Duration of light from stars
How long can the light from a star remain in existence? THANKS!
View Article"Paul VI to be declared venerable next week" [Rome Reports]
"On December 20, Benedict XVI will declare former Pope Paul VI venerable. Cardinals belonging to the Congregation for the Causes of Saints approved on December 10 a report on the heroic virtues of Paul...
View ArticleDisrespect of Christ
After hearing of the twenty 5-10 year old children massacred today I literally ran to my parish church in tears. I just wanted to feel closer to my lord and pray within His house. I fell into a pew and...
View Articlepsychiatrist in new area
Seeking new psychiatrist in my new location as I recover from illness due to Storm Sandy. Saw new PCP and got a referral, also called the health insurance company and got some names. They are all...
View Article.Japan scrambles F-15s after Chinese government plane flies near disputed...
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...a-Islands.html Quote: First time Chinese aircraft has 'violated airspace over disputed islands' China says it is merely carrying out a normal operation Japan has...
View ArticleWife's interest in New Age
I'm interested in forum members advice on an issue with my marriage. My wife and I recently got married (about 1 year ago). We had a Catholic wedding and both decided that the faith would be part of...
View ArticleRomans 15:13
Romans 15:13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Reflections:- Do you trust God in your life?...
View ArticleMy wife, diagnosed with cancer today
Diagnosed today on feast of St.John of the Cross my wife has been diagnosed with cancer. they do not know what type of cancer it is. We pray for a healing or that is treatable. Right now we are asking...
View ArticlePrayers for Connecticut
Please let us all pray for all those effected by that terrible terrible deed that occurred there today :(
View ArticleSt John of the Cross
The first step to be taken by one who wishes to attain the mountaintop is to abandon the road that leads downward. Thus, the first thing we must do if we are to reach the blessed life described in the...
View ArticleCan I wear my rosary around my neck?
I'd like to wear my rosary around my neck because in my pocket I'm afraid it will fall out or get tangled and it'd be nice to have it close to my heart. Is that okay? Or is it treating the rosary like...
View ArticleSt Benedict and the New Evangelization
The New Evangelization and St Benedict http://communio.stblogs.org/2012/12/...on-and-st.html Quote: The monks, nuns and oblates of Saint Mary's Monastery and Saint Scholastica Priory in Petersham, MA,...
View ArticleWhy is Joseph always depicted as being old?
From what I always gathered, in Ancient Israel people typically got married at a young age. I cannot imagine that Joseph would have been in his 30s or 40s when he married Mary. I always pictured him as...
View ArticleJohn Hagee Ministries
Has anyone ever watched John Hagee on tv? Does he ever actually preach the Gospel? All I ever hear is fire and brimstone, gloom and doom and obession over Israel. Likewise, I have often heard him throw...
View ArticlePrayers for Murder Victims and Their Mother
This afternoon the murders of Marquis and Marvin are weighing heavily on my mind. I'm for prayers for them as well as for their mother, who is facing her first Christmas with her two boys. Thank you....
View ArticleBowing Head During Prayers When Saying Jesus' Name
I know we must (and should!) bow our heads in reverence while reciting prayers aloud when we say Jesus' name. My question is, should we also bow our heads when saying His name during our silent...
View ArticleShould sexual self-abuse become a disorder?
I'm talking about the 'volcanic' sexual urges that erupts into 'violent' masturbation. This goes for pornography as well. It's all sexual self-abuse, but people never really apply these disorders to...
View ArticlePrayer Request
Dear prayer warriors: My mother has a medical checkup on Monday, December 17th at 9:20 AM PST. Please pray that all aspects of her health are all good, and that her doctor answers all of her questions,...
View ArticleTrying To Get My Faith Back But...
I was raised a Catholic (more or less) went to Catholic school etc. However, I have not been a practicing Catholic for years. Lately I have been inspired by (a certain guest the radio program is having...
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