Monthly Archives: March 2011

Samson, “Hey there Delilah”

Heh. H/T. John Bergsma of The Sacred Page.

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US Bishops: New Way Ministries is NOT Catholic

WASHINGTON (March 11, 2011)—The chairs of two committees of the USCCB have reaffirmed that New Ways Ministry’s material is not in conformity with the Church. Read the Bishop’s statement here. Deacon Fournier has a commentary on New Way Ministries . … Continue reading

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Happy St. Patricks Day!

And Irish Step Dancing Flash Mob!  

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What Anti-Pope is also a Saint?

Who knew? Via Jimmy Akin.

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Saint of the Day: St. Patrick

Happy St. Patrick’s Day.  St. Patrick is a great saint of the Church. It is not about green beer–which my favorite Irish deacon thinks is an abomination–and parades. St. Patrick gave himself completely to God. Deacon Keith Fournier has an … Continue reading

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Confessions of a Liturgical Cop

My favorite deacon and I have been having many discussions about liturgy, or rather, bad liturgy.  After 40 years of liturgical abuse, major, minor and everything in-between, by both the progressive and orthodox fractions in the Church we have a … Continue reading

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Catholics Do NOT Worship Saints!

But the press continually gets it wrong. Here is a version of an Associate Press report, via Fox News, on the relics of St. Therese of Lisieux: JERUSALEM –  Remains of a revered French nun who died more than 100 … Continue reading

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Pray for the people of Japan

The devastation from the Earthquake and tsunami is heart breaking. It is feared that the death toll will exceed 10,000. To help out donate go here. To send prayers go here (scroll down to the email link)  

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How is your Lent going?

As we prepare for Easter, reflect on the promises that we made, or our parents and God Parents made on our behalf, at Baptism. How will we reject Satan, and all his works, and all his empty promises?  What can … Continue reading

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First Sunday In Lent. Reflection

Now we begin our long painful journey through the desert of Lent.  It is a time when we remember our baptism. Baptism is at the heart of the Lenten season. Lent is the time when Catechumens, those who will be … Continue reading

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