Topic: observance
... discussKen Blackwell Ken Blackwell, Contributing Author: President Obama’s gun gaffe was nearly lost in the pre-Christmas flood of TV and internet chatter. But Breitbart’s Joel Pollak was right to hig ... discuss
If you want to run for state office as a member of a political party later this year, you have until 5 p.m. tomorrow (Friday, June 15) to file. The primary election will be held on September 11, and t ... discuss
In the eighth station of the Cross, we see the women of Jerusalem weeping over the suffering of our Lord. Up to this point, only women have shown compassion for our Lord on the way to Calvary. First ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Ordinary: 651 Proper of Seasons: 350 Psalter: Sunday, Week III, 978 Office of Readings for the Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time God, come to my assist ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Ordinary: 651 Proper of Seasons: 350 Psalter: Sunday, Week III, 978 Office of Readings for the Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time God, come to my assist ... discuss
-A partial indulgence is granted to those who recite this prayer -- A plenary indulgence is granted if it is publicly recited on the feast of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. --This prayer was prescri ... discuss
This Sunday is Corpus Christi Sunday.Corpus Christi (Body and Blood of Christ) is a Eucharistic solemnity, or better, the solemn commemoration of the institution of that sacrament. It is, moreover, th ... discuss
from Jill Stanek.comby Susie Allen, host of the blog, Pro-Life in TN, and KelliWe welcome your suggestions for additions to our Top Blogs (see tab on right side of home page)! Email Susie@jillstanek.c ... discuss
by 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@jillstanek.com. Secular Pro-Li ... discuss
Archbishop Salvatore Fisichella, President of the Pontifical Council for the Promotion of the New Evangelization, has announced a special observance on the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Ordinary: 651 Proper of Saints: 1436 (readings and response) Common of the Blessed Virgin Mary: 1614 (antiphons, psalms) Office of Readings for the Fea ... discuss
SemiDouble (1955 Calendar): May 29 Born with the name of Catherine in 1566, St. Mary Magdalene de Pazzi received a religious upbringing. She was initially sent to the Monastery of St. John as ... discuss
Military.com: Three years after the Civil War ended, on May 5, 1868, the head of an organization of Union veterans — the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) — established Decoration Day as a time for ... discuss
Although Ember Days are no longer considered required in mainstream Roman Catholicism following Vatican II, they can - and should - still be observed by the Faithful. In fact, many Traditional prie ... discuss
FROM THE PASTORMay 12, 2013by Fr. George W. Rutler Following Pentecost, the Apostles discussed whether someone had to become a Jew to be a Christian. It seems an odd problem for us today, ... discuss
This week is the one considered Holy by many with a strong Faith in God. For Christians, it is the observance of the Passion, Death and Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ, the most pivotal events o ... discuss
This prayer vigil will be one hour in length, rain or shine. It is peaceful, loving and legal. This is not a protest. It is appropriate for youth. Christ gave all for us, can we give Him one ho ... discuss
Gay network organised sex parties The Cardinals with their information had given the Pontiff "a clear picture of the damage and the rotten fish" in the Vatican, said the newspaper report. Is it abou ... discuss
A couple of years ago, there was an article about the origins of Groundhog Day in the Washington Post.How did this tradition get started?In ancient times, people of different cultures celebrated Feb. ... discuss
King Charles the Martyr Yesterday, January 27th, was the feast of King Charles the Martyr. This is not a feast in the Episcopal Church Calendar, but it is observed in other parts of the Anglican Com ... discuss
January 25 is the Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul. St. Paul was born at Tarsus, Cilicia, of Jewish parents who were descended from the tribe of Benjamin. He was a Roman citizen from birth. As he w ... discuss
To all fellow book lovers out there, I wanted to share with you a few books I have read lately and can recommend, as well as a movie. To begin with, a more lighthearted read–A Winter Dream by Ri ... discuss
Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker has proclaimed today "Protect Life Day."View the proclamation here.Read the proclamation:WHEREAS; 40 years have elapsed since the infamous January 22, 1973, U.S. Suprem ... discuss
Vina, Calif., Jan 10, 2013 / 04:03 am (CNA/EWTN News).- A California abbey has been home to Cistercian monks since 1955, and now houses a new chapel built of stones taken from a medieval Cistercian mo ... discuss
From: Political Outcast Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2012 Subject: Pelosi Compares Race-Oriented Kwanzaa to Christmas article source: http://politicaloutcast.com/2012/12/nancy ... discuss
The U.S. Catholic bishops have launched a pastoral strategy addressing critical life, marriage and religious liberty concerns. The five-part strategy or call to prayer was approved by the bishops in N ... discuss
January marks the completion of 40 years since Roe v Wade legalized abortion in America. It is time for an outpouring of prayer as never before. That is why Priests for Life is organizing, along with ... discuss
image of Christ from Upper South Gallery in Hagia Sophia With the liturgical year at an end, let's check in on what His Holiness has been up to. Popery There's the new book, but we cov ... discuss
23 November AD 100 Saint Clement (ca. A.D. 35–100) is remembered for establishing the pattern of apostolic authority that governed the Christian Church during the first and second centuries. He insi ... 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
November 21 is the Feast of the Presentation of Mary. "Sacred Scripture contains no text concerning the event commemorated in today's liturgy. For something of a historical background one m ... discuss
November is the month in which the Church devotes herself especially, to the remembrance of those who have died in the previous year. As we remember the communion of saints already "raised to the alta ... 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
All Saints' Day, All Hallows, Hallowmas ("hallows" meaning "saints," and "mas" meaning "Mass"), is a feast celebrated on November 1 or on the first Sunday after Pentecost in honour of all the saints, ... discuss
23 October, New Testament The New Testament refers to this James as the brother of Jesus (Galatians 1:19). He led the Christian congregation in Jerusalem for many years, garnering the title "Bishop of ... discuss
The third child of Don Alonso Sanchez de Cepeda by his second wife, Doña Beatriz Davila y Ahumada, who died when the saint was in her fourteenth year, Teresa was brought up by her saintly father, a l ... discuss
The saint of the day for October 13 is Blessed Magdalen Panattieri, a Dominican tertiary who was one of the most famous preachers in Italy.Magdalen Panattieri was born at Trino, near Vercelli, in 1443 ... discuss
American Family Association [AFA] has recently sent out a warning to parents regarding what appears to be an innocent 'tolerance' education curriculum designed around national anti-bullying month. &nb ... discuss
On September 21, 2012, the announcement came forth like the trumpet of the Apocalypse: a new Society of St. Pius X of the Strict Observance was founded on August 10, 2012, by the Vienna (Virginia) D ... discuss
Today is the feast of St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist.St. Matthew was born at Capernaum. He was working as a tax collector when Jesus called him to be one of the twelve apostles. He wrote his gosp ... discuss
Although Ember Days are no longer considered required in mainstream Roman Catholicism following Vatican II, they can - and should - still be observed by the Faithful. In fact, many Traditional prie ... discuss
September 12 is the Feast of the Most Holy Name of the Blessed Virgin.In accordance with Jewish custom our Lady's parents named her eight days after her birth, and were inspired to call her Mary ... discuss
Following is President Obama’s proclamation:PATRIOT DAY AND NATIONAL DAY OF SERVICE AND REMEMBRANCE, 2012 BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATIONOn September 11, 2001, a brig ... discuss
is a very early feast day of the Church, having been celebrated since the seventh century. It is important that these feasts of Mary be observed, because most, if not all, heresies stem from the deni ... discuss
Isaiah speaks of Christ: “And righteousness shall be the girdle of his loins, and faithfulness the girdle of his reins. The wolf also shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down ... discuss
As we continue to bask in the Olympics, taking off summer holidays and at long last the sun is shining there can be a sense that the normal patterns of life are taking an intermission. However before ... discuss
The Catholic Church is being challenged in many ways in our time. We Catholics have just participated in the “Fortnight for Freedom” campaign, which alerted the people of our country that religiou ... discuss
By Rev. John A. Leies, S.M. The Catholic Church is being challenged in many ways in our time. We Catholics have just participated in the “Fortnight for Freedom” campaign, which alerted the peop ... discuss
Please join me in praying this novena daily from August 6 - 14 in preparation for the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary into Heaven [read about this exciting, holy observance]. ... discuss
U.S. President Barack Obama and Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan spoke by telephone on Monday “to co-ordinate efforts to accelerate a political transition in Syria,” the White House sa ... discuss
Dear Friends, The unjust and unconstitutional HHS mandate, against which Priests for Life and 57 other plaintiffs have sued the federal government, takes effect today. We at Priests for Life d ... discuss
By Ken Blackwell, Contributing Author: Every fall, it seems, Americans are subjected to the ugly spectacle of Iran's Mahmoud Ahmadinejad coming to New York to address the UN General Assembly. There, a ... discuss
The latest skirmish in the culture war is over whether or not to patronize Chick-fil-A (a popular fast-food franchise known for its chicken sandwich, rich shakes, and observance of the Sabbath) for th ... discuss
MARK 3:1-6Jesus enters the synagogue and heals a man's withered hand while the Pharisees move toward final judgment. (Read it here.) Once again it comes down to the nitpicking details the Pharisees la ... discuss
I will be doing an every-other-Friday column for First Things’ “On the Square,” and am most pleased. Today, I illustrate how bioethical issues have become the battle ground for a sec ... discuss
The dawning of the year 2013 brings the 40th anniversary of the Roe vs. Wade and Doe vs. Bolton decisions that legalized abortion in the United ... discuss
Source.Our friends over in the U.S. have just celebrated (or, maybe, are STILL celebrating) their Independence. We in the Philippines celebrated ours last month. But really, what does it mean to be FR ... discuss
See for yourself. Americans today are more tolerant and open-minded than their parents. At least they say they are. They also say homosexuality, human cloning, pre-marital sex, and having a child out ... discuss
In an Op-Ed piece for Monday's New York Times, Jimmy Carter, lashed out at the Obama administration's record on human rights. He said that the "United States is abandoning its role as the global champ ... discuss
In observance of the “Fortnight for Freedom”, my column at First Things considers that the ever since Peter was crucified upside down, the church has seemed like a screwball, topsy-turvy p ... discuss
STATEN ISLAND, NY – Priests for Life will lead a pilgrimage to Rome in 2013 to help celebrate “The Year of Faith.” The group will be at t ... discuss
Obama and his administration are attacking one of our most cherished, fundamental rights - religious liberty. This is a First Amendment issue.Obama's oppression of Catholics will not stand. He can't f ... discuss
This is just a reminder that the US Conference of Catholic Bishops have called on all Catholics to set aside time between 21 June to 4 July 2012 as a special period of prayer, study, catechesis, ... discuss
Every once in a while, I get an email from someone asking, “WHEN are you going to get some Orthodox blogging going?”Well…finally, we begin with “Emerging into Orthodoxy!” ... discuss
From: rapa Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2012 Subject: Memorial Day @ Vietnam Memorial (Sad!!!) This should make your blood boil. IN GOD WE TRUST. On Memor ... discuss
The Feast of Corpus Christi is 1 of those feasts that is celebrated on various dates in various countries. When the feast is a Holy Day of Obligation, it is celebrated on the Thursday after the feast ... discuss
Contact: Chris Long, 330-887-1922 WASHINGTON, June 6, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- Today, the D-Day Landing Prayer Act took center stage on the U.S. Senate floor as Senator Rob Portman and Senator J ... discuss
June. It is the month o the most venerable, most adorable, most glorious, most holy, most Sacred Heart of Our Lord and Saviour: Jesus Christ. O sweet Jesus, whose overflowing charity for me ... discuss
Although Ember Days are no longer considered required in mainstream Roman Catholicism following Vatican II, they can - and should - still be observed by the Faithful. In fact, many Traditional priest ... discuss
This month marks the 147th anniversary of one of the first memorial days, then called Decoration Day, in Charleston, SC. Memorial Day commemorates the men and women who have died in our nation's mi ... discuss
http://www.i-tul.com/2011/05/i-tul-closed-in-observance-of-memorial-day/O God, by whose mercy the faithful departed find rest, look kindly on your departed veterans who gave their lives in the service ... discuss
http://www.i-tul.com/2011/05/i-tul-closed-in-observance-of-memorial-day/O God, by whose mercy the faithful departed find rest, look kindly on your departed veterans who gave their lives in the service ... discuss
There is a stretch of road hard by the local high school that has flashing lights warning of a 15-mile-per-hour restriction that are turned on long before the first students start arriving and remain ... 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
Father Pavone announced today that pro-life leaders and groups are gearing up for the 40th Anniversary of Roe vs. Wade, which will be January 22, 2013. “I can assure you that you will see an inten ... discuss
By Melanie Baker Benedict’s Corner is a weekly summary of our Holy Father’s latest words on topics related to HLI America’s mission. Two themes summarize Pope Benedict XVI’s words to us ... discuss
The prophet Isaiah reminds us that you should never forget “the rock from which you are hewn.”And in the Book of Deuteronomy we are told to “remember the days of old; consider the generations lo ... discuss
Brethren, Peace and Good to all of you. Today, in Puerto Rico, we remember Blessed Carlos Manuel Rodríguez, our first blessed, holy man of God. Blessed Carlos Manuel Rodríguez Carlos Manuel Ro ... discuss
On Thursday, May 3, 2012, teachers, electricians, athletes, public officials, mothers, bankers, doctors, and indeed Christians from all walks of life will be seeking the face of God. On this 61st an ... discuss
Contact: Dion Elmore, Director, Public Relations, The National Day of Prayer Task Force, 719-559-9570, media@nationaldayofprayer.org COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., April 27, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- ... discuss
In observance of Holocaust Day, Yom HaShoah, bestselling author Edwin Black will address Catholic and Lutheran students, business students at University of Regina, and at Beth Jacob Synagogue on the r ... discuss
There is a final note to our observance (such as it is) of the centennial of the sinking of the Titanic. From LifeSiteNews.com, we get the story of a Catholic priest who was among the passengers, and ... discuss
[The following is a reprint, with some minor adjustments, of a piece which appeared for this occasion the previous year. -- DLA]Today is known on the Christian calendar by at least six names. In the t ... discuss
Washington D.C., Apr 12, 2012 / 09:57 am (CNA/EWTN News).- The U.S. bishops have issued a statement alerting American Catholics that they are obligated to disobey unjust laws that infringe upon their ... discuss
The Catholic bishops Ad Hoc Committee for Religious Liberty have an impressive document posted, Our First, Most Cherished Liberty: A Statement on Religious Liberty. You may read it at the USCCB site o ... discuss
Contact: Dion Elmore, Director, Public Relations, The National Day of Prayer Task Force, 719-559-9570, media@nationaldayofprayer.org COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., April 11, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- A ... discuss
Extract from Sermon 71 (Leo the Great) on Easter Let God's people then recognize that they are a new creation in Christ, and with all vigilance understand by Whom they have been adopted and Whom ... discuss
The MSM aims at restoring Christendom, including those Institutions of the Church called Knighthood and Military Orders, the role of which is to promote and defend the Political and Social Reign of ... discuss
(replaced by Easter Sunday observance)(1796-1877) is considered to be the father of the Episcopal Church School Movement in the United States. He was a Protestant Episcopal clergyman in the Episcopal ... discuss
(replaced by Holy Saturday observance)Vasily Ivanovich Belavin, the future Saint Tikhon, was born on January 19, 1865 into the family of Ioann Belavin, a rural priest of the Toropetz district of the ... discuss
(replaced by Good Friday observance)Archbishop of Constantinople, was born in a village called "Divine" in the province of Phrygia. His father Alexander was a soldier, and his mother Synesia was the d ... discuss
In the Christian tradition the Passover Seder is also believed to be when Jesus instituted the Eucharist. Gathered around the supper table with his disciples, Jesus told them, "I have longed to eat th ... discuss
From Medieval Saints- Yahoo Group Maundy Thursday, which derives its English name from Mandatum, the first word of the Office of the washing of the feet, is known in the Western liturgies by ... discuss
"It is much more important to kill bad bills than to pass good ones." -- Calvin Coolidge (1873-1933), 30th US President "The Inspiration of the Declaration of Independence" ... discuss
This is a great rebuttal to Ed Peter and Fr. MacDonald. It’s great to see Catholics rise to challenge the past 40 years of deadwood in the Church…too afraid to confront the culture… ... discuss
This week is the one considered Holy by many with a strong Faith in God. For Christians, it is the observance of the Passion, Death and Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ, the most pivotal events o ... discuss
Konservative Kritik an Schönborn | Nachrichten.at Cardinal Schönborn's decision to allow an openly homosexual man to be a parish councillor enjoys support from reformist church circles. O ... discuss
The Saint of the Day for April 2 is St. Francis of Paola.Catholics will remember St. Francis of Paola on April 2. The saint founded a religious order at a young age and sought to revive the practices ... discuss
Visits To the Blessed Sacrament By this devotional practice, which is of comparatively modern development, the presence of Jesus Christ in the Blessed Eucharist is regarded in the same light and ... discuss
A legal twist. Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli has jumped into a church property dispute that could have national consequences. The case involves seven churches that left The Episcopal Church ... discuss
Brethren, may the peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.Earlier this week we celebrated the feast of St. Joseph of Nazareth, chaste husband of Mary, and foster father of our Lord Jesus. The Scrip ... discuss
From: Washington Times247 Sent: Sunday, March 11, 2012 Subject: U.K. says Christians can't wear crosses to work Photo Credit:AP The Government has refused to say that Christians have a righ ... discuss
From CNSNews.comBy Patrick Goodenough Shirley Chaplin has been taken off the wards at The Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Trust Hospital after refusing to remove her necklace. Britain’s Conservati ... discuss
Two weeks ago, I began paraphrasing Pope Paul VI's encyclical Humanae Vitae (On Humans Life) which deals with the regulation of birth. This was occasioned by the Obama Administration's attempt to forc ... discuss
Tomorrow, March 10, pro-abortion activists observe the annual National Day of Appreciation for Abortion Providers. They want to make into heroes the people who get paid for killing babies. Former ab ... discuss
Daniel Goldman: Memo to Jews: After They Come for Catholics They Will Come for Us. Today it is contraception and the morning-after pill. Tomorrow it will be kosher slaughter, or matrilineal de ... discuss
The Saint of the Day for March 5 is St. John Joseph of the Cross.Saint John Joseph of the Cross was born on the feast of the Assumption in 1654, on the island of Ischia in the kingdom of Naples. From ... discuss
Cardinal Timothy Dolan is not sitting quietly by as Obama and the Democrats tamper with the First Amendment.Cardinal Timothy Dolan's update on the Obama administration's assault on RELIGIOUS FREEDOM:O ... discuss
(Charles Wesley died 29 March 1788. John Wesley died 2 March 1791. Because Chad is remembered on 2 March, the Wesleys are remembered on 3 March.)The Wesley brothers, born in 1703 and 1707, were leader ... discuss
http://us1.campaign-archive2.com/?u=10e23c87c2283a157b26d067f&id=65053a0a80&e=5e736d5444America has Sanctity of Life Week. (See the beautiful video link above promoting it.) It coincides with their ... discuss
"The observance of Lent is the very badge of the Christian warfare. By it we prove ourselves not to be enemies of the cross of Christ. By it we avert the scourges of divine justice. By it we gain st ... discuss
Although Ember Days are no longer considered required in mainstream Roman Catholicism following Vatican II, they can - and should - still be observed by the Faithful. In fact, many Traditional priest ... discuss
I'm making an Internet fast for Lent. I'm checking my emails on Sundays. See you on the other side! May God bless your Lenten observance. ... discuss
Our modern observance of the stational liturgy traces its roots back to the practice of the Bishop of Rome celebrating the liturgies of the church year at various churches throughout the city, a tradi ... discuss
For going on six months the ACLJ has been working feverishly to raise awareness about the plight of a Christian Pastor ~ Yosef Nadarkhani and his family, who are being severely persecuted by Iran for ... discuss
FAQs About Lent * New FAQ's * Why do some refer to Easter as Easter and others use Lent or Pentecost and what is the significance of each ... discuss
The Temptation of St. Thomas Aquinas From the Summa Theologica (II, 2, Q 147, Art 1) of St. Thomas Aquinas writes the following words on Fasting. Yesterday was Ash Wednesday and the start of ... discuss
Today is Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent.Our observance of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, a day of fast and abstinence for Catholics. At Mass on Ash Wednesday, the imposition of ashes replicates a ... discuss
The Lenten Season BeginsThe entire Christian life celebrates Christ's victorious Resurrection on Easter morning. However, from Christianity's earliest days, the actual Paschal season has received spec ... discuss
Ash Wednesday is February 22 (TOMORROW!), and many Catholic Christians and Christians of other denominations will be entering the 40-day Lenten period. For those of you who may not be in the know,&nbs ... discuss
The penitential season of Lent is the period of forty week-days beginning on Ash Wednesday. It is a season of the Church year that commemorates the forty days Jesus fasted and prayed in the wil ... discuss
T 7.29. The Spanish reform was born before the division of the Order in 1517. In 1480 Juan de la Puebla had began an effort at reform, followed by Juan de Guadalupe in 1495. At this time this refo ... discuss
A couple of years ago, there was an article about the origins of Groundhog day in the Washington Post.How did this tradition get started?In ancient times, people of different cultures celebrated Feb. ... discuss
When I talk to my kids about the saints, I try to put them into historical perspective. St. John Bosco lived from 1815 to 1888 in Italy. He was alive during the American Civil war and in fact lived ... discuss
by Fr. Frank Pavone Co-authored with Alveda King, niece of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. January 30, 2012 (LifeSiteNews.com) - For seven days every year, in January, we experience elation quickly followe ... discuss
For those of us praying the Divine Office and attending frequent Mass, we recognize the importance of the Feast of Candlemas. The spiritual focus of the season of Epiphanytide through Candlemas ... discuss
Homily preached by the Reverend Peter M. J. Stravinskas, Ph.D., S.T.D., at the Church of the Holy Innocents in Manhattan on 29 January 2012. + + +Today th ... discuss
January 25 is the Feast of The Conversion of St. Paul.St. Paul was born at Tarsus, Cilicia, of Jewish parents who were descended from the tribe of Benjamin. He was a Roman citizen from birth. As he wa ... discuss
One of the hardest things for many people to understand is, “Why would the Catholic Church insist, after all these years, that contraception is wrong? Moreover, why do they insist on resisting ... discuss
Every January 22, we stop to ponder the enormous shadow cast on our nation by the 1973 U.S. Supreme Court Roe v. Wade decision. With sheer emotion, we feel depression, anger, a sense of loss, grief, ... discuss
During these days many women who have had abortions are preparing to share their stories publicly at gatherings across America in observance of the anniversary of the legalization of abortion by Roe ... discuss
http://us1.campaign-archive2.com/?u=10e23c87c2283a157b26d067f&id=65053a0a80&e=5e736d5444America has Sanctity of Life Week. (See the beautiful video link above promoting it.) It coincides with their da ... discuss
Amarillo, TX – Fr. Frank today announced more details of the fourth element of the four-pronged attack that Priests for Life is launching this year against the abortion industry, as described in th ... discuss
Of all the seasons that the Modern Novus Ordo Catholic Calendar has neglected to properly retain and celebrate, Epiphanytide has, like Ascensiontide, unfortunately fallen by the wayside. But, fo ... discuss
No need to wait, though...let's start praying and doing penance now!In all the dioceses of the United States of America, January 22 (or January 23, when January 22 falls on a Sunday) shall be observed ... discuss
“On the ninth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, nine ladies dancing ...” The traditional Roman calendar associated this day with the Holy Name of Jesus -- that is, unless on a Sunday betw ... discuss
In the encyclical Marialis Cultus (1974) Pope Paul VI states: "This celebration, assigned to January 1 in conformity with the ancient liturgy of the city of Rome, is meant to commemorate the part p ... discuss
Brethren, Peace and Good to all of you. I wish you all a Happy New Year 2012 along with all your families and friends. In observance of the holidays, I’ll be making a blogfast through Epiphany. Pl ... discuss
Autonomous Learning System ModelWe swim in a stream of information. How we relate to this information defines how we perceive ourselves and determines how we act. We filter, process, incorporate, ev ... discuss
I went looking for what Charles Spurgeon believed about Christmas and was kind of amused at the energy he brought to the discussion (e.g. “the greatest absurdities under heaven…”). S ... discuss
Which is why Christmas coming on Sunday feels like a win ... two Masses folded into one.That's also why stories about Protestant churches considering closing for Christmas because it is a Sunday just ... discuss
Although Ember Days are no longer considered required in mainstream Roman Catholicism following Vatican II, they can - and should - still be observed by the Faithful. In fact, many Traditional priest ... discuss
From Biblical Archaeology Review By Andrew McGowan On December 25, Christians around the world will gather to celebrate Jesus’ birth. Joyful carols, special liturgies, brightly wrapped gifts, fest ... discuss
From Catholic World News Archbishop Dominique Mamberti In an address to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), the Vatican’s Secretary for Relations with States suggested ... discuss
(PROVIDENCE, R.I.)-Father James Ruggeri, Pastor of St. Patrick’s Parish, 244 Smith Street, today announced that the parish -in conjunction with the Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence- will host a ... discuss
I just read an article in Chronicles, one of my favorite magazines, and was shocked by it because of the audience the author was addressing. I'm not easily shocked I might add. But Jeff Minick describ ... discuss
New York, NY (CFAM/LifeNews) Delegations fought back again last week against the lack of accountability and transparency of independent experts at the United Nations. Pakistan led the charge, proposin ... discuss
Without differences, there are no unique perspectives. Without unique perspectives, there is no innovation. So says an ad for Lockheed Martin, which features a photo of a Black woman and an Asian wom ... discuss
If you belonged to the world, the world would love its own; but because you do not belong to the world, and I have chosen you out of the world, the world hates you. John 15:19 I am ... discuss
This Thanksgiving proclamation was issued by President Ronald Reagan on November 15, 1985: Although the time and date of the first American thanksgiving observance may be uncertain, there is no questi ... discuss
Dear Readers,Tweeters and Friends of Little Bytes News...Thank you for following along,stopping by and taking the time to visit my blog and/or leave comments and share my articles. I appreciate all of ... discuss
23 November AD 100Saint Clement (ca. A.D. 35–100) is remembered for establishing the pattern of apostolic authority that governed the Christian Church during the first and second centuries. He insis ... discuss
Undoubtedly, during Margaret Sanger’s well documented trip to talk to the Ku Klux Klan, she must have assuredly spoken in very generous terms of African Americans. Another great video from Rosary Fi ... discuss
23 October, New TestamentThe New Testament refers to this James as the brother of Jesus (Galatians 1:19). He led the Christian congregation in Jerusalem for many years, garnering the title "Bishop of ... discuss
(From 10/23)(Hebrew: יעקב or Jacob) (Greek Iάκωβος), (died 62AD), also known as James of Jerusalem, James Adelphotheos, James, the Brother of the Lord, was an important figure in Early Chris ... discuss
From Catholic World News Pope Benedict XVI has announced a special “Year of Faith,” dedicated to rousing a “new impetus to the mission of the whole Church to lead men out of the desert in which ... discuss
The third child of Don Alonso Sanchez de Cepeda by his second wife, Doña Beatriz Davila y Ahumada, who died when the saint was in her fourteenth year, Teresa was brought up by her saintly father, a l ... discuss
I used to watch them on Saturday mornings from my apartment in Georgetown; families dressed in their finery, walking patiently and proudly to Kesher Israel Synagogue for observance of the Sabbath. The ... discuss
The Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday of this week are Ember Days and, as such, are days of penance. Wednesday and Saturday are days of partial abstinence from meat while Friday is total abstinenc ... discuss
September 12 is the Feast of the Most Holy Name of Mary.In accordance with Jewish custom our Lady's parents named her eight days after her birth, and were inspired to call her Mary. The feast of the H ... discuss
"Man is himself, like the universe he inhabits, like the demoniacal stirrings of the ooze from which he sprang, a tale of desolations. He walks in his mind from birth to death the long resounding shor ... discuss
At St. Joseph of Arimathea this Sunday we will have a somewhat different service as we observe the tenth anniversary of September 11th. Along with almost everyone I’ve talked ... discuss
Feds Conduct Gestapo-Style Raids On Guitar Makerarticle source: http://www.personalliberty.com/conservative-politics/government/feds-conduct-gestapo-style-raids-on-guitar-maker/September 8, 2011 ... discuss
As part of AUSA’s Human Rights week at the University of Auckland, and in association with Thinking Matters, Matt and I will be giving a free public lecture with Q&A on the topic “Freedom ... discuss
bcc'd a few + "red diaper babies", fellow travelers & RINOs -- rfhFrom: Hillsdale College Sent: Friday, September 02, 2011Subject: Register Today for the Constitution Day Celebration and "I ... discuss
Joe Heschmeyer of Shameless Popery posted some interesting material on Seventh-Day Adventists yesterday (9/1/11). While it’s worth reading in its own right, and I do recommend you check it out, I ... discuss
In these days when our Constitution is under attack from the very positions of power we might reasonably expect to protect it, we all need to ratchet up our knowledge and skills to depend our great n ... discuss
A few weeks ago, as part of Jesus Week at the University of Auckland, Thinking Matters and Evangelical Union hosted an event entitled A Godless Public Square: Do ‘Private’ Christian Beliefs Hav ... discuss
Author: Rev. Enzo Bianchi, Prior of the Monastery of Bose |Source: L'Osservatore Romano via EWTN There are many different forms of prayer in the Christian tradition with which believers have wi ... discuss
The Saint of the Day for August 12 is St. Jane Frances de Chantal.Jane Frances Fremiot de Chantal was the foundress of the Order of the Visitation of Mary. She was born in 1572 and came from a noble f ... discuss
Cultural Apologist Denison Offers Faith Perspective on Extremist Threat to West on 10th Anniversary of Terrorist Attacks Contact: Ty Mays, 770-256-8710, tmays@inchristcommunications.com; Press kit ... discuss
Well, as I said the other day the WYD Press Release from July 25th would create all sorts of interesting discussions on the Catholic Blogosphere. If you check out Patrick Madrid's site you will find o ... discuss
In celebration today of the 100th anniversary of Marshal McLuhan's birth I offer this interesting article from the Globe and Mail which discusses his Catholic faith and observance. A Catholic Cassa ... discuss
Yesterday I began a short series on homeschooling, public schooling, and the ways in which we educate our children. I provided a small glimpse at the changing Christian landscape when it comes to educ ... discuss
American Catholics distinguished themselves throughout the war. John Barry is widely regarded as the “Father of the American Navy.” General Stephen Moylan of George Washington’s staff was the ... discuss
The first Christians observed with great devotion the days of our Lord's passion and resurrection, and it became the custom of the Church to prepare for them by a season of penitence and fasting. This ... discuss
Prayer for Governmentby +John Caroll, Ordinary of the Archdiocese of Baltimore and America's first Bishop and Archbishop; written November 10, 1791 for recital in all parishes in the archdiocese.We pr ... discuss
It has been several months now since The Next Story released and already I am fielding questions about my next book. I find that I am beginning to think about it as well and this got me thinking about ... discuss
According to the respected anti-persecution ministry Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW), an Iranian Christian pastor has been sentenced to death in Iran for, to put it simply, being a Christian. CSW ... discuss
June 24 is the Solemnity of the Birth of St. John the BaptistThis feast, a segment of Advent in the season of Ordinary Time, makes us aware of the wonderful inner relationship between the sacred myste ... discuss
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Tweet This Post Memorial Day weekend is upon us, and like many of you, I plan to attend my local parade, proudly wave the American flag, and grill some hot dogs. While I look forward to these activ ... discuss
The Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday of this week are Ember Days and, as such, are days of penance. Wednesday and Saturday are days of partial abstinence from meat while Friday is total abstinenc ... discuss
I'm sure you have prayed for the victims of the recent horrible natural disasters that have plagued Haiti, Japan, Joplin, MO, and other parts of the U.S., and around the world. A tornado wat ... discuss
I'm sure you have prayed for the victims of the recent horrible natural disasters that have plagued Haiti, Japan, Joplin, MO, and other parts of the U.S., and around the world. A tornado wat ... discuss
Corpus Christi Procession; Rathdrum, ID | Link Father Acervo is a wonderful priest. I miss him dearly, and I know his current parish of Our Lady of Good Counsel will miss him when he moves this summ ... discuss
From Fr. Frank Pavone, National Director of Priests for Life May 23, 2011I am happy to bring you my column in English and Spanish, which this week is about the return of Baby Joseph back home to Canad ... 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
WASHINGTON (MetroCatholic)—The National Day of Prayer and Remembrance for Mariners and People of the Sea is May 22. The day is observed in conjunction with National Maritime Day in the United States ... discuss
PONTIFICAL COMMISSION ECCLESIA DEI INSTRUCTION on the application of the Apostolic Letter Summorum Pontificum of HIS HOLINESS POPE BENEDICT XVI given Motu Proprio I.Introduction1. The Apostolic Lett ... discuss
PONTIFICAL COMMISSION ECCLESIA DEIINSTRUCTION on the application of the Apostolic Letter Summorum Pontificum of HIS HOLINESS POPE BENEDICT XVI given Motu ProprioI.Introduction1. The Apostolic Letter S ... discuss
On Sunday, the White House tweeted a link to Obama's presidential proclamation for Mother's Day.BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATIONAs our society has changed, so have the c ... discuss
From the ArchivesQ: Some people have told me that the way the day Easter is determined is by what day there is a full moon in March. Is this true? I also wanted to let you know that I find your “Ask ... discuss
Obama has been president since January 20, 2009.As president, he has been to New York many times. Obama went to New York at the end of May 2009, for his date night with Michelle.He's gone to New York ... discuss
Today, we commemorate Gothard of Hildesheim and Frederick the Wise. According to Wikipedia:Gotthard was born in 960 at Reichersdorf (Ritenbach) near Niederaltaich in the diocese of Passau. His father ... discuss
[The following is a reprint, with some minor adjustments, of a piece which appeared for this occasion the previous year. -- DLA]Today is known on the Christian calendar by many names.In the traditiona ... discuss
Check out IFI President Curt Smith discussing the National Day of Prayer on the "Religion in the News" television program on Channel 8. The segment with Curt starts at 8:50 into the show. Please jo ... discuss
The media and the blogosphere are abuzz with dumbfounded reactions to the White House’s snub of Christians during the weekend. No presidential proclamation celebrating Christianity’ ... discuss
Another screw-up by the Obama administration:President Obama failed to release a statement or a proclamation recognizing the national observance of Easter Sunday, Christianity's most sacred holiday.By ... discuss
Like Kenny over at Jawa Report, I don't 'necessarily' believe Barrack Obama is a Muslim ... but I also find it hard to believe he's a Christian: President Obama failed to release a statement or a ... discuss
