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Pentecost Monday REFLECTIONS OF AN RSCJ - May 20, 2013 ... only with the Holy Spirit that we can proclaim the good news of the Gospel! Pope Francis gives us three words to reflect upon this week: (from his homily for Pentecost found) "I would like to reflect on three words linked to the working of the Holy Spirit: newness, harmony and ...http://reflectionsofanrscj.blogspot.com/2013/05/pentecost-monday.html
A Rushing Wind QUANTUM THEOLOGY - May 19, 2013 ... cuff comments of the man who still faithfully comes to Mass with his wife, despite his progressing dementia. He is not a fan of the silence, grumbling today, "Why doesn't the lector just get on with it!" and can't remember the words to the new translation. Fr. Dennis' chanted "The Lord be with you," garners a firmly spoken "And also with you." He is a sign of the ways in which this moment is firmly anchored into all those other celebration of the Eucharist, all the way back to the first. He ...http://quantumtheology.blogspot.com/2013/05/a-rushing-wind.html
Resources for Pentecost Sunday (Ordinary and Extraordinary Forms) THE DIVINE LAMP - May 16, 2013 ... variant on the Roman Rite of the Catholic Church." More info . COMMENTARIES ON THE FIRST READING: Acts 2:1-11 . Father Callan's Commentary on Acts 2:1-11 . Navvare Bible Commentary on Acts 2:1-11 . St John Chrysostom's Homiletic Commentary on Acts 2:1-11 . Homilist's Catechism on Acts 2:1-11 . COMMENTARIES ON THE RESPONSORIAL PSALM: Ps 104:1, 24, 29-30, 31, 34 Father Boylan's Introduction to Psalm 104 . St Augustine's Notes on Psalm 104 . Lection Divina Notes on Psalm 104 . COMMENTARIES ON THE ...http://thedivinelamp.stblogs.com/2013/05/16/resources-for-pentecost-sunday-ordinary-and-extraordinary-forms/
New "Missio" App to Be Unlocked by Pope Francis on Friday CATHOLICMOM.COM - May 16, 2013 ... meeting to distribute collected funds. "Handheld mobile devices and smartphones are increasingly democratizing the information superhighway, and have a capacity to empower the poor in particular," said Father Andrew. "In fact, by the end of 2013, there will be more mobile devices on earth than people. Smartphones worldwide exceed one billion, growing globally by some 40 percent a year, especially in the some of the poorest parts of the world served by the Pontifical Mission Societies, namely ...http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Catholicmomcom/~3/NX_pwpNFCSA/
The Time Between Ascension and Pentecost: A Reflection on the Holy Spirit CATHOLIC CHAPTER HOUSE BLOG - May 15, 2013 Written by: Mike Simoes Monday's first reading and the homily by the local priest gave me something to think about. In the reading, St. Paul is hearing that there is a group of people who have not heard of the Holy Spirit, yet were baptized (the baptism of St. John the Baptist – a baptism of repentance). Unfortunately, there are many today, although confirmed, who have not heard of the Holy Spirit, and even if they have heard of Him, they do not have a relationship ...http://www.catholicchapterhouse.com/blog/2013/05/15/the-time-between-ascension-and-pentecost-a-reflection-on-the-holy-spirit/
When the People Do Not Love the Shepherd CATHOLIC SENSIBILITY - May 15, 2013 ... treat priests with great affection, is indeed a sign. (St. Paul) did not have a bank account, he worked, and when a bishop, a priest goes on the road to vanity, he enters into the spirit of careerism – and this hurts the Church very much – [and] ends up being ridiculous: he boasts, he is pleased to be seen, all powerful – and the people do not like that! A ridiculous end. And all the more sad that some clergy do not perceive the state with which they are viewed. A martyr, ...http://catholicsensibility.wordpress.com/2013/05/15/when-the-people-do-not-love-the-shepherd/
The Ascension: A Disappearance, Not a Departure! FATHER RAY'S 'OTHER' CORNER - May 9, 2013 Fr. Emil Kapaun Fr. Kapaun (right) helping a wounded soldier. (Ascension Thursday 2013: This homily was given on May 9, 2013 at St. Pius X Church, Westerly, R.I., by Fr. Raymond Suriani. Read Acts 1: 1-14.) [For the audio version of this homily, click here: Ascension 2013 ] In a homily he gave on the Feast of the Ascension back in 2007, Fr. Raniero Cantalamessa, the preacher of the papal household, made a very important distinction. ...http://fatherrays.blogspot.com/2013/05/the-ascension-disappearance-not.html
Loving Shepherds TEN THOUSAND PLACES - May 7, 2013 ... me, and certainly formed me in my own journey towards the priesthood. So now we have this beautiful reflection from Pope Francis calling us priests to be all sheepish, to live with the odor of the sheep, to put our skin in the game, as it were. And along with that, the dreadful prospect of becoming a 'manager', a functionary, a sad priest. For us priests, all of this rings very true, a very familiar struggle, a choice that lies before each of us more or less each day. ...http://frdenis.blogspot.com/2013/05/loving-shepherds.html
All the Beauty of Aaron TEN THOUSAND PLACES - May 6, 2013 ... God's goodness and wisdom will be there to meet you. This is where we need to go. The pope is calling us to not retreat into safe havens, safe little bailiwicks where everything is 'nice' and under control and there are few challenges to faith. Our faith—the Christian faith as a whole—is not a fragile little flower that has to be protected from every harsh wind of disbelief or cruelty. No. Christianity is strong enough, vibrant, alive, supple, to descend to the very pits of human ...http://frdenis.blogspot.com/2013/05/all-beauty-of-aaron.html
Big Tent Christianity Part Deux: "A Church That Says Yes" IN SPIRITU ET VERITATE - May 5, 2013 A follow up (corollary) to my reflection of the readings for May 5th ( I just saw this, I swear!) In his homily at a Mass Pope Francis said that a Church that "says Yes" is naturally more appealing than a Church that "says No." Reflecting on the Acts of the Apostles, and the debate over whether Gentiles should be required to obey the rules of Judaism, Pope Francis told the congregation that the Church must be careful not to make it too difficult for people ...http://inspirituetveritate.blogspot.com/2013/05/big-tent-christianity-part-deux-church.html
The Function of Unction TEN THOUSAND PLACES - May 5, 2013 ... these concrete goods can be anointed by God to serve a higher purpose – the well-fed person who touches something of the generous love of God, the sick person who comes into an encounter with the Healer of souls. And it is this anointing that is meant to be upon all of our works and words. Without it, life does become a rather empty affair, eventually. With it, even our less-than-eloquent words and our not-so-perfectly cooked meals are imbued with love and with grace. So, we have to pray ...http://frdenis.blogspot.com/2013/05/the-function-of-unction.html
Like Oil Running Down TEN THOUSAND PLACES - May 4, 2013 ... love that covers us so that we can carry it with grace and with peace. 'May I carry it in such a way so as to win your favor' is the vesting prayer the priest prays before each Mass. And woe to you if you forget that you were anointed in baptism and confirmation precisely for that as well. Each according to their station in life and the work of the Holy Spirit in them, but service and love and mission nonetheless, for everyone. This is the exciting glorious call of being a Christian—we ...http://frdenis.blogspot.com/2013/05/like-oil-running-down.html
Vatican Official Says Curia Reform Needs Time, Dismisses Bank Rumors CLERICAL WHISPERS - May 4, 2013 ... and to study a plan" to reorganize the Roman Curia, Archbishop Becciu said, "at this moment it is absolutely premature to advance any hypothesis about the future structure of the Curia." "Pope Francis is listening to everyone, but wants to hear first of all from those he chose as advisers," the archbishop said. The eight cardinals -- including Cardinal Sean P. O'Malley of Boston and Cardinal George Pell of Sydney -- are supposed to hold their first formal meeting in October. In the meantime, ...http://clericalwhispers.blogspot.com/2013/05/vatican-official-says-curia-reform.html
"Mondays With Mary" – The Third Joyful Mystery and Discipleship TOM PERNA - April 29, 2013 ... World. God becomes Man! In Jesus of Nazareth: The Infancy Narratives, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI says, "From the moment of his birth, he belongs outside the realm of what is important and powerful in worldly terms. Yet is it this unimportant and powerless child that proves to be the truly powerful one, the one on whom ultimately everything depends. So one aspect of becoming a Christian is having to leave behind what everyone else thinks and wants, the prevailing standards, in order to enter ...http://tomperna.org/2013/04/29/mondays-with-mary-the-third-joyful-mystery-and-discipleship/
Pope Francis Homily at Day of Confirmands Mass ZENIT - THE WORLD SEEN FROM ROME - April 28, 2013 Here is the translation of the Holy Father's homily during the Mass for the Day of Confirmands celebrated at St. Peter's Basilica today. * * * Dear Brothers and Sisters, Dear Confirmands, I would like to offer three short and simple thoughts for your reflection. 1. In the second reading, we listened to th...http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/zenit/english/~3/hRe36oGb5_w/pope-francis-homily-at-day-of-confirmands-mass
Pope Francis: Remain Steadfast in the Journey of Faith NEWS.VA - April 28, 2013 ... homily Pope Francis offered the thousands of people gathered and in particular those being confirmed three short reflections. The Holy Father began by recalling the second reading in Sunday's liturgy which describes the vision of St John. Pope Francis explained that this Saint's vision of new heavens and a new earth, and then the Holy City coming down from God, reminds us that all of us are journeying towards the heavenly Jerusalem, "the happy day when we will see the Lord's ...http://www.news.va/en/news/pope-francis-remain-steadfast-in-the-journey-of-fa
Homily of Pope Francis Celebrating Confirmation Mass NEWS.VA - April 28, 2013 (Vatican Radio) Below is an English language translation of the Pope's Homily at Holy Mass in St Peter's Square with the Rite of Confirmation. Dear Brothers and Sisters, Dear Confirmands, I would like to offer three short and simple thoughts for your reflection. 1. In the second reading, we listened to the beautiful vision of Saint John: new heavens and a new earth, and then the Holy City coming down from God. All is new, changed into good, beauty and ...http://www.news.va/en/news/homily-of-pope-francis-celebrating-confirmation-ma
Today's Homily From Pope Francis NUNESSENTIAL - April 28, 2013 This is a beautiful homily to the young people who were confirmed today at St. Peter's Square. The Pope's words are full of hope and wisdom. It's awesome. Here is the text: (Vatican Radio) Dear Brothers and Sisters, Dear Confirmands,I would like to offer three short and simple thoughts for your reflection. 1. In the second reading, we listened to the beautiful vision of Saint John: new heavens and a new earth, and then the Holy City coming down from God. All ...http://soltsisters.blogspot.com/2013/04/todays-homily-from-pope-francis.html
Pope Francis Confirmation Mass Homily (4/28/13) CATHOLIC LIGHT ~ THE DIVINE FLAME WITHIN - April 28, 2013 Dear Brothers and Sisters, Dear Confirmands, I would like to offer three short and simple thoughts for your reflection. 1. In the second reading, we listened to the beautiful vision of Saint John: new heavens and a new earth, and then the Holy City coming down from God. All is new, changed into good, beauty and truth; there are no more tears or mourning… This is the work of the Holy Spirit: he brings us the new things of God. He comes to us and makes all things new; ...http://tsahaylu.blogspot.com/2013/04/pope-francis-confirmation-mass-homily.html
Pope Francis: Church Is in a Love Story NEWS.VA - April 24, 2013 ... of the Cross, the way of persecution . . . And this makes us wonder: what is this Church? Because it seems it is not a human enterprise." The Church, he said, is "something else." The disciples do not make the Church – they are the messengers sent by Jesus. And Christ was sent by the Father: "The Church begins there," he said, "in the heart of the Father, who had this idea . . . of love. So this love story began, a story that has gone on for so long, and is not yet ended. We, the women ...http://www.news.va/en/news/pope-francis-church-is-in-a-love-story
