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We adore you,
most holy Lord Jesus Christ,
here and in all the churches
throughout the whole world,
and we bless you,
because by your holy Cross
you have redeemed the world. (St. Francis of
Assisi)
Originally this painting was in
Pearlington, Mississippi. The home where it was located was destroyed by
Hurricane Katrina; however, the painting was saved. During the
summer of 2005, before the hurricane in August, it was moved to
Natchez, Mississippi.
More on
Hurricane Katrina this site on Katrina Page.
Following
the lead of Pope John Paul II to use the internet for our faith,
we offer this website as a spiritual oasis, serving as a center for Catholic
spirituality, prayer,
meditation and information, for all people of God, to enrich their relationship with
the Lord and their understanding of the Catholic faith.
In
peace I will both lie down and sleep;
for thou alone, O LORD,
makest me dwell in safety.
Psalm 4:8.
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Prayer of Pope Benedict XVI
for Haiti
God of all
creation, as we weep with our family in Haiti, console us. In this
time of crisis, open our eyes to look beyond the disaster to see
Christ in our brothers and sisters in Haiti, as Christ sees us. Be
with us as we stand in solidarity with those living and working in
Haiti. Be with us in our mourning and guide our efforts to feed
the hungry, shelter the homeless, comfort the grieving and stand
for justice. With your mercy, sustain us at this time as we
continue to work for peace and justice. Amen.
For the Haitian people, that help comes to them quickly and
comfort comes to those who hurt. Lord, hear our prayer.
For the lost or buried, that they are found and reunited with
their loved ones. Lord, hear our prayer.
For the relief workers, that they have the tools they need, the
courage and the strength to respond fully. Lord, hear our prayer.
For the families in Haiti and in the United States who are waiting
to hear from loved one, that good news comes to them. Lord, hear
our prayer.
For those who have perished, may their souls rest with you, oh
Lord, where they will find eternal love. Amen.
This is a video made by the United States Conference of Catholic
Bishops Committee on Vocations and Priestly Formation in order to
give people a look in on the life of a Roman Catholic Priest and
invite young men to open their hearts to the call.
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THE ANGELUS
The Angel of the Lord declared to Mary: And she conceived of the Holy Spirit.
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee; blessed art
thou among women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the
hour of our death. Amen.
Behold the handmaid of the Lord: Be it done unto me according to
Thy word.
Hail Mary . . .
And the Word was made Flesh: And dwelt among us.
Hail Mary . . .
Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God, that we may be made worthy of
the promises of Christ.
Let us pray:
Pour forth, we beseech Thee, O Lord, Thy grace into our hearts;
that we, to whom the incarnation of Christ, Thy Son, was made
known by the message of an angel, may by His Passion and Cross
be brought to the glory of His Resurrection, through the same
Christ Our Lord.
Amen.
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Click
here
for PDF download of "When Does Life Begin." Please print and distribute, especially to youth.
(Source)
The Priests have released their first Concert DVD, “The Priests in Concert at Armagh Cathedral.”
Father Eugene O’Hagan said called the night of the performance “one of the most moving (nights) of my life.”
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Cause for Beatification and Canonization of John Paul II
"There are times when
our own perplexities and suffering, or those of ones we love are
so painful to carry that we find ourselves wordless before God.
Such poverty can be a great blessing as it reveals to us our
need for him, but it is also a moment of invitation to
surrender. At such times a prayer of consecration is probably
the most suitable prayer we can say or formulate, simply handing
everything over to God and Mary with trust. Or in situations of
impending natural disaster, those involved in war or other life
threatening situations, pray for them, pray for yourself in this
prayer this morning." Poor Clare Colettines
Hail, holy Queen, Mother of
Mercy! Our life, our sweetness, and our hope! To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve, to thee do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley, of tears. Turn, then, most gracious advocate, thine eyes of mercy toward us;
and after this our exile show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb Jesus; O clement, O loving, O sweet virgin Mary.
V. Pray for us, O holy Mother of God
R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of
Christ.
click above link to Catholic Answers
by James Akin
Becoming a Catholic
is one of the most profound and joyous experiences of life. Some are
blessed enough to receive this great gift while they are still
infants, and over the course of time they grow into a recognition of
the enormous grace that has been bestowed upon them, of the dignity
and wonder of their identity as Catholics. Others come into the
Catholic fold while they are older children or adults. In these cases
it is necessary for people to have a grasp of the joyful process by
which one becomes a Catholic. . . .
(continued - click
here
to EWTN)
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How to join the
Catholic Church? Go to
Why Catholic?
"Certainly, every convert
is a gift to the Church and represents a serious responsibility for her …
especially in the case of adults, such converts bring with them a kind of
new energy, an enthusiasm for the faith, and a desire to see the Gospel
lived out in the Church. They would be greatly disappointed if, having
entered the ecclesial community, they were to find a life lacking fervor and
without signs of renewal! We cannot preach conversion unless we
ourselves are converted anew every day." (Redemptoris Missio, 47 Pope John Paul II)
GLORY TO GOD IN THE HIGHEST
The world will never be the dwelling
place of peace
till peace has found a home in the heart of each and every person,
till every person preserves in himself
the order ordained by God to be preserved.
( Pope John Paul II, Pacem in Terris)
AND ON EARTH
PEACE
Father in heaven,
form in us the likeness of your Son
and deepen his life within us.
Send us as witnesses of Gospel joy
into a world of fragile peace and broken promises.
Touch the hearts of all men with your love
that they in turn may love one another.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
(Opening Prayer for Mass, February 25, 2001.)
GOOD WILL TOWARD
MEN!
I leave you now with this prayer:
that the Lord Jesus will reveal Himself to each one of you,
that He will give you the strength to go out
and profess that you are Christian,
that He will show you that He alone can fill your hearts.
Accept His freedom and embrace His truth,
and be messengers of the certainty
that you have been truly liberated
through the death and resurrection of the Lord Jesus.
This will be the new experience,
the powerful experience, that will generate,
through you, a more just society and a better world.
God bless you and may the joy of Jesus be always with you!
(John Paul II)
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Great Rejoicing in
Heaven!
"I tell you,
there will be more joy in Heaven
over one repentant sinner
than over ninety-nine righteous people
who have no need to repent." (Luke 15:7).
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Link to Gregorian Chant
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"Go, therefore, and make
disciples of all nations,
baptizing them in the name of the Father,
and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit,
teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you.
And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age."
Matthew 28:19-20.
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