Topic: worship
In a previous post, Divine Commands and Pyschopathic Tendancies, I said I would look in more detail at Sam Harris’ charge that Divine Command Theories (“DCT”) of meta-ethics are psychop ... discussSacrosanctum concilium - what we have done, what we have failed to do An address by Mgr Andrew Wadsworth to a study session of priests of Westminster Diocese. May 22, 2013. ... discuss
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
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
Whether you're Protestant or Catholic, a \"saint of the day\" book is an inspirational daily read. Most of these people lived and worshipped before the splits in the church. May 20 is Bernadine of Sie ... discuss
This Ian Birrell story in the Guardian ("The NHS is Killing Disabled People") is both an alarming and profoundly sad one. It's a story about arrogance, bigotry, indifference, self-satisfied ignorance, ... 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
DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF WORSHIP Pastoral Ministry, FT EmployeeDiocese of Sacramento (Sacramento, CA)The Diocese of Sacramento has an opening beginning July 1, 2013 for a full-time Director for the Office ... discuss
Results: (source: http://politix.topix.com/homepage/6025-would-america-be-a-better-place-if-more-people-attended-religious-worship) 53 % - No d sab="535"> 41 % - Yes 6 % ... discuss
DIOCESAN DIRECTOR OF WORSHIP AND LITURGICAL FORMATION Other, FT EmployeeDiocese of Gaylord (Gaylord, MI)The Diocese of Gaylord is looking to fill the position of Director of Worship and Liturgical For ... 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
With looming deadlines and constant activity it’s easy to drown out the loneliness. When the busyness subsides, it’s scary what we find. A recent injury drastically altered my summer plans and I ... discuss
May 22 Saint Rita of Cascia, Religious Optional Memorial Saint Rita was an Italian nun in the late 1300’s. After having survived a husband and two sons, Saint Rita decided to commit to the cons ... 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
I wrote a previous post on Horton's attempts to show TULIP in the church fathers. Someone recently asked me to comment on a list of patristic citations that are supposed to show the Limited ... discuss
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
Standing on my head: We’ve made catechesis nice. It’s all about the sacraments and being nice and the church and being nice and peace and justice and being nice and forgiveness and hugs and bein ... discuss
Debut Album Release: "Won't Hold Back" Contact: Joe Cirafici, 708-308-8677; www.joecirafici.com CHICAGO, May 20, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- Chicago native Joe Cirafici is passionate and excited ... discuss
May 21 Saint Christopher Magallanes, Priest and Companions, Martyrs Optional Memorial Saint Christopher (1869 – 1927) was a parish priest in his hometown of Totatiche, Jalisco, Mexico. On fire t ... discuss
by Bethany Monk, CitizenLink: A Washington florist facing a lawsuit for declining to contribute her talents for a same-sex wedding ceremony filed a countersuit against state Attorney General Bob Fergu ... discuss
Right Side News Ever Feel Like Giving Up on Prayer? In this excerpt from Daily Talks with God, Karen Barber shares insight for times when you wonder if your prayers are doing any good. By Karen Barber ... 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
="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
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: 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
Lord, open my lips.– And my mouth will proclaim your praise. Ant. Alleluia, the Spirit of the Lord has filled the whole world; come let us worship him, alleluia. Psalm 24 The Lord’s is th ... discuss
FROM THE PASTORMay 19, 2013by Fr. George W. Rutler There is some sense to calling Pentecost the birthday of the Church, but it can be somewhat glib. You might say that the Church was born when Chris ... discuss
A weekly column by Father George Rutler. There is ... discuss
The commemoration of Florence Nightingale is controversial. On the one hand, she doubted or question many of the central articles of the Creed. On the other hand, she believed in God and devoted her l ... discuss
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
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: 1049 Proper of Seasons: 1008 Psalter: Saturday, Week III, 1476 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 689 Proper of Seasons: 597 Psalter: Saturday, Week ... discuss
May 18 Saint John I, Pope and Martyr Optional Memorial Pope Saint John I was a Tuscan pope elected to the papacy in 523 A.D. In his time, Arian kings and Christian rulers were warring. Byzantine Empe ... 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
| Pope Francis to celebrate Pro-life Mass, Vatican to hold global pro-life conference by Austin Ruse ... discuss
If you aren’t reading Mere-O Notes, you really ought to be. Perhaps it is presumptuous to use an ‘ought’ so early in a discussion of ethics, but so be it. Really, go check it out. It ... discuss
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
By Austin RuseROME, May 16 (C-FAM) Pro-lifers held their breath the day the world received a new Pope. They did not question his pro-life credentials but wondered if he would speak forcefully.An old q ... 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 Proper of Seasons: 1001 Psalter: Friday, Week III, 1463 Midday Prayer for Friday in Week 7 of Easter, using the Current Psalmody God, com ... 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
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
Vatican City, May 16, 2013 / 05:47 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Pope Francis told the new ambassadors to the Holy See from Kyrgyzstan, Antigua and Barbuda, Luxembourg and Botswana to use money to serve and as ... discuss
Some people have been upset by our president's redefinition of the First Amendment as meaning "freedom of worship." Why does it matter? Because "freedom of worship" means as long as I let you pray in ... 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
In the beginning was the Word. Christians rightly cherish the declaration that our Savior, the crucified and resurrected Lord Jesus Christ, is first known as the Word — the one whom the Father h ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1054 (Midday) Proper of Seasons: 993 Psalter: Thursday, Week III, 1444 Midday Prayer for Thursday in Week 7 of Easter, using the Current Psalm ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1049 Proper of Seasons: 992 Psalter: Thursday, Week III, 1439 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 689 Proper of Seasons: 591 Psalter: Thursday, Week I ... discuss
There are lots of new Kindle deals today. Here are four books by J.I. Packer: Taking God Seriously ($5.99); A Passion for Faithfulness ($4.99); Growing in Christ ($3.99); Affirming the Apostle’s ... discuss
State College, PA, May 15, 2013: CatechismClass.com is pleased to announce the publication of its newest release “Catholic Book Summaries: 54 Traditional & Contemporary Classics” by Matthew Pl ... discuss
Image found here.Wow, over a week since my last post. Sorry, y'all, but I've been that busy. I've found myself coming up with different projects and things to do offline (purposely; don't want to keep ... discuss
The Church Building as a Sacred Place: Beauty, Transcendence, and the Eternal by Duncan G. StroikMy rating: 4 of 5 starsMaybe it's because I'm a convert from complete secularism. I just don't see what ... discuss
These reflections are taken from the book “Pro-Life Reflections for Every Day” by Fr. Frank Pavone which is available for purchase at: ProLifeReflectionsForEveryDay.org “In the beginning Go ... 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
May 15 Saint Isidore, Farmer Optional Memorial Saint Isidore was a poor Spanish farmer born in 1070 A.D. He lived the greater part of his life in service to the wealthy landowner Juan de Vargas. Saint ... discuss
Another OBAMA SCANDAL!The Justice Department secretly obtained two months of telephone records of reporters and editors for The Associated Press in what the news cooperative's top executive called a " ... 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
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
These reflections are taken from the book “Pro-Life Reflections for Every Day” by Fr. Frank Pavone which is available for purchase at: ProLifeReflectionsForEveryDay.org “There is one mediat ... 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
Abolish Human Abortion is yet another pro-life group that doesn’t know how to play nice with like-minded people. Here’s a hint: don’t call Catholicism “Satanic.” This is ... discuss
Originally posted May 8, 2011 Fundamentalists and Evangelicals sing in truth, "What a friend we have in Jesus!" But I wonder what their Friend thinks about the way they talk about His Mother ... discuss
A Mother's Day EssayThe second Sunday of May is Mother's Day here in these United States. From its origins in 19th Century feminism and pacifism, the day grew into a general celebration of motherhood& ... discuss
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
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
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
Even Christians have abortions because they have never seen abortion. How can they see it if nobody shows it to them? If pro-life churches would simply show the truth, babies could be saved that ... discuss
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 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 Midday Prayer for Friday in the Sixth Week of Easter. Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: ... discuss
For those who celebrate the Ascension of Our Lord on Sunday, please follow this link to the ferial Morning Prayer for Friday in the Sixth Week of Easter. Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II ... discuss
May 10 Saint Damien de Veuster, Priest Optional Memorial Saint Damien (1840-1889) was a priest and international missionary from the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary. At age 23, Dam ... 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
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
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
Wednesday of the Sixth Week of Easter (Click here for readings) Jesus said to his disciples: “I have much more to tell you, but you cannot bear it now. But when he comes, ... discuss
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
If you are just joining in, this is part 2 of a series about feet and what they have to do with spirituality. The Bible has over 300 references to feet, and I studied about this and wanted to share i ... discuss
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
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
If you are a former American Evangelical who is now attending a liturgical Confessional Lutheran Church, your help is needed in a survey! This summer I am moving to St. Louis for the month of Ju ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1049 Proper of Seasons: 900 Psalter: Tuesday, Week II, 1261 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 689 Proper of Seasons: 552 Psalter: Tuesday, Week II, ... discuss
Raising of Lazarus, 15th century Russian icon. The raising of Lazarus, dead four days, stinking and bound up in burial bands, symbolizes the raising of a soul dead in sin to the life of grace.". ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1064 Proper of Seasons: 878 Psalter: Sunday, Week II, 1228 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 694 Proper of Seasons: 545 Psalter: Sunday, Week II, 78 ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1054 Complementary Psalmody: 1651 (Midmorning) Proper of Seasons: 877 (antiphon, reading) Midmorning Prayer for the 6th Sunday of Easter, usi ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1049 Proper of Seasons: 875 Psalter: Sunday, Week II, 1218 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 689 Proper of Seasons: 457 Psalter: Sunday, Week II, 78 ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1045 Proper of Seasons: 871 Psalter: Sunday, Week II, 1213 Office of Readings for the 6th Sunday of Easter God, come to my assistance.– ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1054 Proper of Seasons: 886 Psalter: Monday, Week II, 1246 Midday Prayer for Monday in Week 6 of Easter, using the Current Psalmody God, come ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1049 Proper of Seasons: 646 Psalter: Monday, Week II, 1239 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 689 Proper of Seasons: 547 Psalter: Monday, Week II, 79 ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1045 Proper of Seasons: 880 Psalter: Monday, Week II, 1235 Office of Readings for Monday in Week 6 of Easter God, come to my assistance.– ... discuss
Proud vs. Broken People - “Most of the Christian books, sermons and theological material that my father gave me as a boy failed to catch my attention; but, for some reason, I've never forgotten ... discuss
Proud vs. Broken People - “Most of the Christian books, sermons and theological material that my father gave me as a boy failed to catch my attention; but, for some reason, I've never forgotten ... discuss
“Praise him with tambourine and dancing! Praise him with stringed instruments and flute!” WEB (Read this scripture and more at http://prayerpivot.com) When one hears an elementary-school ch ... discuss
One of the most difficult books that I have read in recent years is that of Moises Silva, “Biblical Words and Their Meaning: An Introduction to Lexical Semantics.” I read the Kindle edition, so in ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1049 Proper of Seasons: 866 Psalter: Saturday, Week I, 1199 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 689 Proper of Seasons: 574 Psalter: Saturday, Week I, ... discuss
My most recent post on music has a provocative title: “Superior Affections Yet a Christ-less Conception of Worship.” And someone over at Sharper Iron sought clarification (in the comment t ... discuss
One of the common arguments for the limited atonement is that the members of the Trinity have the same goal and purpose and therefore the Son would not die for those whom the Father did not elect ... discuss
Freedom of Religion encompasses more than intellectual assent and private, enclosed worship services. It includes the integration of one's faith into all spheres of life, such that one's deeply held r ... discuss
Bern, Switzerland, May 3, 2013 / 02:02 am (CNA).- Theologian Father Manfred Hauke said recent comments from a German archbishop appearing to support a particular diaconate for women are confusing to C ... discuss
But the whopper is his idea of having different offices in different parts of the world. A Church that claims to be global must globalize. That means that, like the United Nations, it must have major ... discuss
I am in the unique and enjoyable position of receiving copies of most of the latest and greatest Christian books and I like to provide regular roundups of some of the best and brightest of the bunch. ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1054 Psalter: Friday, Week I, 1185 Common of Apostles: 1963 (reading) Proper of Saints: 1814 (Concluding Prayer) Midday Prayer for the Feast o ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1049 Proper of Saints: 1813 Psalms and canticle from Sunday, Week I, 1088 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 689 Proper of Saints: 1143 Psalms and ca ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1045 Proper of Seasons: 1810 Psalms from Common of Apostles: 1951 Office of Readings for the Feast of Philip and James, Apostles God, come to ... discuss
News broke that the Pentagon confirmed that it will prosecute Christian soldiers, sailors and Marines who share their faith with fellow members in arms. A statement from the U.S. Department of Defen ... 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
In a recent post, Michael Coughlin criticizes Abolish Human Abortion for certain actions undertaken by members of the Abolitionist Society of Ohio to publicly exhort members of Vineyard Church of Colu ... discuss
This post constitutes Part II of a response to a recent article written by Michael Coughlin. In Part I, I addressed his first two major points of criticism against AHA. In this post, I address Coug ... discuss
In 1770 the Lord Arundell, following the sale of the family house at Panton Street in London and of Ashcombe Estate in Wiltshire, started to build New Wardour Castle to replace the old castle which ... discuss
To hear some tell it, it's almost as if abolitionists are planning to show up at your solid, Gospel-preaching, totally pro-life church's front entrance any given Sunday, unannounced, with baby carnage ... discuss
Diretor of Liturgy, Music and Communications ' St. Matthew Apostle Catholic Church (Kansas City, MO)
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
In the beginning was the Word. Christians rightly cherish the declaration that our Savior, the crucified and resurrected Lord Jesus Christ, is first known as the Word — the one whom the Father h ... discuss
I started writing this today and it turned into one of my dissertation length posts. I'm trying to be a nicer blogger, so I'm breaking it into chunks. I was listening to today's lectionary reading w ... discuss
The Saint of the Day for April 30 is St. Pius V.In December of 1565, Pope Pius IV died. His one monumental achievement was the resumption and successful conclusion of the Council of Trent. The man cho ... discuss
Christianity is a bloody faith. It is a bloody faith because it is the faith of sinful people and the Bible tells us that sin requires blood. For sin to be forgiven, for sinful people to be made right ... discuss
Contact: David M. Wallace, 631-579-7131 WEST BABYLON, N.Y., April 30, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- Beginning with its seventh anniversary edition, Encore Gospel Entertainment Magazine is now pleased ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1064 Proper of Seasons: 845 Psalter: Wednesday, Week I, 1152 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 694 Proper of Seasons: 554 Psalter: Wednesday, Week I ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1049 Proper of Seasons: 842 Psalter: Wednesday, Week I, 1144 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 689 Proper of Seasons: 531 Psalter: Wednesday, Week I ... discuss
May 1 Saint Joseph the Worker Optional Memorial Today is the optional memorial of Saint Joseph the Worker. Through Joseph, we honor the dignity of work and strive to see work as a key theme in the Chr ... discuss
There’s a lot of truth in this. David Murrow writes at Church for Men. But the negatives are huge. Men are doers, and singing was one of the things we used to do together in church. It was a cha ... discuss
The Christian world tends to view despair and unbelief as things which cannot exist in someone who has true faith. But in The Treatise on the Power and Primacy of the Pope, Melanchthon says that the t ... discuss
Sermon – Easter 5 – Acts 11:1-18Grace and Trinity Lutheran Churches, Bear Creek, WI"The Same Gift - Repentance that Leads to Life!"We turn our attention to the reading from Acts. I don't ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1049 Psalter: Monday, Week I, 1106 Proper of Saints: 1795 Common of Doctors of the Church: 2095 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 689 Psalter: Monda ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1045 Psalter: Monday, Week I, 1102 Common of Virgins: 2108 (verse) Proper of Seasons: 823 (first reading) Proper of Saints: 1794 (second readi ... discuss
Lord, open my lips.-And my mouth will proclaim your praise. Psalm 100 Ant. The holy virgins praise their Lord and King; come, let us join in their worship, alleluia Cry out with joy to the Lord, all t ... discuss
April 29 Catherine of Siena, virgin and doctor Memorial Saint Catherine was born in Siena in 1347. While still a young girl, she sought the way of perfection and entered the Third Order of Saint Domi ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1049 Proper of Seasons: 834 Psalter: Tuesday, Week I, 1124 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 689 Proper of Seasons: 526 Psalter: Tuesday, Week I, 72 ... discuss
April 30 Saint Pius V, Pope Optional Memorial Pope Saint Pius V was born in 1504 in Bosco Marengo, Italy. At 14, Pius V joined the Dominican Order and 48 years later was elected to the papal chair. H ... discuss
Omaha, Neb., Apr 28, 2013 / 04:05 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- A new documentary tracks the gripping journey of how a priest and his community – through fidelity to Church tradition and Vatican II ̵ ... discuss
e="font-size: small;">I read this Alternet.org article, “The Right Wing Cult Machine Exposed, People are waking up and recognizing the far right-wing media for what it is, and the dangers it poses t ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1064 Proper of Seasons: 821 Psalter: Sunday, Week I, 1095 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 694 Proper of Seasons: 523 Psalter: Sunday, Week I, 712 ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1049 Proper of Seasons: 817 Psalter: Sunday, Week I, 1086 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 689 Proper of Seasons: 521 Psalter: Sunday, Week I, 706 ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1045 Proper of Seasons: 813 Psalter: Sunday, Week I, 1081 Office of Readings for the 5th Sunday of Easter God, come to my assistance.– L ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1049 Proper of Seasons: 808 Psalter: Saturday, Week IV, 1610 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 689 Proper of Seasons: 517 Psalter: Saturday, Week IV ... discuss
One of the great Americans of our time, Constitution Party founder, Howard Phillips, passed away this past Sunday, April 21 of complications due to Alzheimer’s disease. He was 72. Howard i ... discuss
People with political opinions annoy me. There, I said it. (No, this is not going to be a blog post about politics... so hang on for a minute.) I have political opinions. Of course I do. If you don' ... discuss
There are a variety of reasons for the “worship wars,” as they are called. And for fundamentalist Christians, most of the arguments center on the worldliness or immorality of the very musi ... 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
Why? Of all places, why do these perverts have to build their strip club so close to a convent? Why can't they find another place for it?Residents and religious of a small Chicago suburb r ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1064 Proper of Seasons: 801 Psalter: Friday, Week IV, 1601 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 694 Proper of Seasons: 515 Psalter: Friday, Week IV, 97 ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1049 Proper of Seasons: 798 Psalter: Friday, Week IV, 1592 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 689 Proper of Seasons: 514 Psalter: Friday, Week IV, 97 ... discuss
Chicago, Ill., Apr 25, 2013 / 04:07 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Residents and religious of a small Chicago suburb rallied to celebrate their so far successful campaign against the opening of a multi-million ... discuss
From the Time Tribune: Dramas bring Easter to life The apostle Peter sang his welcome to the audience in the darkened hall at the Rock Church Worship Center during dress rehearsals last week for the c ... discuss
Religion Clause: Missouri House of Worship Protection Act Upheld div> ... discuss
I didn't plan to have the last two WILW posts to be themed but that is life for you. ;)Since yesterday's doctor appointment ended with my doctor telling me that I should avoid eating wheat, I thought ... discuss
Stuff Christians Say” obviously struck a nerve; it has racked up tens of thousands of views on YouTube and hundreds of thousands on GodTube. Two guys hop between various locations while offering ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1049 Proper of Seasons: 780 Psalter: Wednesday, Week IV, 1554 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 689 Proper of Seasons: 508 Psalter: Wednesday, Week ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1045 Proper of Seasons: 777 Psalter: Wednesday, Week IV, 1550 Office of Readings for Wednesday in Week 4 of Easter God, come to my assistance. ... discuss
April 24 Saint Fidelis of Sigmaringen, Priest and Martyr Optional Memorial “Woe betide me if I should prove myself but a half-hearted soldier in the service of my thorn-crowned Captain!” & ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1049 Proper of Saints: 1786 Psalms and canticle from Sunday, Week I, 1088 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 689 Proper of Saints: 1132 Psalms and ca ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1045 Proper of Saints: 1782 Common of the Apostles: 1951 Christian Prayer: Does not contain Office of Readings Office of Readings for the Feas ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Antiphon: 1782 Psalm: 1298 Christian Prayer: Antiphon: Psalm: 820 Lord, open my lips.– And my mouth will proclaim your praise. Ant. Come, let us ... discuss
Mellitus was sent to England in AD 601 by Pope Gregory in response to an appeal from Augustine of Canterbury for a fresh band of missionaries. He was commissioned by Gregory to convey the pallium to A ... discuss
Because clearly Rand Paul talking to a man wearing a colonial hat is proof that the 18th century is alive and well in the 21st century. The title is not a compliment directed towards Rand Paul. ItR ... discuss
The title is not a compliment directed towards Rand Paul. It’s a statement about his blind faith in the Constitution. Don’t misundersand me, I love the US Constitution. If I didn’ ... discuss
From: Chuck@chuckbaldwinlive.com Sent: Thursday, April 18, 2013 Subject: "The Man Who Fired The Shot Heard 'Round The World" (by Chuck Baldwin, Th.18Apr13)"The Man Who Fired The Shot Heard ’ ... discuss
I love the Wesleyan Quadrilateral because it is honest. Citing the four main sources of a Christian’s theology—Scripture, tradition, reason, and experience—it describes reality and lays a founda ... discuss
The Power of His Rising - The Power of His Rising is episode 6 of the amazing Dispatches from the Front series of DVDs. Westminster Books has it on sale for just $5 (or the whole series for $40). Seri ... discuss
Brethren, Peace and Good to all of you in Jesus’ Name. Most of my life I’ve held the prudential judgment that capital punishment is fitting to a few cases in which the offense committed is so egr ... discuss
Book Details: • Editor: Gregory K. Beale • Category: Biblical Theology • Publisher: Baker Academic (2011) • ... discuss
{1 Peter 2:11-17. John 16:16-22} In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. Accounting Last Monday being Tax Day, no doubt, you felt relief. Relief because you had already ... discuss
From TribLive: Mt. Pleasant Township church to mark 5th year at current location Just over five years ago, parishioners of Transfiguration of Our Lord Polish National Catholic Church began the parish& ... discuss
“So here’s my advice to every church: be who you are. Do what you do well – and do it over and over. If you want to innovate, do so within the bounds of your culture.” Why traditional ... discuss
Even if you are Christian who is not even open to considering the full inclusion of homosexuals into the life of your church, you can still learn something from Pastor Sandra Turnbull's book, God's Ga ... discuss
“If a man cannot enjoy the return of spring, why should he be happy in a labour-saving Utopia? What will he do with the leisure that the machine will give him? I have always suspected that if o ... discuss
Zondervan is offering a special Ebook sale as a follow up to The Gospel Coalition Conference. The smattering of titles offered is quite impressive, and the prices range from $3.99 to $7.99. Some clas ... discuss
Recently in India a family was involved in a traffic accident, mother and baby girl killed, with the father embracing his injured son crying out for help. Ten minutes went by before anyone in the s ... discuss
My good friends over at New Reformation Press have this wonderful article on Sanctification titled "You Participate In Your Sanctification As The Direct Object" by Steve B. Before yo ... discuss
Vatican Pavilion for the first time at the Venice Biennale - "2.8 million euros thrown out of the window" At the Venice Biennale, which from 1 June takes place for the 55th time, for the first ti ... discuss
The following article is by Rev. Dr. Ken Korby. It was posted on Steadfast Lutherans and originally posted on Pastor Riley's Blog, 'The First Premise' You shall have no other gods.What does ... discuss
There have been a lot of Kindle deals lately, so let me share a few of my top recommendations (because they are either favorites or exceptional value): A Meal With Jesus by Tim Chester; Worship By the ... discuss
Tweetby Jonathon Van MarenThe conservative Mail on Sunday columnist Peter Hitchens has humorously described himself as a “minor celebrity” in his home country, Great Britain—“not famous enough ... discuss
[I'm at the point where I'm deciding that there isn't room in my book, Where Do We Find Such Men, for everything, so every now and then I'll be sharing a story that didn't make the cut, for continuity ... discuss
………. In the past two weeks we saw 17 young mothers go into the Building For Women for an abortion. Each heard our cry of mercy for the innocent unborn child they carry. We are very e ... discuss
Excerpts from All the Audiences, Homilies, Letters, Messages, and Speeches of the New Holy Father, up until Easter Sunday "Pray for me and until we meet again. We will see each other soon. Tomorrow I ... discuss
From an ancient homily for Holy SaturdayThe Lord's descent into the underworldSomething strange is happening – there is a great silence on earth today, a great silence and stillness. The whole ... discuss
Today's Lenten reading started in 1 Timothy and ended in James. Good Friday has narrowed my focus. There's this bloody passage in Hebrews 9:11-15 Icon of the Crucifixion, 16th century, by Theophanes ... discuss
I just want you to know that if this is your sign then you are actively supporting my persecution, torture, imprisonment, etc. Perhaps you know that already, and perhaps that warms your heart, b ... discuss
I listened to all of the Acts of the Apostles today in today's Lenten reading. I did not read a word. Nevertheless, it's a great aural experience. Luke tells a good story. He flashes back a little bef ... discuss
Jesus Culture Music 2009, Album: Consumed, Name of Song: Holy Just one look on your face Just one glad of your eyes My whole world is changed My whole world … Post Footer automatically generated ... discuss
I thought, this being Holy Week, that it would be appropriate to give some insight about Passover from my very dear and recently departed friend, who was a father figure and spiritual mentor to me. He ... discuss
Maybe ten years ago I remember myself saying out loud that I couldn't stand John's gospel. It was too obtuse. I didn't get it. Now it is my favorite. Today's Lenten reading included all of John's gosp ... discuss
In my edition of The Message, a Bible paraphrased by Eugene Peterson, he gives an introduction to each book. I don't normally read them, but today his introduction to Luke caught my eye. Luke, he not ... discuss
The other night, I sat down and watched The Robe all the way through for the first time in my adult life. The product of a now-long-gone era when Hollywood respected the sensibilities of its audiences ... discuss
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Today, I finished the Old Testament in this crazy Lenten reading schedule, one whole bible in 40 days. Highlights from the end of the Bible. Habakuk 2:4 Look at the proud! Their spirit is not rig ... discuss
On the seventh of April in 1947, a stunned nation learned that Henry Ford had died at his home in Dearborn, Michigan. As his body laid in state at Lovett Hall, throngs of ordinary people ca ... discuss
Church ruinsGorse Fox / Foter.com / CC BY-NC-ND Lots of folks believe the Church is broken these days. Some of the words they use to describe it: messy, a failure, irrelevant, archaic, and more alo ... discuss
"Wherefore then serveth the law? It was added because of transgressions, till the seed should come to whom the promise was made; and it was ordained by angels in the hand of a mediator." Galatians 3: ... discuss
We have a Pope! He is Francis the First and a first in many respects: the first Jesuit, the first Argentinian, and the first Pope from the Americas.Please tune in tonight for the Podcast at 9 p.m. Eas ... discuss
One chapter in the new book, “40 Days for Life: Discover What God Has Done … Imagine What He Can Do,” focuses on the wildly successful growth of 40 Days for Life across the United Ki ... discuss
