God’s love for us is boundless and His mercy is immeasurable… we take this mercy for granted, without a doubt. We sin and shrug it off confident God will never reject us. As of late, I wonder, if His mercy is even extended to persons who repeatedly mock His commandments. Thou Shall Not Kill. Surely there will be wrath for the sins of man… especially the murder of the unborn and the exploitation of His children. How much long will... Read more
… Can you imagine the out cry if the media ever dare to describe Obama’s supporters as “less educated”. Then why has it become acceptable to continuously refer to McCain’s supporters in such an insulting manner? Just like a liberal; if you don’t agree with their propaganda they result to bullying juvenile name calling… “Stupid conservative, too ignorant to know any better. Less educated dumb ass.” In the closet… McCain supporters that is. I don’t think the cult of Obama... Read more
“If you want to grab God’s attention so He’ll hear you during prayer, turn the dial to humility, for God always works in this frequency, then humbly ask for His mercy.” – Elder Paisios Read more
St. Paul of the Cross was born at Ovada in the Republic of Genoa on January 3, 1694. His infancy and youth were spent in great innocence and piety. He was inspired to found a congregation, having while in ecstasy beheld the habit which he and his companions were to wear. After consulting his director, Bishop Gastinara of Alexandria in Piedmont, he reached the conclusion that God wished him to establish a congregation in honor of the Passion of Jesus... Read more
… or even better “Have a good weekend. Go Panthers!”. The Holy See has approved three alternatives to “Ite, missa est,” the final words said by the priest at Mass. Cardinal Francis Arinze, prefect of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Sacraments, today notified the participants in the synod of bishops on the word of God about the new alternatives. The final message is currently rendered in English: “The Mass is ended, go in peace.”The alternatives are in the... Read more
VATICAN CITY (AP) — The spiritual leader of the world’s Orthodox Christians prayed with Pope Benedict XVI in the Sistine Chapel on Saturday and urged Catholics and Orthodox to work together to combat fundamentalism and to promote religious tolerance. The two men are eager to bridge a nearly millennium-long schism between the two churches, and see moral and social issues — including fundamentalism, religious intolerance, abortion, euthanasia and environmental degradation — as fertile ground for common initiatives. Bartholomew was invited... Read more
Patron: Church in eastern Mediterranean; Church in North Africa; throat diseases. Symbols: Chains; lions; bishop surrounded by lions; heart with IHC; crucifix; heart. Collect: All-powerful and ever-living God, you ennoble your Church with the heroic witness of all who give their lives for Christ. Grant that the victory of Saint Ignatius of Antioch may bring us your constant help as it brought him eternal glory. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with... Read more
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