March 2012
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“As you know, during the Fridays of Lent, the faithful are obliged to abstain...”
– The Catholic Bishops of Iowa (via bishopfeed)
Call to Fast for Religious Freedom 3/30/12 I humbly ask ALL in the United States who cherish the freedom’s we have to stand in solidarity with us. Believe me when I say that if we Catholics are not successful in defending our Constitutional...
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“The Church exists and has always existed in order to evangelize.”
– Cardinal Donald Wuerl (Washington)
Cardinal Wuerl has written a very good and extremely timely book on our role as Catholics in the “public square”. “Seek First The Kingdom” (Our Sunday Visitor Books) is a must-read for all Catholics. The subtitle of the book is...
“Church goers are the most benevolent people of our society. Their charity...”
– Bishop Arthur Serratelli (Paterson)
So sad and true, just ask the foster children who no longer have the chance to be placed by Catholic orgs because they were forced out of foster placements (the largest org in foster placements in my state).
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Obama doubles down (continued)
With a stance like that (Born Alive Infant Act), you can’t be too surprised anymore. Do your own research.
I think it is paramount that everyone in this country, regardless of your leanings, party, religion, do some serious thinking and discernment. Think about the ideas, the speeches, the dusted-up comments, the actions, the inactions, the billions of dollars that did nothing but weaken...
Obama Doubles Down Against The Vatican →
Audacity? No, Arrogance, Antagonistic, Attitude, Anti-Religion,…I guess I could fill a page, but why bother? I will say this…our President has not strayed much from his far left position. Don’t ever forget his lonely, isolated, desperate position on the Born Alive Infant Act. He alone took the position that any CHILD BORN ALIVE after a botched abortion should receive no...
Lottery Tickets
Ironically, in typing the word lottery, the word option “litter” came up. It is so true that I see these losing scratch-off game tickets everywhere on the ground outside gas stations, newsstands at the train station. They are cast away along with the hopes and wishes of riches.
It seems to be evidence of the age we live in, yet it really is an ageless yearning for a quick fix. ...
If we have the The Lord in our heart, we have all we need. When we feel we need something, ask first whether this will bring us closer to Him or push Him away.
If we have all we need, let us share then with others.
Spend some time today in thanksgiving for the abundance of God!
“This is not about access to contraception, which is ubiquitous and inexpensive,...”
– (via veritasgeek)
It’s much later than you think. Millions have lived and died for the rights we have and now our President and his co-conspirators expect us to accept whatever they say and do AGAINST us. They are not public servants anymore, they refuse to listen to us. Their greed for...
“Conversion is not a once-in-a-lifetime thing. It is a lifelong journey, prompted...”
– Bishop Richard Malone (Portland)
Yes, ongoing and continual. Every day, or even several times a day, assess what you are saying, doing, thinking, acting. The greatest battle of all is within our heart, mind, body and soul. Never, never forget the Evil One is constantly at war with God for our...
“Silence is not a privation of stillness, nor a muteness, nor an emptiness; it is...”
– Archbishop Fulton Sheen (via catholic-inspiration)
I never cease to be amazed at the knowledge Bishop Sheen possessed and how he then used it to help all understand The Truth. The world could use more people like this now. This quote should be used as a lead-in to expressing why we need silent...
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Spiritual Warfare
I was reminded of our need to constantly fight the evil one’s never ending assault on each of us in a comment on Relevant Radio. The priest mentioned we should always read up on this and review our progress in this area during Lent.
There are many excellent texts on this for Catholics, starting with the Bible. Also check out “Spiritual Combat” by Dom Scupoli. Don’t...
“Don’t let temptations frighten you; they are the trials of the souls whom God...”
– Saint Pio of Pietrelcina (via pursuingchastity)
Look at HHS mandate in similar light… What are we doing to stop this assault on our freedom to worship, right to free speech, and persecution of Mother Church? Let us act NOW so future generations don’t ask “Why didn’t they...
“The decision to retain this mandate was a complete and total dismissal of people...”
– Bishop David Zubik (Pittsburgh)
He has sent a clear message to all of us here in America: He must not be given another 4 years to take apart what generations before have fought and died to protect. We will not let the light of freedom of speech, conscience, and religion be extinguished on our...
“If you are what you should be, you will set the whole world on fire.”
– St. Catherine of Siena (via catholic-inspiration)
Set the world on fire, yes, with peace, faith, hope, and love. With this fire, let it burn away all the hatred, evil, violence, intolerance to religion, and all the sins that scar humanity. Pray and work with all your might to overcome the...
