February 2012
“Help yourself during this troubled period by reading holy books. This reading...”
– St. Padre Pio of Pietrelcina † (via joecatholic)
“Ironically, the benefit of modest clothing is its transparency, so to speak....”
– Chris Pelicano (via caseydeann)
“ For it pleased the Father that in Him all the fullness should dwell, and by Him...”
– Col 1:19-20 (via maddyeline)
uCatholic: Rules For Lent →
ucatholic:
Another Lenten journey of further conversion will begin on Ash Wednesday, February 22, 2012. Lent prepares the faithful to celebrate the Paschal Mystery of Christ’s suffering, death and resurrection.
It is a time for reflection and spiritual renewal, a time to examine one’s relationships…
Ora et Labora: The Catholic Home: Domestic church →
padrepiosson:
The Catholic Home
Every Catholic home should be considered a microcosm of the Church, with the Father as the head, Mother as the cherished spouse (both equal before God in dignity and, always, treating each other equally in charity), and with the children brought up learning how to know, love,…
“Jesus spoke these words; “My child, I have need of victims, and strong victims,...”
– Saint Gemma Galgani, Letters (via awodeji
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Priest: Show up to Mass on time, turn off your... →
Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be men...
eufonik:
1 Corinthians 16:13
Our Lady of Guadalupe, pray for us.
catholiclove:
Remember, O most gracious Virgin of Guadalupe, that in your apparitions on Mount Tepeyac you promised to show pity and compassion to all who, loving and trusting you, seek your help and protection. Accordingly, listen now to our supplications and grant us consolation and relief. We are full of hope that, relying on your help, nothing can trouble or affect us. As you have remained...
Signed, my heart.: Lenten Reflection Day 3:... →
signed-my-heart:
Is not this the kind of fasting I have chosen: to loose the chains of injustice and untie the cords of the yoke, to set the oppressed free and break every yoke? – Isaiah 58:6
Fasting used to be such a big problem for me. It’s not that I couldn’t go without food; it’s just that I…
Depressed & Catholic: Lent for Those Affected by... →
kathleenhockey:
For you with a depressive or bipolar condition, instead of giving up candy, cake, or coffee for Lent try giving up the following:
• RESISTANCE -to admitting you have a depressive or bipolar condition or seem to be heading for relapse
• PRIDE -that says, “I can handle this on…
catholicryangosling:
“The sacrifice God truly desires is not burnt offerings but that of a humble...”
– C. Martin. (via catholicsplash)
Infelix Ego: Suggestions for keeping a good Lent:... →
infelixego:
Do take time, gentle reader, to avail of the sacraments in this holy season.
Particularly the sacrament of penance.
Spend some time in quiet prayer, and ask the Holy Ghost for light as you examine your conscience. Ask Him to reveal to you the ways in which you have offended God and your…
“This is all I desire: to be where God wants me to be.”
– Bishop Frederic Baraga (1797-1868, servant of God who died in Michigan and whose cause for beatification is ongoing)
--=JOE CATHOLIC=--: Time of Fasting →
joecatholic:
February 24, 2012
Friday after Ash Wednesday
Listen to the podcast version here.
Matthew 9:14-15
The disciples of John approached Jesus and said, “Why do we and the Pharisees fast much, but your disciples do not fast?” Jesus answered them, “Can the wedding guests…
“You must make allowance for each other’s faults and FORGIVE the person who...”
– Colossians 3:13-15 (NLT)
Τhe Gospel is like the sun
simplyorthodox:
Our heart is like the darkened earth; the Gospel is like the sun, enlightening and giving life to our hearts. May the true sun of Thy righteousness shine in our hearts, O Lord!
-St. John of Kronstadt
uCatholic: Rules For Lent →
ucatholic:
Another Lenten journey of further conversion will begin on Ash Wednesday, February 22, 2012. Lent prepares the faithful to celebrate the Paschal Mystery of Christ’s suffering, death and resurrection.
It is a time for reflection and spiritual renewal, a time to examine one’s relationships…
To Be Magnanimous: Random Catholic Facts: →
snaps4hollywood:
Priests could be married until 1122 AD.
Peter got so drunk off the Holy Spirit on Pentecost that’s held he baptized 3,000 people that day.
Candles must always be lit in order to have mass on the altar, and are made out of beeswax because bees are pure.
Confessionals were introduced in 1565,…
“If we disregard the Freedom of Conscience by violating Religious Liberty, we set...”
– Bishop Patrick Zurek (Amarillo)
Matthew 6:1
“(But) take care not to perform righteous deeds in order that people may see them; otherwise, you will have no recompense from your heavenly Father.”
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“God, who “dwells in unapproachable light”, wants to communicate his own divine...”
– Catechism of the Catholic Church, 52 (via mariellacecilia
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Catholic Feminine Genius: Lent Ideas: 10 best... →
catholicfemininegenius:
As a follow up to the most difficult things to give up for Lent, I am posting 10 of the best ideas I’ve experienced or ideas that my friends have experienced. Now this list is no joke. If you really want to start thinking about developing a very deep relationship with God, these things would be…
