| A FAST BUCK - One Bread, One Body |
| St. Elizabeth of PortugalGenesis 27:1-5, 15-29 | Psalm 135:1-6 | Matthew 9:14-17"Then they will fast." —Matthew 9:15Jesus' disciples did not fast, while the Pharisees and John's disciples did fast (Mt 9:14). Jesus explained that His disciples would fast later after they had received a new life in the Spirit. This was necessary because fasting in Jesus' name ... More |
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| "THE LEAP OF FAITH" - One Bread, One Body |
| St. ThomasEphesians 2:19-22 | Psalm 117:1-2 | John 20:24-29"You became a believer because you saw Me." —John 20:29Did Thomas believe because he saw Jesus? Is seeing believing? The writer of Hebrews said that believing (faith) was assurance about the invisible, the unseeable (Heb 11:1). So believing isn't seeing, and seeing doesn't seem to be believing. We ... More |
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| O, MY GOD! - One Bread, One Body |
| Genesis 22:1-19 | Psalm 115:1-6, 8-9 | Matthew 9:1-8"When Jesus saw their faith He said to the paralytic, 'Have courage, son, your sins are forgiven.' " —Matthew 9:2When Jesus forgave the paralytic's sins, He claimed to do something only God can do. Thus, He claimed to be God. The only possible responses to this were to charge Jesus with blasphemy (Mt 9:3) or to worship Him as God.Jesus repeatedly ... More |
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| FOR CRYING OUT LOUD - One Bread, One Body |
| Bl. Junipero SerraGenesis 21:5, 8-20 | Psalm 34:7-8, 10-13 | Matthew 8:28-34"She said to herself, 'Let me not watch the child die.' As she sat opposite him, he began to cry." —Genesis 21:16-17When children cry, they may be praying. The Lord hears the cry of the poor, especially poor little children. In response to children crying, the Lord sends the guardian angels of these children to deal with the problem. He sends angels to take ... More |
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| NOW OR NEVER? - One Bread, One Body |
| First Martyrs of RomeGenesis 19:15-29 | Psalm 26:2-3, 9-12 | Matthew 8:23-27"Lot's wife looked back, and she was turned into a pillar of salt." —Genesis 19:26Jesus said: "Whoever puts his hand to the plow but keeps looking back is unfit for the reign of God" (Lk 9:62). Paul said: "I give no thought to what lies behind but push on to what is ahead. My entire attention is on the finish line as I run ... More |
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| Renowned moral theologian weighs-in on Theology of the Body debate |
| Rome, Italy, Jul 3, 2009 / 02:33 pm (CNA).- Fr. Maurizio Faggioni, OFM, a professor at the top pontifical institute for moral theology, the Pontifical Academy "Alphonsianum," said in a recent interview with Catholic News Agency that the teachings of the Church suggest "far more prudence" in approaching some of the issues raised by Christopher West in his presentation of the Theology of the Body. |
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| Pioneer community of fraternas in Denver turns 10 |
| Denver, Colo., Jul 3, 2009 / 02:28 pm (CNA).- On the evening of June 12, a small group of consecrated laywomen celebrated the 10th anniversary of their apostolic ministry in the Archdiocese of Denver. The Marian Community of Reconciliation, called fraternas, arrived in Denver from Latin America on Dec. 12, 1998, and were the first of their community to establish roots in the United States. |
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| Vatican investigator finds 'compelling case' for miracle in Witchita |
| Wichita, Kan., Jul 3, 2009 / 12:00 pm (CNA).- Considering the beatification of the Servant of God Fr. Emil Kapaun, a Vatican investigation has found enough evidence of a miracle in the unexplained recovery of a young man who broke his skull in a near-fatal athletic accident. The man's mother and her family had prayed for the intercession of the heroic U.S. Army chaplain. |
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| Holy Father names new Archbishop of Saint Boniface in Canada |
| Vatican City, Jul 3, 2009 / 10:42 am (CNA).- This morning it was announced that Bishop Albert LeGatt of Saskatoon will become the next Archbishop of Saint Boniface in Winnipeg. The archbishop-elect will succeed Archbishop Emilius Goulet who submitted his retirement papers to the Vatican upon reaching the age of 75. |
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| Twelve move closer to sainthood |
| Vatican City, Jul 3, 2009 / 09:58 am (CNA).- Today the Holy Father authorized the Congregation for the Causes of Saints to publish decrees declaring miracles, martyrdom ot heroic virtue for twelve deceased members of the faithful on their path to sainthood. |
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| Vatican officials discuss findings from the sarcophagus of St. Paul |
| Vatican City, Jul 3, 2009 / 09:56 am (CNA).- Today at the Vatican, Cardinal Andrea Cordero Lanza di Montezemolo, archpriest of the papal basilica of St. Paul's Outside-the-Walls, and Professor Ulderico Santamaria, director of the scientific laboratory of the Vatican Museums, presented their findings from the sarcophagus of St. Paul. |
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| Schedule for papal trip to the Czech Republic released |
| Vatican City, Jul 3, 2009 / 09:41 am (CNA).- Today the itinerary for Pope Benedict's September 26 -28 trip to the Czech Republic was made public. His visit will coincide with the feast day of the country's patron, St. Wenceslas. |
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| Annapolis woman healed of cancer through intercession of Bl. Seelos |
| Annapolis, Md., Jul 3, 2009 / 06:53 am (CNA).- An Annapolis woman whose cancer disappeared without explanation has become the focus of canonization efforts for a priest who was once a pastor in her diocese. |
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| Turkish authorities may give further permission for services in Church of St. Paul |
| Ankara, Turkey, Jul 3, 2009 / 04:07 am (CNA).- Turkish authorities may indefinitely extend permission for Christians to pray in the ancient Church of St. Paul in Tarsus, the birthplace of the Apostle. Increasing Christian visits to the city may help change the church from a museum to a center of pilgrimage, a local bishop says. |
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| Catholics responds to Orthodox Jews' grave concern over proselytism and bishops' note |
| New York City, N.Y., Jul 3, 2009 / 01:07 am (CNA).- Representatives of the U.S. bishops and two Orthodox Jewish associations met last week to discuss a recent bishops' document on the theological and practical relationships between the two religions. Jewish participants expressed concern that the document encourages Catholic proselytism of Jews and "apostasy" from Judaism. |
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| General Electric to Use Embryonic Stem Cells for Deadly Tests |
| The Company will no longer use Rats but instead use embryonic human life for testing toxic compaunds. |
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| Fr. Farrow's Rebellion, Action against Knights of Columbus |
| Father Farrow has chosen to engage in open rebellion and anti-Catholic activism. He is also trying to destroy the ... |
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| To the Soul From God, the Loveliest Song |
| Read the Song of Solomon, today!, with the knowledge that God has written you a song of love. |
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| Anatomy, the Woven Veil |
| It is modernity, maybe post-modernity, but we are not doing a new thing. We are doing a very old thing. |
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| El Paso Planned Parenthood Goes Out of Business |
| 'We expect many more closures in the days to come, as people become aware of Planned ... |
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| Planned Parenthood Employee Admits 'Bending the Rules' |
| Lila Rose, 20-year-old President of the non-profit Live Action, went undercover at a Planned Parenthood clinic. |
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| First Clinical Trials of Adult Cardiac Stem Cell Repair |
| 'Five years ago, we didn't even know the heart had its own distinct type of stem cells.' |
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| The Ananias Project |
| The Ananias Project: God is using FMC in new and powerful ways to spread the good news about mission life! Kevin Granger is spearheading a project to use FMC missionaries musical talent to create a music album that proclaims the Glory of God and invites all of us to consider the call; stay tuned for more [...] |
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| Come and See Success! |
| Come and See Success! We are happy to report a blessed week with individuals from around the country who have come to discern the mission life. The Lord provided a full week of service, prayer, and fellowship. Please pray for each of them as they discern the call to missions! |
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| Mission Appeals |
| Mission Appeals FMC is spreading missionary zeal around the Lafayette Diocese, making mission appeals at local parishes. The response has been positive and we thank Our Lady of the Sacred Heart in Churchpoint, St. Matilda in Eunice, and Holy Spirit Church in Opelousas for the warm welcome. |
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| FMC Mission Teams |
| FMC mission teams Now in General Cepeda, Piedras Negras, and Saltillo, Mexico; Cordoba, Spain; Camiguin Island, Philippines…. (Check out their blogs!) |
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| Mission Formation at Big Woods Mission Every Wednesday 6:00pm |
| Mission Formation: Mission Formation is held every Wednesday night at Big Woods Mission 6:00 pm |
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| NEW FAITH CAMP WEBSITE |
| FAITH CAMP WEBSITE Be sure to check out Faith Camp’s website. View Faith Camp Website Now! |
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| SERVE Newsletter |
| SERVE Newsletter Click on the SERVE you would like to view. View 2007 Winter SERVE Newsletter HERE View 2008 Summer SERVE Newsletter HERE View 2008 Winter SERVE Newsletter HERE. If you or others want to receive the newsletter please email us your name and address. If you want to contribute to our cost of publication, please do so at this [...] |
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| Praising God for India |
| Bridget : I can hardly believe that my time in India is over. Sheila and I arrived back in the states late Saturday. The time flew by and yet, God did so much in it. A few nights ago as we were eating dinner, Neil said, “you know, God is TOO good to us.” Throughout our time [...] |
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| Street Evangelization |
| Bridget: Our God is so GOOD to us! Our 10 days in Calcutta have flown by and none of us are ready to leave. God has given us so many opportunites to share with others what He has done in our lives. I am continually reminded of my weaknesses and the greatness of our God who [...] |
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| Prem Dan - Gift of Love |
| Sheila: hey all - greetings in the abundant and faithful love of CHRIST JESUE our SERVANT KING! you have been in all of our prayers here in India, and a million thanks for your generous prayers for us - that keep our hope strong and our ministry full of GOD’s power! i have only just begun [...] |
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| EWTN: Today's Homily - Sunday - 6/28/2009 |
| Hosted by Fr. Joseph Mary: EWTN Mass Readings and Homily for Sunday June 28, 2009 - Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time |
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| EWTN: Today's Homily - Monday - 6/29/2009 |
| Hosted by Fr. Dominic Mary: EWTN Mass Readings and Homily for Monday June 29, 2009. - Saints Peter and Paul |
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| EWTN: Today's Homily - Tuesday - 6/30/2009 |
| Hosted by Fr. Joseph Mary: EWTN Mass Readings and Homily for Tuesday June 30, 2009 - Feria |
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| EWTN: Today's Homily - Wednesday - 7/1/2009 |
| Hosted by Bishop Joseph N. Perry: EWTN Mass Readings and Homily for Wednesday July 1, 2009 - Feria |
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| EWTN: Today's Homily - Thursday - 7/2/2009 |
| Hosted by Fr. Dennis Kolinski, SJC: EWTN Readings and Homily for Thursday, July 2, 2009 - Feria |
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