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Category Archives: Living Catholic lives
Fr. Marcel Guarnizo’s Response to the Eucharistic Incident
From CNA I would like to begin by once again sending my condolences to the Johnson family on the death of Mrs. Loetta Johnson.
A happy anniversary
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!
Posted in Catholic Culture, Catholic Orders and Congregations, Living Catholic lives
Tagged FSSR, Good News, Ordination, Papa Stronsay
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Bishops to distribute cards to Catholics declaring their faith
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
Padre Pio, G.K.Chesterton and – women who wear trousers!!
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
Fr Z on Attachment to Sin, Indulgences and You
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
Posted in Devotion, Living Catholic lives, Spiritual Life
Tagged Catholic Teaching, Father Zuhlsdorf, Holy Souls
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Life holds one tragedy – not to have been a saint
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
Posted in Catholic Lives, Church History, Church Politics, Saints
Tagged all saints, being a saint, called to be saints
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Modesty at Mass – A Case for a Catholic Dress Code
In a few weeks, we will start hearing about the coming changes to the Catholic liturgy. Much to the surprise of the world, the Catholic Church is, in fact, capable of change. There will be a brief period of freak-out, … Continue reading
How do I find time to pray?
Ask a Carmelite Sister… Dear Sister, Is there a best time to pray, given all the activities each day holds for me – working at my job and caring for and being with my family makes a very full day? … Continue reading
Children in Clerical Attire
I discovered these priceless photos through our blogging friend Augustinian Canon Herr Alipius. As a convert I would like to ask you, our dear readers, some questions: I was not born and raised in a Catholic milieu, but I’ve learned … Continue reading
Converts vs. ‘Cradle Catholics’
Most of you know that Catholicism Pure author’s are a mix of what we now call ‘cradle’ Catholic’s and ‘converts’. Personally I dislike the distinction – in a universal Roman Catholic Church we are surely universally Roman Catholic are we … Continue reading
Bishop Mark Davies’ latest pastoral letter
My dear brothers and sisters, The extraordinary scenes as they unfolded on the streets of London and Birmingham would disturb public opinion, shock media commentators and prompt a statement from the Prime Minister. I write to you today not of … Continue reading
Friday Penance
The Catholic bishops of England and Wales have asked Catholics to return from Friday 16 September to the practice of abstaining from meat every Friday throughout the year. Catholics are invited to unite this penance to prayer: The Visit of Pope Benedict XVI evoked … Continue reading
Posted in Bishops, Church Teachings, Living Catholic lives
Tagged Catholic Church, Catholicism
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Freedom to Die?
“Freedom” is a highly cherished value in our society, not only in all aspects of life, but increasingly in aspects of death as well. The chant, “My life is mine” has also become, “My death is mine.” There is a … Continue reading
These are a few of my favourite things
The liturgical year, with its seasons and rhythms, gives shape and meaning to the year: feast days to celebrate, days of reflection,days of hope; days for penance, for mourning, for thanksgiving, for rejoicing.
Posted in Living Catholic lives
Tagged Church year, Feast days, liturgical year, rhythms of the year
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Is it always wrong to kill?
From time to time, the Internet sees vigorous debate about the morality of the Israelite’s – and by extension God’s – massacre of the people of Jericho and others. My stand is that we can’t just write off the bits … Continue reading
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