Topic: heaven
And may many other priests follow his example!Priest 'boycotting' Boy Scouts; Cardinal Raymond Burke on 'Homosexuality and the Catholic Church'Parents who endorse their children's sinful behavior out ... discussMy son's consultant teacher cut us loose this Thursday. We are currently expert-free for the first time since we received the diagnosis of Autism. Even before this momentous event, I'd been thinking a ... discuss
In honor of the upcoming Feast of the Queenship of Mary: "O most august and blessed Virgin Mary! Holy Mother of God! Glorious Queen of heaven and earth! Powerful protectress of those who love thee ... discuss
“Let this be recorded for a generation to come, so that a people yet to be created may praise the LORD: that he looked down from his holy height; from heaven the LORD looked at the earth, to he ... discuss
Bede (IPA: /ˈbiːd/) (also Saint Bede, the Venerable Bede, or (from Latin) Beda (IPA: [beda])), (c. 672 or 673 – May 25, 735), was a monk at the Northumbrian monastery of Saint Peter at Wearmouth, ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Ordinary: 668 All from Proper of Seasons: 573 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 694 All from Proper of Seasons: 641 Evening Prayer I for the Solemnity of Tri ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Ordinary: 651 Proper of Seasons: 253 Psalter: Saturday, Week III, 1103 Office of Readings for Saturday in Ordinary Time God, come to my assistance.R ... discuss
By Jimmy Akin | Color me annoyed. The press has been going nuts about remarks concerning atheists that Pope Francis made at one of his daily homilies. As usual, the press is hyping the rem ... discuss
Bookplate, 1902. Robert Hall, an avid collector of Kemscott Press books.Via Books and ArtDoesn't this look like a little slice of Heaven?This is a bookplate personalized to reflect Robert Hall's own l ... discuss
I didn't use the computer much today. Instead I met with a group of women friends for lunch. We are all serious orthodox Catholics engaged in a wide range of apostolates: Catholic education, pro-life, ... discuss
In case you are just joining the foot discussion, you’ll be completely lost without reading post 1 and 2 of the series first. We are talking about Spiritual Feet today… first we covered t ... discuss
Ezekiel 2:1-5 says,“And he said to me, “Son of man, stand on your feet, and I will speak with you.” 2 And as he spoke to me, the Spirit entered into me and set me on my feet, and I heard hi ... discuss
Our proclamation is not, "you must have enough faith so that you can believe in the Gospel and be saved," but rather, "The blood of Christ atoned for you; the death of the Son of God was and is entire ... discuss
Sacrosanctum 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
From my quote journal.When it comes to fighting vampires and performing exorcisms, the Roman Catholic Church has the heavy artillery. Your other religions are good for everyday theological tasks, like ... 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
Mother’s Day has come and gone, yes I am aware, yet this past Mother’s Day my eyes were opened to something so uniquely feminine, it deserved a moment of pause. At times Mother’s Day i ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Ordinary: 651 Proper of Seasons: 248 Psalter: Friday, Week III, 1082 Office of Readings for Friday in Ordinary Time God, come to my assistance.– ... discuss
Brethren, Peace and Good to all of you. The Catholic Exchange staff asked a very interesting question in its open forum which I think deserve some reflection. The question is: Did the consecration ... discuss
For more than thirty years, the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) have deemed it necessary to state for the record, that those who openly declare themselves to be homosexual -- that is, inclined toward same ... 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
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
“Let this be recorded for a generation to come, so that a people yet to be created may praise the LORD: that he looked down from his holy height; from heaven the LORD looked at the earth, to hear t ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Ordinary: 651 Proper of Seasons: 244 Psalter: Thursday, Week III, 1061 Office of Readings for Thursday in Ordinary Time God, come to my assistance.R ... discuss
“Let this be recorded for a generation to come, so that a people yet to be created may praise the LORD: that he looked down from his holy height; from heaven the LORD looked at the earth, to hear t ... discuss
“Let this be recorded for a generation to come, so that a people yet to be created may praise the LORD: that he looked down from his holy height; from heaven the LORD looked at the earth, to hear t ... discuss
Tuesday of the Seventh Week in Ordinary Time(Click here for readings)Jesus sat down, called the Twelve, and said to them, “If anyone wishes to be first, he shall be the last of all and the serva ... 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
From Mrs. Darwin, purveyor of so many good book-ish things, comes this meme. I'll just say that I have a special place in my heart for Newbery Medal winning books. Why? My great-grandfather's book won ... 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
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
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
Q - Mass can be boring. How can I go to Mass and get more out of it?A - Thanks for your question. First off, I will tell you that your question is all too common. Many people go to Mass with the ex ... discuss
“If my people, who are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear them from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and hea ... discuss
Here are the best of the current Kindle deals: Praying Backwards by Bryan Chapell ($1.99); the Trailblazers series (biographies for teens) is on sale for just $2.99 each: Helen Roseveare: On His Majes ... 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
A beautiful little boy in my old parish died this week from a sudden accident. One moment he was playing, the next he was seriously injured, and the next, he died. Death is not ok. It was never suppos ... discuss
Vestments: Red INTROIT Sap. 1:7 The Spirit of the Lord has filled the whole world, alleluia! and that which contains all things has knowledge of His voice, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! P ... discuss
Praise God for the baby, Jesus Christ, the Messiah and the new beginning He brought for all mankind. Thank God that He was protected from death from evil persons, as a baby. Thank God for ... 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
="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/MM1AWO92Crc" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen> The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction. Prov ... 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
T oday we commemorate the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles. On this particular day, ten days after Jesus ascended into Heaven, the eleven Apostles were somewhat afraid. They were without ... 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 (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
Last Sunday of the Easter Season Pentecost Solemnity “When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. And suddenly, a sound came from heaven like the rush of a mighty wi ... discuss
Saturday of the Seventh Week of Easter(Click here for readings)Peter turned and saw the disciple following whom Jesus loved. When Peter saw him, he said to Jesus, “Lord, what about him? ... 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
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
Rey Flores Director of Outreach American Life League by Rey Flores: We’ve all heard the pro-aborts lament and ask what happens “After Tiller.” They even made a movie about the late, late-te ... 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: 1651 (Midmorning) Proper of Seasons: 1009 (antiphon, reading, concluding prayer) Midmorning Prayer for Saturday i ... 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
="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/MM1AWO92Crc" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen> The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction. Prov ... discuss
This week’s Free Stuff Fridays is sponsored by Christian Focus. They are giving some great prize packages this week. There will be five winners and each of them will receive these five new ... 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
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
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
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: 1054 Complementary Psalmody: 1651 (Midmorning) Proper of Seasons: 1001 (antiphon, reading, concluding prayer) Midmorning Prayer for Friday in ... 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
Thursday of the Seventh Week of Easter(Click here for readings)Father, they are your gift to me. I wish that where I am they also may be with me, that they may see my glory that you gave me, bec ... 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
I was thinking about this today during lunch. The LGBT along with its ‘so-called’ christian supporters tell us that Jesus never said anything about homosexuality and that if Jesus, frien ... 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
The CMAA is happy to announce a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in chant for five weeks with the Community of St. John (no, not the one founded by Hans Urs von Balthasar and Adri ... discuss
Wednesday of the Seventh Week of Easter (Click here for readings) Lifting up his eyes to heaven, Jesus prayed, saying: “Holy Father, keep them in your name that you have given me, so that ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1064 Proper of Seasons: 994 Psalter: Thursday, Week III, 1429 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 694 Proper of Seasons: 592 Psalter: Thursday, Week I ... 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
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
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
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
1955 Calendar (Double): May 15 Today we celebrate the life of St. John Baptist de la Salle. Born April 30, 1651, St. John would live until Good Friday, April 7, 1719. He would be remem ... discuss
The theme of this month's Holy Cross Seminary Newsletter resolves on prayer and the necessity to place prayer first in our lives - even before our apostolic works. The full newsletter is below b ... discuss
Washington D.C., May 14, 2013 / 01:56 pm (CNA).- Prominent U.S. priest Father Thomas Williams has asked Pope Francis to dispense him from his priestly obligations in order to care for the child he fat ... discuss
Pro-abortion groups are reacting to the Gosnell verdict with predictable spin. It’s all the fault of those anti-choice people, they say. If more women had greater access to free abortion, things ... 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: 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 Complementary Psalmody: 1651 (Midmorning) Proper of Seasons: 986 (antiphon, reading, concluding prayer) Midmorning Prayer for Wednesday i ... 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
The Bible Miniseries - Andy Naselli offers “3 Reasons I Don't Enthusiastically Recommend the History Channel's ‘The Bible: The Epic Miniseries’.” He brings some good reflection ... 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
Today is the 96th anniversary of the first apparition of Our Lady to the three little shepherd children at Fatima, Portugal. She warned the little ones about what would happen if men did not turn away ... discuss
Hopefully by now you have heard the news about Kermit Gosnell. He has been found guilty of first degree murder of three newborn infants, and third degree manslaughter in the death of a mother, and gui ... discuss
There are not a few within the institutional Protestant church today who raise an eyebrow when confronted with our message of abolition. "It is all fine and good that you work to fight abortion" ... 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
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
There are two points to the Fatima story that especially stand out to me. The first is that the children ask about the soul of their friend Amelia and our Lady told them that Amelia would be in pu ... 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
"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: 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 Psalmody: 1651 (Midmorning) Common of the Apostle: 1962 (verse, reading) Midmorning Prayer for the Feast of Saint Matthias, ... 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
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
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
The Catechism of the Council of Trent explains why Christ ascended into Heaven: First of all, He ascended because the glorious kingdom of the highest heavens, not the obscu ... discuss
To all the Mothers in my life, those who have gone to Heaven, and those who are still here, Happy Mothers’ Day! Mom as a young girl Mom on Mothers’ Day 1962. ... 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
Praise God for the baby, Jesus Christ, the Messiah and the new beginning He brought for all mankind. Thank God that He was protected from death from evil persons, as a baby. Thank God for ... 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
Arrived home today at sunset and took this picture from our mailbox. Jonny and I had come from Rochester, NY after seeing Ben's recital at Eastman where he is graduating this week with his Mas ... 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 Midmorning Prayer 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 Morning Prayer 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 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 (Midday) Proper of Seasons: 970 Psalter: Monday, Week III, 1388 Midday Prayer for Monday in Week 7 of Easter, using the Current Psalmody ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1054 Complementary Psalmody: 1651 (Midmorning) Proper of Seasons: 970 (antiphon, reading, concluding prayer) Midmorning Prayer for Monday in W ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1049 Proper of Seasons: 968 Psalter: Monday, Week III, 1382 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 689 Proper of Seasons: 583 Psalter: Monday, Week III, ... 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
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
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
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
I've been having lots of thoughts swirling around in my head regarding Mother's Day and want to share.I want to remind everyone that though Mother's Day may be a joyful day for most, it can also be a ... discuss
Fr. Scott Carroll, probably as a seminarian. Source.The Holy Mass and the Sacrifice of Calvary are one and the same. At Mass, we are really at the foot of the Cross. What the priest ... discuss
An article in context by Alejandro Bermudez, translator of On Heaven and Earth. Cardinal Bergoglio embraced the priests and their ministry. He would visit them in the shanty towns, send them to rest i ... 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
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
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 who celebrate the Ascension of Our Lord on Sunday, please follow this link to the ferial Midday Prayer for Saturday in the Sixth Week of Easter. Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. I ... discuss
For those who celebrate the Ascension of Our Lord on Sunday, please follow this link to the ferial Midmorning Prayer for Saturday 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 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
In 1997, when he was 12-years-old, Shabazz was living with his grandmother, Betty Shabazz when there was a fire in her home. Betty subsequently died as a result of injuries sustained in the blaze. Sha ... discuss
May 09 - Homily: Jesus Led Captivity Captive The ascension of Our Lord into heaven is proof that we can also enter into heaven. Father explains how Jesus led captivity captive, and how we are the s ... 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
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
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
Novena to the Holy Ghost Pray especially starting on the day after Ascension Thursday, ending on the Pentecost First Day: Almighty and eternal God, Who hast vou ... 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
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 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
Bogotá, Colombia, May 9, 2013 / 12:00 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- A three-year-old Colombian boy has garnered attention across the internet for a video in which he dons priestly garments and “cele ... discuss
The Ascension of Our Lord(Click here for readings)Then Jesus led them out as far as Bethany, raised his hands, and blessed them. As he blessed them he parted from them and was taken up to heaven ... discuss
On Ascension Thursday, May 9, 2013, a simple ceremony was held in the chapel at the headquarters of Priests for Life in Staten Island, NY. We heard the Word of God, prayed for these babies, th ... discuss
From last year ... because I can't beat it and needed to read it myself this year. So in case you do too, here it is!The Ascension of ChristSalvador Dali, 1958Traditionally this is called Ascension Th ... discuss
Surrounded by so many committed people who value life is a great privilege and blessing. Feels like home – a little like heaven. Sent from my BlackBerry device on the Rogers Wireless Network ... discuss
Vatican City, May 9, 2013 / 10:09 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Sister Alice Matilda Nsiah says that Pope Francis’ decision to meet with her and other superiors general on Wednesday left them encouraged, ... 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
Enda Kenny, Ireland's Taoiseach, who'sproposing abortion legislation whichis worse than the British Abortion Act.Pope Francis has written to the Argentine Assembly of Bishops expressing the desire tha ... 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
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
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 Fortieth Day of Easter, New Testament Lection † Psalm 110 (1-year Lectionary) or Psalm 47 (3-year)† 2 Kings 2:5-15 (1-year) or Acts 1:1-11 (3-year)† &n ... 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
Today in Washington, D.C. - May 8, 2013: At 10:30 AM, Her Excellency Park Geun-hye, President of the Republic of Korea, gave an address to a Joint Meeting of Congress. House Speaker John Boehner (R-O ... discuss
Today, is the Feast of the Ascension of Jesus.Most Dioceses transfer it to Sunday, but it is a Holy Day of Obligation in some Dioceses.http://www.masstimes.org/"Then Jesus came to them and ... 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
Bogotá, Colombia, May 8, 2013 / 04:03 pm (CNA).- The Bishops’ Conference of Colombia lamented the “atrocious” murder of Father Jose Antonio Valle Bayona, whose body was found in ... discuss
hat angels’ pens, angel’s tongues, nay, as many worlds of angels as there are drops of water in all the seas and fountains, and rivers of the earth cannot paint Him out to you. I think His sweetn ... 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
Invitatory Psalm for the Solemnity of the Ascension of our Lord Lord, open my lips.– And my mouth will proclaim your praise. Ant. Alleluia, come, let us worship Christ the Lord as he ascends in ... 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
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
There are many ways to begin introducing the chanted Propers into your parish's liturgical life, and it seems CMAA has been building something of a cottage industry devoted to exploring these possibil ... discuss
The saint of the day for May 8th is St. Magdalene of Canossa, virgin, foundress of the Canossian Family of Daughters and Sons of Charity (1774-1835).Magdalene of Canossa was born in 1774, the sec ... 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
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The German Christian said:Week after week that train whistle would blow. We would dread to hear the sound of those old wheels because we knew that the Jews would begin to cry to us as they passed our ... 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: 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
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
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1045 Proper of Seasons: 896 Psalter: Wednesday, Week II, 1277 Office of Readings for Wednesday in Week 6 of Easter God, come to my assistance. ... 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
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
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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
During the national day of prayer, a few Georgia students got out of line according to news reports:Controversy is brewing in a northern Georgia community after about 50 students prayed together Wedn ... discuss
We've had a great response to the Colloquium scholarship fund challenge I issued about a week ago. We were able to raise the $1050, and then some. So that means there are now some addition ... discuss
You might think I'm the brilliant kind of writer who knows the end from the beginning when composing pieces. If you thought so, you are wrong, and that's why I'm only a blogger with a day job. This w ... discuss
Arlene from Israel And thank Heaven that we do… Israel officials — government and military — have repeatedly said that we will not permit a situation in Syria in which “game ch ... 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
From six years of college, I believe the most important lesson I’ve learned is contained in two words. They looked like synonyms, but they are actually antonyms. The two terms express something ... discuss
