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December 1, 2012
Missionhurst priest reflects on 99 years
Catholic News Agency - General - 5 months 3 weeks ago Arlington, Va., Dec 1, 2012 / 01:04 pm (CNA).- As his 99th birthday approaches, Missionhurst Father John Morel hardly seems as if he’s a man reaching the century mark. Sure, he...
Pope greets clowns, acrobats: Circus comes to town
A Catholic View - 5 months 3 weeks ago Pope Benedict XVI greeted thousands of clowns, acrobats, puppeteers and even a pair of lion cubs on Saturday as the circus came to town for an unusual papal performance.Benedict...
Of the Vatican and Merry-Go-Rounds. No… really…
What Does the Prayer Really Say? - 5 months 3 weeks ago I am not a fan of huge outdoor Masses, even… especially… in St. Peter’s Square… which is a parking lot.
Today, however, it is more than a parking lot.
I am not making this up.
You...
From the Archive: Priest refuses to use new translation in consecration of Precious Blood. Invalid?
What Does the Prayer Really Say? - 5 months 3 weeks ago FROM THE ARCHIVE. (Since a couple people have recently asked about this through email.)
From a reader:
If I had to guess, there are probably many priests throughout the US who are...
Homily for December 2, 2012: 1st Sunday of Advent
The Deacon's Bench - 5 months 3 weeks ago [Click here for readings.] If you wanted to sum up the meaning of Advent, this beautiful and haunting season of waiting, you could do it with just one question: What are you...
Pope presides over vespers to mark beginning of Advent
News.va - 5 months 3 weeks ago (Vatican Radio) Pope Benedict XVI presided over Vespers in Saint Peter’s Basilica this evening, marking the vigil to the first day of Advent. During this evening’s celebrations...
Save our ushers
The Curt Jester - 5 months 3 weeks ago There are reports the Congress is considering replacing the paper dollar bill with a coin to save money on costs or producing paper money which has a much shorter use life.
I...
Special-teams coach Eric Sutulovich speaks of his journey of faith.
The Curt Jester - 5 months 3 weeks ago When he went away to college nearly 20 years ago, Eric Sutulovich thought he had found a good crowd to hang out with. The name of the group made it sound like he would fit right...
A Lovely, Easy Advent Wreath for Your Mailbox
CatholicMom.com - 5 months 3 weeks ago
A huge thank you to Celine McCoy for sharing her amazingly creative (and yet easy and affordable) ideas for home Advent decorations. In this wonderful PDF file, Celine shares her...
1 Dec: St. Nahum, Prophet of the Old Testment
What Does the Prayer Really Say? - 5 months 3 weeks ago Many Old Testament figures are numbered among the saints by the Catholic Church. You can find them listed in the Martyrologium Romanum.
1. Commemoratio sancti Nahum, prophetae,...
Vatican II Viewed as a Rupture with Tradition is Heresy
Making Things Visible - 5 months 3 weeks ago Vatican II as a rupture with tradition, is heresy. Great article on the hermeneutic continuity and the importance of aggiornamento. Check it out.
Vatican Translation Blooper Reel
The Curt Jester - 5 months 3 weeks ago Maybe I am missing something, but I think there is something wrong here.
This is also a commitment of the New Evangelization in the times of an economic crisis that are cutting...
Time to relax
The Forum - 5 months 3 weeks ago It's the weekend! From the Associated Press:VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Benedict XVI greeted thousands of clowns, acrobats, puppeteers and even a pair of lion cubs on Saturday as the...
Adam, Eve and the Christmas Tree
CatholicMom.com - 5 months 3 weeks ago Adam, Eve and the Christmas Tree
Last month I wrote of Adam and the animals. But did you know that the Feast Day of Adam is December 24th? And on that day the tradition of...
RECENT POSTS and THANKS
What Does the Prayer Really Say? - 5 months 3 weeks ago Some recent posts – because they scroll off so quickly – and thanks to readers are due.
First, a reminder about how to help each other out here.
YOUR URGENT PRAYER REQUESTS
Take a...
Archdiocese of the Internet
Catholic Tech Talk - Articles - 5 months 3 weeks ago I received an email from the Austin Diocese the other day wondering if this blog operates on the approval of our diocese. In writing back, I responded somewhat flippantly with...
Just A Catholic Dad: Caities Musical Taste and Swearing Singers
SQPN - Podcast Network - 5 months 3 weeks ago
Caitie gives an update on her social life and musical taste, Sean complains about singers who can’t help swearing and a letter to HGUH sparks some thought about the challenges...
Blessed Charles Eugène de Foucauld
Communio - 5 months 3 weeks ago God our Father, you called Blessed Charles to live through your love in intimacy with your Son, Jesus of Nazareth. Grant that we may find in the Gospel the foundation of a more...
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