Critical Mass

We only have a few bare moments left of this liturgical year! Currently, I am in a prayerful mood, and am especially thankful for my priests.
From the book, “The Rise of Pope Benedict,” by John Allen, Jr., “…the only genuine basis for human rights, which is the belief that every human being has transcendent [...]

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I have so very much to be thankful for; I will start with the day’s intercessions from the Magnificat, then add my lengthy but not exhaustive list:
“Thanks be to God through Jesus Christ our Lord.
For the beauty and fruitfulness of the earth, and the mystery and wonder of all creation;
For the love of family and [...]

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I think we used different readings than the ones in the Magnificat this morning for Mass, but I really thought it was appropriate this one — I think it’s called an antiphon — that you say between the Alleluias before the proclamation of the Gospel. (Not that we said the Alleluia today.)
My sheep hear [...]

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Okay, specifically, I’m asking about 1 Chron 11:17-19
David expressed a desire: “Oh, that someone would give me a drink from the cistern by the gate at Bethlehem!” Thereupon the Three broke through the encampment of the Philistines, drew water from the cistern by the gate at Bethlehem, and carried it back to David. [...]

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Not that I don’t pray for them normally. If you would please, remember these two in your prayers today:
1. Fr. Mark: his father is undergoing quadruple bypass today. Please pray for the successful outcome of that surgery, and his dad’s rapid recovery and return to health. Please also pray for [...]

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From an e-mail forward, so not my own work….  :)  Obviously, way too cute to keep to myself!  Enjoy!
Dachshund & Pink the Pig
This Dachshund is fostering this little guy for another mom who couldn’t take care of him.
He had his eyes closed, but now they are open. He is just a little bigger than her [...]

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Thank you to the parish bulletin from Our Lady of Good Counsel for this one!!
A Prayer
For those who live alone
I live alone, dear Lord, stay by my side.
In all my daily needs, be Thou my guide.
Grant me good health, for that indeed I pray,
to carry on my work from day to day.
Keep pure my mind, [...]

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Catholicentric — definition per Urban Dictionary (at the site of the same name plus the dot com, I won’t actually link it because most of the contents are morally filthy and I wouldn’t want to go shopping for my millstone, thanks)
(adj.)
1.  Relating to, measured from, or with respect to the Catholic Church and it’s teachings.
2.  [...]

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James 5:16
Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The fervent prayer of a righteous person is very powerful.
Dear Lord,
Please increase my faith and give me the grace and strength that I need, so that — along with You working in me and conforming my heart [...]

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This man is one of my favorite bloggers, ever!  If you haven’t read his blog, American Papist, it is well worth your time.
He is amazingly insightful, extremely prolific and always relevant.  He makes me want to get my own Masters in Theology.
He is currently in the running for a $10,000 scholarship, so please take a [...]

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