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Tornadoes, Trusting God, and Planning Ahead A CATHOLIC CITIZEN IN AMERICA - May 22, 2013 ... about three decades in our house, we finally could have central air conditioning installed. (Through One Dad's Eye ( May 17, 2013 )) We could have used the financial resources to get a tornado shelter: but we didn't. It's not that I 'have faith' that God won't let anything bad happen to us. So far two of our six children have died, we nearly lost my wife in the last incident, and we've had experienced various other unpleasantness. I didn't build a tornado shelter because we already have one: ...http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ACatholicCitizenInAmerica/~3/k3g3XF75gEc/tornadoes-trusting-god-and-planning.html
Thank You, Sisters SISTERS OF BON SECOURS » SISTERS BLOG - May 11, 2013 ... in nursing, and Catholic University in Washington, D.C., where she earned her Master in Science in nursing. In 1973, Sr. Rita became provincial of the Sisters of Bon Secours in the United States. In her position, she provided structure and standardization to the province's day-to-day operations. Sr. Rita also sowed the seeds for Bon Secours Health System by connecting Bon Secours hospitals and establishing communication and consistency among ...http://bonsecoursvocations.org/blog/thank-you-sisters/
Morning Roundup - Vigil of the Ascension - Missa 'Vocem Iucunditatis or Rogation Mass - Missa 'Exaudívit' - May 8th TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS IN MARYLAND - May 8, 2013 Archdiocese of Washington (Msgr. Charles Pope) > ;> ; Learning to love Heaven – It's not as automatic as you think Catholic World Report - Blog > ;> ; Mother Dolores Hart discusses her vocation, leaving Hollywood, learning Latin, loving chant (Carl E. Olson) Creative Minority Report > ;> ; Pope to Nuns: Don't Be Old Maids Creative Minority Report > ;> ; Lie Action Goes Undercover in Late-term abortionist Leroy Carhart's Office Crisis Magazine > ;> ; The "Balancing Act" ...http://tlm-md.blogspot.com/2013/05/morning-roundup-vigil-of-ascension.html
Spiritual Exercise PEWSPECTIVE - April 30, 2013 [In a fit of insanity I volunteered to share my faith journey with the Catholic Medical Association of Nashville tomorrow night. This--more or less--is that I have in mind to say. Prayers appreciated.] Thomas Merton began his biography with these words: On the last day of January in 1915, under the sign of the Water Bearer, in a year of a great war, and down in the shadow of some French Mountains on the borders of Spain, I came into the world. I think ...http://pewspective.blogspot.com/2013/04/spiritual-exercise.html
Our Heavenly Father Looks After His Sheep (Easter 5C) HOMILIES AND OCCASIONAL THOUGHTS - April 24, 2013 ... Sunday. It's also the World Day of Prayer for Vocations, so it's a perfect day for me to make an announcement—and a confession. First, the announcement. We are going to establish a Vocations Committee in our parish. It's part of Archbishop Miller's plan to foster what he calls "a culture of vocations" in our local Church. A group of dedicated parishioners will look for ways to encourage our young men and women to think ...http://gregorynsmith.blogspot.com/2013/04/our-heavenly-father-looks-after-his.html
** NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE A stronger commitment needed to ... KIWICATH NEWS AND NOTES - April 13, 2013 *** NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE http://www.catholic.org.nz/news/fx-list-articles.cfm?ctype=MRART&loadref=50 A stronger commitment needed to measuring children's wellbeing (10 Apr 2013) New Zealand needs a greater commitment to measuring the wellbeing of our country's children, say New Zealand's Catholic Bishops. Responding to the release of the UNICEF Innocenti report into Child well-being in rich countries, Archbishop John ...http://kiwicathnewsandnotes.blogspot.com/2013/04/nz-catholic-bishops-conference-httpwww.html
Compendium of the 1961 Revision of the Pontificale Romanum - Part 4.1: The Blessing of a Cemetery (1595) NEW LITURGICAL MOVEMENT - April 11, 2013 ... says the following prayer. Let us pray. Almighty God, Who art the keeper of our souls, the defense of our salvation, and the faith of believers, look with mercy upon the work of our service; so that at our entrance, this cemetery may be cleansed, blessed + , sancti + fied, and conse + crated, that the mortal bodies resting here after the course of their lives, on the great day of judgment, together with their happy souls, may merit to obtain ...http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheNewLiturgicalMovement/~3/xHEsXkFWSe8/compendium-of-1961-revision-of_11.html
Holy Thursday Homily 2013 VERITATEM FACIENTES IN CARITATE. PROCLAIMING THE TRUTH IN LO - March 29, 2013 ... three days known as the Paschal Triduum and the day on which Christ instituted the Eucharist and the Priesthood is the Thursday of the Mandate to Love manifested in two clear and meaningful commandments of Jesus. These significant directives, couched in the Passover meal on the eve of the Passion, are cornerstones of Christian discipleship. Of the Eucharist, Jesus says: "Do this in memory of me." Upon washing the disciples' feet, he says "As I have done, so you must do." ...http://proclaimthetruthinlove.blogspot.com/2013/03/holy-thursday-homily-2013.html
Thoughts and Afterthoughts: 3.28.13 IN SPIRITU ET VERITATE - March 29, 2013 ... guesthouse where he has been since the beginning of the conclave that elected him: "He is experimenting with this type of living arrangement, which is simple," but allows him "to live in community with others," both the permanent residents -- priests and bishops who work at the Vatican -- as well as guests coming to the Vatican for meetings and conferences," said Jesuit Fr. Federico Lombardi, Vatican spokesman . " Each suite has a sitting room with a desk, three chairs, a cabinet and large ...http://inspirituetveritate.blogspot.com/2013/03/thoughts-and-afterthoughts-32813.html
A Detour From Holy Week... COMMUNITAS ET CARITAS - March 26, 2013 An interesting (and very Catholic) thing happened last week: the relics of St. Mary Magdalene visited this city, and I was invited to preach for a Vespers service in their presence. So, I offer here the reading from that service and my preaching for the occasion. Maybe it's not such a detour from Holy Week after all: Mary Magdalene is certainly present in the events of this week, and her friendship with Jesus is highlighted both at the foot ...http://communitasetcaritas.blogspot.com/2013/03/a-detour-from-holy-week.html
Pope Benedict Roundup THE BENEDICT BLOG - March 19, 2013 ... Catholic World Report 02/19/13. The last appointments before the departure , by Sandro Magister (Chiesa, 2/26/13). From Gänswein to Balestrero, passing through the IOR. An analysis of the appointments decided by Benedict XVI in the final phase of his pontificate. Not all of them were obligatory. Will they be a hindrance or a help to the future pope? Notice of Danger: A Church with Two Popes , by Sandro Magister. (Chiesa 03/09/13). The imminent conclave will elect the new ...http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PopeBenedictXVIFanClubBlog/~3/ZEx9xu6YmR8/pope-benedict-roundup.html
An Inward Joy DOLCE DOMUM - March 19, 2013 While nuking my lunch in our break room microwave one week ago today I was blindsided by a generous helping of anti-Catholic slander and bigotry, served up in big heapin' spoonfuls of hate. Oh, but it was glorious to behold the invective spewed in my direction. Rather than reacting the way I really wanted to and then face the prospect of spending the rest of my week in the HR office filling out paperwork and undergoing sensitivity training, I just rolled my eyes, sighed ...http://jeffwalker.wordpress.com/2013/03/19/an-inward-joy/
Old Catholic Orders Fade As Monks and Nuns Age, Changing Face of Christianity in Holy Land CLERICAL WHISPERS - March 10, 2013 ... children in this biblical town. But only four aging nuns remain, down from a dozen 30 years ago, and the Roman Catholic church is struggling to replace them. In the meantime, they have hired a professional staff to do jobs once solely performed by nuns. "I am happy for the life I have chosen," said Sister Elisabeth Noirot, 58, of the Company of the Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul, one of the Holy Land's largest and oldest Catholic orders, which ...http://clericalwhispers.blogspot.com/2013/03/old-catholic-orders-fade-as-monks-and.html
I Love My "Papa" CATHOLICMOM.COM - March 10, 2013 ... We were sophomores in college at the University of Nebraska — Lincoln. When I returned to the sorority house after our first date, I told my friend Kristin, "I'm going to marry that guy!" Exactly one week later, on Saturday, April 2, 2005, I was studying at the sorority house between doing loads of laundry. That afternoon, I heard the news that Pope John Paul II, the only pope I had never known, had died. While I was changing loads of laundry, Philip called and left a ...http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Catholicmomcom/~3/dURu39Hv1W4/
No Tours/No Golf DTF DEFEND THE FAITH - March 9, 2013 ... Parenthood, 470 Pleasant St. Worc. The Washington Times published an online commentary about 40 Days for Life written by Shawn Carney and national director David Bereit. This article refers to the HUGE campaign -- in 261 locations -- that is going on in this, the year that marks the 40th anniversary of legal abortion in the United States. The message we deliver is that "God is listening and He does hear us." Mar 16 Sat 13th annual Diocese of Worcester Catholic Men's ...http://dtf-jayg.blogspot.com/2013/03/no-toursno-golf.html
St Cyril of Jerusalem IDLE SPECULATIONS - March 9, 2013 French school St Augustine and St Cyril of Jerusalem 16th century Illuminated manuscript on parchment Musée national de la Renaissance, Ecouen Jan Luyken 1649 - 1712 The Sign of the Cross over Jerusalem at the time of St Cyril of Jerusalem Brown ink with grey wash on parchment 7.8 cm x 12.1 cm Musée du Louvre, Paris Johann Lossau St Cyril of Jerusalem 1748 - 9 Fresco Heiligenbildnisse Chwalęcin (Braniewo) Saint Cyril of Jerusalem , Doctor of the early Church (ca. ...http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/Uocyk/~3/NCiuEIT2H7g/st-cyril-of-jerusalem.html
World Day for Consecrated Life NJ FELICIAN FRANCISCAN SISTERS - March 6, 2013 The Diocese of Metuchen (NJ) celebrated World Day for Consecrated Life by praying Evening Prayer at the Cathedral of St. Francis of Assisi in Metuchen on Sunday, February 3. The celebration also recognized the 2013 Diocesan Jubilarians for their service to the diocese and the Church. Among the group of jubilarians celebrating this year are SM Rebecca Piatek who ministers as the principal at Perth Amboy ...http://felicianvocations.blogspot.com/2013/02/world-day-for-consecrated-life-nj.html
Chaplain Fr. Emil Kapaun: The Good Thief [Servant of God] STELLA BOREALIS CATHOLIC ROUNDTABLE - March 6, 2013 . By Lawrence P. Grayson Fr. Emil Kapuan, a decorated war hero, was declared a Servant of God. On Easter morning , March 25, 1951, the Catholic priest mounted the steps of a partially destroyed church, and turned to face his congregation, some 60 men – gaunt, foul-smelling, in tattered clothing. Fr. Emil Kapaun raised a small, homemade, wooden cross to begin a prayer service, led the men in the Rosary, heard the confessions of ...http://northlandcatholic.blogspot.com/2013/03/chaplain-fr-emil-kapaun-good-thief.html
Morning Roundup - Feria of Lent - Feria Quinta Infra Hebdomadam II in Quadragesima - Missa 'Deus in Adiutorium' - Februa TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS IN MARYLAND - February 28, 2013 Archdiocese of Washington (Msgr. Charles Pope) > ;> ; Yes, Modern Christian, there is a Wrath of God, and we must be saved by Him from it. Catholic World Report - Blog > ;> ; The case for and against Christoph Cardinal Schönborn... (Carl E. Olson) CatholicHerald.co.uk > ;> ; We have all now grown used to the idea of the Pope's abdication: the reality will be harder to take in. It remains a great sorrow to have to live through (William Oddie) Charlotte was Both ...http://tlm-md.blogspot.com/2013/02/morning-roundup-feria-of-lent-feria_28.html
Father Jeremy's Letter From Rome MOUNT ANGEL SEMINARY JOURNALISM - February 28, 2013 ... last public Mass and his last homily. There was a bizarre sense of this somehow being his funeral, but he was the main celebrant. In any case, it was a privilege to be so directly involved in this Mass. The Pope's homily was forceful, as always, but I couldn't stop also thinking, "Am I not to hear any more of these wonderful homilies again?" At the end of Mass Cardinal Bertone gave a short speech addressed to the Holy Father that tried to put some words to what everyone was feeling. This was ...http://masjournalism.blogspot.com/2013/02/father-jeremys-letter-from-rome.html
