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Ash Wednesday Relflection: By Sister Carol Crater, SHF SISTERS OF THE HOLY FAMILY - February 19, 2013 Reflection Ash Wednesday , February 13, 2013 Last Sunday our readings gave us a good lead-in to the season of Lent : in the first reading, Isaiah was in the temple when he had a vision of God in all his holiness. So holy was the Lord that Isaiah cried out, "Woe is me, for I am doomed. I am a sinner and I have looked on the face of God." But one of the angels around God's throne flew to Isaiah and touched his lips with a burning ember, and told him that his ...http://blog.holyfamilysisters.org/2013/02/19/ash-wednesday-relflection-by-sister-carol-crater-shf/
1st Sunday of Lent - Another Reflection DOMINICAN NUNS IRELAND - February 19, 2013 ... for myself a headline for Lent "It is your face, O Lord, that I seek, hide not your face" – it is encouraging to find that Jesus in today's gospel gives me inspiring texts to guide me on my way. His responses to the devil can become ours. Indeed each of these quotes are taken from the book of Deuteronomy, that story of the people of Israel's forty years wanderings through the desert to the promised land – a blue print of our struggles too on our journey home to our ...http://dominicannunsireland.blogspot.com/2013/02/1st-sunday-of-lent-another-reflection.html
Why Can't I Make Myself Happy? DO NOT BE ANXIOUS - February 18, 2013 ... Perhaps taking an excerpt from that sermon, he proceeded to talk to me about sin, temptation, and blessings. "We often focus too much on sin," he said. Like driving a car down a smooth highway, we notice the potholes, and perhaps one might even cause serious damage to our car --- but the highway is a great blessing in our life. It gets us to where we are going. And, in the Catholic Church, there is Confession, a patch for any potholes, to smooth our way again. "No," he said, "Focus on the ...http://do-not-be-anxious.blogspot.com/2013/02/why-cant-i-make-myself-happy.html
Witnessing to the Good News of Jesus Christ FROM THE PULPIT OF MY LIFE - February 18, 2013 ... For," which was published online in Sunday's Huff Post World . Each excerpt is followed by my personal reflection. These words of Pope Benedict will undoubtedly be foremost in the minds of the 117 Cardinals who will choose his successor: "In today's world, subject to so many rapid changes and shaken by questions of deep relevance for the life of faith, in order to govern the barque of Saint Peter and proclaim the Gospel, both strength of mind ...http://fromthepulpitofmylife.blogspot.com/2013/02/witnessing-to-good-news-of-jesus-christ.html
"Mondays With Mary" – Pope Benedict XVI on the Memorial of Our Lady of Lourdes TOM PERNA - February 18, 2013 When I went to bed last Sunday night, I had scheduled my blog post – "Mondays with Mary" – Our Lady of Lourdes to publish at 5:00 a.m. as I always do. Never did I think that Pope Benedict XVI would drop an ecclesiastical bomb on the world. Since the memorial of Our Lady of Lourdes was overshadowed by the Holy Father's announcement, I am choosing to re-post my writings on this memorial (see link above) as well as provide you with the words of Pope Benedict XVI ...http://tomperna.org/2013/02/18/mondays-with-mary-pope-benedict-xvi-on-the-memorial-of-our-lady-of-lourdes/
Reflection on the Gospel for Sunday, February 17th, 2013 CATHOLIC WORKING MOM - February 17, 2013 Readings for Sunday, February 17, 2013 This past week, I've been reading the visions of the Venerable Anne Catherine Emmerich . I was particularly delving into the early years of Jesus – referred to as the "hidden years" since we don't hear anything about Jesus from the finding in the temple until He begins His ministry in the bible. I was struck by the destitution and struggles of the Holy family when they were in exile in Egypt on the run from Herod. People ...http://danardoyle.wordpress.com/2013/02/17/reflection-on-the-gospel-for-sunday-february-17th-2013/
Lenten Reflection: That Sunday Scone at Starbucks? Meh. RAMBLING FOLLOWER - February 17, 2013 ... have something sweet with my iced soy latte. The Rutgers B&N has a Starbucks inside. In line at the cafe, I spied blueberry scones. And ordered one. And sat down to sip my latte and eat my Sunday scone. It looked nothing like the scone depicted on the corporate website. You know what? It didn't taste very good. Thanks be to God, it was dry. I ate a couple bites, then gave it to my 13-year-old, who, at this age and stage will eat absolutely anything in enormous quantities. ...http://ramblingfollower.blogspot.com/2013/02/lenten-reflection-that-sunday-scone-at.html
God's Word for the First Sunday of Lent in the Year of Faith FROM THE PULPIT OF MY LIFE - February 17, 2013 uction This year's Lenten season is celebrated within the Year of Faith. Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle reflects on the Scripture accounts for the first Sunday in Lent, Cycle C. He explains that God saves us in Jesus Christ. He further says that Lent prepares us to adequately celebrate this mystery of the love of God who saves us. Our response to this saving God is FAITH. First Reading: Deuteronomy 26: 4-10 Here Moses teaches the Israelite people how to praise God. They are to offer to ...http://fromthepulpitofmylife.blogspot.com/2013/02/gods-word-for-first-sunday-of-lent-in.html
He Was Hungry DAUGHTER OF THE KING - February 17, 2013 James Tissot's Jesus Tempted in the Wilderness Little phrases in Sacred Scripture sometimes grab hold of my attention. This one in Luke's Gospel for the First Sunday in Lent did just that. "He was hungry." The He being Jesus at the end of His 40 days in the desert. Little phrases like this one seem at face value, to mean nothing more than what they say. Of course Jesus was physically hungry at the end of a 40 day fast! All of the writing in Sacred Scripture ...http://hisdaughter02.blogspot.com/2013/02/he-was-hungry.html
Have You Read the Manual? LIFE WITH A GERMAN SHEPHERD - February 17, 2013 ... it means allowing God to transform us, no longer thinking that we are the only protagonists of our existence, recognizing that we are creatures who depend on God, His love, and that only by "losing" our life in Him can we truly have it. This means making our choices in the light of the Word of God. Today we can no longer be Christians as a simple consequence of the fact that we live in a society that has Christian roots: even those born to a Christian family and formed in the faith must, each ...http://frdenis.blogspot.com/2013/02/have-you-read-manual.html
At B16'S Window, a Big "Thank You"... While Behind the Walls, the "Showcase" Begins WHISPERS IN THE LOGGIA - February 17, 2013 ... 100,000 people swarmed St Peter's Square today for the Pope's noontime Angelus – the next-to-last Sunday greeting from B16 before his resignation takes effect in 11 days. Unlike the Wednesday Audience, no tickets are required for the pontiff's weekly appearance at his study window. It was reported yesterday that the lone remaining mid-week gathering – on the 27th – has already seen 35,000 requests for tickets, and will be moved into the Square from its usual ...http://whispersintheloggia.blogspot.com/2013/02/at-b16s-window-big-thank-you.html
First Sunday Lent 2013 Reflections BLUE EYED ENNIS - February 16, 2013 Scripture readings for today's Mass are here . Image source REFLECTIONS A reflection from Fr. Ron Rolheiser that meshes well with the readings for Sunday .. " Sun, Storms, Wilderness, Deserts, and Spirituality" from h ere , Down to earth r eflection from Barbara Brown Taylor, on The Wilderness E xam here. Video below on The Temptation of Christ in The Wilderness using footage , scripture and chant. My reflection from 2010 is her e , based ...http://blueeyedennis-siempre.blogspot.com/2013/02/first-sunday-lent-2013-reflections.html
The First Sunday of Lent: Temptation in the Desert JOURNEY TO WISDOM - February 16, 2013 ... His first book in the series (from the baptism in the Jordan to the Transfiguration) that I have based this reflection on, and the quotes were taken from that book. On the First Sunday of Lent we read in the Gospel of Luke of how Jesus was led into the desert for forty days to be tempted by the devil. Filled with the Holy Spirit, Jesus returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into the desert for forty days, to be tempted by the ...http://journeytowisdom-ocbs.blogspot.com/2013/02/the-first-sunday-of-lent-temptation-in.html
Litany of Humility INSTINCTIVE PHILOSOPHIES - February 15, 2013 On Fridays I typically write a short reflection on the liturgical readings for the upcoming Sunday, but today I feel compelled to write something about yesterday's readings instead—in particular the Gospel reading (Luke 9:22-25). This is mainly because when I … Continue reading →http://instinctivephilosophies.com/2013/02/15/litany-of-humility/
Don't Wanna Go There LIFE WITH A GERMAN SHEPHERD - February 15, 2013 ... goes into the desert, and there is tempted to leave the path indicated by God the Father to follow other easier and worldly paths (cf. Lk 4:1-13). So he takes on our temptations and carries our misery, to conquer evil and open up the path to God, the path of conversion. General Audience, February 13, 2013 Reflection - Well, let us leave aside the more personal reflections I've been doing on the blog since Monday, and return to what Pope Benedict himself clearly would like to ...http://frdenis.blogspot.com/2013/02/dont-wanna-go-there.html
Christian Attitude in Face of Temptation of Wealth, Power and Honor SUNDAY MORNINGS - February 14, 2013 An Exegetical Reflection on the Gospel of the First Sunday of Lent, Year C, Luke 4:1-13, February 17, 2013 IN CHRISTIAN TEACHING we become children of God through faith and baptism (John 1:12; 3:5). Because we are God's children, we have to behave as such. In biblical studies, we call this indicative-imperative contrast. Thus, because Christians have been made holy, they must therefore act like holy people: "Since we have these ...http://msgrlopecr.blogspot.com/2013/02/christian-attitude-in-face-of.html
New Books for Lent CATHOLICMOM.COM - February 14, 2013 ... experience. Fast, Pray, Give: Making the Most of Lent , by Mary Carol Kendzia (Franciscan Media, 2013) This is a six-week study program for Lent that can be used by small groups and individuals alike. It focuses on key concepts of Lent in a fresh, contemporary way that will inspire readers to see Lent as an opportunity for spiritual growth and renewal. Each chapter contains quotes from Scripture and the Catechism of the Catholic Church, questions for reflection and discussion, ...http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Catholicmomcom/~3/YcDFXIyTjKw/
Today Is Ash Wednesday - Le Mercredi Des Cendres 2013 - Lent 1C: The Temptations of Jesus THE JOURNEY OF A BISHOP - February 13, 2013 ... "C") February 17, 2013 "THE WORD IS NEAR ... ON YOUR LIPS, IN YOUR HEART" [Texts: Deuteronomy 26.4-10 [Psalm 91] Romans 10.8-13; Luke 4.1-13] Lent is about each Christian's rediscovering and re-appropriating the death to sin and rising to new life in Christ that took place when he or she was baptized. As Lent approaches, Christians wonder about ways to develop spiritual union with Jesus. Jesus' replies in today's gospel are all drawn from the Word of God. This suggests that ...http://archbishopterry.blogspot.com/2013/02/today-is-ash-wednesday-le-mercredi-des.html
Pope Benedict's Ash Wednesday Reflection on the Meaning of Lent ABYSSUS ABYSSUM INVOCAT / DEEP CALLS TO DEEP - February 13, 2013 ... to leave the path indicated by God the Father, to follow other, easier and worldly paths (cf. Lk 4:1-13). And so he bears our temptations, takes upon himself our misery, to defeat the Evil one and open us to the way towards God, the way of conversion. Reflecting on the temptations undergone by Jesus in the desert is an invitation for each of us to answer a fundamental question: what is truly important in our lives? In the first temptation the devil suggests that Jesus turn a stone into bread ...http://abyssum.wordpress.com/2013/02/13/pope-benedicts-ash-wednesday-reflection-on-the-meaning-of-lent/
A Busy Week Begins With a Big Shock HANDING ON THE FAITH - February 11, 2013 ... in the Roman Catholic Church, also at the Easter Vigil. Finally, many thanks and best wishes to Bishop Dennis Sullivan, vicar general of the Archdiocese, who becomes Bishop of Camden, N.J. on Tuesday, Feb. 12. He is a true pastor, as those of us who live downtown can attest, and he will be sorely missed here at the Cardinal Cooke ...http://blog.archny.org/faith/?p=614
