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How Will You Respond When Your Teen Asks Why You're "So Religious?" CATHOLICMOM.COM - May 18, 2013 ... the remakes of my favorite 80s songs are not nearly as great as the originals. I can usually handle it, and most of the time, I try not to take her stinging remarks personally. So then why when she described me as "so religious," did it cause me to take a serious pause? Why did I think about it for days and days after our conversation that followed? Is it because not so many years ago, if someone would've told me, I would be viewed as religious, I would've laughed out loud in ...http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Catholicmomcom/~3/VdNg3ruIpWE/
May, Moms, and Mary GOTTA SING GOTTA PRAY - May 14, 2013 ... throw this out there: do you sing Marian hymns at Sunday Massduring May? Do you sing Marian hymns on Mother's Day? Gotta sing. Gotta ...http://gottasinggottapray.blogspot.com/2013/05/may-moms-and-mary.html
A Different Kind of Church JOY - May 12, 2013 ... expected, especially considering the massive exterior of the church. Maybe it would seat 400? Super comfy chairs, which were necessary, as you will see later. Huge, cozy gathering space with coffee and snacks, and even an "Information" desk, along with lots of meeting rooms and a large kids space which made it such a big building. I remember hearing from a priest-friend of mine, that the mega church up the road from him consisted of 70% "ex-Catholics." I don't know where he got that statistic, ...http://marajoy.blogspot.com/2013/05/a-different-kind-of-church.html
Badwolfcomplex: Pet Peeve: "I Like the Latin Mass, but I Love Getting to Participate in The... WE'RE MORE THAN FLESH AND BONE - May 8, 2013 ... times have you shown up at the Novus Ordo, gone through the motions, mouthed the songs, shaken hands, received the Eucharist, and suddenly at the end of mass find you've been thinking largely about work, or school, or what you're going to eat for lunch, or a problem that's bothering you, or whatever? Participation has nothing to do with external actions. Participating in Holy Mass means praying the Mass. This is the mind of the Church. Prayer is aided by outward ...http://bannerofthecross.tumblr.com/post/49955673540
"We Are Beggars All" Καθολικός διάκονος - April 26, 2013 ... Church. Then from there, the teachings slowly just won me. It was the Eucharist ultimately, the teaching on Communion, that won my heart. I think I knew at the beginning when I started reading about it that if that was true, I had to sign up for that Who wouldn't? To me this song is best described as being about what theologian Nicholas Lash captured in the title of his book: Easter in the Ordinary ...http://scottdodge.blogspot.com/2013/04/we-are-beggars-all.html
Until God Opens the Next Door, Praise Him in the Hallway CATHOLICMOM.COM - April 22, 2013 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Catholicmomcom/~3/fRSkyp8s9UQ/
7 Quick Takes April 19 2013 HOMESCHOOLING WITH JOY - April 19, 2013 http://hsjoy.blogspot.com/2013/04/7-quick-takes-april-19-2013.html
Active Participation and Singing ROMA LOCUTA EST - April 8, 2013 ... the priest has long processed out. Once more, my childhood is reflective of this misunderstanding; we were made to feel that one should continue singing as long as the organist continued playing. The point here is simple. When "actual participation" is replaced with "active participation" by insisting that everyone sing or be able to sing every musical piece that makes its way into the Mass, people become so preoccupied with the song that they no longer pay attention to the important actions ...http://causafinitaest.blogspot.com/2013/04/active-participation-and-singing.html
Easter Monday: "The Lord Has Arisen and Appeared to Peter..." ROMAN CHRISTENDOM - April 1, 2013 ... with themselves, Jesus himself also drawing near, went with them. [16] But their eyes were held, that they should not know him. [17] And he said to them: What are these discourses that you hold one with another as you walk, and are sad? [18] And the one of them, whose name was Cleophas, answering, said to him: Art thou only a stranger to Jerusalem, and hast not known the things that have been done there in these days? [19] To whom he said: What things? And they said: Concerning Jesus of ...http://romanchristendom.blogspot.com/2013/04/easter-monday.html
Nearly Midnight CATHOLIC SENSIBILITY - March 28, 2013 ... start. For a moment, I didn't think anyone would come forward. It was the first year the young miss declined to wash and be washed. (Usually the three of us would wash each other's.) But finally, people did come, and it went on for four songs. The students opted to conduct a transfer procession from the auditorium back to our parish's lower lounge. Ordinarily, I'd feel heartened by the public act of worship past a few blocks of fraternities and dorms to our ...http://catholicsensibility.wordpress.com/2013/03/28/nearly-midnight/
So Many Incredibly Meaningful Moments Occur All Throughout Holy Hour and the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass GOD IS AT WORK IN YOU! - March 22, 2013 ... adequately in return. Experience so much more Divine Intimacy all throughout the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass as God loves you constantly, every single second from start to finish, in so many diverse ways. Do you hear the jeering, the mocking, the praise, and the thanksgiving, all directed at Jesus in our time? During Holy Communion, be there when the Lord silences the noise as the faithful approach Jesus suspended on the Cross. "Be still and know that I am God" (Psalm 46:10). ...http://godisatworkinyou.blogspot.com/2013/03/so-many-incredibly-meaningful-moments_22.html
Out of the Mouths of Babes AND SOMETIMES TEA - March 18, 2013 ... birthdays which mentions the day of their birth and asks God to grant them "...many happy years, all of them pleasing to You..." etc. It's a nice blessing. And I don't even mind that the choir sings to them, because thanks to our Byzantine-raised choir director we sing "God, Grant You Many Years," instead of "Happy Birthday" or some other secular garbage. What I mind is the timing: after Communion, before the final prayer and blessing. In other words, it's still during Mass. ...http://redcardigan.blogspot.com/2013/03/out-of-mouths-of-babes.html
On the Eve of St. Patrick's Day THE WORLD LOVES ITS OWN - March 17, 2013 1. Pope Francis is making a good impression during his first few days as Pope. Curiously, he abstains from the term Pope and call himself the Bishop of Rome. Our Eastern brothers and sisters will view a simple, accessible and adaptable pope as a very positive sign to help accelerate unity between the two ancient churches. The Patriarch of Constantinople, Bartholomew will be attending the installation mass on Tuesday. All very good news. 2. The New Archbishop of Canterbury has ...http://theworldlovesitsown.blogspot.com/2013/03/on-eve-of-st-patricks-day.html
On Rich Mullins SERVANT AND STEWARD - March 12, 2013 ... ever before, I think that a great part of the Holy Spirit in our lives is played out through what the Catholic Church would call a Eucharistic community, and that's the thing that is lacking in Protestantism. If Christ is head of the body, the body has to be together. A short time after his death a video was made describing the course of his life. The video, titled Homeless Man: The Restless Heart of Jesus , is available on YouTube: If you haven't yet heard Rich's music, I highly encourage you ...http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/OhEL/~3/cclJBOEwh9E/on-rich-mullins.html
CONCLAVE! And, Henry's First Confession LIFE OF A CATHOLIC LIBRARIAN - March 8, 2013 ... about the how-to's and why's of confession several times. We even looked at a confessional together one day after Mass. He still seems a bit nervous about the whole thing, and insists that the teacher told him at "confession practice" that they had to use the face-to-face side, not the screen, which I find somewhat hard to believe, but we'll see tomorrow I suppose. The kids are apparently also presenting an opening program in which they sing a few sacred songs, a piece of the ...http://lifeofacatholiclibrarian.blogspot.com/2013/03/conclave-and-henrys-first-confession.html
The Renaissance of the Mass Propers NEW LITURGICAL MOVEMENT - March 6, 2013 ... level." "Second, there is a renewed interest in chant itself, including Gregorian chant," he added. "Many Catholics grew up without any experience or knowledge of chant, and so there is a natural desire to uncover a part of the tradition that was lost—at least to them." Read the rest of the article at Catholic World Report ...http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheNewLiturgicalMovement/~3/FsIes-I3R2o/the-renaissance-of-mass-propers.html
A Is for Alligator, B Is for Birthday, C Is for Communion FRANCISCAN SISTERS OF LITTLE FALLS: LIFE AT THE CONVENT - February 25, 2013 ... I told the cooks they could make all these things again. Saturday morning we had a group of First Communion second graders, parents and teachers from Flensburg, Randall and Sobieski come to tour the Motherhouse. The students get a short history of the Franciscan Sisters, saw the Altar Bread Display and Video, our Chapel, St. Clare Library, the Health and Recreation Center. We also talk about the outside Stations, the Grotto, Our Lady of the Highway shrine, the ...http://smarylou.blogspot.com/2013/02/a-is-for-alligator-b-is-for-birthday-c.html
We Have Great Capacity to Deceive Ourselves ST. JOSEPH'S VANGUARD - February 20, 2013 http://www.devinrose.heroicvirtuecreations.com/blog/2013/02/20/we-have-great-capacity-to-deceive-ourselves/
Labor Playlist JOYFILLED FAMILY - February 16, 2013 ... a prayer written by Mother Teresa. It is prayed by the Missionaries of Charity to prepare their hearts to receive Jesus in the poorest of the poor.) A Mother's Song - Lyrics - The 5th Sorrowful Mystery: The Crucifixion Based on John 19:25-27 From the perspective of Mary, Our Lady of Sorrows Crown of Thorns – Lyrics - The 3rd Sorrowful Mystery: Jesus is Crowned with Thorns Based on Matthew 27:27-31, Mark 15:16-20, Luke 23:11 From the perspective of The Rose I pray that I may truly ...http://joyfilledfamily.blogspot.com/2013/02/labor-playlist.html
Holy, Holy, Holy: 5th Sunday of Ordinary Time, C, 2013 ROMAN CATHOLIC HOMILIES - February 9, 2013 ... celebrate the Mass properly and the faithful to participate better." He stressed that the objective of the liturgy "is the adoration of God and the salvation of men," which is not a creation of ours, but source and summit of the Church." The prefect of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Sacraments criticized existing abuses such as showmanship, and praised moments of silence "that are action," which enable the priest and the faithful to talk with Jesus Christ and which exclude the ...http://romancatholichomilies.blogspot.com/2013/02/holy-holy-holy-5th-sunday-of-ordinary.html
