Summer, 2010 A reflection for summer 2010

Jesus was rejected, so do you! The fact is that rejection can break us or make us stronger. It all depends how we handle it. We know that Jesus(read more...)

Feb, 04 Lenten Meditation on the FISH

Among the symbols employed by the primitive Christians, the fish definitely ranks first. While the use of the fish in pagan art(read more...)

Advent, '09

I believe that I read the story in the New York Times back in 2006. That story never left my mind because it reminds me of what Advent should not be.(read more...)

Nov, 29 Immaculate Conception of Mary

The theological argument of the Immaculate Conception is summarized in four Latin words: Potuit, Voluit, ergo Fecit (God could do it, wanted to do it, therefore He did it). (read more...)

Oct, 17 All Saints and faithful departed

In back to back days, the Catholic calendar places our saints and our departed brothers and sisters. We may speculate and come up with sophisticated theological reasons, however, I feel that the (read more...)

Aug, 30 The Pastor and the Code of the Canon Law

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July, 21 Two thoughts for summer 2009 (read)
June, 15 Our forgotten heroes: Our fathers (read)
May, 3 The "After Easter Syndrome" (read)
Apr,11 The Easter Hero: Saint Thomas (read)

• Make a simple bow when the person in front of you is receiving communion; do not wait until it is your turn
• Say "Amen" loud enough to be heard
• Let the Eucharist be given to you; do not take it
• If receiving in the hand, make sure your hands are clean and respectful
• After receiving communion, step aside and consume it
• Never take the Eucharist back to your seat
• Cross your arms if you are coming for a blessing only
• Fast for one hour from food and drink, except water
• Read more from the USCCB

The Freedom of Choice Act (FOCA) is again before Congress (S. 1173, H.R. 1964). FOCA is a radical bill. It creates a "fundamental right" to abortion through-out the nine months of pregnancy. No governmental body at any level would be able to "deny or interfere with" this right, or to "discriminate" against the exercise of this right "in the regulation or provision of benefits, facilities, services, or information."

For the first time, abortion would become an entitlement the government must condone and promote. As concerned citizens and as Roman Catholic Christians we need to be aware of what this means for us and for our country. Please, keep the prayers going!!! (read more...)

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