men, or like a how-to-succeed-in-business stereotype. Aggressive, detached from commitme ... discuss
We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty and th ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1054 Complementary Psalmody: 1655 (Midafternoon) Proper of Seasons: 739 (antiphon, reading, concluding prayer) Midafternoon Prayer for Friday ... discuss
Recently, I came across Fr. Peter Cameron, O.P.'s keynote address at a year of faith meeting in the Raleigh Archdiocese. Fr. Cameron is a Dominican and editor of the wonderful daily prayer book, Magni ... discuss
by Michael Cook April 16, 2013 (Mercatornet.com) - The creator of the first IVF baby, 2010 Nobel Laureate Robert Edwards, died last week. Obituaries and eulogies by colleagues, friends and admirers sp ... discuss
On 26 April 2013, DBQ Co. Right to Life will have its twenty-first annual L.I.F.E. Dinner. The speaker will be Dr. John T. Bruchalski. Dr. Bruchalski is a former abortionist who is a leader in s ... discuss
I used to think I had my stuff together. Then I got married.Marriage is great—but it rocked everything I knew. I quickly realized my basic goal in life, prior to getting married, was to simply remai ... discuss
by Robert ColquhounCallum Brown's book, "The death of Christian Britain" challenged the conventional belief that secularisation was a process that started with the Industrial Revolution. It noted the ... discuss
Nothing I do makes me feel forgiven. Feelings run my entire existence often, so why can’t I feel forgiveness? Would I know it if I felt it? Would it make a difference if I felt it? ... discuss
Fourth Day"Today bring to Me those who do not believe in God and those who do not know Me,I was thinking also of them during My bitter Passion, and their future zeal comforted My Heart. Immerse them i ... discuss
Fourth Day:Today bring to Me THOSE WHO DO NOT BELIEVE IN GOD* AND THOSE WHO DO NOT YET KNOW ME. I was thinking also of them during My bitter Passion, and their future zeal comforted My Hear ... discuss
Fourth Day:Today bring to Me THOSE WHO DO NOT BELIEVE IN GOD* AND THOSE WHO DO NOT YET KNOW ME. I was thinking also of them during My bitter Passion, and their future zeal comforted My Hear ... discuss
Though the cause of evil prosper, yet the truth alone is strong; Though her portion be the scaffold, and upon the throne be wrong; Yet that scaffold sways the future, and behind the dim unknown, S ... discuss
We celebrate World Down Syndrome Day on March 21 because those with Down syndrome have three copies of the 21st chromosome, thus 3-21.Here's a message from our friends at Lejeune USA: The Jérôme Lej ... discuss
America is the only nation in the world that is founded on a creed. That creed is set forth with dogmatic and even theological lucidity in the Declaration of Independence; perhaps the only piece o ... discuss
lent4c-2013.mp3 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord, Jesus Christ. Our text for today is the Gospel just read from St. Luke, chapter fifteen. Today we are going to hear three pers ... discuss
TweetBy Maaike RosendalIn a culture largely preoccupied with instant gratification, short-term gain, and personal happiness, it is unpopular to question or criticize a procedure that instantly "solves ... discuss
Why, oh why do I try to use food or feeling good or being appreciated to fill the spot where God should be. I want people to like me. I want them to think good of me. I am addicted to hono ... discuss
Lyrics:On Raglan Road of an autumn dayI saw her first and knewThat her dark hair would weave a snareThat I might one day rueI saw the danger and I passedAlong the enchanted wayAnd said let grief be a ... discuss
I recently received this question via e-mail and decided to share my response on the blog. Here is the original message:Hi,I recently engaged in an online discussion where one of the commenters said, ... discuss
Wow, I've really dropped the ball on this over the past two weeks. My apologies; busy weeks. Anyway, I have time now (oh, do I have time) so What I Learned Wednesdays are back. :)1) When you go throug ... discuss
Humility—where has it goneHas indifference taken its place?Love—do we use the word so lightlyTo fill an empty space?Have our hearts become so hardenedAnd our eyes become so blurred,That the cry of ... discuss
Yesterday, in honor of President’s Day, Abort73 released a new video titled “Presidential Wisdom.” It includes an assortment of presidential quotes that speak to the issue of abortion. Most of t ... discuss
Yesterday, in honor of President’s Day, Abort73 released a new video titled “Presidential Wisdom.” It includes an assortment of presidential quotes that speak to the issue of abortion. Most of t ... discuss
There is an opinion piece over at Fox about how wonderful Ayn Rand is on this, her birthday.Before I point out the difficulties with these "3 crucial lessons," I want to say a few things about my own ... discuss
FATHER FRANK’S RANTSRant Number 525 8 February 2013Les MiserablesWhy does this passionate musical enthral so much? Les Miserables...Why its success? Answer: because of three loves. Also, because ... discuss
Understanding the will of God can be difficult. What am I typing? It is not only daunting, but at times simply maddening. It can include excitement at the prospect of His ... discuss
February 3 is the Feast of St. Blaise. Today, however, is Sunday and, as such, is a day of the Lord taking precedence over commemorations of Saints. Nevertheless, Catholic Churches will be blessing ... discuss
There has been some interesting debate in the blogosphere over Sam Harris’ contention that a divine command theory of ethics manifests “a psychopathic and psychotic moral attitude.” Randal Rause ... discuss
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The lie is that the Pro Abortion side is really on the side of women, they know what is best for us, how women should live. Even if we don't want to. They tells that we shouldn't rely on o ... discuss
We went to the March For Life last week, as mentioned in my previous post, and had a great time. When I say "we" I mean Bobcats For Life. However, I think the part of the weekend that was most special ... discuss
Intuitively, I had always believed that the 2nd Amendment protected my inherent right to keep and bear arms for my own personal safety; that this right was derived from “natural law” irrespective ... discuss
On January 15 the Quebec Government released a report outlining a strategy to circumvent the laws against euthanasia in Canada's criminal code. The move is a sad statement on our society. Watchin ... discuss
Day Nine: Sunday, January 27, 2012Printable version of Day NineIntercession: For repentance, healing and peace, in every heart and every nation.Our Father, 3 Hail Marys, Glory BeReflection: ... discuss
Here is my third and final post in response to Obama's Second Inauguration Speech. While many have written about it and shared similar views, here is my perspective of where Obama continues to stand o ... discuss
Sarah Palin wrote from her Facebook today on the issue of abortion considering it’s the anniversary of Roe vs Wade. And she takes Obama to task for making the protection of childre ... discuss
Obama raised his right hand and placed his left on Bibles once owned byMartin Luther King and Abraham Lincoln and swear the oath of office. Yesterday Obama was inaugurated for his second term and ... discuss
Tweetby Jonathon Van MarenIt wasn’t a particularly normal Monday. On Mondays, I’m used to getting up at my townhouse in Southern Ontario, pouring myself a cup of coffee, and booting up my e-mail. ... discuss
{Genesis 1:26-31} In the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. Introduction Perhaps you’ve heard the old saw that goes like this. A man turned to his friend and said, “Do ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Ordinary: 651 Proper of Seasons: 78 Psalter: Sunday, Week II, 827 Office of Readings for Sunday in Ordinary Time God, come to my assistance.– Lor ... discuss
"[N]o one in the world who prizes liberty and human rights can feel anything but a strong kinship with America. Yours is the one great nation in all of history that was founded on the precept of equal ... discuss
Twenty years. It truly doesn't seem possible that I just wrote that. I don't feel nearly old enough to remember anything that happened 20 years ago. But indeed, I remember so vividly ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. I: Ordinary: 649 Proper of Seasons: 609 Psalter: Friday, Week II, 890 Christian Prayer: Does not contain Office of Readings. Office of Readings for Friday a ... discuss
First Reading1 Jn 4:19–5:4 Beloved, we love God because he first loved us. If anyone says, “I love God,” but hates his brother, he is a liar; for whoever does not love a brother ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. I: Ordinary: 667 Proper of Seasons: 432 Psalms from the Common of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 1345 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 694 Proper of Seasons: 156 Psalm ... discuss
The Saint of the Day for December 27 is St. John. St. John, the Evangelist, who is styled in the Gospel, "the beloved disciple", was a Galilean, son of Zebedee and Salome, and brother to St. James the ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. I: Ordinary: 658 Proper of Saints: 1261 (reading, concluding prayer) Complementary Psalter: 1095 (Series III, Midafternoon) Midafternoon Prayer for the Feas ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. 1: Ordinary: 661 Proper of Saints: 1260 Psalter: Wednesday, Week IV, 1109 Midday Prayer for the Feast of Stephen, First Martyr, using the Current Psalmody G ... discuss
A couple of points of interest in this homily. The Pope prays for peace in the Middle East, specifically naming the Israelis and Palestinians, and the surrounding nations of Lebanon, Syria, and Iraq. ... discuss
SOLEMNITY OF THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD HOMILY OF HIS HOLINESS BENEDICT XVI Saint Peter's BasilicaMonday, 24 December 2012 [Video] Dear Brother ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. I: Ordinary: 658 Proper of Seasons: 384 (reading, concluding prayer) Complementary Psalter: 1095 (Series III, Midafternoon) Midafternoon Prayer for Monday, ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. I: Ordinary: 649 Proper of Seasons: 377 Psalter: Monday, Week IV, 1065 Christian Prayer: Does not contain Office of Readings. Office of Readings for Monday, ... discuss
“Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth: make a loud noise, and rejoice, and sing praise.” WBS When holidays and gift-giving come around, how are we in spirit as well as in acti ... discuss
by Contributing Author Ralph Benko: The murder of 20 innocent children and 7 adults in Newtown, Connecticut, horrifies all Americans. President Obama eloquently expressed our collective feelin ... discuss
President Barack Obama was the keynote speaker during the prayer vigil in Newtown, Connecticut last night. While I appreciated the President’s compassionate speech for the families and communit ... discuss
Brothers and Sisters, Peace be with you. Like many of you, I've been perusing the more "thoughtful" introspections by writers of national recognition. One by Adam Gopnik in The New Yorker's b ... discuss
I tried writing a new post to capture my thoughts on the tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut. It was, after two days' work, completely inadequate ... I wasn't saying anything new. This post, from ... discuss
Happy Gaudete Sunday! It's the day we light the pink candle in Advent. The name comes from the Latin of Phil. 4:4-5, which is the entrance antiphon for the Mass.Real men wear pink (er, rose, as my wif ... discuss
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Pope Benedict's message, published on 8th December by the Vatican, for "the celebration of the world day of peace, 1st January 2013" could not have been more appropriately timed in view of curre ... discuss
Today is the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary, a holy day of obligation. The Immaculate Conception is a dogma of the faith stating that Mary was conceived sinless in the wom ... discuss
I've had a few events of late where I have been very conscious of Grace and her presence in my life, and her absence, in the here and now. I've learned that it's up to me to choose which of thes ... discuss
The Saint of the Day for December 6 is St. Nicholas. Saint Nicholas, bishop of Myra, is undoubtedly one of the most popular saints honored in the Western world. In the United States, his memory has su ... discuss
This is the first section of the paper I presented to the the Evangelical Philosophical Society Annual Meeting in Milwaukee two weeks ago. Several people have asked me to post it on MandM. It will ap ... discuss
e it is to be dismayed by the happiness of others and devastated by their good fortune. — Montesquieu The Spectacle Du Jour a couple weeks ago focused on a four-star General and the women in hi ... discuss
Dear Snohomish Co. Precinct Committee Officer, My name is Michelle McIntyre and I am officially announcing that I am a candidate to represent Snohomish County as your State Committeewoman to the Wa ... discuss
This article by Christina Nehring on raising a child with Down syndrome is marvelous. (Loving a Child on the Fringe) I want to limit my comments to very specific elements both out of re ... discuss
4th Straight Year: Obama Thanksgiving Resolution Doesn’t Thank God For the fourth straight year, the Thanksgiving resolution from President Barack Obama fails to actually thank God — which is ... discuss
"Enter His gates with thanksgiving, and His courts with praise. Give thanks to Him and praise His name. For the LORD is good and His love endures forever; His faithfulness continues through all genera ... discuss
I've written before about why I love Mommy Mundo. I love that Janice, the mom behind it, is so in touch with the needs of others, especially other moms. (I'm also privileged to count Janice as a ... discuss
... and had some items in front of him. When the class began, he wordlessly picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with golf balls. He then asked the students if the ... discuss
In some areas of my life God has called me to lead and in other areas he has called me to follow. Whether I am leading or following, the calling is one of service. As Jesus said, “Whoever would ... discuss
I've been in a struggle lately. The thing I've figured out the last few days is that about two weeks ago when things were "good," I was trying to pray a rosary every day. Coincidence? Most ... discuss
(Written a few weeks before the Nov. 6th election) I am hopefully anticipating that if Obama is somehow re-elected, his reign will be short-lived. The train of executive abuses and excesse ... discuss
If abortion had been widely practiced in Jesus' time, he would have said: post-abortive women will enter the Kingdom of Heaven before pro-life pharisees. Christ died for these women. And the great ... discuss
St. Gertrude the GreatSt. Gertrude was born in Eisleben, Germany in 1256. As a five year old, she was received into the monastery of the Cistercian nuns in Helfta. She was an intellectually gifted stu ... discuss
November is a month that reminds us of death. In the Church calendar All Saints and All Souls mark the first two days of the month. On November 11 the country celebrates Veterans' Day and for many it ... discuss
The United States without Texas?From ABC News:A petition for Texas to secede from the union, submitted to the White House, reached the number of signatures needed to draw comment from the Obama admini ... discuss
The person returned to power last Tuesday will try to circumvent the Constitution of the United States, in particular the 2nd Amendment. He has no sense of Traditional American Values. ... discuss
This morning when I turned on the radio to listen to Laura Ingraham, I came in on the middle of something she was sharing that was written by Eric Metaxas. It caught my attention as it expanded on my ... discuss
You know as a teenager the only thing you wish is to grow up. To stop being that stupid kid and go out on your own. I was never like that. I knew that those times were the best time ... discuss
Yesterday's election should have been a no-brainer. That Obama got into the White House in the first place on his prior record is bad enough; but that a majority of voters should re-elect him af ... discuss
Leaflet prepared by a Christian family with young children living in London.All Saints’ Eve (Halloween)The meaning of the word HalloweenThe word "Halloween" comes from the Christian celebration of A ... discuss
The inspiration for 3 days of fasting and prayer is found in the Book of Esther. Queen Esther, when informed of the possible annihilation of her people, called for a three day fast prior to her interc ... discuss
With 4 days until possibly the most significant election in decades, I exercised my right as a citizen and cast my vote. I also firmly believe that this is my obligation as a Bible-believing Christi ... discuss
An Open Letter To Communist Valerie JarrettAUGUST 15, 2012 BY ROBERT PHILIP DEANarticle source: http://www.westernjournalism.com/an-open-letter-to-communist-valerie-jarrett/Iranian-born ... discuss
November 2 is the Feast of All Souls. The Church, after rejoicing yesterday with those of her children who have entered the glory of heaven, today prays for all those who, in the purifying suffering ... discuss
Pennsylvania Catholic Bishops Each year on this day the Catholic Church celebrates “All Saints Day.” This solemnity remembers those who have fulfilled their earthly vocation and now enjoy etern ... discuss
November 1 is the Solemnity of All Saints. It is a Holy Day of Obligation, which means Catholics are required to attend mass. www.masstimes.org During the year the Church celebrates one by one the fe ... discuss
FROM THE PASTOROctober 28, 2012by Fr. George W. Rutler The canonization of Marianne Cope, along with Kateri Tekakwitha, on October 21, occasioned the publication of a stunning phot ... discuss
A weekly column by Father George Rutler. The canoniza ... discuss
Karen Kingsbury - I know these books are kind of different from the ones I typically link to at Amazon, but I thought it worth mentioning that today’s one-day Gold Box deal at Amazon includes tw ... discuss
Hi Everyone!!! I know I have been gone for a really long time, and I am SO sorry for abandoning you! However, I am happy to say that I am back! *Woot!* Though I probably won't be blogging that often t ... discuss
On patriotic sites, I often read commenters’ heart-felt frustrations over both the unchecked lawlessness of the federal government as well as the painful absence of effective and concerted remedial ... discuss
The debates are now over and there are less than two weeks until our country comes to terms with probably one of the most life-changing elections, our nation has ever engaged in. After all of th ... discuss
19 DAYS TO THE 2012 ELECTIONS -- 73 DAYS TO TAXMAGEDDON Below are serious facts for your reflects. To survive, American voters must not ignore these or it will be destroyed. Join me in choosing ... discuss
Dinesh D’Souza has resigned as president of The King’s College, a leading Christian liberal arts institution in New York City. While he denies any moral wrongdoing, his conduct regarding his mar ... discuss
from Jill Stanek.comby Susie Allen, host of the blog, Pro-Life in TN and Kelli We welcome your suggestions for additions to our Top Blogs (see tab on right side of home page)! Email Susie@jil ... discuss
Mk 10:17-30 Money and Happiness(Click here for readings)Peter began to say to [Jesus], “We have given up everything and followed you.” Jesus said, “Amen, I say to you, there is no on ... discuss
Congressman Ryan, I listened to your debate tonight with Vice President Joe Biden. Being a pro-life leader, I will focus on that area of the debate. When the moderator, Martha Raddatz, to ... discuss
Every single life has great purpose. +While speaking to a friend with developmental disabilities this afternoon about the election, she said she hoped that President Obama is NOT reelected. Ho ... discuss
In the middle 400's the pagan Anglo-Saxons invaded Britain, driving the Christian Britons north and west into Cornwall, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland. In 597 a band of monks headed by Augustine of Cant ... discuss
T On Oct. 4, Roman Catholics celebrate the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the Italian deacon who brought renewal to the Church through his decision to follow Jesus' words as literally as possi ... discuss
Voices Without A Vote : Teenagers who speak in this video belong to im2moro.org. These young people realize that if they don't stand up and speak out for life, liberty and the pursuit of happi ... discuss
On November 1 of this year, Mr. Pete and I will commemorate the tenth anniversary of the short life and death of our sixth child, Raphael. I can't believe how quickly the time has passed or how much ... discuss
I wish I could have had an abortion… — Paula’s StoryI've tried googling Paula's story for more information, but all I get is re-re-re-re-re-postings. It's ubiquitous, but has no visible source. ... discuss
The saint of the day for September 26 is St. Thérèse Couderc (1805-1885), founder of the Society of Our Lady of the Retreat in the Cenacle (Sisters of the Cenacle).In the early part of the ... discuss
It's funny, the places that one can find inspiration.I was mulling over where this new phase of spiritual life and pro-life life might take me, and I noticed that I seem to have been collecting elepha ... discuss
Reposted today at The Imaginative Conservative, “Civilization Without Religion?” by Russell Kirk: “How are we to account for this widespread decay of the religious impulse? It appear ... discuss
There has been much talk regarding the use of “God” in the major party platforms. One simple word contributed to a major firestorm at the Democratic convention. In a recent column Stephen Prot ... discuss
I know he’s loved, and that makes me happy. It’s just that I’d do anything for the chance to experience the happiness of motherhood myself…. I’d produced 19 healthy eggs at the age of 31 ... discuss
I would love him to contact me when he’s grown up. I think of him so often, and when I see a boy of a similar age walking down the street, my heart flips. f him on his birthday every year. I imagine ... discuss
Does our society hold too narrow a view of what defines strength?Palliative CareThe things many would point to as indicators – youth, wealth, a fully capable body – fall short, says Charles Gourge ... discuss
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursui ... discuss
A couple of years ago Pope Benedict said this about Church teaching: If the Church's teaching is compromised, even slightly....then it becomes hard to defend the fullness of Catholic doctrine in an i ... discuss
Republican Vice Presidential Candidate, Congressman Paul Ryan (R-WI), addressed the Value Voters Summit in Washington, DC. You can watch his remarks in the video above (from POLITICO), or read the t ... discuss
Published September 12, 2012 | By scribeBy Mike Filce, Crisis Magazine, Sept. 4, 2012 We rural people share a common understanding when it comes to our young: that it is essential for them to leave h ... discuss
From a reader…. Check out the latest bulletin from St. Joe’s 1) They appear to have displayed Catholic and/or St Joe’s material at the Ottawa Pride march as they had at least 1 homos ... discuss
Goethe's Faust In this world, what isn't lacking, somewhere, though? Sometimes it's this, or that: here what's missing's gold. ~ Goethe, Faust, Part II, translated by A.S. Kline by Ralph Benko, ... discuss
GRACE PERFECTS NATURE: According to St. Thomas Aquinas, as intellectual creatures, human beings require for their happiness/perfection, not only the "truths" available to them through "natural reason" ... discuss
Here is the text of the prayer Cardinal Dolan said at the Democratic Convention Thursday Night, while the wording is a bit different it expressed exactly the same Pro-life & religious freedom message ... discuss
Cardinal Dolan’s said this concluding prayer at theDemocrat National Convention. I’m sure the Democrats, who voted to remove God from their platform, got more than they bargained for ... discuss
For Practical Reasons: I’M not interested in being hip or a hippie. Nor does my happiness particularly hinge on artisanal cheese. (Odd, perhaps, given that I grew up a stone fruit’s throw away fro ... discuss
In his closing benediction at the DNC's abortion-embracing/ anti-life' convention (clearly, the DNC made no attempt to disguise the abortion extremism of the Democratic platform and President Barack O ... discuss
Cardinal Dolan must have thought Democrats needed more prayer cover than Republicans. His closing prayer at the Republican National Convention was 544 words, while at the Democratic National Conventi ... discuss
Timothy Cardinal Dolan gave the benediction at the end of the Democratic National Convention. Dear Lord, hear it! Let us Pray. Almighty God, father of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, revealed to us so po ... discuss
"Behold I send you as sheep in the midst of wolves. Be ye therefore wise as serpents and simple as doves. But beware of men. For they will deliver you up in councils, and they will scourge you ... discuss
By Ken Blackwell, Contributing Author: Congressman Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) struck a nerve during his acceptance speech in Tampa, Florida last week. He put his finger on the Obama vision for America and in ... discuss
The Saint of the Day for September 5 is Blessed Teresa of Calcutta.“By blood, I am Albanian. By citizenship, an Indian. By faith, I am a Catholic nun. As to my calling, I belong to the world. As to ... discuss
I love my Magnificat monthly prayer book! Not only does it have the Mass readings for each day, but morning, evening, and night prayer, a daily meditation, a section on a Catholic art masterpiece, and ... discuss
