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What Is the Foundation of the New Evangelization? THE NEW BEGINNING - May 23, 2013 Zenit: Pope's Q-and-A With Movements "Don't forget: never a closed Church, but a Church that goes out" But man is the image of God! Because of this it is a profound crisis! In this moment of crisis we can't be concerned only about ourselves, shut ourselves in solitude, in discouragement, in the sense of impotence in face of the problems. Don't shut yourselves in, please! This is a danger: if we shut ourselves in in the ...http://cantate-domino.blogspot.com/2013/05/what-is-foundation-of-new-evangelization.html
Bishop John Rodrigues: "Building the Body of Christ in the Year of Faith" CLERICAL WHISPERS - May 22, 2013 ... opportunity to renew their faith in God. It's also a time to trust in God and I trust that God will give me the strength, with faith I take up this responsibility. I haven't really thought about my motto but I think it will be to build up the body of Christ in the work of service. The whole church is called to be the body of Christ and continue to do the work of Jesus inspired by his spirit. " In Mumbai the Year of Faith is lived with ...http://clericalwhispers.blogspot.com/2013/05/bishop-john-rodrigues-building-body-of.html
New Figures Show Stark Decline in Catholic Baptisms, Ordinations and Marriages CLERICAL WHISPERS - May 22, 2013 ... third of that level. The number of baptisms today is less than half those in 1964, and the number of Catholic marriages is less than a quarter of those in 1968. But it is ordinations of new priests that have shown the most alarming fall, to only a tenth of the 1965 figure. Most of the figures in the study go back as far as 1913, giving a remarkable picture of the state of the Catholic Church in England and Wales over a century. Dr Joseph Shaw, chairman of the Latin Mass ...http://clericalwhispers.blogspot.com/2013/05/new-figures-show-stark-decline-in.html
Catholic Charities of Toronto Gala Speech ARCHDIOCESE OF TORONTO BLOG - May 21, 2013 ... Toronto celebrated its centenary with a gala evening. Below is an excerpt of the speech presented by Executive Director Michael Fullan. We thank him for sharing this with us. Congratulations to all who have contributed to the rich legacy of social service that Catholic Charities has provided over the past 100 years. Tonight, we gather to celebrate the works of all the women and men who have served over the last century, providing support and ...http://archdioceseoftoronto.blogspot.com/2013/05/catholic-charities-of-toronto-gala.html
Guest Post: Blessed Are They Who Are Persecuted for the Sake of Righteousness (This Little Light of Mine Blog Tour, Week SO MUCH TO SAY, SO LITTLE TIME - May 21, 2013 ... my faith life. I had been a little more than a pew potato. While I had been a Lector and had been involved in the periphery of parish governance I found myself searching for more involvement in the life of the church and something that I could commit to after my retirement which was but five years hence. The two immediate triggers were a new truck with satellite radio and an invitation from one of our deacons to consider service in the ordained ministry. For Lent that ...http://kathleenbasi.com/2013/05/21/guest-post-persecuted/
1 of the 497 SHAMELESS POPERY - May 21, 2013 ... might take a moment and give a glimpse into what it is like for a man on the verge of being ordained a priest. Nervous With the end of every school year comes ordination season, and here I am, one of the 497 to be ordained priests in the U.S. this year , waiting for the tsunami of graces and emotions that is scheduled to arrive this Saturday. How did this come to be? Growing up I never imagined that I would be a priest (I was certain I was ...http://catholicdefense.blogspot.com/2013/05/1-of-497.html
The Month of May A NEW SPRINGTIME - May 20, 2013 ... in the month of May, I am sure that is why it is dedicated to our Blessed Mother. Our yard has a variety of wonderful flowers this time of year. One of my all time favorites is the Lily of the Valley. The dainty little blossoms seem to give a glimpse into the mystery of Heaven. They give off such a fragrance that the sences can't help but be delighted. Each day they seem to be waiting to please with their bright white glow. You can almost ...http://noricoleman.typepad.com/anewspringtime/2013/05/the-month-of-may.html
Choosing Curriculum: Tapestry of Grace FOREVER, FOR ALWAYS, NO MATTER WHAT : CATHOLIC ADOPTION & - May 20, 2013 I recently made our first big purchase for our 2013-2014 school year. After quite a bit of deliberation and research, I purchased Tapestry of Grace - Year 3 . Why Tapestry of Grace? I'll give a quick run down on why I made this decision for our family. First, and most importantly, I love the idea of all of us being on the same page academically. Even though all of my six children are on vastly different levels of ...http://www.foreverforalwaysnomatterwhat.com/2013/05/choosing-curriculum-tapestry-of-grace.html
Whit Embertide A CATHOLIC LIFE - May 20, 2013 ... beginning of the seasons ordered by the Church as days of fast and abstinence. They were definitely arranged and prescribed for the entire Church by Pope Gregory VII (1073-1085) for the Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday after 13 December (S. Lucia), after Ash Wednesday, after Whitsunday, and after 14 September ( Exaltation of the Cross ). The purpose of their introduction, besides the general one intended by all prayer and fasting, was to thank God for the gifts ...http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/myST/~3/JE7iQZMKmBs/whit-embertide.html
Pray for Vocations This Whit Embertide HOLY VOCATIONS - May 20, 2013 ... beginning of the seasons ordered by the Church as days of fast and abstinence. They were definitely arranged and prescribed for the entire Church by Pope Gregory VII (1073-1085) for the Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday after 13 December (S. Lucia), after Ash Wednesday, after Whitsunday, and after 14 September ( Exaltation of the Cross ). The purpose of their introduction, besides the general one intended by all prayer and fasting, was to thank God for the gifts ...http://holyvocations.blogspot.com/2013/05/pray-for-vocations-this-whit-embertide.html
Association of Catholic Publishers: Two Awards for McGrath, Kerr-Breedlove and WLP! GOTTA SING GOTTA PRAY - May 20, 2013 ... in the category "Resources for Ministry." Jennifer's book is really a "must-have" for any music director. I have listend to Jennifer give workshops based on the work outlined in this book and she is just so balanced and pastoral in her approach. Congratulations, Jennifer! We were also thrilled to discover that another book published by WLP had one a coveted first place award in the category "General Interest." Brother Michael O'Neill McGrath's Saved by Beauty: ...http://gottasinggottapray.blogspot.com/2013/05/association-of-catholic-publishers-two.html
Bad Pentecost Math THE CURT JESTER - May 19, 2013 Considering that Pentecost is often mentioned as the birthday of the Church it is not surprising to hear a homily referencing the age of the Church. Today I heard the same and like I hear all to often it involves bad Pentecost math in that the Church is referred to as being 2,000 plus years old. Now I can understand a bit of shorthand in referring to the Church as being 2,000 years old, but not 2,000 plus. The error seems ...http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/splendoroftruth/lNZE/~3/CG7XHsv2MH0/
"Come Holy Spirit. Enlighten the Hearts of Your Faithful People..." DA MIHI ANIMAS - May 19, 2013 The following comes from Fr. George Rutler via New Advent: There is some sense to calling Pentecost the birthday of the Church, but it can be somewhat glib. You might say that the Church was born when Christ was born, or when water and blood, Baptism and Eucharist, flowed from Christ's side on the Cross. You might even say that the Church was born with Adam and Eve and came to maturity when Jesus, the new Adam, and his mother Mary, the new ...http://salesianity.blogspot.com/2013/05/come-holy-spirit-enlighten-hearts-of.html
Pentecost Sunday FROM THE PASTOR'S DESK - May 19, 2013 T oday we commemorate the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles. On this particular day, ten days after Jesus ascended into Heaven, the eleven Apostles were somewhat afraid. They were without their Leader. I am sure that Mary was encouraging them. They were probably praying. Suddenly the room in which they were gathered shook with wind, tongues of flame appeared above each of the Apostles' heads. They knew that God was present. In fact it was the Third Person of the ...http://stmichaelpastorsdesk.blogspot.com/2013/05/pentecost-sunday.html
Pentecost Sunday 2013 PRAYER ON THE HILL - May 19, 2013 Today's Readings Today, is a special day in my life. On my ordination day, June 3rd, in 1972, I celebrated my first Mass. In that year it was the feast of Pentecost. Consequently Pentecost has had a significance for me throughout the 41 years I have celebrated Mass on this feast day. Today, in 2013, let me ask myself as well as yourselves, if this feast day has significance and what would it be. My thoughts a filled with wonder. I wonder what might happen if on this feast ...http://prayeronthehill.blogspot.com/2013/05/pentecost-sunday-2013.html
Father Rutler: Pentecost SUNLIT UPLANDS - May 18, 2013 A weekly column by Father George Rutler. T here is some sense to calling Pentecost the birthday of the Church, but it can be somewhat glib. You might say that the Church was born when Christ was born, or when water and blood, Baptism and Eucharist, flowed from Christ's side on the Cross. You might even say that the Church was born with Adam and Eve and came to maturity when Jesus, the new Adam, and his mother Mary, the new Eve, greeted ...http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SunlitUplands/~3/OIfXP6qwlzg/father-rutler-pentecost.html
Come Holy Spirit Enlighten the Hearts of the Faithful, Kindle in Them the Fire of Thy Love ABYSSUS ABYSSUM INVOCAT / DEEP CALLS TO DEEP - May 18, 2013 !!!! There is some sense to calling Pentecost the birthday of the Church, but it can be somewhat glib. You might say that the Church was born when Christ was born, or when water and blood, Baptism and Eucharist, flowed from Christ's side on the Cross. You might even say that the Church was born with Adam and Eve and came to maturity when Jesus, the new Adam, and his mother Mary, the new Eve, greeted each other in the unrecorded instant ...http://abyssum.wordpress.com/2013/05/18/come-holy-spirit-enlighten-the-hearts-of-the-faithful-kindle-in-them-the-fire-of-thy-love/
Can We Talk? A FRIAR'S LIFE - May 18, 2013 ... learning across the nation, it also seems to usher in what has now become a season in the Church as predictable as the blooming of the cherry blossoms – the springtime battles between bishops and Catholic institutions over those scheduled to give commencement addresses and whether or not a Catholic institution should "honor" someone who doesn't fully share our Catholic beliefs. At issue is a policy of the U.S. Catholic Bishops that asks Catholic ...http://afriarslife.blogspot.com/2013/05/can-we-talk.html
Sabbath Moments SUFFERING WITH JOY - May 18, 2013 ... year and a half ago and this is its first bloom. We have to be so patient when we're working with nature, just as God is patient with us. Pentecost – Veni Sancte Spiritus Tomorrow's Mass has the very beautiful sequence, Veni Sancte Spiritus. Except for the Dies Irae in the Requiem Mass, this is my favorite. Being a member of the grade school choir, I had plenty of opportunity to sing them both. Gregorian chant transports ...http://www.sufferingwithjoy.com/2013/05/18/sabbath-moments-128/
God Keeps His Promises: The Holy Spirit! DOMINE, DA MIHI HANC AQUAM! - May 18, 2013 NB. There's a 63.5% chance that I will revise this one in the morning. Me h. Pentecost Sunday (C) Fr. Philip Neri Powell, OP St. Dominic Church, NOLA The Lord our God keeps His word! Through His prophets He promised the gift of a Messiah who would suffer as a servant for sinners and die at the hands of his enemies for the sake of the world. The long-awaited Messiah came among us as a child: born of a virgin; raised on the Law; and anointed by the Holy Spirit ...http://hancaquam.blogspot.com/2013/05/god-keeps-his-promises-holy-spirit.html
