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St. Paschal Baylon CATHOLIC FIRE - May 17, 2013 ... poor, but pious family. During this time, he lived a life of penance and showed great devotion for the Holy Eucharist. One day Paschal heard the bells of a convent announce the approaching consecration at Mass. Such an ardent longing for God overcame him that, prompted by yearning and love, he involuntarily cried out: "O God, most worthy of all adoration, please let me see You!" Hardly had he uttered the prayer when a glowing star appeared in the sky. As he ...http://catholicfire.blogspot.com/2013/05/st-paschal-baylon.html
Homecoming of the King SUFFERING WITH JOY - May 15, 2013 ... pilgrim is happy, knowing that he is on the way to his destination and making progress. To seek transcendence, that is to say tending toward a different, higher world, is a duty and a deliverance. We must raise our eyes above the mediocrity and evil of what too often surrounds us. How terrible a thing it would be if we had nothing other to hope for than what we find in this world! So let us follow the Lord. Let us sprout wings of prayer. Let us be mystics and spiritual beings, acknowledging ...http://www.sufferingwithjoy.com/2013/05/15/homecoming-of-the-king/
Theodicy, Morality and the Sparrow THE SYROPHOENICIAN WOMAN - May 6, 2013 ... his faith because of a tragic event in his life. A character in the book, Anne—a middle-aged American doctor in a Brazilian slum doing work for the poor, an atheist—really got my attention. In one scene, she says in effect: Just because you don't believe in a god doesn't mean you can't do good. It was as if a light bulb switched on in my head. And suddenly I was thinking: Do good for the sake of doing good, and not because you're afraid of ending up in some hell. ...http://syrophoenicianwoman.blogspot.com/2013/05/theodicy-morality-and-sparrow.html
"PEOPLE WHO HAVE HOPE LIVE DIFFERENTLY" - Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI ALWAYS A JOY... - April 29, 2013 ... - as I sat watching in front of my PC in India thousands of miles away! We were all witnessing such genuine humility and by his choice of name - our Holy Father's clear sign of his love for the poor - that the Church's focus is reach out to all those in need to know and experience the Love of God! With all these amazing going-ons happening in the Vatican, the Season of Lent and Holy Week became a special opportunity for me to pray more ...http://alwaysajoy.blogspot.com/2013/04/people-who-have-hope-live-differently.html
Another Reading Review BACK BAY VIEW - April 21, 2013 ... gone before this process is finished. Fines are imminent. In addition to replacing the librarians, they also began removing books that hadn't been checked out in 5 years. I was sorry to see boxes of old sturdily bound library books being boxed up. I checked out a few to save their spines. I asked if I could have some, but I have to go through the DOD department that deals with discards. Our neighbors have found some good deals from this system – washers and dryers, shelving, kayaks. All ...http://backbayview.blogspot.com/2013/04/reading-review.html
Thoughts and Afterthoughts; 4.21.13 IN SPIRITU ET VERITATE - April 21, 2013 ... strikes; Boston, West, Texas, out comes the perennial questions that all the blogosphere becomes atwitter about "Where was God?" "Was this God's will?" The short answer that never truly satisfies because it is mystery, is that God was and is right there in the midst and no, it was not his will. God, who IS love cannot will evil and he will not violate the free will of humanity who more than occasionally chooses evil over good. Nevertheless, evil never binds ...http://inspirituetveritate.blogspot.com/2013/04/thoughts-and-afterthoughts-42113.html
St. Bernadette (of Lourdes) AIRMARIA.COM - April 15, 2013 Ave Maria Meditations The incorrupt body of St. Bernadette (Feast day is April 16th) Some Quotes from the Saint: "I'm happier with my crucifix on my bed of pain than a queen on her throne." "They think I'm a saint… When I'm dead, they'll come and touch holy pictures and rosaries to me, and all the while I'll be getting broiled on a grill in purgatory. At least promise me you'll pray a lot for the repose of my soul." "Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for me, ...http://airmaria.com/2013/04/15/st-bernadette-of-lourdes/
St. Isidore of Seville, Patron Saint of the Internet CATHOLIC FIRE - April 4, 2013 ... his episcopacy he devoted his time and energy to promoting science and establishing schools and convents. He presided over the synod of Seville, 619, and the synod of Toledo, 633. He was a prolific writer whose literary works included: a dictionary, an encyclopedia, a history of Goths, and a history of the world beginning with creation. He is the patron saint of computers, computer technicians, computer programmers, and the Internet. His symbols are bees and a pen. So, how does Saint Isidore ...http://catholicfire.blogspot.com/2013/04/st-isidore-of-seville-patron-saint-of.html
8th Anniversary of the Death of Blessed John Paul II TOM PERNA - April 2, 2013 ... New Evangelization). "Everyone in the Church, precisely because they are members, receives and thereby shares in the common vocation to holiness. In the fullness of this title and on equal par with all other members of the Church, the lay faithful are called to holiness: "All the faithful of Christ of whatever rank or status are called to the fullness of Christian life and to the perfection of charity"; All of Christ's followers are invited and bound to pursue holiness and the perfect ...http://tomperna.org/2013/04/02/8th-anniversary-of-the-death-of-blessed-john-paul-ii/
Pope Francis in the News... TE DEUM LAUDAMUS! - April 2, 2013 ... who attended. [snip] "He said, 'Open the doors of the Church, and then the people will come in…if you keep the light on in the confessional and are available, then you will see what kind of line there is for confession'… The Pope said he was confident of the need of the people of God for priests to open the doors and allow the people to meet God," Msgr. Feroci told Vatican Radio. From his Easter Sunday Regina Coeli Indeed, the Baptism that makes us children of God, and the ...http://te-deum.blogspot.com/2013/04/pope-francis-in-news.html
The 'New' Pentecost... A Personal Reflection. ABBEY-ROADS - March 31, 2013 ... even so I send you.' And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and said to them, 'Receive the Holy Spirit.'" "It is to your advantage that I go away, for if I do not go away, the Counselor will not come to you." I'm reminded of the Encyclical On the Holy Spirit from Pope John Paul II... I'm thinking of the Holy Spirit: "The Spirit of God," who according to the biblical description of creation "was moving over the face of the water," and how he stirred everything up at that first ...http://abbey-roads.blogspot.com/2013/03/the-new-pentecost-personal-reflection.html
Could Óscar Arnulfo Romero Be Beatified Soon? CLERICAL WHISPERS - March 24, 2013 ... he celebrated in San Salvador cathedral on Sunday, he speculated that Romero's beatification could be near: "I know Bergoglio personally – he said – and I know he is absolutely convinced that Romero is a saint and a martyr. Everything points to his beatification being on the cards, although we follow God's time frame which is not the same as ours." The Congregations for the Causes of Saints has been examining Romero's beatification cause since 1996. Despite El ...http://clericalwhispers.blogspot.com/2013/03/could-oscar-arnulfo-romero-be-beatified.html
God Is Immeasurable Love - Saint Isaac of Nineveh MONKS AND MERMAIDS (A BENEDICTINE BLOG) - March 21, 2013 ... universal love that God has for all that exists. my source: Eclectic Orthodoxy, an excellent blog Who among the Eastern Fathers has written more eloquently, more profoundly about the love of God Almighty than St Isaac the Syrian? "In Isaac's understanding," states Met Hilarion Alfeyev, "God is, above all, immeasurable love. The conviction that God is love dominates Isaac's thought: it is the source of his theological opinions, ...http://fatherdavidbirdosb.blogspot.com/2013/03/god-is-immeasurable-love-saint-isaac-of.html
Pope Francis and Poverty... I Keep Thinking About Those Shoes.. ABBEY-ROADS - March 20, 2013 The Pope has certainly aroused my early love for poverty... Even if I'm indiscreet about it. FYI: I hated the 'old' vestments Pope Francis wore yesterday. Truly I did. I keep thinking about those shoes too! Those dented toed black ones! I hate them. haha! I hate looking poor and tacky. I really do. Just last week I was secretly feeling ashamed of my beat up seven year old winter jacket and the same old jean and worn black shoes I wear - to church! Don't ...http://abbey-roads.blogspot.com/2013/03/pope-francis-and-poverty-i-keep.html
Pope Francis - Nobody's Fool but God's BLUE EYED ENNIS - March 18, 2013 ... God's." Some opinions Here By Fr. Joaquin G. Bernas S. J. Philippine Daily Inquirer . "Little by little, people will get to know him better and what to expect of his papacy, as his speeches and writings while he was the archbishop of Buenos Aires come to light. Here are some samples that have come out in translation: "We need to avoid the spiritual sickness of a Church that is wrapped up in its own world: when a Church becomes like this, it grows sick. It is true that going ...http://blueeyedennis-siempre.blogspot.com/2013/03/pope-francis-nobodys-fool-but-gods.html
What Can We Learn? FAITHBOOK NZ - March 17, 2013 ... particularly important for young people growing up in such a modern, materialistic society: God freely created us so that we might know, love, and serve him in this life and be happy with him forever. God's purpose in creating us is to draw forth from us a response of love and service here on earth, so that we may attain our goal of everlasting happiness with him in heaven. All the things in this world are gifts of God, created for us, to be ...http://faithbook.co.nz/2013/03/18/what-can-we-learn/
Sabbath Moments SUFFERING WITH JOY - March 16, 2013 ... are not called to communicate ourselves, but this trinity… the Church exists to communicate Truth, Goodness and Beauty". …He described how, during the conclave, he was seated beside the Archbishop Emeritus of Sao Paolo and Cardinal Claudio Hummes, a close friend of his. "When the matter became dangerous" – said Pope Francis – "he comforted me". And when the votes were being counted and it was clear the Pope had been elected, the Cardinals began to applaud and Cardinal ...http://www.sufferingwithjoy.com/2013/03/16/sabbath-moments-121/
From Mark Mallett: Two Pillars and the New Helmsman MARY, OUR MOTHER - March 14, 2013 ... FRANCIS), www.catholiculture.org THE NEW FACE OF CATHOLICISM Furthermore, I read that our new pontiff is not just a Helmsman, but by his life, a true beacon and lighthouse in our materialist culture. His life of simplicity and poverty is a "sign of contradiction" piercing the fog of apostasy that threatens the very existence of the world. 1 This century thirsts for authenticity… The world expects from us simplicity of life, the spirit of prayer, obedience, humility, detachment and ...http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/YVVY/~3/M9tWrde5ss8/from-mark-mallett-two-pillars-and-new.html
Get to Know Your Papabile: Timothy Dolan GONE WALKABOUT - March 12, 2013 http://jimmcdermott.blogspot.com/2013/03/get-to-know-your-papabile-timothy-dolan.html
The Moynihan Report: Letter #43: Sodano's Homily MARY, OUR MOTHER - March 12, 2013 ... precisely this point. Benedict XVI has emphasized the centrality, not of action of any type, including an action of service, but rather of a personal encounter , the encounter with Jesus Christ and what this encounter means for the eternal destiny of a man -- a being with an eternal soul. One might say that Benedict's emphasis has been "ontological," that is, on what a man is , on man's being , on what human beings are essentially , rather than on what a man does , what he produces, or ...http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/YVVY/~3/JdchJ7s9aew/the-moynihan-report-letter-43-sodanos.html
