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First Communion Gift Ideas KAREN'S ADVENTURES IN MOMMYLAND - May 6, 2013 ... one from Catholic Family Gifts . Typically when I give a child a gift for his or her First Holy Communion I like to give a book. There are a lot of great books to give a child for this occasion. Some of our favorites are: Glory Stories from Holy Heroes are also a great gift idea. The CDs are great dramatic retellings of the lives of the saints. There's even a Glory Story that's perfect for a First Communicant ...http://kareninmommyland.blogspot.com/2013/05/first-communion-gift-ideas.html
I Never Knew Such Hate Exists in Sports - This Kind of Thing Is Disgusting and the Violators Should Be Punished . . . THE DIGITAL HAIRSHIRT - May 4, 2013 ... children well, lest they grow up to do things like: Or this: Or this: Dr. Charles Breithaupt is the director of the UIL. His email is director@UILtexas.org. Or you can tweet the organization at @uiltexas and warn them about the bigots in their organization. The "taunting rule?" A taunt is a remark made in order to anger, wound, or provoke someone. An athlete pointing to Heaven or the team jumping onto each other in the joy of winning is NOT a taunt - it is an appropriate human response. Yes, ...http://digihairshirt.blogspot.com/2013/05/i-never-knew-such-hate-exists-in-sports.html
Malawi Anglicans Call for Good Governance From Politicians CLERICAL WHISPERS - May 2, 2013 ... governments, institutions and people in-charge of implementing it. "Instead of finger pointing, let us dig into the recesses of our minds and bring out our God-given knowledge and skills and find the answer. In addition it would be prudent for the government to heed the cry of the people over what they perceive to be its tendency to over-expend on the budget." Like many other African countries, Malawi has major economic challenges with a very high cost of living and an inflation rate of 37.5%. ...http://clericalwhispers.blogspot.com/2013/05/malawi-anglicans-call-for-good.html
Baseball Is a Metaphor for Catholic Education! AVE MARIA PRESS BLOG - April 30, 2013 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/EngagingFaith/~3/hlas0HEj3Wg/
God Our Rock DEDICATED DISCIPLE - April 25, 2013 ... to save me! Ps 31:2 DD = Dedicated Discipleship : Come grow in the Lord with ...http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DedicatedDisciple/~3/XRND0I506rE/god-our-rock.html
Five Faves MARTIN FAMILY MOMENTS - April 24, 2013 Joining Hallie for some weekly favorites, because, ya know, linkups are my favorite! 1) Today my kids are allowed to wear a Boston sports team shirt in solidarity for the tragedies at the Boston Marathon. I hate to see terrible tragedies like this, and haven't even talked about it yet even though it was soooo close to home. Too close, actually. The city that's right next to our town, and where my kids go to school, was being blasted all over the news because that's where ...http://martinfamilymoments.blogspot.com/2013/04/five-faves.html
Potpourri. POGUE MAHONE'S BLOG. - April 17, 2013 ... around? - My hubby and his brothers are going to Toronto to watch a redneck baseball game. What a waste of time and $$$$ and going all that way just for THAT and he says going to a CONCERT is a waste of $$$? What can HE say? The only thing MORE useless than sports is…..wait a minute, there's NOTHING that's more useless than sports! - The Toronto school board is considering cutting back on or even possibly eliminating their music program to cut costs and ...http://impoguemahone.wordpress.com/2013/04/18/potpourri/
Heal Us, O Lord. Lift the Anger From Our Hearts! THE WANDERING FRIAR - April 17, 2013 ... that of Bostonians who opened their homes to stranded marathon runners and, of course, the spontaneous outpouring of love shown to the Richard family of Dorchester at the rally last night in Garvey Park. (see picture below) My reflection today leads me to ask why have we been experiencing so many acts of random and irrational violence, be it from guns, bombs, or whatever.The answer, I believe, lies in the human heart, a heart that is in need of healing. It is easy to blame politicians, ...http://frjohnsblog.blogspot.com/2013/04/heal-us-o-lord-lift-anger-from-our.html
God Can and Does Call the Average 'Joe' CONFESSIONS OF A THIRTY SOMETHING CYBERTRONIAN - April 12, 2013 ... dimension, however from the external, I have noticed a calm and stillness instill itself in my heart,..(St Augustine's quote about our hearts being restless comes to mind,..) What's the point? Our world needs an encounter with the Risen Christ, only He can heal. Herein lies the reality, especially after one meets the Risen Christ, is that we remain who we are!!! Really we do! So often I get told by friends, or others that I don't fit the priest model,.well did the Apostles? Does anybody really ...http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ConfessionsOfAThirtySomethingCybertronian/~3/QUb-NrM_OIQ/god-can-and-does-call-average-joe.html
Falling in Love IGNATIAN SPIRITUALITY - April 4, 2013 This is a guest post by Greg Herrle for Week Eight of An Ignatian Prayer Adventure . Looking back on this Ignatian Prayer Adventure, I experienced many ups and downs. At times, it was easy to create time to stop life and pray; at others, I found it difficult to escape the craziness that is life. Many times certain words or prayers easily caught my senses, and I could feel God speaking to me. Of course, there were also readings and times where I struggled ...http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/dotMagis/~3/5NWkoeWeT28/
New Pope Means New Business for Recession-Weary Rome CLERICAL WHISPERS - March 25, 2013 http://clericalwhispers.blogspot.com/2013/03/new-pope-means-new-business-for.html
March for Marriage DTF DEFEND THE FAITH - March 21, 2013 ... with Fr. Adam Reid in the Problem Pregnancy Chapel, 495 Pleasant St. Worc, followed by Sidewalk prayerful protest in front of Planned Parenthood. Apr 20 Sat 8am Mass and Rosary to end abortion at Framingham Union Hospital, St. Stephen's Church. Apr 27 Sat 8am Mass to save babies with Fr. Ken Cardinale, Problem Pregnancy Chapel Watch this video on military Chaplains being forced to forgo their belief in Traditional Marriage by their own Commander in Chief, then send a letter of support to those ...http://dtf-jayg.blogspot.com/2013/03/march-for-marriage.html
Spoilers in Prayer IGNATIAN SPIRITUALITY - March 19, 2013 This is a guest post by Michelle Francl-Donnay for Week Six of An Ignatian Prayer Adventure . Lately, my husband and I have been watching Downton Abbey together for our Friday night pizza dates. Since Victor has been at conferences more weekends than not this semester, and I don't want to watch it alone, we are now weeks behind everyone else on two continents. For the two months the show was airing, I tuned out students chatting about the Granthams' doings before class, ...http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/dotMagis/~3/E1DlDxi7EDY/
St. Joseph PRAYER ON THE HILL - March 19, 2013 ... good things come in small packages! Happy St. Joseph's ...http://prayeronthehill.blogspot.com/2013/03/st-joseph.html
Ten Lenten Tips BYZANTINE, TEXAS - March 18, 2013 ... Saturday and Sunday are holy days. The Lenten services and tones are offered only during the week – strive to participate as much as possible in these services and the spirit of lent will rub off on you. Sports and outdoor activities are not contrary to the Lenten spirit. Strive to avoid going to movies, parties, vacations, and other entertainments. This we do so we can have more time to devote to spiritual things. Confession and Holy Communion are central to securing ...http://byztex.blogspot.com/2013/03/ten-lenten-tips.html
CMMB: Your Weekly Reflection in Prayer 3/17/2013 MARY, OUR MOTHER - March 17, 2013 ... season of Lent, we recall Luke 9:51: "When the days drew near for Him to be taken up, He (Jesus) set His face to go to Jerusalem." May we have the determination, energy, and drive of Paul. May we have the Spirit of Jesus to give us strength to continue our journey to the prize of everlasting life. Almighty God, You have set before us the great hope of eternal life. Grant that nothing may hinder the hope of eternal life from coming true. Grant that we may never lose the way through our ...http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/YVVY/~3/nGVlTmz0bwg/cmmb-your-weekly-reflection-in-prayer_17.html
7 Quick Takes Vol 22 DISIS - March 15, 2013 http://d-isis.blogspot.com/2013/03/7-quick-takes-vol-22.html
Let's Persevere Through Our Lenten Goals CATHOLICMOM.COM - March 14, 2013 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Catholicmomcom/~3/hDM0YLkGWrk/
10 Free Apps for Catholic Dads CATHOLIC DADS - March 12, 2013 ... make deposits and withdraw money from your children's virtual accounts. I like the App because it allows me to track how much money I have given my children and how much they have paid me back. Its a free App and it gives me one less thing to worry about. GreatDad.com Activities – This App is one of the best free Apps for Dads by far. This App allows you to find fun activities to do with your children as well as find nearby museums, restaurants, and other family fun. Simply a great App ...http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/catholicdads/~3/lY2UFmmTmPM/
Seven Quick Takes Friday KNOWLEDGE HUNGRY - March 8, 2013 ... that?" I can remember when I was a kid, even until my mid-20's, after watching gymnastics or figure skating, I would prance and bounce around the house for days. I'm no athlete, believe me, but for some reason I felt like I should be a gymnast or a figure skater. Sometimes when I watch medical dramas, I think "I am smart enough to be a doctor. Why didn't I do that?" After watching To Sir, with Love I'm thinking about teaching again. I have a degree in elementary education but I'm not ...http://knowledgehungry.wordpress.com/2013/03/08/seven-quick-takes-friday-12/
