tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13804788.post8323296370231857159..comments2024-03-27T11:27:31.790-05:00Comments on A Catholic Life: Contact Me: UpdatedMatthewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07929374709032473716noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13804788.post-34472259320606373532023-03-13T15:47:30.939-05:002023-03-13T15:47:30.939-05:00Thank you, Barbara. You can join the telegram grou...Thank you, Barbara. You can join the telegram group I believe from a desktop computer as well - no smartphone is required. <br /><br />And for anyone else reading, this comment is in regards to this fasting fellowship which I am championing: <a href="https://onepeterfive.com/fast/" rel="nofollow">https://onepeterfive.com/fast/</a>Matthewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07929374709032473716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13804788.post-37294906236515623892023-03-13T15:45:05.350-05:002023-03-13T15:45:05.350-05:00Hi Matthew. I am very late with Lent this year due...Hi Matthew. I am very late with Lent this year due to particular circumstances but I would like to join the traditional fasting group starting today. I am 77 years old but there are no physical reasons not to be more rigorous and I agree with many that my health will improve. So off on Tier 1. Thanks for the invitation and support. I don’t use an iPhone so will not join on Telegram but will be here in the “inter webs” Thanks. Barbara in Canada Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13804788.post-80236270213825700432022-01-01T19:08:14.388-06:002022-01-01T19:08:14.388-06:00To whom it may concern,
My name is Fr. Stephen Ara...To whom it may concern,<br />My name is Fr. Stephen Arabadjis. I am a member of the Society of St. Pius X. But I am in my 7th year of Sabbatical.Therefore I was hoping your group could do a 54 day rosary novena for my intentions. But any prayers and sacrifices would be greatly appreciated. I know Our Lady will reward you generously for this.<br />In Our Lady, <br />Fr. Arabadjis<br />P.S. Thanking you in advance, since I don't always get all my communications.Stephen Arabadjishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07959777048017543324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13804788.post-31028033019321847372019-07-08T12:15:35.174-05:002019-07-08T12:15:35.174-05:00I wish to quote a retiring Monsignor:
"I hav...I wish to quote a retiring Monsignor:<br /><br />"I have had the privilege of living through what must have been one of the most eventful, turbulent an exciting eras in the life of the church, and have seen changes unparalleled in scope and impact since the Council of Trent in 1545. I consider it a blessing and recall the words of John Henry Cardinal Newman..."In the higher world it is otherwise, but here below to live is to change and to be perfect is to have changed often "<br />Another quote:<br /><br />"I find it difficult to understand that there is a battery of traditionalist Catholics who have pledged themselves to turn the clock back and oppose the much needed changes in the Church. Some of them are hostile, sometime openly, sometimes more stealthily - to Pope Francis and his commitment to implement the forms intended by the Council."<br /><br />One more:<br /><br />"The great theology of St Thomas Aquinas was the bedrock of our studies in the seminary (Ireland). Today it remains a great theology but it is no longer mandatory for orthodoxy. It can be studied today as the great thirteenth century theology that it was, rather than the sole measure of Catholic orthodoxy."<br /><br />My question is ...If St. Thomas Aquinas is considered one of the greatest doctors of our faith, why would we "throw his writings under the bus", as the saying goes. I am so disturbed with this comment and have always treasure what this glorious saint believed.<br /> <br />Thank you, Father Matthew<br /><br />Happy Tradtionistnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13804788.post-17484646490182758522019-04-02T16:26:45.963-05:002019-04-02T16:26:45.963-05:00Ted, for pro-life news I recommend you check out L...Ted, for pro-life news I recommend you check out LifeSiteNews.com. They are very up to date. God bless.Matthewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07929374709032473716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13804788.post-83820406569364645322019-04-02T15:49:31.184-05:002019-04-02T15:49:31.184-05:00I just found your blog today, and hope you're ...I just found your blog today, and hope you're still alive and available to post or share information. I checked your answer to bowing or genuflecting in church and appreciate your blog. I also noticed you have quite a list of pro-life blogs but they are each at least 10 years old. Do you have any more recent ones I could read?<br /><br />Ted<br />Ted Pennnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13804788.post-52796783836928399582018-06-27T22:54:01.111-05:002018-06-27T22:54:01.111-05:00Hello Matthew! There is a question in here and it...Hello Matthew! There is a question in here and it has to do with the rosary. Later.<br /><br />Chanced on this your site in a search for praying the rosary mentally - not reciting, but in the mind. I have memorized St. Louis Marie Grignon de Montfort's entire bead by bead method - in the process of knowing that my mind would wander - otherwise - all the preceding prayers, and all the concluding prayers. I find I can go deeply with this method, deeper and deeper as time goes by. <br /><br />Lately though, after several years of doing this early in the morning, my life is more restless but I still want to complete the rosary. I used to whisper everything. I noticed a while ago deeper prayer when mentally praying.<br /><br />I intend to ask a priest (a traditional priest) about whether one MUST pray the rosary vocally or at least move one's lips. Traditio.com in its material on indulgences states unequivocally, that to gain indulgences (NOT my primarily motivation!) one must at least move ones lips.<br /><br />Comments solicited from you on this subject. <br /><br />Do you ALWAYS pray the entire rosary by reciting it?<br /><br />I was born the granddaughter of a Lutheran seminary professor who came over from Germany to Canada so I guess he was a missionary too! Was raised in the Episcopal Church; Lutheran grandfather baptized me. Had a Catholic soul. Kept from praying the rosary at around age 6. <br /><br />When I finally had time for it I went for it always from the beginning, all 15 decades. St. Louis's method was an dis invaluable to me. ["Converting" to Catholicism in the novus ordo here in 2012, it was clear Our Lady of Peace Cathedral in Honolulu is less Catholic than the Episcopal Church was at the time I was raised in it!]<br /><br />Phew, a long post. I'm going to read this site because of your traditional orientation. I myself would prefer to be a Third Order Carmelite but have had no luck finding any traditional Carmelite group with a tertiary order that is not associated with Rome.<br /><br />Will be moving to the mainland for sacraments as soon as God wills. After several years of searching, found several options I would want to be part of and cannot wait for the association. I lead a very hermitical life. That suits me, but association is needed to keep balance and serve with others. I 'can't wait.'<br /><br />How do you pray the rosary, mentally, or vocally, or.... <br /><br />Nandaranihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05797138906682964812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13804788.post-17847632428691350972017-08-20T10:09:02.524-05:002017-08-20T10:09:02.524-05:00Those images are from Enid M. Chadwick "My Bo...Those images are from Enid M. Chadwick "My Book of the Church's Year" Matthewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07929374709032473716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13804788.post-49653323309308876502017-08-16T16:00:46.095-05:002017-08-16T16:00:46.095-05:00What is the source of the art on your blog (before...What is the source of the art on your blog (before each month). It reminds me a lot of a Catholic version of the Genevieve Foster History books. Thank you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13804788.post-16475062661438691892017-02-16T15:44:50.897-06:002017-02-16T15:44:50.897-06:00Anonymous, I would encourage you to check out this...Anonymous, I would encourage you to check out this link: <a href="http://acatholiclife.blogspot.com/2015/07/devotion-to-holy-face-devotion-needed.html" rel="nofollow">http://acatholiclife.blogspot.com/2015/07/devotion-to-holy-face-devotion-needed.html</a>Matthewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07929374709032473716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13804788.post-32688921659345647652017-02-16T14:44:37.378-06:002017-02-16T14:44:37.378-06:00Kindly inform catholics about the Feast of the Hol...Kindly inform catholics about the Feast of the Holy Face. And how one must prepare themselve for it (e.g. novena, litany). Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13804788.post-76388659085655069252016-10-12T13:23:42.983-05:002016-10-12T13:23:42.983-05:00Hello Jacqueline, here is information on how to co...Hello Jacqueline, here is information on how to contact the shrine and go on a pilgrimage there: <a href="http://www.thecatholictravelguide.com/SanGiovanniRotondo.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.thecatholictravelguide.com/SanGiovanniRotondo.html</a><br /><br />God blessMatthewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07929374709032473716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13804788.post-43459930211677428782016-10-12T08:12:57.373-05:002016-10-12T08:12:57.373-05:00Hello, I am in the UK and was very interested to r...Hello, I am in the UK and was very interested to read your section on Padre Pio's intercession and people's input on healing, etc. However, the last input was some years ago. Do you still have that site active? Also, do you know how I could arrange to go on a short pilgrimage or visit to his shrine in Italy from the UK? Jacquelinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13804788.post-20138707097062525052016-05-18T07:36:19.153-05:002016-05-18T07:36:19.153-05:00Michael, I would encourage you to watch the attach...Michael, I would encourage you to watch the attached and ask yourself if you feel that you are aligned to the charisms of the Dominican Order:<br /><br /><a href="https://gloria.tv/video/fdC47hQruZS" rel="nofollow">https://gloria.tv/video/fdC47hQruZS</a>Matthewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07929374709032473716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13804788.post-59401889361152162092016-05-17T23:39:07.821-05:002016-05-17T23:39:07.821-05:00Thank you for your great blog! What are the signs ...Thank you for your great blog! What are the signs that one has a vocation to the Third Order of Saint Dominic?Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15200271710005266082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13804788.post-71857916093670082362016-04-26T07:20:47.185-05:002016-04-26T07:20:47.185-05:00Your comment implies that the SSPX is somehow not ...Your comment implies that the SSPX is somehow not part of the Roman Catholic Church, and this is untrue.Matthewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07929374709032473716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13804788.post-44293982180197359132016-04-25T22:27:49.356-05:002016-04-25T22:27:49.356-05:00If any of your comments, as truly intentioned as t...If any of your comments, as truly intentioned as they might be, led someone from the Roman Catholic Church to SSPX, would you consider this "mission accomplished", an irrelevancy, or an unfortunate development?Jamesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13804788.post-38704598060801620232014-11-30T00:11:48.425-06:002014-11-30T00:11:48.425-06:00I noticed that you have links to the various dioce...I noticed that you have links to the various dioceses and archdioceses on your site. However, I did not see a link to the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, which is one of the most important dioceses in the country, as well as being the location of the upcoming conference on the family and host to the Holy Father. GregPhilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15060616705919191166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13804788.post-53225407331160025382014-07-01T20:57:37.470-05:002014-07-01T20:57:37.470-05:00I really enjoy your blog and wanted to share with ...I really enjoy your blog and wanted to share with you my journey and see if you'd be interesting in featuring it. I think it's an important story that relates well with many. God Bless.<br /><br />http://notfornothingyall.com/2014/02/19/refinding-my-faith/brittneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07751469318624627607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13804788.post-38130851571417135012014-03-14T10:38:49.437-05:002014-03-14T10:38:49.437-05:00But you see, the Mass isn't a tool. It is not...But you see, the Mass isn't a tool. It is not a means to an end like th Rosary, choirs, etc. The Mass IS the Sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the Cross. The Mass IS the act of redemption. Our closeness to God is most intimate and true when we are at Mass and receive Him in Holy Communion. So you see while all the other things you mentioned are nice and helpful, they are nothing compared with the Mass. And it is for that reason we must fight for the Traditional Mass. Matthewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07929374709032473716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13804788.post-43299216744969495912014-03-14T00:05:39.677-05:002014-03-14T00:05:39.677-05:00This is a very informative website.
Question to ...This is a very informative website. <br />Question to the author: why do you attend SSPX services knowing that the Society is not in full communion with Rome and marred by dissident spirits?<br />Also, as great as Traditional / Latin Mass may be, it is one of the 'tools' at Church's disposal to bring and keep the faithful in. There are various ways of attracting believers and Traditional Mass is one of them. Some people are attracted to the Church by Rosary groups, Bible studies, charismatic movements, choirs, Knights of Columbus, etc. Latin Mass even though very reverent in its aspects may not be enough nowadays to bring everybody in. Church had problems when Latin Mass was in common use as well. It's not the Latin Mass, it's the individual response to the calling of Jesus that makes the difference whether one wants to be fully engaged in the 'earthly' or 'eternal' world. <br />The website is a great effort no doubt but SSPX involvement raises doubts.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13804788.post-48512636081618412082014-01-21T19:09:18.918-06:002014-01-21T19:09:18.918-06:00Hello Cindy,
I have looked for the information on...Hello Cindy,<br /><br />I have looked for the information on the nun but have not been able to find anything. Also, just to point out, Pope John XXIII’s body remains intact, but it was embalmed for his lying in state and the Church does not claim that it is incorruptible due to supernatural reasons. This is unlike some of the other incorruptibles such as St. John Neumann (<a href="http://acatholiclife.blogspot.com/2013/07/virtual-tour-national-shrine-of-st-john.html" rel="nofollow">http://acatholiclife.blogspot.com/2013/07/virtual-tour-national-shrine-of-st-john.html</a>Matthewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07929374709032473716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13804788.post-41087959395189848392014-01-21T13:09:57.589-06:002014-01-21T13:09:57.589-06:00Hello Matthew. I was able to visit the Vatican in...Hello Matthew. I was able to visit the Vatican in July 2003 and view the incorrupt body of Pope John XXIII. There was also the body of a nun there but I can't seem to find any information or a picture of who she was online. I took a picture of the Pope but not of the nun. Would you have any idea who she might be?<br />thanks,<br />CindyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13804788.post-40659622858698411372013-11-27T16:59:38.530-06:002013-11-27T16:59:38.530-06:00Mark, if someone is saying that to you then they k...Mark, if someone is saying that to you then they know absolutely nothing about true Christianity and what prayer and Theology really are. Look over this post: <a href="http://acatholiclife.blogspot.com/2006/03/why-do-catholics-light-prayer-candles.html" rel="nofollow">http://acatholiclife.blogspot.com/2006/03/why-do-catholics-light-prayer-candles.html</a>Matthewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07929374709032473716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13804788.post-30716826950987950272013-11-27T13:05:00.451-06:002013-11-27T13:05:00.451-06:00i have only one small question. i hope you can ans...i have only one small question. i hope you can answer. i often light a candle to go with my prayers. some of those who know i do this say its a form of witchery or sorcery condemned by the bible. any info please? and thanks.markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16613517026809346985noreply@blogger.com