Scotus on Immaculate Conception
I was watching a movie about Duns Scotus today. Well, I tried. It was mind-numbingly boring so I didn't make it through the entire movie. I was talking about it on Facebook with the man who pastored...
View ArticleAdvent and confession
Is it normal for parishes NOT to have the regular confession times after having a "communal penance service" a week or two before Christmas? What if I mess up during those last couple weeks of Advent?...
View ArticleFREE Rosary Prayer Guide
Today marks the 4-year birthday of my rosary blog site, RosaryMeds. Quote: RosaryMeds is a hobby of mine and gives me the opportunity to really focus on my Catholic faith and the rosary. Writing...
View ArticlePrayer Rule of St. Pachomius: Jesus Prayer
Hey all, What are this famous rule's different forms? When/why is it used? How long does it take and how often? Anymore information? Thanks, FKC
View ArticleThe Apple Tax: America's Costly Obsession
With the "fiscal cliff" looming, taxpayers are wringing their hands about all sorts of things. Income taxes might rise, dividends might get walloped, lifetime gift-tax exemptions might get slashed. But...
View ArticleChoosing a religious order
I have accepted my calling and have decided to enter the priesthood after high school. I can't decide what kind of priest I want to be. I have been thinking of how complex we have made our lives that a...
View ArticleVocation RE-Discernment HELP PLEASE
Hey Ya'll, I really need some help, I'm in the the middle of finals and my vocation is really getting to me. I'm currently a religious brother-seminarian for a community and living in the Midwest. I'm...
View ArticleWhich rites can a Roman Catholic priest practice?
Assuming that I'm talking about a regular diocesan, non-religious order Latin-rite Priest without any special multi-rite functions, which Rites is he allowed to officiate in? Can he decide to celebrate...
View ArticlePlease help me here?
In January, as I was in high despair over compulsions to call Jesus satanic and thinking I was taking part in satanic rituals after listening to fundamentalists, I began to feel something inside me,...
View ArticleClackamas Town Center shooting (Oregon)
Clackamas Town Center shooting: 3 dead, including shooter; 1 seriously injured A gunman who terrorized the Clackamas Town Center Tuesday afternoon, firing dozens of shots from an automatic weapon and...
View ArticleFor my grandfather
My grandfather has not been doing well lately. He has been going through depression for a couple years now after his daughter (my mother) entered into a permanent vegetative state. Seeing your eldest...
View ArticleA question for English/UK members
. . . . .More specifically, for any members who are of English, Welsh, Scottish ancestry (ethnicity) and currently living in the UK: I know that there has been a large number of Irish immigrants in...
View ArticleHard to Get: Upcoming book on twenty-something women and "sexual freedom"
Here's the Amazon link. This book sounds like it would be a great resource in addressing how to reach this demographic group with evangelization. The social and psychological issues these women face...
View ArticleHoliday message: Atheists dub Jesus a 'myth' on Times Square billboard
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/12/12...#ixzz2ErspgYG9 ust as midtown Manhattan comes alive with Christmas cheer, festive window displays and Salvation Army bell ringers trying to channel holiday...
View ArticleI'd love your thoughts on this simple question
Would you want to live in a country which conformed all of its laws to your particular religion? In the example, there are people in the country who are NOT of your religion, but obviously would be...
View ArticleHebron 'fake gun' teenager killed by Israeli troops
Unfortunately, a silly move on behalf of the teenager and in view of the conflict would be an expected response by the Israelis. It only takes one incident, though, to spark everything off. Allegedly,...
View ArticlePray that we will not fall asleep in faith
I have fallen asleep in my faith in the past but now I am awake (I hope), I pray that I and the rest of us will not fall asleep but remain strong in faith. I pray that we will continue to pray and not...
View ArticleTeacher guilty of group sex with students
This story is appalling at best. This woman has the audacity to say that she is the victim? If this were a an, he would be up for the death penalty. I mean really?...
View ArticleProposed Army manual tells G.I.s not to insult Taliban, speak up for women
Quote: A proposed new handbook for Americans serving in Afghanistan warns them not to speak ill about the Taliban, advocate womens rights or criticize pedophilia, and the general in charge is not...
View ArticleI finished my 33 days...
33 days of a Total Consecration to Jesus through Mary today! It was a pretty interesting experience. I can see how some folks can't get through it. Knowing that everything you did- and will do- will be...
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