Dec 22 – Homily: Prepare Your Soul For Christmas – There is one penance that is above all other penances; the sacrament of confession. Make a good through confession in preparation for Christmas. Remember, though a
A Merry Eucharistic Christmas – As Catholics, we have prepared for weeks during Advent for the coming of Jesus this Christmas. But how can we bring to life the true meaning of Christmas this year? Here
Prelate calls on flock to be instruments of God’s love – GUMACA, Quezon, Dec. 22, 2009—Sending his traditional Christmas greetings to Gumaca faithful, Bishop Buenaventura Famadico urged his flock to allow themselves to become
A Santa to Remember – Back in the days when I was a reporter I remember interviewing this man. Needless to say, I came away impressed. This was a very special man. The Philadelphia Bulletin
Adoptive Parents Want To Return Son – The defining attribute of be a parent is that the welfare of your child is more important than anything else. Anything else. When, in 2007, Melissa and Tony Wescott of
Build-A-Bah-Humbug – You know that cute little store in the mall where kids can build cute little bears all their own? Well, they have a new feature this year. Its called “EcoNazi
EcoNazis: Dogs Guilty by Association – We all know that the Green Movement’s ultimate enemy is mankind. There are just too many of us, that is where all this leads. But animals are all fine and dandy because
Funny: Dad Makes Rookie Mistake – I made similar mistakes with my first two children but then I learned my lesson. This is a classic rookie mistake made all that much funnier by the fact that he actually
Some Christmas Music To Put You In The Mood – Last year some of the young folk went on the youtubes and sang some Christmas songs. I liked this one. Silent Night Here is beautiful songs by Kristin Chenoweth. So You
Cincinnati Receives New Archbishop – Cincinnati, Ohio, Dec 21, 2009 (CNA).- The Archdiocese of Cincinnati welcomed the appointment of its new Archbishop on Monday. Pope Benedict XVI accepted the resignation
Other Pontifical Acts – VATICAN CITY, 22 DEC 2009 (VIS) – The Holy Father appointed: – As members of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints, Archbishop Edmond Farhat, apostolic nuncio, and
Supreme Knight: John Paul II’s Holiness “Unmistakable” – NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, DEC. 21, 2009 (Zenit.org).- Pope John Paul II’s holiness was apparent to anyone who met him, or even read his writings, says the supreme knight
Coming to My Kitchen Aid – Lisa Hendey: Can a domestic mess become a baker? | My Christmas present arrived early this year, in time to help me through the onslaught of Cookie Exchange parties,
Perspective – Rachel Balducci: The importance of this Season | “Today, as in the time of Jesus, Christmas is not a fairytale for children, but rather God’s answer to the drama of
Rub-a-Dub-Dub – Arwen Mosher: How do your kids like the tub? | My husband goes into the bathroom to draw a bath for our son, and as soon as he hears the water running, Blaise makes a
Santamental Journey – Rebecca Teti: | Here’s an obituary that will make you smile. It tells the story of Grover Gouker, a WWII Vet who returned to his hometown in Pennsylvania, took work at
Seasonal Sipping – Danielle Bean: Get cozy with these warm-your-bones drinks | Whether you’re entertaining or just celebrating with family, specialty drinks make any occasion feel like a
Speak Now – Danielle Bean: Coffee Talk: Open Forum | (Join each day’s Coffee Talk discussion: Mon: Parenting; Tues: Open Forum; Wed: NFP; Thu: Marriage; Fri: Education; Sat/Sun:
Taming a Material Girl – Kate Wicker: Teaching children contentment | A few summers ago a friend and her daughter invited my two oldest daughters and me over to her house to go swimming. But
Fr. Barron on Abortion and Health Care – A video of the always insightful Fr. Barron on the most controversial issues of the day: Abortion and health care. Related posts:Colbert Video: The Bible out of contextA
Fr. Pavone: Christmas and Politics Do Mix – Coalition Forming Regarding Elections 2010 Washington, DC. — Fr. Frank Pavone, National Director of Priests for Life, the largest pro-life ministry in the Catholic
Today on Kresta – December 22, 2009 – Talking about the “things that matter most” on Dec. 22 Kresta Countdown of the top interviews of 2009 #34 – Violence Against Christians in Pakistan Rooted in Long
Commentary on Dec 21 News – We are tempted to say, “who needs all this right now?”It’s almost Christmas and we are having a hard time focusing on and keeping up with all the drama going on in the
Hate Crimes and a Tale of Two “Shephards” – by Peter J. SmithHARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, December 21, 2009 (LifeSiteNews.com) – Both Matthew Shephard and Jason Shephard are alleged to have been victims of hate
Irish Prelate Demands Resignation of Four More Bishops – By Hilary WhiteDUBLIN, December 22, 2009 (LifeSiteNews.com) – The Catholic archbishop of Dublin is claiming the support of the Vatican in his demands for the resignation
Letters to Editor – Prominent Canadian Journalist Calls for Imposed Planetary One-Child PolicyDiane Francis’s comments on overpopulation are misguided and dangerous. I am a mother of five.
Senate Clears Second Health Care Hurdle 60-39 – By Kathleen GilbertWASHINGTON, D.C., December 22, 2009 (LifeSiteNews.com) – On Tuesday morning the Senate cleared the second of three important procedural votes needed
Do Signatures Prove that Shakespeare was a Catholic? – By Tim Drake | Father Andrew Headon, vice-rector of the Venerable English College, has offered some compelling evidence of William Shakespeare’s Catholicism.
Pius XIIs New Status Draws Criticism and Praise – By EDWARD PENTIN | Pope Benedict XVI’s decision to proclaim Pope Pius XII as “venerable” surprised and delighted many who have been campaigning to clear the wartime
Senate Votes for Abortion Compromise – By The Editors | The second of three votes prior to the final passage in the Senate of the health-care reform act came this morning, and this vote was to pass Senate
Blessing the Creche – I received an inquiry looking for a blessing of the creche that is an actual blessing of the creche, instead of a blessing of the event or the people at the event.
CD Review: Louis Vierne, Messe Solennelle, Opus 16 – Louis Vierne, Messe Solennelle, Opus 16: A Recreation of a Traditional Latin Mass at St. Sulpice, Sunday of the Resurrection . Choeur d’Oratorio de Paris, Choeur
Mozarabic Rite in Cathedral of Toledo, December 18th – The website of Una Voce Málaga in Spain is reporting a recent Mozarabic rite liturgy in the Cathedral of Toledo. (I expect that this was in accordance with the Missale
Saint Meinrad Embraces Creative Commons – There is a wonderful trend in the liturgical world toward free sharing of liturgical music. Many sites are involved but it is absolutely thrilling to see Saint Meinrad
Some News about the SSPX Discussions – Via the website Panorama Católico Internacional (found via messainlatino.it ) come news about the doctrinal discussions between the Holy See and the SSPX. The follwing
Zenit Says Maniple Never Abrogated – Perhaps as news this is a bit of a stretch, but a few years ago the idea that the manipulum fletus et doloris would be discussed in a remotely mainstream venue, at least
Americans oppose abortion funding by 3-to-1 margin – By Mary DeTurris Poust A new national poll shows that 72 percent of U.S. voters oppose any use of public money in the health care reform plan to pay for abortion. That’s
Dec 22 – O Rex Gentium – O King of all the nations, the only joy of every human heart; O Keystone of the mighty arch of man, come and save the creature you fashioned from the dust. Or, more
Let Your Light So Shine Before Men – Writer Ada Calhoun has “come out” as a Christian . (H/T HotAir ) I especially liked this part: All of us need help with birth and death and good and evil, and religion
AWAITING JOY THE GREAT FEAST OF THE LORD JESUS’ NATIVITY – The Incarnation of the Son of God I am not sure of having the opportunity to touch the internet again before Christmas so, I extend now my greetings to all our friends,
Did Shakespeare study for the priesthood… in Rome? – Fr. Longenecker has an interesting post about Shakespeare: The literature on Shakespeare being a Catholic keeps mounting. Clare Asquith’s book Shadowplay along with the
The turning point – Did you notice that as of yesterday, in the northern hemisphere at least, it is now winter? We reached the turning point in our spiral through space and time. I always
WDTPRS – 22 December COLLECT (2002MR) – We are closing in on our goal. Let’s look at the Collect for 22 December in the 2002MR. The Roman Station today is the Basilica of the Twelve Apostles. COLLECT: Deus,
Wonderful photos, not to miss – My friend John Sonnen of Orbis Catholicus has some great photos from the recognizable Gesu e Maria on the Corso in Rome, where the older form of Mass is celebrated on
Working on the road to NYC – Working on the road requires light gizmos! I can usually work from my phone. Now I am trying an old netbook someone recently gave me loaded with Ubuntu… which I still
Dec. 21, 7pm—Dec. 22, 7pmA CHRISTMAS WISH – “I want to belong wholly to the Lord!” (Blessed Giuseppina Nicoli, http://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/congregations/)
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