Monthly Archives: July 2012

Quote for the Day

“You are God, teach me to do your will.” – St. Francis of Assisi

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Congratulations, Diocese of Erie!

The Holy Father announced today that the new bishop of Erie, Pennsylvania will be Bishop-elect Lawrence T. Perisco. Bishop-elect Perisco is a priest of the diocese of Greensburg, Pennsylvania and until now the Vicar General for that diocese. Perisco succeeds … Continue reading

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The Catholic Vote… We Must

The upcoming election has so many very important issues at stake, issues that, if resolved in a manner at odds with our human nature, religious liberties and human life, will have disastrous effects for generations. That is why it is … Continue reading

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Courage Ministry

I attended for the first time the annual Courage conference, this year at Mount St. Mary’s University in Emmitsburg, Maryland. It was a four day event, the last day of which I had to skip because of travel arrangements back … Continue reading

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Cardinal Saraiva Martins optimistic about the beatification of Paul VI and John Paul I

Here is a video from RomeReports on the possible beatifications of John Paul I and Paul VI. (Can you tell I am excited?!) Click on this link to view.

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Papa Luciani to be Beatified Within the Year of Faith?

The Catholic News Agency a couple of weeks ago reported that it is quite possible the Pope Benedict will beatify Pope John Paul I (Papa Luciani) this upcoming year. For all of us who have been praying that Luciani’s holiness … Continue reading

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Catholic Coffee, Anyone… Mass Included!

Here is a video of the new St. James Coffee House that has opened in Rochester Minnesota, not far from Pax Christi Catholic Church. The video is great! (So are the coffee and the spiritual benefits.)

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Quote for the Day

“Purity of heart, carefully and constantly guarded, becomes the rule, and the radiance, of our whole life, and of every word and deed.” — Blessed John XXIII, SFO

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Congratulations, Archdiocese of San Francisco!

The Holy Father today has appointed as the new archbishop of San Francisco Salvatore Cordileone, until now bishop of Oakland. Archbishop Cordileone was ordained a priest for the diocese of San Diego back in 1982. He became auxiliary bishop of … Continue reading

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Did You Know Jesus Had Grandparents?

Today is the memorial of St. Joachim and St. Anne, the traditionally honored parents of Mary, and thus the grandparents of Jesus. Have you ever used as a source of meditation the fact that Jesus Christ had grandparents? Joachim and … Continue reading

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LCWR and the Vatican

Here is another topic I have resisted posting on for many weeks. Those of you who have been following Church news sources will know that the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith – a Vatican congregation appointed by the … Continue reading

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Quote for the Day

“To think on Jesus is like a breath of new life. His kindness fills one to the brim. His sweetness is in overflowing measure.” — St. Clare of Assisi

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The Colorado Shootings

I have not wanted to post on this topic for various reasons, including waiting until the shock and awe of  it all settled down. The tragic news of 12 people being shot down in a theater near Denver last week … Continue reading

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Minnesota Marriage Minute: What Massachusetts’ Experience Teaches Us

Here is another Minnesota Marriage Minute video, explaining the necessity of passing the Marriage Protection Amendment on the Minnesota ballot in November. This video speaks of the changes that have occurred in Massachusetts since they legalized same-sex unions. You might … Continue reading

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The Daughters of St. Paul

One of the unexpected surprises during my time at the Courage Conference at Mount St. Mary’s University in Emmitsburg, Maryland this past weekend was a delightful conversation with three Daughters of St. Paul sisters over lunch. They were helping out … Continue reading

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