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Two Reasons for Our Christian Hope

Posted 17 May 2012 — by Deacon Bob
Category Catholicism

The readings of today remind me that for us Christians, there are at least two reasons to live a life of joyful hope. As St. John reminds us often in his letters and in his writing of the Gospel, we … Continue reading

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Priestly Assignment Changes in Orlando

Posted 17 May 2012 — by Tom Pringle
Category Catholicism

Diocese of Orlando This afternoon, Bishop John Noonan of the Diocese of Orlando announced the following official appointments: Rev. John Giel is appointed Chancellor of Canonical Affairs and Vicar General, effective May 3, 2012. Rev. Giel replaces Bishop-elect Parkes who was recently named Bishop of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee. Fr. Giel also serves as pastor [...]

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May 17, 2012 The Ascension of the Lord

Posted 17 May 2012 — by Battle Beads
Category Catholicism

The Ascension of the Lord  Dear Family of Mary! “Dear children! Tonight I wish to tell you during the days of this novena to pray for the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on your families and on your parish. Pray, and you shall not regre…

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Worth a Thousand Words: Spring Greenery

Posted 17 May 2012 — by Julie D.
Category Catholicism

Spring Greenerytaken by the incomparable Remo Savisaar

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Well Said: How to have fewer distractions

Posted 17 May 2012 — by Julie D.
Category Catholicism

From my quote journal.You think you would be less distracted if you were away from the circumstances in which God has placed you; I think, on the contrary, that you would have fewer distractions if you accepted things with more conformity to God’s wi…

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Question: If tattoos only lasted for one year, would you want one?

Posted 17 May 2012 — by deaconjohn1987
Category Catholicism

Not SoTemporary Tattoos tattoo My tattoos are 58 years old! My best friend as a teenager was an upcoming tattoo artist, Bobby Huhn. As a dumb kid, I let him experiment on me. So my first tattoo was a heart … Continue reading

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I’ll Be Speaking at the International Bloggers’ Summit, August 31

Posted 17 May 2012 — by Julie D.
Category Catholicism

The International Bloggers’ Summit is the last day of the 2012 Catholic New Media Conference. I got my proposal to speak in just before their deadline and … woohoo! … I’ll one of the seven spots they have. I’d say seven bloggers, but some of the …

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Mary seen in Sun at time of Apparition

Posted 17 May 2012 — by Ed Sousa, Sr.
Category Catholicism

By Jakob MarschnerA former Italian bank manager says he saw the Virgin Mary in a sun spectacle in Medjugorje on April 27. Wearing a blue cloak, the Virgin stood forth in the sun just about the time the daily apparition begins, Luciano Giglioni testi…

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Greetings from Gracieland: Just Keep Swimming

Posted 17 May 2012 — by Ellen Toole Austin and Jimmy Gownley
Category Catholicism

Editor’s Note: We hope you enjoy this week’s Greetings from Gracieland, our fantastic webstrip from Jimmy Gownley and Ellen Toole Austin.  Along with the comic, you’ll find “Table Talk”, a terrific conversation starter to share with your children. Be sure to visit the Greetings from Gracieland website at www.GreetingsFromGracieland.com for more fun and inspiration with Gracie and join us here each …Continue Reading

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An Invitation To Medjugorje

Posted 17 May 2012 — by Ed Sousa, Sr.
Category Catholicism

An Invitation To Medjugorje Spiritual Director:  Fr. Paul Desmarais12 Day Pilgrimage – September 23 to October 4  -  $2,199.00 (includes all taxes)Optional Post-Stay in Medjugorje until October 8 – $250.00Includes flights, transfe…

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Butler’s Lives of the Saints – Saint Maden, or Madern, Confessor

Posted 17 May 2012 — by terry
Category Catholicism

Butler’s Lives of the Saints entry for Saint Maden, or Madern, Confessor

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patrons of Rhegio, Italy

Posted 17 May 2012 — by terry
Category Catholicism

Saints and Beati with a tradition of patronage of Rhegio, Italy

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patrons of Mirandola, Italy

Posted 17 May 2012 — by terry
Category Catholicism

Saints and Beati with a tradition of patronage of Mirandola, Italy

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Message of the Superior of the French District of the Society of St. Pius X

Posted 17 May 2012 — by New Catholic
Category Catholicism

Father R. de Cacqueray, Superior of the District of France, the largest district of the Society of Saint Pius X (FSSPX / SSPX), issued the following communiqué this evening, inviting his priests and faithful to silence and prayer:

"All these were persevering with one mind in prayer with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brethren." Act. I, 14.        

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Julie and Scott recorded this podcast… someday, maybe, Coraline and a nameless cat will come save them both.

Posted 17 May 2012 — by Julie D.
Category Catholicism

In the meantime, we’ll discuss Neil Gaiman’s novella for children at A Good Story is Hard to Find.

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Butler’s Lives of the Saints – Saint Possidius, Bishop and Confessor

Posted 17 May 2012 — by terry
Category Catholicism

Butler’s Lives of the Saints entry for Saint Possidius, Bishop and Confessor

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G.K. Chesterton is a Paisley-Patterned Bow Tie?

Posted 17 May 2012 — by Lisa Schmidt
Category Catholicism

“Authors are like neckwear fashions. They go in and out of style.” Don’t ask how I came across that above quote and this blogpost comparing authors to necktie fashions. I just did, okay? (Is scanning through someone’s past Goo…

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Butler’s Lives of the Saints – Saint Paschal Baylon, Confessor

Posted 17 May 2012 — by terry
Category Catholicism

Butler’s Lives of the Saints entry for Saint Paschal Baylon, Confessor

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Treating Poison Ivy Naturally

Posted 17 May 2012 — by Kelly the Kitchen Kop
Category Catholicism

The above poison ivy picture freaks me out because not only does it look similar to just about every other plant growing around our woods, it also shows so many variations for how poison ivy can look, and that’s all in just one plant!  “Leaves of three, let them be” is how the saying goes. Ideas for treating poison ivy …Continue Reading

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We are looking for our 5,000th fan!

Posted 17 May 2012 — by Face Forward Columbus Blog
Category Catholicism

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