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Christians Face Being Insipid COMMUNIO - May 23, 2013 ... salt is used well, one does not notice the taste of salt. The savor of salt - it cannot be perceived! What one tastes is the flavor of the food: salt helps improve the flavor of the meal. " "When we preach faith, with this salt those who receive the proclamation, receive it each according to his peculiarity, as [happens when salt is used judiciously] on food. Each with his own peculiarities receives the salt and becomes better." The Holy Father went on to explain that the "originality" that ...http://communio.stblogs.org/2013/05/christians-face-being-insipid.html
Great New Titles From the CTS THE HERMENEUTIC OF CONTINUITY - May 23, 2013 The Catholic Truth Society has just released its new selection of pamphlets which are, as ever, a great service to the Church and especially to those who wish to learn more about their faith, and grow in their spiritual life. The CTS takes seriously its role as "Publishers to the Holy See" and has always made available printed texts of the teaching of the Popes. Thus there is a new pamphlet with the First Addresses of Pope Francis . Nowadays, of course, many people read ...http://the-hermeneutic-of-continuity.blogspot.com/2013/05/great-new-titles-from-cts.html
Love of Jesus DEDICATED DISCIPLE - May 20, 2013 ... them with the material things for sustenance, the ultimate has to follow if not begun with. Christ who loved us as the Father has loved him, proved this love for us by his various actions and ultimately by the death on the cross. Prayer : May your Love O Lord fill and satisfy us and thus compel us to reach out with your Gospel to others. DD = Dedicated Discipleship : Come grow in the Lord with ...http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DedicatedDisciple/~3/Onc4aEXJDoM/love-of-jesus_20.html
Be With You Always YOUR DAILY TRIPOD - May 19, 2013 ... will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate to be with you always. John 14:15-16 Piety Our piety is the life of the Spirit within us. It is by the Spirit within us that we belong to God. We become Temples of the Holy Spirit. Our holiness is the visibility of the life of the Spirit within. All good thoughts come from the Spirit. The Spirit claims us for the Father even as we allow the sway of the Spirit to grow within us. Study We belong to God by all the ways the Spirit is at ...http://yourdailytripod.blogspot.com/2013/05/be-with-you-always.html
Magnificent Mass Marathon (Ordination Weekend) IMPRISONED IN MY BONES - May 19, 2013 ... Philip Schumaker Ordinations are such a beautifully emotional time that I always cry tears of joy mixed with sorrow. I have learned that the best strategy is to arrive at the church an hour early to stake out the best seat in the back row where I can freely cry without anyone but my family noticing my tears. I was greatly surprised when I met Fr. Philip's mother at his reception after the ordination and while holding my hands tightly within her own, she lovingly told me that she, too, prefers ...http://annebender.blogspot.com/2013/05/mass-marathon-ordination-weekend.html
Catholic's Companion on Windows CATHOLICMOM.COM - May 15, 2013 At the end of my oldest son's cell phone service agreement, he decided to switch to a Windows OS phone (Nokia Lumia) mainly due to the xBox Live association. He had it for about 3 months and the phone unexpectedly crashed. By the time of the crash, the former iPhone user was beginning to realize he missed the apps and capabilities of the iPhone (and the new version 5 was just launching at that time), and asked to go back instead of replacing his Windows platform phone. [As ...http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Catholicmomcom/~3/jcXTuNfWGDY/
General Audience: The Holy Spirit's Action VIS NEWS - HOLY SEE PRESS OFFICE - May 15, 2013 ... Christ and the truth of faith more. .. At the same time let us also ask what steps we are taking so that faith might guide our entire existence. You cannot be a 'part time' Christian, [a Christian] in some moments, under some circumstances, for certain decisions. You are a Christian in every moment! The truth of Christ, which the Holy Spirit teaches and gives us, involves, for always and entirely, our daily life. Let us call upon him more often. Let me make this proposition to you: let us call ...http://visnews-en.blogspot.com/2013/05/general-audience-holy-spirits-action.html
Love of Jesus DEDICATED DISCIPLE - May 13, 2013 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DedicatedDisciple/~3/0nfHlBOxOSg/love-of-jesus.html
Novena to the Holy Spirit: Day 3 HAPPY CATHOLIC* - May 12, 2013 ... us to appreciate our divine filiation, giving our relationship with God the tenderness and affection of a son for his father. Divine filiation is an effect of the gift of piety that causes us to relate to God with the tenderness and affection of a good son towards his father, and to relate to the rest of mankind as brothers of the same family. In the Old Testament this gift is seen in many ways, particularly in the constant prayer of the Chosen People to God: ...http://happycatholic.blogspot.com/2013/05/novena-to-holy-spirit-day-3.html
New Pro-Life Campaign for Moms Sees Strong Response CLERICAL WHISPERS - May 12, 2013 ... giving , the group aims "to help build a culture of life within our communities." One of the most important ways mothers are involved in this process is through prayer, Young explained, "Not just for Heroic Media, but for the women we're reaching through our life-affirming media campaigns." Mothers are also asked to "be a champion of life" in their communities by educating themselves on sanctity of life issues, such as abortion and euthanasia, so that they can ...http://clericalwhispers.blogspot.com/2013/05/new-pro-life-campaign-for-moms-sees.html
A Different Kind of Church JOY - May 12, 2013 Wow, it's been awhile since I've updated here! Nothing much to report, I guess... I recently accidentally attended a very different kind of church service. I guess you could put it in the category of "non-denominational protestant mega church." It was accidental, because I had been invited to a "dedication ceremony" of a baby of a friend of mine (yeah, I know what you're thinking, "whatever that is...") which I assumed would be a 15-20 minute ceremony after their evening ...http://marajoy.blogspot.com/2013/05/a-different-kind-of-church.html
Catechism for the Year of Faith FAITH AND REASON - May 9, 2013 ... mystical person" with Christ the head, the Church acts in the sacraments as "an organically structured priestly community." Through Baptism and Confirmation the priestly people is enabled to celebrate the liturgy, while those of the faithful "who have received Holy Orders, are appointed to nourish the Church with the word and grace of God in the name of Christ." 1120 The ordained ministry or ministerial priesthood is at the service of the baptismal priesthood. The ordained ...http://faithandreasonblog.blogspot.com/2013/05/catechism-for-year-of-faith.html
TLM at the Life Center in South Bend THE TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS IN MICHIANA - May 8, 2013 ... organizations that further the culture of life in the Michiana area. Currently these are St. Joseph County Right to Life, 40 Days for Life South Bend, Silent No More, and Holy Family Catholic Adoption Agency. The Apostolate also operates the diocesan approved Chapel of Divine Mercy at the Life Center, and is also continuing the sidewalk ministry program. The building is also within easy walking distance of the Women's Care Center. The Life Center building and the chapel are still under ...http://tlmmichiana.blogspot.com/2013/05/tlm-at-life-center-in-south-bend.html
Former OFM General Minister to US Sisters: 'Keep Hope' NCR Online A FRIAR'S LIFE - May 8, 2013 ... wants to remind people that the "mission of the church has to embrace everybody." That means "we're not going to exclusive, we don't exclude others," Rodriguez said. "The mission of the church is always inclusive. It doesn't exclude anyone." Rodriguez spoke to NCR shortly before celebrating Mass Tuesday for the sisters gathered in Rome, who were meeting under the aegis of the International Union of Superiors General, a membership group for some 2,000 leaders of Catholic sisters around the ...http://afriarslife.blogspot.com/2013/05/former-ofm-general-minister-to-us.html
Mary TV Daily Reflection 5/8/2013 MARY, OUR MOTHER - May 8, 2013 ... which I am leading you. Do not recklessly walk into perdition. May prayer and fasting strengthen you so that you can live as the Heavenly Father would desire; that you may be my apostles of faith and love; that your life may bless those whom you meet; that you may be one with the Heavenly Father and my Son..." (May 2, 2013) Our Lady is leading us in these days. She has come to us to guide us on the path that the Heavenly Father desires us to follow. This path is uniquely ...http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/YVVY/~3/5HlRlQ7PXeY/mary-tv-daily-reflection-582013.html
DoD Clarifies Position on Religious Speech From Its Personnel BYZANTINE, TEXAS - May 6, 2013 ... harass others. "Service members can share their faith," clarified Navy Lieutenant Commander Nate Christensen in a statement, "but must not force unwanted, intrusive attempts to convert others of any faith or no faith to one's beliefs." Earlier the Defense Department had released an alarming statement saying: "Religious proselytization is not permitted within the Department of Defense.... Court martials and non-judicial punishments are decided on a case-by-case basis." That ...http://byztex.blogspot.com/2013/05/dod-clarifies-position-on-religious.html
All the Beauty of Aaron TEN THOUSAND PLACES - May 6, 2013 ... I think in some sense there are existential outskirts present in every human heart and life—that place where you reach the limits of your human store of goodness and wisdom, and are not so sure 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 ...http://frdenis.blogspot.com/2013/05/all-beauty-of-aaron.html
Sunday Word, 05 May 2013 TO FIND FRUIT - May 5, 2013 http://findfruit.blogspot.com/2013/05/sunday-word-05-may-2013.html
Reconciliation Lectionary: Revelation 21:1-12 CATHOLIC SENSIBILITY - May 5, 2013 ... verses are to be found in the main seciton of the rite, number 175. The light colored text below indicates the extra verses. Here's the start of it: Then I, John, saw a new heaven and a new earth. The former heaven and the former earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. I also saw the holy city, a new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, "Behold, God's dwelling is with the human race. He ...http://catholicsensibility.wordpress.com/2013/05/05/reconciliation-lectionary-revelation-211-12/
April 27, 2013: Saint Zita A YEAR OF PRAYER: 365 ROSARIES - April 27, 2013 ... is a simple one, filled with a profound love of the Lord, compassion and service to others, and daily toil. Throughout her lift, Zita suffered hardship, hard work, jealousy and mockery, yet never strayed from her path of holy patience, joyful suffering, obedience, and industry. For Saint Zita, and indeed for us, holiness was found not only in helping others, but also in hard work (reminding us of Proverbs 6:6, "Look to the ant, you sluggard! Consider it's ways and be wise!") ...http://365rosaries.blogspot.com/2013/04/april-27-2013-saint-zita.html
