Here is an amazing video of a Latin Mass filmed in 1941 on Easter Sunday. It was filmed at Our Lady of Sorrows Church in Chicago. The celebrant is of the Servite order hence the cowls and white cassocks. It is narrated by Servant of God Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen.
Saturday, July 8, 2006
Here is an amazing video of a Latin Mass filmed in 1941 on Easter Sunday. It was filmed at Our Lady of Sorrows Church in Chicago. The celebrant is of the Servite order hence the cowls and white cassocks. It is narrated by Servant of God Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen.
Pope Benedict XVI arrived in Valencia, Spain today where he was greeted by King Juan Carlos (2nd Left) and Queen Sofia (Right). Tens of thousands of people waved yellow and white Vatican flags as they lined the route of the papal motorcade. He also was greeted by Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero, who is responsible for legalizing gay marriage and many other evils. The Prime Minister has refused to attend Sunday Mass tomorrow even though people such as Cuba's Communist leader Fidel Castro, Nicaragua's Daniel Ortega and former Polish President Wojciech Jaruzelski all attended Masses by Pope John Paul ll. Personally, I think it's better than a man that promotes such evil does not receive the Eucharist.
The Holy Father delivered a speech, and afterwards traveled to the Jesus Metro Station, where 42 people died just last July 3rd due to an accident.
During the Holy Father's opening remarks, he said: "The family is a unique institution in God's plan and the church cannot fail to proclaim and promote its fundamental importance." Even before he arrived in the airport, Pope Benedict XVI, in response to gay marriage questions, said, "According to human nature it is man and woman who are made for each other and to give humanity a future."
He said he wanted to stress the positive aspects of family life in Spain and elsewhere but added that there were some problems that could not be ignored.
"It is true that there are certain things that Christian life says 'No' to. We want to make people understand that according to human nature, it is a man and a woman who are made for each other and made to give humanity a future," he added.
"Let's shine a light on these positive things so we can try to make people understand why the Church cannot accept certain things but at the same time wants to respect people and help them," he said.
But he said preferred to stress the reality of "families that love each other ... which gives hope for the future."
Source: Yahoo News
Following the opening remarks, Pope Benedict XVI stopped at the Jesus Metro Station, where 42 people died on July 3, 2006 in a subway accident. The Holy Father bowed his head in silence, made the sign of the cross, asked for Mary to console the suffering, and laid a wreath of flowers there.Photo Source: (AFP/POOL/Arturo Mari)
Archbishop Fulton Sheen -
"It has been my lot to spend much time with men who have suffered in prisons, death marches, Siberia, concentration camps and other forms of Communist tortures. But I have never known any one of them who ever said a harsh word against his persecutors. Like some trees which bathe with perfume the ax which cuts them, they had nothing but pardon for those who did them violence. They hated Communism, but they loved the Communists."
Please pray for the Holy Father as he prepares to travel to Valencia, Spain today to defend the family! Spain is 94% Catholic, but Socialist Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero has done a lot against the Church and, therefore against Christ.Since taking office in 2004, Zapatero's government has either adopted or discussed legislation in favor of:
* Same-sex marriage legislation;
* Fast-track divorces;
* Curbing religious education in state schools;
* Supporting embryonic stem-cell research;
* Easing abortion laws;
* Reducing or eliminating public funding for the church.
Just days ago, the Prime Minister funded an event organized by the Federation of Lesbians, Gays, Transsexuals and Bisexuals, in Valencia!!! These people insulted the Holy Father and carrying signs around saying "I'm not waiting for you" and even worse, "God does not exist"!!! There is to be a nude cycling contest when the Holy Father arrives!! (Source)
The Holy Father is scheduled to meet with the Prime Minister on Saturday, July 8, 2006, at 6:30 p.m. Saturday local time. The Prime Minister has refused to attend the Mass where the King and Queen of Spain will attend with an expected 1.5 million Spanish citizens.
Spain is a highly Catholic nation but is falling to the "dictatorship of relativism". We must pray for the success for the Holy Father's visit.
Friday, July 7, 2006
Today the Church remembers Blessed Roger Dickenson, Blessed Ralph Milner, & Blessed Lawrence Humphrey. All of them were persecuted by Queen Elizabeth I of England during the persecutions against the Catholic faith.
Blessed Ralph Milner, a farm laborer and father of eight chidren, was brought into the Church by the good example of his neighbors. He was arrested after he made his first Communion. For what crime - being Catholic! However, the jailer liked Blessed Ralph Milner, so he allowed him to move about more freely than the other prisioners. So, Blessed Ralph Milner helped to get supplies to Father Stanney, a Jesuit and Blessed Roger Dickenson, an undercover diocesan priest.
Fr. Roger Dickenson and Ralph Milner were caught and brought to trial. Fr. Dickenson was charged with the crime of being a Catholic priest while Ralph was charged with assisting him in his ministry. The judge wanted to show mercy, so he said to Ralph Milner: "All you have to do is visit a Protestant church, just for a few minutes, to say you have been there. I'll let you go free to be with your family."
He refused the offer to publically deny the Truth of the Catholic faith and even pretend to accept the doctrinal errors of protestant churches. Blessed Milner and Father Dickenson refused to deny the Church - they were excuted on July 7, 1591 in Winchester, England.
Blessed Lawrence Humphrey recently converted to Catholicism because of Father Stanney. He also was martyred - at the age of 21. He was hanged, drawn, and quartered. All there were beatified in 1929.
All three of these men show us the example that we are to live. For they knew the Truth of Christ was only 100% complete in the Catholic faith. For these men were willing to die for Catholicism. It was been persecuted over and over again. But, it has continued to grow! Sacred Scripture comes to mind: "For if this endeavor or this activity is of human origin, it will destroy itself. But if it comes from God, you will not be able to destroy them; you may even find yourselves fighting against God." (Acts 5: 38b-39a)
Men will not lay down their lives for something that isn't worth dying for. I pray that all non-Catholics see the truth and beauty of the Catholic faith. I ask that all of us, Catholics and non-Catholics alike, pray for the health and intentions of each other.
Words of Wisdom from St. Padre Pio:"Make a particular effort to practice sweetness and submission to the will of God, not only in extraordinary natters, but even in the little things that occur daily. Make these acts not only in the morning, but also during the day and in the evening, with a tranquil and joyful spirit. And if you should fail in this, humble yourself, make a new proposition, get up and continue on your way" (Letters III p 708).
If you have not done so, read about the Miracles of St. Padre Pio.
On July 8-9, 2006, the Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI, will visit Valencia, Spain for the 5th World Meeting for Families. The family is extremely important. Without a loving and pious family, children can grow up not knowing God. As the Catechism states, "The family is the original cell of social life. It is the natural society in which husband and wife are called to give themselves in love and in the gift of life" (2207).
We must pray for the Holy Father as he travels to this country that is 94% Catholic. However, the country has gone downhill under the current Prime Minister. Spain has abortion, divorce, and allows gay marriage. A horribly offensive protest by homosexual citizens will occur when he arrives in Spain. (Read more)
Pope Benedict XVI's schedule (CWN):
Saturday, July 8, 2006:
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We must pray for the Holy Father as he travels to this country that is 94% Catholic. However, the country has gone downhill under the current Prime Minister. Spain has abortion, divorce, and allows gay marriage. A horribly offensive protest by homosexual citizens will occur when he arrives in Spain. (Read more)
Pope Benedict XVI's schedule (CWN):
Saturday, July 8, 2006:
- 9:30 AM - leaves Rome's Fiumicino airport
- 11:30 AM - arrives in Valencia, Spain
- 11:30 AM - Greeting ceremony with speeches by King Juan Carlos and the Holy Father
- Following the Ceremony, he will board the Popemobile for the 10 minute trip into Valencia
- In response to the July 3 metro accident that killed 41 people, Pope Benedict XVI will stop briefly at the Jesus Metro Station for prayer and to lay a floral wreath in memory of the victims
- He will then arrive at the Cathedral where he will be given the keys to the City. In the Cathedral, he will meet with 1,500 priests and religious, leading them in adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
- He will then go to the Chapel of the Holy Chalice, where the Lord's cup from the Last Supper, is kept, to give a message to the Spanish bishops
- After leaving there, he will go to the Basilica of Our Lady of the Forsaken to meet with the families affected by the July 3rd accident.
- Late Afternoon -He will travel to "Generalitat" palace for a courtesy call on the Spanish royal couple and then meet with Prime Minister José Luis Rodriguez Zapatero.
- 8:30 PM - The Holy Father will make his first appearance at the World Meeting of Familes.
- Pope Benedict XVI will celebrate Holy Mass to an expected 1 million people including King Juan Carlos and Queen Sophia. His homily is expected to discuss family issues, and the Mass will be a special Mass for Families. At the Mass, he will use the actual Holy Grail, which Jesus used at the Last Supper.
- After Mass he will lead the Angelus
- Afterwards, in the sacristy, he will briefly meet with Mariano Rajoy Brey, the head of Spain's political opposition
- He will depart for Rome.
Terry Wallis' story is one of true inspiration. As you look upon his image above, what do you see? Do you see a crippled man that the world feels sorry for? Do you see someone that is suffering and does not experience the love of God? I see Jesus Christ through this man. This man is bearing a heavy Cross, but I see the love of Jesus Christ through him. You can see Our Lord best through the poor, hungry, homeless, unborn, sick, and despised. For Jesus Christ humbled himself to their state to raise us all to His divinity. Jesus Christ shines through this man.Wallis, 42, has regained speech and movement nearly 20 years after a car accident. His brain began to grow tiny new nerve connections to replace the ones destroyed in the accident. Wallis is considered the only person in the United States to ever recover so remarkably after such a long time. As of right now, he needs help eating and cannot walk, but he can count to 25 uninterrupted. He is a miracle - a sign of God's love.
Story Source: LakeNewsOnline.com
Photo Source: AP Photo/Brian Chilson
Thursday, July 6, 2006
I have found this prayer to the Holy Souls in the book,"Stories About Purgatory," 30 Days For The Holy Souls.
A PRAYER ADDRESSED TO THE POOR SOULS IN PURGATORY:
O Holy Souls in Purgatory, thou art the certain heirs of Heaven. Thou art most dear to Jesus, as the trophies of His Precious Blood, and to Mary, Mother of Mercy. Obtain for me, through thine intercession, the grace to lead a holy life, to die a happy death, and to attain tothe blessedness of eternity in Heaven. Dear suffering souls, who long to be delivered in order to praise and glorify God in Heaven, by thine unfailing pity, help me in the needs which distress me at this time, particularly (here mention your request), so that I may obtain relief and assistance from God.
In gratitude for this intercession, I offer to God on thy behalf the satisfactory merits of my prayers, works, joys, and sufferings of this day (week, month, or whatever space of time you wish to designate). AMEN
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A PRAYER ADDRESSED TO THE POOR SOULS IN PURGATORY:
O Holy Souls in Purgatory, thou art the certain heirs of Heaven. Thou art most dear to Jesus, as the trophies of His Precious Blood, and to Mary, Mother of Mercy. Obtain for me, through thine intercession, the grace to lead a holy life, to die a happy death, and to attain tothe blessedness of eternity in Heaven. Dear suffering souls, who long to be delivered in order to praise and glorify God in Heaven, by thine unfailing pity, help me in the needs which distress me at this time, particularly (here mention your request), so that I may obtain relief and assistance from God.
In gratitude for this intercession, I offer to God on thy behalf the satisfactory merits of my prayers, works, joys, and sufferings of this day (week, month, or whatever space of time you wish to designate). AMEN
Blessed Cardinal Schuster
Fr. John Corapi recently talked about how this prayer is a wonderful prayer to say during our day. I completely agree. Please realize that the actual words of our short prayers can vary. Some versions will say, "Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy on me" while others say, "Lord Jesus, have mercy." Monks of old said, "Lord, make haste to help me. Lord, make speed to save me," throughout their entire day.
The Jesus Prayer originates in the early sixth century, with Diadochos, who taught that repetition of the prayer leads to inner stillness. Even earlier John Cassian recommended this type of prayer. In the fourth century, Egypt's short "arrow" prayers were practiced.
Realize that this prayer, repeated throughout the day, is a very pious action. It does not go against Our Lord's command not to pray in "vain repetition" because Jesus' emphasis is on "vain" prayers, not on the fact they are repeated often. Jesus himself taught us the Our Father for us to repeat just two lines after Matthew 6:7! The important thing is that we must raise our hearts and minds to God. That is prayer!
Abba Macarius of Egypt said there is no need to waste time with words. It is enough to hold out your hands and say, "Lord, according to your desire and your wisdom, have mercy." If pressed in the struggle, say, "Lord, save me!" or simply, " Lord." He knows what is best for us, and will have mercy upon us. St. Francis of Assisi said, "Preach always when necessary use words."
Fr. John Corapi said that if we can't concentrate on prayer because we are in pain or dying, just say the name of "Jesus".
St. Padre Pio:"A lively faith, blind belief and complete adherence to the authorities constituted by God over you; this is the light that illuminated the steps of the people of God in the desert, and this is the light that always shines in the tip of those souls who are acceptable to the Father. This is the light that led the Magi to adore the newly-born Messiah" (Letters III p 404).
If you have not done so, read about the Miracles of St. Padre Pio. I'd love to hear your opinions on them.
Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, which features a side altar dedicated to pro-life saints including St. Maria Goretti. Photo (c) A Catholic Life, 2021.
Today the Church remembers St. Maria Goretti, who died a martyr at the young age of 12 in 1902.
St. Maria Goretti was born on October 16, 1890, in Corinaldo, Italy to Luigi Goretti and Assunta Carlini. She was baptized the next morning. She was raised as a pious farm girl, one of six children, who grew in holiness. In 1896 the family moved to Ferriere di Conca and shortly afterward, St. Maria's father died of malaria. The Goretti family was forced to move onto the Serenelli farm to survive.
On July 5, 1902, St. Maria Goretti, at the age of 12, was attacked by Alessandro Serenelli, a farm hand, who wanted to rape her. He had repeatedly suggested impure things to her previously, but this time hatred filled him. St. Maria Goretti refused sexual relations first and foremost because it was a sin outside of marriage. She desperately fought to stop Alessandro, a 20-year-old, from abusing her. She kept screaming, "No! It is a sin! God does not want it!"
Alessandro Serenelli began to choke St. Maria Goretti and then stabbed her 14 times. The young girl survived in a hospital for two weeks, where she forgave her attacker and asked God to forgive him. She died holding a crucifix and a medal of Our Lady.
Years later, while in prison, Alessandro had a vision of Maria. He saw a young girl, dressed in white, gathering lilies in a garden. She then smiled, came near him, and encouraged him to accept an armful of the lilies. As Alessandro took them, each lily transformed into a still white flame; St. Maria then disappeared. This vision led to Alessandro's conversion. He later testified at her cause for beatification. At the end of his life, Alessandro wrote, "I ask pardon of the world of the outrage done to the martyr Maria Goretti and to purity. I exhort everyone to keep away from immoral shows, from dangers, from occasions that can lead to sin."
She was beatified on April 27, 1947, and canonized on June 24, 1950, by Pope Pius XII. Her mother was present at her canonization - the only time a mother has ever been present for her child's canonization. She was the youngest officially recognized saint of the Catholic Church. She is a model of purity - a model all of us should try to imitate. St. Maria refused to break the Commandments and for that, she was rewarded with eternal life. Remember Our Lord's words, that we are to adhere to every Commandment of the Church, even the least important (Mt. 5:18-19). St. Maria is a model for all of us, especially the youth, to follow.
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Pope Pius XII presides over the canonization of Saint Maria Goretti at St. Peter's Basilica (photo by Jack Birns, 1950)
Official Prayer to St. Maria Goretti
Oh Saint Maria Goretti who, strengthened by God's grace, did not hesitate even at the age of twelve to shed your blood and sacrifice life itself to defend your virginal purity, look graciously on the unhappy human race which has strayed far from the path of eternal salvation. Teach us all, and especially youth, with what courage and promptitude we should flee for the love of Jesus anything that could offend Him or stain our souls with sin. Obtain for us from our Lord victory in temptation, comfort in the sorrows of life, and the grace which we earnestly beg of thee (here insert intention), and may we one day enjoy with thee the imperishable glory of Heaven. Amen.
While abortions decline in America and many other nations, abortion rates are drastically rising in England. I appeal to all pro-life, British citizens to stand up for life. Write to your elected officials, pray at abortion clinics and pro-life events, and pray for the protection of the unborn. LIFE, is a leading British pro-life charity worth supporting.The British Department of Health reports that abortions rose by about 700 in 2005 compared with statistics from 2004. The number of abortions in England and Wales shot up to 186,416 in 2005 from 185,713 in 2004. Repeat abortions are on the rise as well and nearly one-third of British women having an abortion in 2005 have had at least one abortion before. While 31 percent of all women had an abortion before, about 43 percent of black British women had at least one abortion previously. Teenagers are also having more abortions as more than 1,000 girls under the age of 15 had an abortion, an increase of 4.7 percent over the previous year. The new figures come at a time when the British parliament is considering a debate on limiting late-term abortions and not allowing abortions as long as 24 weeks into pregnancy.
Source: LifeNews
Girls under 15 are having sex and abortions??? There is something seriously wrong. Education, abstinence education, has to begin in the family. These girls could develop serious diseases and ruin their lives. Many of them have already killed a life because of their poor actions.
This is serious and very upsetting.
- My mother's ankle problem was completed corrected
- A blog reader of mine got the job-of-a-lifetime
Wednesday, July 5, 2006
If you are seeking conversion to Catholicism, I offer the following resources for you to learn more about Catholicism. In addition, view the posts in my sidebar under the title "Catholic Categories", specifically look through my Apologetic Posts.
Online Resources:
- CatechismClass.com
- Fish Eaters: Being Catholic
- Hundreds of Free PDFs or Ebooks on Traditional Catholic Classics
- ProtestantErrors.com
- Tan Books
- Imitation of Christ by Thomas A Kempis
- The Spiritual Combat by Dom Lorenzo Scupoli
- Introduction to The Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales
- Autobiography of St. Teresa of Avila
- The Roman Catechism Explained for the Modern World by Matthew Plese
- Catechism of the Council of Trent
- My Catholic Faith: A Catechism in Pictures by Louis LaRavoire
- Baltimore Catechism (simple to understand; highly recommended)
- The Catechetical Instructions of Saint Thomas Aquinas (complex)
- This is the Faith by Canon Francis Ripley (highly recommended)
- A Small Catechism for Catholics by St. Peter Canisius
- Doctrina Christiana: The Timeless Catechism of St. Robert Bellarmine
- Catholic Faith Teaching Manual: Level 1 Holy Communion by Father Raymond Taouk
- My Catholic Faith: A Catechism in Pictures by Rev. Louis LaRavoire Morrow
- A Biblical Defense of Catholicism by Dave Armstrong
- Unabridged Christianity: Biblical Answers to Common Questions About the Roman Catholic Faith by Fr. Mario P. Romero
- Worthy is the Lamb: The Biblical Roots of the Mass by Thomas J. Nash
- Radio Replies Volumes 1 & Volume 2 by Fathers Rumble and Carty
Fasting:
- The Definitive Guide to Catholic Fasting & Abstinence by Matthew Plese
- The Sinner's Guide by Venerable Louis of Granada., OP
- Liberalism is a Sin by Fr. Felix Sarda y Fr. Salvany
- Ordained Before the World: A Catholic Apologetic by James Boardman
- Roman Missal in Latin and English by Rev. F. X. Lasance
- Know Your Mass by Fr. Demetrius Manousos, O.F.M
- The Church's Year by Rev. Fr. Leonard Goffine
- An Essay on the Development of Christian Doctrine by John Henry Cardinal Newman
- Calvary and the Mass by Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen
- How Christ Said the First Mass by James Luke Meagher
- The Mass of All Time by Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre
- Explanation of the Holy Mass by Dom Prosper Gueranger, OSB
- How to Understand the Mass by Dom Gasper Lefebvre, OSB
- Christ Acts Through the Sacraments by Father A.M. Roguet, OP
- Treasure and Tradition: The Ultimate Guide to the Latin Mass by Lisa Bergman
- The Latin Mass Explained by Msgr. George Moorman
- The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass by Father Michael Mueller
- Dirunale: The Brevarium Romanun
- The Roman Martyrology Pre-Vatican II
- Roman Breviary in Latin and English by Baronius Press (1961 Version)
- True Devotion by St. Louis de Montfort
- The World's First Love: Mary Mother of God by Archbishop Fulton J Sheen
- Life of Christ by Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen
- Catherine of Siena: Spiritual Development in Her Life and Teaching by Fr. Thomas McDermott
- The Life of St. Dominic by Augusta Theodosia Drane
- The Perfect Joy of Saint Francis by Felix Timmermans
- The Journey of the Mind to God by St. Bonaventure
- The Art of Prayer by Igumen Chariton
- The Practice of the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence
- Guidance to Heaven by Cardinal Giovanni Bona
- Jesus King of Love by Fr. Mateo Crawley-Boevey
- Complete Spiritual Doctrine of St. Therese by Francois Jamart
- End of the Present World and the Mysteries of the Future Life by Fr. Charles Arminjon
- Humility of Heart by Fr. Cajetan Mary da Bergamo
- How to Converse with God by St. Alphonsus Liguori
- How the Catholic Church Built Western Civilization by Thomas E. Woods, Jr.
- Seven Lies About Catholic History by Diane Moczar
- The Popes Against Modern Errors: 16 Famous Papal Documents by Tan Books
- Rhine Flows Into the Tiber: A History of Vatican II by Ralph W. Wiltgen
- Gregorian Chant: A Guide to the History and Liturgy by Dr. Daniel Saulnier
- Black Robes in Paraguay by William F. Jaenike
- The Crusaders: The Struggle for the Holy Land by Regine Pernoud
- A Heart for Europe by Joanna & James Bogle
- Christians Courageous by Aloysius Roche
- Ten Dates Every Catholic Should Know by Dr. Diane Moczar
- The Church at the Turning Points of History by Godfrey Kurth
- Isabel of Spain: The Catholic Queen by Warren H. Carroll
- The King with a Pope in His Belly by Bella Wyborn d'Abrera
- Swords Around the Cross: Ireland's Defense of Faith and the Fatherland by Timothy T. O'Donnell
- A Shepherd in Combat Boots by William L. Maher
- The Guillotine and the Cross by Dr. Warren H. Carroll
- 1917: Red Banners, White Mantle by Warren H. Carroll
- The Last Crusade: Spain 1936 by Warren H Carroll
- Henry VIII and the Anglican Schism by Christopher Check
- The Cristero And The Martyrs of the Mexican Revolution by Christopher Check
- Angels in Iron by Nicholas Prata
- How Catholic Art Saved the Faith by Elizabeth Lev
- Catechism of the Crisis in the Church by Fr. Matthias Gaudron
- The Great Facade: Vatican II and the Regime of Novelty in the Roman Catholic Church by Christopher Ferrara and Thomas E Woods, Jr.
- Open Letter to Confused Catholics by Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre
- Against the Heresies by Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre
- Iota Unum: Study of the Changes in the Catholic Church in the 20th Century by Romano Amerio
- Love in the Ruins: Modern Catholics in search of the ancient Faith by Anne Larson
- Old Errors and New Labels by Archbishop Fulton J Sheen
- Peace of Soul by Archbishop Fulton J Sheen
- The Restoration of Christian Culture by John Senior
- SSPX: The Defence by Kennedy Hall
'"A willow tree,' says Pope St. Gregory the Great, 'bears no fruit, but by supporting as it does the vine together with its grapes, it makes these its own by supporting what is not its own.' In like manner, he who warmly recommends a book calculated to do much good makes his own all the good that is done by the book" (Father Michael Mueller in The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass)
Absolutely every Catholic should own a Bible. Translations like the King James Version and New World Translation are protestant and, therefore, should never be used because they do not even have all of the books of Sacred Scripture. The best Catholic Bible is the Douay-Rheims Bible, which was translated from the Vulgate. I would definitely avoid the New American Bible [NAB] and Jerusalem Bible; the footnotes in the NAB are horrendous and even heretical. Here are some recommended Bibles:
Heaven rejoices as this killing center is closed and thousands of innocent lives shall be saved!!!
On June 30, 2006, an Omaha abortion clinic, the Women's Services P.C., finally closed. The building was bought by a local day care and shelter while the University of Nebraska Medical Center bought the land just behind it. The Child Saving Institute funds a substance abuse program and foster care facility, and it does not plan to do abortions there.
There is a chance that C.J. LaBenz, the abortion center's owner, may relocate elsewhere in Omaha, but that is unlikely. Local pro-life groups say it would be difficult to find someone willing to lease a building for abortions. If Women's Service P.C. does close for good, it will end 33 years of killing. Over 60,000 babies were murdered there - over 15% of the current population of Omaha.
The murdering there got national attention in 1979 when LaBenz ordered a nurse to leave a late-term baby weighing 2 pounds 9 ounces that was born during an abortion. The child was placed in the “dirty utility room” where the child cried until it died 2 1/2 hours later. THIS IS MURDER! Finally, let us pray that this center is closed for good!
In 2002, LaBenz struck sidewalk counselor Sharon McKee with his vehicle, stole her cell phone, and took $350. His charges were reduced to "desturbing the peace"! This man is following the father of lies, the devil himself. We must pray for the conversion of abortionists like him. Children die everyday at their hands in this genocide.
Nebraska now only has two abortion centers in the state, a killing center in Bellevue and one in Lincoln, the state capital.
Source: LifeNews
Blessed Mother Teresa:
"God will never, never, never let us down if we have faith and put our trust in Him."
St. Padre Pio:
"See how much scorn and sacrilege is committed by the sons of men towards the most holy humanity of His Son in the sacrament of love? It is up to us to defend the honor of the meek Lamb who is always concerned when the case of souls is in question, but always silent where His own case is concerned" (Letters III p 64-65).
St. Teresa of the Andes:
"I wish I could help people understand that the Eucharist is a heaven. Heaven is only a tabernacle without doors. God lives on altars with infinite love in order to unite our souls to Him"
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"God will never, never, never let us down if we have faith and put our trust in Him."
St. Padre Pio:
"See how much scorn and sacrilege is committed by the sons of men towards the most holy humanity of His Son in the sacrament of love? It is up to us to defend the honor of the meek Lamb who is always concerned when the case of souls is in question, but always silent where His own case is concerned" (Letters III p 64-65).
St. Teresa of the Andes:
"I wish I could help people understand that the Eucharist is a heaven. Heaven is only a tabernacle without doors. God lives on altars with infinite love in order to unite our souls to Him"
Double (1955 Calendar): July 5
Today the Church remembers St. Anthony Zaccaria (1502-1539), priest, the founder of the Clerks Regular of St. Paul, later called the Barnabites. He also founded a congregation of nuns but they no longer exist. He preached the Gospel as his model St. Paul did, but the labor greatly weakened him. St. Anthony Zaccaria died as a holy priest at the young age of 36.
Born to a noble family in Lombardy, St. Anthony was early recognized for his virtue. He was devoted to the Mother of God, and he displayed piety for God and great mercy for the poor. St. Anthony would frequently give his rich clothing to those in need. St. Anthony Zaccaria's father died when he was only two years old, his mother was 18 years old at the time.
St. Anthony Zaccaria went to Pavia for philosophy and later Padua for medicine. After he earned a doctorate in medicine at the age of 22, he returned home to realize God was calling Him to save souls. So, St. Anthony gave his wealth to his mother and followed Our Lord's will and became a priest. St. Anthony never ceased to visit the sick or instruct children in Christian doctrine. During his first Mass, the congregation remarks that they witnessed him surrounded by angels in heavenly light. He received everyone with charity and encouraged them with holy words. He was servant to the poor, oppressed, and helpless. Essentially, St. Anthony was a friend to all the friendless; he was a true priest.
St. Anthony Zaccaria realized that he could do better work for the Kingdom of God if he had fellow helpers. So, he spoke with Bartholomew Ferrari and James Morigia, two saintly noblemen. The three of them founded a society of Clerks Regular at Milan. The order was approved by Clement VII and confirmed by Paul III. It soon spread through many lands. St. Anthony Zaccaria was also the founder and father of the Angelic Sisters, which is no longer in existence today. The Angelic Sisters were the first uncloistered nuns.
However, St. Anthony Zaccaria was so humble that he refused to become Superior of his own Order. He displayed remarkable patience to those that opposed him and charity to all. St. Anthony often carried the cross through the streets and public squares, together with his religious. By his prayers, many wicked men came back to Christ, the source of salvation and hope.
What I truly admire about him is his love for Jesus Crucified. At 3:00 PM on Fridays, the hour of Christ's death, St. Anthony would have the bells of the church ring. Jesus's holy name was always on his lips and St. Anthony bore the mortification of Christ in his body. St. Anthony was graced with the gift of ecstasy, tears, knowledge of future things, and the secrets of hearts and power over the enemy of mankind. He had such a fervent love for Jesus in the Holy Eucharist and greatly promoted the 40 Hours Devotion.
At the young age of 36, St. Anthony was taken to Cremona where he died on July 5, 1539, amid his fellow religious and pious mother. His mother would soon die too, which St. Anthony had foretold would occur. At the final hour of life, he was graced by God of a vision of the apostles and he foretold the growth of his order. He is buried in Saint Paul's Convent of the Angelics at Milan, Italy.
Pope Leo XIII canonized him on Ascension Day in 1897.
One of His Writings:
We are fools for Christ’s sake: our holy guide and most revered patron was speaking about himself and the rest of the apostles, and about the other people who profess the Christian and apostolic way of life. But there is no reason, dear brothers, that we should be surprised or afraid; for the disciple is not superior to his teacher, nor the slave to his master. We should love and feel compassion for those who oppose us, rather than abhor and despise them, since they harm themselves and do us good, and adorn us with crowns of everlasting glory while they incite God’s anger against themselves. And even more than this, we should pray for them and not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil by goodness. We should heap good works like red-hot coals of burning love upon their heads, as our Apostle urges us to do, so that when they become aware of our tolerance and gentleness they may undergo a change of heart and be prompted to turn in love to God.
In his mercy God has chosen us, unworthy as we are, out of the world, to serve him and thus to advance in goodness and to bear the greatest possible fruit of love in patience. We should take encouragement not only from the hope of sharing in the glory of God’s children, but also from the hardships we undergo.
Consider your calling, dearest brothers; if we wish to think carefully about it we shall see readily enough that its basis demands that we who have set out to follow, admittedly from afar, the footsteps of the holy apostles and the other soldiers of Christ, should not be unwilling to share in their sufferings as well. We should keep running steadily in the race we have started, not losing sight of Jesus, who leads us in our faith and brings it to perfection. And so since we have chosen such a great Apostle as our guide and father and claim to follow him, we should try to put his teaching and example into practice in our lives. Such a leader should not be served by faint-hearted troops, nor should such a parent find his sons unworthy of him.
Prayer:
Make us, O Lord God, learn in the spirit of Paul the Apostle the knowledge of Jesus Christ which surpasseth all understanding, wherein blessed Anthony Mary was marvelously versed and formed in Thy Church new religious congregations of men and women. Through the same our Lord.
Prayer Source: 1962 Roman Catholic Daily Missal
Tuesday, July 4, 2006
Image Source: The Feast of Corpus Christi at Holy Trinity German Catholic Church in Boston, 2000
I found this great article posted on Irish and Dangerous. The following is an interview with Francis Cardinal Arinze found in the summer 2006 issue of Sacred Music, Vol. 133 No.2:
The Prefect of the Congregation for Divine Worship spoke to Inside the Vatican about sacred music, November 2005:
ITV: In Sacrosanctum concilium (Vatican II's Decree on the Liturgy), it indicated at Mass, pride of place must be given to Gregorian chant. But the reality is that few Catholics under the age of 50 would ever have heard a Te Deum sung in their parish church. Liturgical music today is largely guitars and tambourines, etc. Is this an appropriate form of musical expression for divine worship?
Arinze: For music in the liturgy, we should start by saying that Gregorian music is the Church's precious heritage. It should stay. It should not be banished. If therefore in a particular diocese or country, no one hears Gregorian music anymore, then somebody has made a mistake somewhere.
But, the Church is not saying that everything should be Gregorian music. There is room for music which respects that language, that culture, that people. There is room for that too, and the present books say that is a matter for the Bishops Conference, because it generally goes beyond the boundaries of one diocese.
The ideal thing is that the bishops would have a Liturgical Music Comission which looks at the wording and the music of the hymns. And when the commission is satisfied, judgement is brought to the bishops for approval, in the name of the rest of the conference.
But not individuals just composing anything and singing it in church. This is not right at all. No matter how talented the individual is. That brings us to the question of the instrument to be used. The local church should be conscious that church worship is not really the same as what we sing in a bar, or what we sing in a convention for youth. Therefore it should influence the type of instrument used, the type of music used.
I will not now pronounce and say never guitar. That would be rather severe. But much of guitar music may not be suitable at all for the Mass. Yet, it is possible to think of some guitar music that would be suitable, not as the ordinary one we get every time, the visit of a special group, etc.
The judgement would be left to the bishops o the area. It is wiser that way. Also, because there are other instruments in many countries which are not used in Italy or in Ireland, for instance.
But music should nourish faith, burst from our faith and should lead back to the faith. It should be a prayer. Entertainment is quite another matter. We have the parish hall for that, and the theater. People don't come to Mass in order to be entertained. They come to Mass to adore God, to thank him, to ask pardon for sins, and to ask for other things that they need. Those are the reasons for Mass. When they want entertainment, they know where to go: Parish hall, theater, presuming that their entertainment is acceptable from a moral theological point of view.
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The Prefect of the Congregation for Divine Worship spoke to Inside the Vatican about sacred music, November 2005:
ITV: In Sacrosanctum concilium (Vatican II's Decree on the Liturgy), it indicated at Mass, pride of place must be given to Gregorian chant. But the reality is that few Catholics under the age of 50 would ever have heard a Te Deum sung in their parish church. Liturgical music today is largely guitars and tambourines, etc. Is this an appropriate form of musical expression for divine worship?
Arinze: For music in the liturgy, we should start by saying that Gregorian music is the Church's precious heritage. It should stay. It should not be banished. If therefore in a particular diocese or country, no one hears Gregorian music anymore, then somebody has made a mistake somewhere.
But, the Church is not saying that everything should be Gregorian music. There is room for music which respects that language, that culture, that people. There is room for that too, and the present books say that is a matter for the Bishops Conference, because it generally goes beyond the boundaries of one diocese.
The ideal thing is that the bishops would have a Liturgical Music Comission which looks at the wording and the music of the hymns. And when the commission is satisfied, judgement is brought to the bishops for approval, in the name of the rest of the conference.
But not individuals just composing anything and singing it in church. This is not right at all. No matter how talented the individual is. That brings us to the question of the instrument to be used. The local church should be conscious that church worship is not really the same as what we sing in a bar, or what we sing in a convention for youth. Therefore it should influence the type of instrument used, the type of music used.
I will not now pronounce and say never guitar. That would be rather severe. But much of guitar music may not be suitable at all for the Mass. Yet, it is possible to think of some guitar music that would be suitable, not as the ordinary one we get every time, the visit of a special group, etc.
The judgement would be left to the bishops o the area. It is wiser that way. Also, because there are other instruments in many countries which are not used in Italy or in Ireland, for instance.
But music should nourish faith, burst from our faith and should lead back to the faith. It should be a prayer. Entertainment is quite another matter. We have the parish hall for that, and the theater. People don't come to Mass in order to be entertained. They come to Mass to adore God, to thank him, to ask pardon for sins, and to ask for other things that they need. Those are the reasons for Mass. When they want entertainment, they know where to go: Parish hall, theater, presuming that their entertainment is acceptable from a moral theological point of view.
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