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What Does God Want From Me? DO NOT BE ANXIOUS - May 20, 2013 I concluded my last post here with a question: Considering the way in which so many of us are "looking out for number one," are we that much different than Judas? I titled that post "Was Judas a Good Guy?" not intending to say that he was, but to bring out the point that all of us think we are good guys. Even the worst of us thinks that whatever we do, we do for a good reason. It is not in man's nature to hate himself, but to love himself and only see the ...http://do-not-be-anxious.blogspot.com/2013/05/what-does-god-want-from-me.html
April 27, 2013: Saint Zita A YEAR OF PRAYER: 365 ROSARIES - April 27, 2013 ... 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!") Saint Zita was born to a poor working family in a village in Tuscany, Monsagrati. She was raised by her pious and hard-working parents, and taught to realize that there were more important things than gold or money—Christian virtues of love, kindness, and compassion towards others. Despite ...http://365rosaries.blogspot.com/2013/04/april-27-2013-saint-zita.html
Time for a Distraction - How Do We Feel About Ghosts? LITTLE STEPS HOME - April 23, 2013 Because I can only watch so much news (and I work at a newspaper so I've been getting inundated at work with everything that's going on) I've been watching cartoons and real ghost shows when I'm at home. When I say real ghost shows, what I mean is that these shows recount what are supposedly true stories of peoples' encounters with ghosts (or demons in ...http://littlestepshome.blogspot.com/2013/04/time-for-distraction-how-do-we-feel.html
Goodbye Draga LITTLE JESUS AND ME - April 23, 2013 I am sure that those who also knew Draga would have a similar story to tell. We met Draga near Christmas of 2009. We didn't realize that we lived near Draga and her rather famous brother, Father K. A mutual friend put us in touch. It is interesting that when we were looking for a home to buy, we looked at one home that was just across the road from where this brother and sister lived. After looking at the home, we drove past their home ...http://littlejesusandme.blogspot.com/2013/04/goodbye-draga.html
7 Quick Takes April 19 2013 HOMESCHOOLING WITH JOY - April 19, 2013 ... people out there, here is the visual QT to go with the #1 written QT. --- 3 --- Continuing on with today's QT theme, when you see a sign blocking a major road that says "Road Closed Ahead" and another next to it that says "Water on Pavement", what do you do? Most people, it seems, just don't believe that it is true, because all day long they've been driving down the road and up to the point where the water is at and then just sitting there ...http://hsjoy.blogspot.com/2013/04/7-quick-takes-april-19-2013.html
Celebrate Earth Day: God Created the Heaven and the Earth and Set Humans As Stewards to Care for Creation SISTERS OF THE HOLY FAMILY - April 18, 2013 http://blog.holyfamilysisters.org/2013/04/18/3678/
Guest Post: Blessed Are the Meek (Week 3, This Little Light Blog Tour SO MUCH TO SAY, SO LITTLE TIME - April 16, 2013 Today's guest post comes from my good friend Kelley, whom I got to know when we worked across the hall from each other at the parish office…and even after jobs changed, we never stopped helping each other along the Christian (and parenting, and marriage) journey. Chapter 3 of "This Little Light" focuses in on the gifts and fruits of the Spirit, and that's what Kelley is talking about today. * …the fruits of the Spirit are love, joy, peace, patience, ...http://kathleenbasi.com/2013/04/16/guest-post-meek-blog-tour/
The Fascinating Distraction of Evil BONFIRE OF THE VANITIES - April 10, 2013 ... texts not in general circulation. A brief discussion ensued in the comment box, to which I contributed one comment, regarding the desirability of providing the material. I wrote a bit about the unhealthy fascination this subject too often generates, and was against providing the material generally. (Father Z clarified subsequently he would only provide it to bishops and priests.) A couple of commenters wondered at my counsel, wondered about seminary training ...http://frmartinfox.blogspot.com/2013/04/the-fascinating-distraction-of-evil.html
The Perfect Moment SO MUCH TO SAY, SO LITTLE TIME - April 8, 2013 There's a hum of anticipation in the air tonight. It's been building all day, as anticipation only can in a household of two too-busy adults and four, well, children. (That word: children , just seems woefully insufficient to describe all the beautiful and not-so-beautiful chaos that ensues in their presence. I feel like I need a different word, like maniacs or destructicons , but those, too, only tell half the story.) In any case, we ...http://kathleenbasi.com/2013/04/08/the-perfect-moment/
POPE FRANCIS' IDEAS OF WHAT IS AT THE HEART OF THE CHURCH by Alejandro Bermudez MONKS AND MERMAIDS (A BENEDICTINE BLOG) - April 3, 2013 ... where the eucharistic Lord lodges his presence: the place in which our prayer begins, in harmony with the prayer of the Spirit calling, "Abba, Father". Surely, if Christ in truly human,then he too has this profound central space where God became man, where God continues to become man in intimate union, where divine Love and human love act in perfect harmony as from a single personal centre to save and embrace the world. This ...http://fatherdavidbirdosb.blogspot.com/2013/04/pope-francis-ideas-of-what-is-at-heart.html
How I Missed Communion on Easter Sunday - A Lessoned Learned DR. TAYLOR MARSHALL CANTERBURY TALES - April 1, 2013 The Marshall Children on Easter Sunday I'm going to share a somewhat embarrassing story about how I missed Holy Communion on Easter Sunday. As most of you know already, my family attends the Latin Mass at a parish of the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter (FSSP) - Mater Dei Catholic Church in Irving, Texas. It's a wonderful and beautiful parish. We could not be happier with our priests and friends there. The Solemn High Mass (with ...http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/taylormarshall/~3/xwRJjBqOxAs/how-i-missed-communion-on-easter-sunday.html
Announcing the Prayerbit THE CURT JESTER - March 21, 2013 You know you really do want to get into better shape, but really how can you stay motivated? Each Lent you promise to pray more and even if your goal is not "prayer warrior", you would at least like to get to "prayer tenderfoot." Yet each year your prayer life gets more flabby and you dispair of ever getting spiritually fit. The yo-yo spiritual life of temporary loss of prayer sloth only to gain it all back later. You want to be a saint, if only you could stay motivated. ...http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/splendoroftruth/lNZE/~3/Yao5gp-DSP4/
The Liturgical Direction of Pope Francis: A Diatribe Against the Diatribes ROMA LOCUTA EST - March 18, 2013 In my initial post on the election of Pope Francis, I concluded with a mild chastisement of those who have take on a spirit of uncharity with regards to the liturgical decisions of the new Holy Father. To be clear, I have never suggested that papal decisions are beyond criticism. Pope's are not perfect in every matter. Some will have strengths in one area and weaknesses in others. Pope John Paul II was not a very strong liturgical pope, but ...http://causafinitaest.blogspot.com/2013/03/the-liturgical-direction-of-pope.html
Daybook KNOCKING EVERYWHERE - March 13, 2013 ... bratwurst for supper yesterday. I'm not usually a sausage fan, but these were delicious and I ate every bite of mine on a hot dog bun. We also had oven fries and peach cobbler for dessert. I haven't eaten today, and I need to. Sounds: Reece and Lily are in the pool! I can't imagine getting in when the water is so cold, but they don't seem to mind. They won't stay in for long. ...http://knockingeverywhere.blogspot.com/2013/03/daybook_13.html
Monday, 18 Feb – The Bottom 10th Percentile OXYGEN - February 17, 2013 __________________ Leviticus 19:1-2,11-18 The Lord spoke to Moses. He said: 'Speak to the whole community of the sons of Israel and say to them: '"Be holy, for I, the Lord your God, am holy. '"You must not steal nor deal deceitfully or fraudulently with your neighbour. You must not swear falsely by my name, profaning the name of your God. I am the Lord. You must not exploit or rob your neighbour. You must not keep back the labourer's ...http://thecatholicwriter.com/oxygen/2013/02/monday-18-feb-the-bottom-10th-percentile/
Ash Wednesday: Ashes and Sackcloths. NEW HORIZONS - February 16, 2013 Ash Wednesday- Ashes and Sackcloths. ASHES : Do you know what Ash Wednesday is? I wonder what young children would think Ash Wednesday is? Perhaps they would answer (a) Ash Wednesday fires of 1983 in South Australia and (b) Test Cricket series between England and Australia or perhaps they would not be able to answer at all. The ashes are made from the blessed palms used in the Palm Sunday celebration of the previous year. The ashes are christened with ...http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/pGvP/~3/aWH3kVjDyWQ/ash-wednesday-ashes-and-sackcloths.html
The Bravery of Little Sam - Part 4 KRISTEL WRITES.. - February 15, 2013 Underneath The Joy The marketplace was filled with people selling and people buying. Rhonda led Sam to a stall where fruits and vegetables were being sold. The man behind the stall was shouting: "Buy two melons, and you'll get three!" Sam asked Rhonda: "Why are we standing here? Can I have a melon like that?" "No Sam," she said with a smile, "we don't need food anymore like they do. We are here for a ...http://kristelwrites.blogspot.com/2013/02/the-bravery-of-little-sam-part-4.html
The Knox Bible - Online COUNTERCULTURAL FATHER - February 13, 2013 I have long been a fan of Monsignor Ronald Knox. His 'Slow Motion' series of books (The Mass in Slow Motion, The Creed in Slow Motion, and retreat in Slow Motion) are favourites to which I return frequently. His translation of the Bible is also the one I read on a daily basis. It is an astonishing feat, and I understand it to be the last translation (into English ) made by a single individual ( and apparently it took him ...http://ccfather.blogspot.com/2013/02/the-knox-bible-online.html
40 Ways to Get the Most Out of Lent CATHOLICMOM.COM - February 13, 2013 ... ideas. But it's a start! Many of the resources mention here are available on our website at www.crossroadsinitiative.com or can be found by visiting our links page. Take 30 minutes to pray, ask the Holy Spirit's guidance, look over this list, and make a few practical Lenten resolutions. Be careful. If you try to do too much, you may not succeed in anything! If you need to get up early or stay up late to get the 30 minutes of quiet, do it. Turn off your phone ...http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Catholicmomcom/~3/5JbFuLihRmY/
The Pope Resigns!! POGUE MAHONE'S BLOG. - February 11, 2013 I was shocked to hear the news that Pope Benedict XVI is resigning! He turned in his 2 weeks' notice and will resign after 8 YRS as Pope, saying it's due to advanced age and frail health but I don't "buy" it and think there's more going on that they're not telling us and think he was forced to resign due to some scandal and that soon the" shit will hit the fan" since Popes generally are elected until they die and they generally are old and ...http://impoguemahone.wordpress.com/2013/02/12/the-pope-resigns/
