A prime reason for staying Catholic: Does your church have Christ truly present in the Eucharist?

Adversus so-called "Gay Marriage" without recourse to God or Bible.

An excellent post, imho.

I thought that 'gay' meant happy. The folks whom I have meant who are self-proclaimed 'gay' are anything but... In fact, when confronted with the image of people who are in this 'lifestyle' in the main stream media (MSM) one can come away with the impression that they are even quite a bit angry...ah well. Just an observation from a lowly, no-nothing, knuckle-draggin', breeder such as me. ;)

Another reason why I am Catholic:

INDULGENCES!!!

Yahoo for the year of St. Paul!

They need to show the above in the States, imho, instead of those birth-contol-pills-that-also-clears-pimples ads.

Ugh...I think that I am going to be sick...

Word of the Afternoon

From the Liturgy of the Hours:

 

Afternoon reading (None)

Hebrews 12:1 - 2 ©

We should throw off everything that hinders us, especially the sin that clings so easily, and keep running steadily in the race we have started. Let us not lose sight of Jesus, who leads us in our faith and brings it to perfection: for the sake of the joy which was still in the future, he endured the cross, disregarding the shamefulness of it, and from now on has taken his place at the right of God’s throne.

 

My, do I have much to throw off.  All of my sin clings too easily to me like my youngest’ leftover food on my clothing.  Mama Mary, pray to the Father that I be given the grace to run sufficiently the race I have started lest I be lost to the one who roars like a lion, seeking me to devour.  Help me to not lose sight of your Son who alone is capable of saving my soul and presenting me spotless to the Father in heaven!  Help me to go about my daily life with joy despite my cross, or instead…BECAUSE of my cross for the sake of the heavenly crown promised and fashioned just for me.

Afternoon reading (None)

Colossians 3:23 - 24 ©

Whatever your work is, put your heart into it as if it were for the Lord and not for men, knowing that the Lord will repay you by making you his heirs. It is Christ the Lord that you are serving. These are wise words which I must commit to memory as I carry the Christ-given cross of my daily work. Thank you, Lord Jesus Christ, for this sweet cross. Mother Mary, you who witnessed the agonizing death of your baby boy on His way to Calvary, entreat the King of Glory for the grace sufficient to bear my own cross on my way to paradise.

Wonderful New Blog I have found!

Food, glorious food!

My Hope Comes From The Lord

"Just as the earth sends up its shoots,
and the garden makes its seeds to sprout,
so the Lord God will make justice spring up
and praise before all the nations."

"Do not trust in princes to save you, they are only sons of men.
One day their breath will leave them, they will return to the ground; on that day perish all their plans."

I must say that I do become greatly concerned about the prospect of this man being the next president of the United States of America, however, as I reflect on the Word of God I understand that no matter the person who is in office, God is always in control. And that brings great comfort. Still, I do hope that we end up with better late this year...

Intellectual Fisticuffs: Some Thoughts on the Apologetics Subculture

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An excellent article by Catholic Lay apologist, Mark Shea. Enjoy!

I have infiltrated the DNC and have uncovered their evil plot to take over America!

Ahhhh...Friday has arrived and I can throw off the shackles of my cubicle and enjoy a bit of great news.

Breaking News!

Late-term abortion center in Dallas to close

Aaron Women's Health Center performed abortions up to 23 weeks. Last day for abortions is reported to be Saturday, June 28th. Statement of the CPLC

- In addition to the CPLC's regular prayerful presence and sidewalk counseling there, Aaron's was the site of Dallas' first 40 Days for Life Prayer Vigil - the 2nd one held in the nation, from December 12, 2004 (Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe) - January 22, 2005 (anniversary of tragic Roe v Wade decision) when it was remodeling to do late-term abortions

- Rumored to have been sinking financially

- Prayer Service tentatively set for Saturday, June 28th or Saturday, July 12th.

- 1 down, 5 to go. Last abortion center in Dallas closed in May of 2001.

Thanks be to God!

Another reason why I am Catholic...

How about because it.just.makes.sense.

Faith of the Father

"If a father does not go to church, no matter how faithful his wife's devotions, only one child in fifty will become a regular worshipper.  Yet if a father does go regularly, regardless of the practice of the mother, between 2/3 and 3/4 of their children will become church-goers."  - Steve Wood, author of Christian Fatherhood

My favorite quote of the day

This one comes from fellow blogger, ‘a thorn in the pew’:

 

“This man has no qualifications to run a country let alone a McDonald’s restaurant.” – concerning Democratic presidential candidate, Barak ‘Baby-Killer’ Obama.