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MOTHER of MERCY JOURNEY TO WISDOM - May 9, 2013 MOTHER OF MERCY (Mother's Day; 7 th Sunday after Easter "C"; May 12) I love this "Journey to Wisdom" site because of the wonderful reflections and meditations that are posted by all of you. Today, I would first like to preface my own reflection with a flashback to St. Francis de Sales. He had a great way to describe an approach to our meditations, which I would like to share with you. He asks us to consider our meditation on God's word as ...http://journeytowisdom-ocbs.blogspot.com/2013/05/mother-of-mercy.html
The Image of Man Has Been Raised Up: On the Feast of the Ascension of the Lord INSIGHT SCOOP THE IGNATIUS PRESS BLOG - May 9, 2013 ... It is a sursum corda , a movement toward the above into which we are all called. It tells us that man can live toward the above, that he is capable of attaining heights. More: the altitude that alone is suited to the dimensions of being human is the altitude of God himself. Man can live at this height, and only from this height do we properly ...http://insightscoop.typepad.com/2004/2013/05/-the-image-of-man-has-been-raised-up-on-the-feast-of-the-ascension-of-the-lord.html
The Ascension of Our Lord - In Ascensione Domini - Missa 'Viri Galilaei' - May 9th, 2013 - Propers TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS IN MARYLAND - May 8, 2013 ... attend Mass on Ascension Thursday? Fr. Z's Blog – What Does The Prayer Really Say?: QUAERITUR: Ascension Thursday Mass obligation where Ascension Thursday is really on Thursday Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord USCCB Daily Mass Readings; Click here OR Thursday of the Sixth Week of Easter USCCB Daily Mass Readings; Click here SQPN.com: Saints of the Day & Link to Daily Divine ...http://tlm-md.blogspot.com/2013/05/the-ascension-of-our-lord-in-ascensione.html
St. Joseph the Worker FOUNTAIN OF ELIAS - May 1, 2013 ... that happy day whereon are to be fulfilled the prophecies of the saints. They have said that in the latter ages of the world, the glories of Saint Joseph will be brought to light; that God will draw aside the veil, which has hitherto prevented us from seeing the wonderful sanctuary of Joseph's soul.... Here is a quote from the encyclical Quamquam Pluries by Pope Leo XIII from Louange de sa gloire : Thus in ...http://fountainofelias.blogspot.com/2010/05/st-joseph-worker.html
26th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year B SUNDAY HOMILIES FROM AUSTRALIA - April 29, 2013 Numbers 11:25-29; James 5:1-6; Mark 9:38-43, 45, 47-48 It is better...to enter into life crippled, than to...go to hell It is better...to e nter into life lame, than to be thrown into hell It is better...to enter...the kingdom...with one eye, than to be thrown into hell Rather sobering stuff, don't you think? Especially for our time which so exalts personal freedom - 'I can be whoever I ...http://homiliesfromaustralia.blogspot.com/2012/09/26th-sunday-in-ordinary-time-year-b.html
Doctors of Our Souls ABOUT.COM CATHOLICISM - April 29, 2013 During the 50 days of Easter , as we look forward to the descent of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost , it is appropriate that we celebrate this week the feasts of two great saints who taught us something about the Holy Spirit. Separated by 1,000 years, Saint Athanasius and Saint Catherine of Siena are joined in honor as two of the 35 Doctors of the Church . On April 29, we celebrate the feast of Saint Catherine (1347-80), a courageous woman ...http://catholicism.about.com/b/2013/04/29/doctors-of-our-souls.htm
Major Rogation Day 2013 A CATHOLIC LIFE - April 25, 2013 Today is April 25, the Feast of St. Mark , and the Major Rogation. While no longer required after Vatican II, Rogation Days can still (and should) be observed by the faithful. I encourage my readers to observe these days. Fasting and penance were required, and the faithful would especially pray Litanies on this day. Not until relatively recently, it was a requirement that this day was kept ...http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/myST/~3/FkLx-JXrtiA/major-rogation-day-2013.html
Georgie Boy! TOM PERNA - April 23, 2013 Today is the feast of St. George , he was martyred (beheaded) somewhere around 303 A.D. at Diospolis in Palestine. His feast day is celebrated today in both the Catholic Church and the Orthodox Church. He was a Christian knight and is known for slaying a dragon with his lance. He is known to be the Patron of Military ...http://tomperna.org/2013/04/23/georgie-boy/
Preparing to Ask: A Quick "Take" on Rogation Days Καθολικός διάκονος - April 23, 2013 This Thursday, April 25, in addition to being the Feast of St. Mark, Evangelist, is, at least traditionally, also the major Spring Rogation Day. You might be asking, Row - gay - shu what? For the most part, we no longer observe Rogation Days in the Spring or Ember days in the Fall. I want to be clear, there is absolutely no obligation to observe either Rogation or Ember Days ...http://scottdodge.blogspot.com/2013/04/preparing-to-ask-quick-take-on-rogation.html
"Troublemakers" or Saints? THE FULL FAITH - April 14, 2013 By JAMES MARTIN Many people think of the saints as docile, but Mother Guérin is now one of those saints who once found themselves at odds with local bishops or Church officials. Joan of Arc was burned at the stake at the behest of church officials. The writings of the great theologian Thomas Aquinas came under suspicion during his lifetime in the 13th century. And Ignatius Loyola, the founder of the Jesuits, was ...http://thefullnessofthefaith.tumblr.com/post/47946667347
Saints Are Theologians Par Excellence Καθολικός διάκονος - April 7, 2013 ... another day). In the hierarchy of liturgical days, a solemnity trumps a feast, even a mandatory feast, which La Fiesta de Nuestra Señora's 12 December observance is, at least throughout the Americas of which she is patroness. Do I recommend going on a crusade to correct this? No! Do I recommend making La Fiesta de Nuestra Señora a solemnity, or downgrading our observance of the ...http://scottdodge.blogspot.com/2013/04/saints-are-theologians-par-excellence_7.html
Catechism for the Year of Faith FAITH AND REASON - April 2, 2013 ... selected quote from the Catechism of the Catholic Church in honor of the Year of Faith (October 11, 2012 - November 24, 2013) 811 "This is the sole Church of Christ, which in the Creed we profess to be one, holy, catholic and apostolic." These four characteristics, inseparably linked with each other, indicate essential features of the Church and her mission. The Church does not possess them of herself; it is Christ who, ...http://faithandreasonblog.blogspot.com/2013/04/catechism-for-year-of-faith.html
The Cradle, the Cross, and the Charity of Christ KEEPING IT CATHOLIC - THE BLOG! - March 29, 2013 "At the end of our lives, we shall all be judged by charity." ~St. John of the Cross On Palm Sunday , Our Lord was hailed and honored by the entire city of Jerusalem, with hails of "Hosanna to the Son of David" ringing in his ears. Before the week was ended, He manfully and meekly allowed Himself to suffer a most terrible Passion and Death on the Cross. As we continue to meditate during Holy Week, we must never forget that the whole Life of Jesus Christ, the Son of God and ...http://keepingitcatholic.blogspot.com/2013/03/the-cradle-cross-and-charity-of-christ.html
Feast of Saint Joseph - March 19th CLERICAL WHISPERS - March 18, 2013 The Feast of St. Joseph honours the foster-father of Jesus, St. Joseph. He is the patron saint of fathers, families, workers, and the Church. His main feast falls on March 19. The feast of St. Joseph the Worker falls on May 1. Saint Joseph is a relatively minor figure in the New Testament. We do know a few things about him from the canonical gospels. He was probably a relatively old man when Jesus was born, since he does ...http://clericalwhispers.blogspot.com/2013/03/feast-of-saint-joseph-march-19th.html
Saint Joseph VULTUS CHRISTI - March 18, 2013 This remarkable painting of Saint Joseph, together with the Child Jesus and the Blessed Virgin Mary, is the work of the Spanish painter, Aristides Artal . QUAMQUAM PLURIES ENCYCLICAL OF POPE LEO XIII ON DEVOTION TO ST. JOSEPH To Our Venerable Brethren the Patriarchs, Primates, Archbishops, and other Ordinaries, in Peace and Union with Holy See. During Periods of Stress and Trial Although We have already many times ordered special prayers to be offered up in ...http://vultus.stblogs.org/2013/03/saint-joseph-1.html
Happy Saint Patrick's Day! ABOUT.COM CATHOLICISM - March 17, 2013 I may be half-Polish and half-German, but my middle name is Patrick. So when March 17 rolls around, you'll find me celebrating the feast day of one of my patron saints just as joyfully as any of the Irish. Saint Patrick's life and example should be an inspiration to us all, particularly in these days, when so many traditionally Christian countries, including Ireland herself (where ...http://catholicism.about.com/b/2013/03/17/happy-saint-patricks-day.htm
Rome Is Where the Heart Is: The Eucharist (Food for the Journey) THE SPIRIT MAGNUS - March 15, 2013 The Eucharist (Food for the journey) The Eucharist is - as the Church teaches us - the "source and summit of the Christian life" (Catechism of the Catholic Church, par. 1324). And why is this? It is because The Eucharist which we receive at Mass is Jesus Christ himself; it is Jesus Christ in body, blood, soul and divinity. ...http://thespiritmagnus.blogspot.com/2013/03/rome-is-where-heart-is-eucharist-food.html
Daily Scriptures Reflection for 3/7/13 CATHOLICMOM.COM - March 7, 2013 Scripture: Lectionary 241. March 7. Jeremiah 7:23-28. Psalm 95: 1-2,6-7,8-9. Luke 11:14-23 Today's Scriptures USCCB Video Reflection Saints of the Day Sh'ma (Listen, hear) is one of the first words a Hebrew child will hear when learning of his or her heritage and religion. It gives us the central commitment and covenant call for the Israelites. Jeremiah, the prophet, lives out what it says and challenges ...http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Catholicmomcom/~3/2H-E27lwzgo/
Daily Scriptures Reflection for 2/26/13 CATHOLICMOM.COM - February 26, 2013 ... Tuesday, Feb. 26: Isaiah 1:10, 16-20. Psalm 50:8-9;16-17;21.23. Matthew 23:1-12: Today's Scriptures USCCB Video Reflection Saints of the Day "Though your sins be like scarlet, they may become white as snow; though they be crimson red, they may become white as wool." Isaiah gives us this consoling message in the first reading. He speaks the words of God to us. In thinking about the passage, we may wish to spend some to review our own sins ...http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Catholicmomcom/~3/D2A9L_IcGCg/
God's Ideas and Turkey Sandwiches MEDICAL MATINS - February 20, 2013 ... the Newman center for the nine Masses said on Ash Wednesday. (Almost stupidly, in this culture Ash Wednesday is treated as a bigger deal than Easter even though it's not even a holy day of obligation. It's the sacramentals, I'm telling you. There's something about being marked that people really like.) I took unconsecrated altarbreads out of sleeves and packaged them in small quantities in ziploc bags, so that ...http://medicalmatins.blogspot.com/2013/02/gods-ideas-and-turkey-sandwiches.html
