Category Archives: Living Catholic lives

As a Catholic priest in Britain I have to drag couples down the aisle

Posted on May 4, 2013 by

From: The Catholic Herald Couples are reluctant to have their big day in this country By FR ALEXANDER LUCIE-SMITH Your wedding doe not have to be as grand as this (PA) The Pope’s book, written when he was Archbishop of Buenos … Continue reading →

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Need some inspiration for Lent?

Posted on February 12, 2013 by

This Lent as in previous years Father John Zuhlsdorf  will offer daily “LENTCAzTS” throughout the penitential season. In fact the first one begins today. Here’s Father Z introducing the 2013 lenten audio reflections himself: With this audio offering, I am … Continue reading →

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Six Principles of Discernment

Posted on June 14, 2012 by

By: Msgr. Charles Pope As a priest and pastor I am often called to spend time with people discerning the voice and the will of God in their life. I have about twenty lay people in spiritual direction. There are … Continue reading →

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WORLD MEETING IN MILAN: AN EPIPHANY OF THE FAMILY: Wednesday General Audience.

Posted on June 6, 2012 by

Vatican City, 6 June 2012 (VIS) – Benedict XVI focused his catechesis during this morning’s general audience on his recent trip to Milan, his first pastoral trip as Peter’s Successor to that Italian archdiocese where he had participated in the … Continue reading →

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Bl Jerzy Popiełuszko

Posted on May 20, 2012 by

Father Finigan has a fine post about his trip to Poland and his visit to the shrine of Bl Jerzy Popiełuszko.

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You Never Know When Your Time Will Come

Posted on April 23, 2012 by

by Randy Hain A familiar tale, perhaps? The sun shone brightly that September morning as the brothers stood next to the grave of their late father.  Just a few minutes before, the grave had been surrounded by family and their … Continue reading →

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Recognition finally for a warrior priest’s heroics

Posted on April 18, 2012 by

By Daniel Nasaw, BBC News Magazine, Kansas US Army Chaplain Father Emil Kapaun stole, suffered and sacrificed his life for his fellow soldiers in a Korean prison camp. Six decades after his death, he is being considered for the Congressional … Continue reading →

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Four Lessons from Emmaus Road for the Discouraged and Anxious

Posted on April 13, 2012 by

Randy Hain Road to Emmaus We are all likely familiar with the “walk to Emmaus” (Luke 24:13-35) by two of Christ’s disciples the evening of the Resurrection in Luke’s Gospel.  These two men, overcome with hopelessness and discouragement, were talking … Continue reading →

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Help with confession

Posted on March 23, 2012 by

I wish that more sermons were like this:

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Fr. Marcel Guarnizo’s Response to the Eucharistic Incident

Posted on March 15, 2012 by

From CNA I would like to begin by once again sending my condolences to the Johnson family on the death of Mrs. Loetta Johnson.

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A happy anniversary

Posted on February 8, 2012 by

Please pray for Father Michael Mary of the Sons of the Most Holy Redeemer, who celebrated the fortieth anniversary of his ordination recently. More details are given here. Ad multos annos, Father!

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Bishops to distribute cards to Catholics declaring their faith

Posted on February 2, 2012 by

By Madeleine Teahan One side of the card A card communicating that its carrier is a baptised Catholic will be distributed nationally on behalf of the bishops of England and Wales. The Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales is distributing … Continue reading →

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Padre Pio, G.K.Chesterton and – women who wear trousers!!

Posted on December 22, 2011 by

Padre Pio strict with women who wore trousers? Padre Pio was equally severe with men about their sartorial selections including some men who wore trousers… by Mary O’Regan Padre Pio refused a Canadian lady absolution and told her to return … Continue reading →

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Fr Z on Attachment to Sin, Indulgences and You

Posted on November 2, 2011 by

In the unlikely event that you haven’t yet discovered Fr Z’s blog, it’s high time to check it out. Meanwhile here’s an example of the sound and helpful teaching you can find on WDTPRS: As I write it is All … Continue reading →

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Life holds one tragedy – not to have been a saint

Posted on November 1, 2011 by

Almost a year ago, I posted under this same heading – in response to those who felt impelled to explain to the Church who could, and who couldn’t be called a saint. In that article, I was addressing those who … Continue reading →

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