Britain Says Man Killed by Police Had No Tie to Bombings - New York Times
Saturday, July 23, 2005
Does Sin Keep Us From Seeing the Glory of God?
A line from this article, gave me pause to think and pray "Lord touch my eyes that I might see!"
From A Restored Harmony in Creation:
"An example is given in the Eastern Christian understanding of the Transfiguration. In the Christian East, Christ is understood to have continuously radiated the glory of God but, because of human sin, people saw only a man. At the Transfiguration, however, it was the sight of Peter, James and John that was transfigured. The icons show the light radiating from Christ and touching the eyes of Peter, James and John, who thus see Christ as he truly is, with the whole of creation reflecting his glory."
From A Restored Harmony in Creation:
"An example is given in the Eastern Christian understanding of the Transfiguration. In the Christian East, Christ is understood to have continuously radiated the glory of God but, because of human sin, people saw only a man. At the Transfiguration, however, it was the sight of Peter, James and John that was transfigured. The icons show the light radiating from Christ and touching the eyes of Peter, James and John, who thus see Christ as he truly is, with the whole of creation reflecting his glory."
St. Briget of Sweden (Memorial)--Day 4 of Our Appeal

The Fifteen Prayers of St. Bridget
Weekends were made for....(see how effective the beer ad was?)...if only we could come up with a way to make everything about our life giving faith as memorable. This was one of the reasons that I used the word S.A.C.R.I.F.I.C.E. to organize the material in my book How To Get The Most Out Of The Eucharist
Yes How To Get The Most Out Of The Eucharist
We are asking readers of this blog and Amy's Open Book to consider buying one copy of her excellent book Here. Now. A Catholic Guide to the Good Life.
All profits from the sale of these two books over this 30 day appeal will go to Food for the Poor.
Thanks to all who have already responded!
Friday, July 22, 2005
Feast of St. Mary Magdalene

Mary Magdalene is a follower of Jesus--symbolic of all of us who strive to follow him. Her moment of great joy at the resurrection of Jesus is tempered by a command to spread the news, not unlike the experience of the transfiguration for the apostles was tempered by the command to go back down the mountain.
We can learn from this, here in the fallen world we must always be about the work of Jesus empowered by Him but out spreading the Good News to all we meet.
Day 3 of Our Appeal--A Cross Received in the Mail
This is day 3 of our appeal to get the books that Amy and I have written out there where they may be of benefit to those who need them, in other words Catholics looking to enrich their spiritual lives.
So far your efforts have been encouraging. You have moved both books to the top of the Amazon's Catholic bestsellers list and into the top 100 religion and spirituality bestsellers list! Your help is greatly appreciated! But the numbers to acheive these heights sadly is fairly low.
Yesterday, I received a package from Food for the Poor that contained a cross...a cross they hope I will send back to them with a check for $2,000 to build a house for someone in Nicaragua. This seems providential to me and a confirmation that what we are doing is a good thing--making good Catholic reading available then taking what we personally make and giving it to the poor.
So today I am pleading with the readers of this blog and Amy's Open Book to consider buying one copy of her excellent book Here. Now. A Catholic Guide to the Good Life.
and one of my How To Get The Most Out Of The Eucharist
--two books that can not only help you but will help me to send the cross back to the people at Food for the Poor with a check that will build a house for some desperate souls.
I was on the radion yesterday morning in Omaha, NE and the co-host of the show Kris raved about how much How to Get the Most of the Eucharist had blessed her! We believe we have written two books that can genuinely help... consider buying them as a gift for someone if you already own a copy, if you don't get one for yourself.
Update: Already $120.53 will be donated to Food for the Poor...THANKS!
So far your efforts have been encouraging. You have moved both books to the top of the Amazon's Catholic bestsellers list and into the top 100 religion and spirituality bestsellers list! Your help is greatly appreciated! But the numbers to acheive these heights sadly is fairly low.
Yesterday, I received a package from Food for the Poor that contained a cross...a cross they hope I will send back to them with a check for $2,000 to build a house for someone in Nicaragua. This seems providential to me and a confirmation that what we are doing is a good thing--making good Catholic reading available then taking what we personally make and giving it to the poor.
So today I am pleading with the readers of this blog and Amy's Open Book to consider buying one copy of her excellent book Here. Now. A Catholic Guide to the Good Life.
I was on the radion yesterday morning in Omaha, NE and the co-host of the show Kris raved about how much How to Get the Most of the Eucharist had blessed her! We believe we have written two books that can genuinely help... consider buying them as a gift for someone if you already own a copy, if you don't get one for yourself.
Update: Already $120.53 will be donated to Food for the Poor...THANKS!
I'm on the Drew Mariani Show Today
At 5:00 Eastern time...talking about How to Get the Most Out of the Eucharist... You can listen online by clicking on the link.
Thursday, July 21, 2005
New Chapel Design for Ave Maria University
Interesting, no more greenhouse effect...reminds me of our home parish that one priest said was built in the shape of a bishop's mitre.
Ave Maria University News
Ave Maria University News
Day 2 of the Appeal--Does Your Spiritual Life Need a Boost?
First, a big thank you to all who responded yesterday. Your efforts put both books in the Top 10 Catholic bestsellers on Amazon.
I'm on the radio this morning talking about How to Get the Most Out of the Eucharist and in preparation for the radio appearance I reread most of the book last night and even though I wrote it and know whats in it, I found it gave me a real boost to re-focusing on what really matters in life--it also reminded me that an alternative title that I had suggested for the book was Living the Eucharist or A Spirituality of the Eucharist--both would fit what is within (which you can search both Amy and my book online in the links below).
There is so much to be thankful for and we need to be reminded of that daily, in different ways both Amy's Here Now and my book help the reader (even if it is ourselves) rediscover that!
I'm asking the readers of this blog and Amy's Open Book to consider buying one copy of her excellent book Here. Now. A Catholic Guide to the Good Life.
and one of my How To Get The Most Out Of The Eucharist
--two books that can give your spiritual life a real boost! We believe we have written two books that can genuinely help... consider buying them as a gift for someone if you already own a copy, if you don't get one.
All proceeds from royalties and Amazon affiliate links will be donated to Food for the Poor.
I'm on the radio this morning talking about How to Get the Most Out of the Eucharist and in preparation for the radio appearance I reread most of the book last night and even though I wrote it and know whats in it, I found it gave me a real boost to re-focusing on what really matters in life--it also reminded me that an alternative title that I had suggested for the book was Living the Eucharist or A Spirituality of the Eucharist--both would fit what is within (which you can search both Amy and my book online in the links below).
There is so much to be thankful for and we need to be reminded of that daily, in different ways both Amy's Here Now and my book help the reader (even if it is ourselves) rediscover that!
I'm asking the readers of this blog and Amy's Open Book to consider buying one copy of her excellent book Here. Now. A Catholic Guide to the Good Life.
All proceeds from royalties and Amazon affiliate links will be donated to Food for the Poor.
Wednesday, July 20, 2005
30 Day Appeal--Getting the Most Out of Your Catholic Faith!
Starting today, I'm asking the readers of this blog and Amy's Open Book to consider buying one copy of her excellent book Here. Now. A Catholic Guide to the Good Life.
and of my How To Get The Most Out Of The Eucharist
--two books that can help you or your Catholic friends find true joy by deepening their relationship with God as Catholics.
Too much of the time we complain about our faith, I believe this is the "weeds" or "tares" sown by the enemy. Both books that Amy and I have written come out of the struggle of trying to focus on the Word sown by Our Lord and not that of the enemy.
If you already own a copy of both books, thank you. I'm sure you have found them to be both challenging and an excellent way to get more from your Faith no matter what the enemy may sow in your path. Please consider buying another copy of both to give as a gift to your Catholic friends, you might even consider organizing a study group built around both books.
We often complain about Catholics not buying books but I have found that one of the reasons that Catholics fail where other Christians don't is that Catholic authors often hide their light under a basket. I confess to doing this myself.
Amy and I both believe we have written two books that speak to the angst that daily appears all over the Catholic blogdom.
At the end of the thirty-day period Amy and I will donate whatever royalties we earn from the sales of these books to Food for the Poor. We will keep you abreast of how much there is to donate daily!
Thank you and may God bless you!
Morning Update: Already $55.71 will be donated to Food for the Poor...THANKS!
Too much of the time we complain about our faith, I believe this is the "weeds" or "tares" sown by the enemy. Both books that Amy and I have written come out of the struggle of trying to focus on the Word sown by Our Lord and not that of the enemy.
If you already own a copy of both books, thank you. I'm sure you have found them to be both challenging and an excellent way to get more from your Faith no matter what the enemy may sow in your path. Please consider buying another copy of both to give as a gift to your Catholic friends, you might even consider organizing a study group built around both books.
We often complain about Catholics not buying books but I have found that one of the reasons that Catholics fail where other Christians don't is that Catholic authors often hide their light under a basket. I confess to doing this myself.
Amy and I both believe we have written two books that speak to the angst that daily appears all over the Catholic blogdom.
At the end of the thirty-day period Amy and I will donate whatever royalties we earn from the sales of these books to Food for the Poor. We will keep you abreast of how much there is to donate daily!
Thank you and may God bless you!
Morning Update: Already $55.71 will be donated to Food for the Poor...THANKS!
Tuesday, July 19, 2005
Bush Picks Former Indiana Resident for Supreme
Similar Appeal; Different Styles:
"Roberts grew up in Long Beach, Ind., and attended a private school in nearby LaPorte before going on to Harvard and Harvard Law School. He clerked for Judge Henry J. Friendly of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit, in New York, and later for Rehnquist, who was then an associate justice."
"Roberts grew up in Long Beach, Ind., and attended a private school in nearby LaPorte before going on to Harvard and Harvard Law School. He clerked for Judge Henry J. Friendly of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit, in New York, and later for Rehnquist, who was then an associate justice."
Monday, July 18, 2005
Pope Expresses Sympathy for Victims at Kusadasi
I spent a few days here once in 1978, beautiful place. The local area has a very direct opinion on the whole thing here.
Cardinal Secretary of State Angelo Sodano has sent a telegram of condolence, in the Pope's name, to Archbishop Edmond Farhat, apostolic nuncio to Turkey, for Saturday's bomb attack in the Turkish tourist resort of Kusadasi:
"Informed of the deadly explosion that took place recently in Turkey, the Holy Father implores the mercy of the Almighty for the people who lost their lives in the horrific attack and the consolation of God on their suffering families. He express his heartfelt sympathy to the numerous people injured in this drama and to their families, as well as to the Turkish authorities and people."
Cardinal Secretary of State Angelo Sodano has sent a telegram of condolence, in the Pope's name, to Archbishop Edmond Farhat, apostolic nuncio to Turkey, for Saturday's bomb attack in the Turkish tourist resort of Kusadasi:
"Informed of the deadly explosion that took place recently in Turkey, the Holy Father implores the mercy of the Almighty for the people who lost their lives in the horrific attack and the consolation of God on their suffering families. He express his heartfelt sympathy to the numerous people injured in this drama and to their families, as well as to the Turkish authorities and people."
Sunday, July 17, 2005
A Year of Changes???
For your discernment:
Message to Christina Gallagher July 16, 2005
Message from Our Lady Queen of Peace for the 16th July 2005
My Children, today I speak to your hearts. I plead with you to open your hearts to Me. I am the Mother of your Saviour. I desire to help you and save you in soul. So many of you live your lives as if tomorrow will last forever.
You cannot recognize the signs of the times you live in. You cannot see how the evil one is stealing the youth of your country and the world, in seduction through suicide, drugs, alcohol, lust, lack of faith and confusion.
My dear children, I desire you to wake up before it is too late. Many changes will have taken place one year from now. There will be many of you caught in the web of the evil one, more deeply than you realize. Others among you will be called unprepared from your earthly life. I call you, my children, into the Light and Life of My Son, Jesus.
I plead with you to hear and live My call, and to open your hearts in love, to receive the message I give you. I beg you to respond to My call as never before. Your worldly existence as you know it to be, will soon come into a great crisis.
The purification is upon you, and few of you are prepared. I weep for your safety. You will see many upheavals in the world. You will experience the climate changes more and more. There will be many abnormal calamities, throughout the world. The changes in the season?s behaviour have already begun, but will increase and intensify, floods in many parts of the world beyond normal capacity, mud slides, typhoons, earthquakes and many many other abnormal and strange happenings. You have been given the gift of Pope Benedict to fulfil the work needed to be completed, but pray, pray for him.
The Church of My Son, Jesus, is experiencing the labour pains of its purification. Many will run. Others will hide, like scattered sheep and My poor lambs whom they have permitted to stray. But, Jesus will shepherd His poor little lambs that are lost.
Message to Christina Gallagher July 16, 2005
Message from Our Lady Queen of Peace for the 16th July 2005
My Children, today I speak to your hearts. I plead with you to open your hearts to Me. I am the Mother of your Saviour. I desire to help you and save you in soul. So many of you live your lives as if tomorrow will last forever.
You cannot recognize the signs of the times you live in. You cannot see how the evil one is stealing the youth of your country and the world, in seduction through suicide, drugs, alcohol, lust, lack of faith and confusion.
My dear children, I desire you to wake up before it is too late. Many changes will have taken place one year from now. There will be many of you caught in the web of the evil one, more deeply than you realize. Others among you will be called unprepared from your earthly life. I call you, my children, into the Light and Life of My Son, Jesus.
I plead with you to hear and live My call, and to open your hearts in love, to receive the message I give you. I beg you to respond to My call as never before. Your worldly existence as you know it to be, will soon come into a great crisis.
The purification is upon you, and few of you are prepared. I weep for your safety. You will see many upheavals in the world. You will experience the climate changes more and more. There will be many abnormal calamities, throughout the world. The changes in the season?s behaviour have already begun, but will increase and intensify, floods in many parts of the world beyond normal capacity, mud slides, typhoons, earthquakes and many many other abnormal and strange happenings. You have been given the gift of Pope Benedict to fulfil the work needed to be completed, but pray, pray for him.
The Church of My Son, Jesus, is experiencing the labour pains of its purification. Many will run. Others will hide, like scattered sheep and My poor lambs whom they have permitted to stray. But, Jesus will shepherd His poor little lambs that are lost.
Happy Birthday to Amy!
Born in Bloomington, IN X number of years ago today to David and Aline Welborn.
Leave Amya Happy Birthday message at her site.
Leave Amya Happy Birthday message at her site.
Saturday, July 16, 2005
Biblical Scroll Fragments Found in Israel
Amazing that there are still things like this to be discovered...Biblical Scroll Fragments Found in Israel - Yahoo! News
Friday, July 15, 2005
Catholic Bishop Killed in Kenya
Unclear what the motive for the shooting was...BBC NEWS | Africa | Catholic bishop killed in Kenya
Hurricane Emily Category 4
Pray that this one will weaken before it hits anywhere else.
Hurricane Emily strengthens to Category 4 - Weather News - MSNBC.com
Hurricane Emily strengthens to Category 4 - Weather News - MSNBC.com
Thursday, July 14, 2005
Wednesday, July 13, 2005
Pope Writing First Encyclical
What will the topic be?
While Vacationing in Italian Alps
I'm betting on something akin to "Christ and the World"...
While Vacationing in Italian Alps
I'm betting on something akin to "Christ and the World"...
Tuesday, July 12, 2005
Bishop of Fort Worth, TX Dies
The Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth the day before his co-adujutor was to be ordained.
KVSS Omaha's Catholic Radio Station 88.9FM
I will be a guest on KVSS Omaha's Catholic Radio Station 88.9FM on July 21st from 8:15-9:00, talking about How to Get the Most Out of the Eucharist...Amy will be a guest this Friday.
Tropical Storm Emily Forms in Atlantic
Earliest ever for a "fifth named storm"
Tropical Storm Emily forms as busy hurricane season continues: South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Tropical Storm Emily forms as busy hurricane season continues: South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Monday, July 11, 2005
Sunday, July 10, 2005
Amazon's Top Ten Catholic Sellers (July 10, 2005)
A snapshot of what Catholics interested in their Faith are reading today.
1. How the Catholic Church Built Western Civilization
by Thomas E. Woods Jr
This title which is a pleasant read continues to do well! Great to see that Cathoilics are interested in bolstering their faith and finding out what positive benefits it has offered the world at large. Great title for the Feast of St. Benedict (tomorrow).
2. Catholicism for Dummies
by John Trigilio (Author), Kenneth Brighenti (Author)
This is a perrenial bestseller, indicating that many think of themselves as pretty dumb when it comes to the Faith, an indictment of how we are presenting our faith and indication to publishers that we need to be pretty basic in presenting it.
3. God Is Near Us: The Eucharist, the Heart of Life
by Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger, et al (Benedict XVI)
This is a good book, but I would recommend #17 on the list, The Spirit of the Liturgy
over it.
4. Salvation Is from the Jews: The Role of Judaism in Salvation History
by Roy H. Schoeman
An Ignatius book from 2004 with great reviews posted on Amazon. This must be one of those word of mouth bestsellers. Sounds interesting when you read that the author tackles the holocaust in light of God's plan!
5. Catechism of the Catholic Church
Not surprising to see this here, actually more surprising is how little it usually shows up on the Amazon list of Catholic bestsellers. I think this tells us something about those shopping for books online versus in stores where the Catechism is a perenial number 1 bestseller.
6. The How-To Book of the Mass: Everything You Need to Know but No One Ever Taught You
by Michael Dubruiel
This is essentially a "dummies" book about the Mass and for the past six months it has been a consistent top ten book on Amazon's Catholic bestseller's list. I'm guessing that this is also due to "word of mouth" and I hope that those who enjoy it will explore another book on the Mass that I've written more recently, How To Get The Most Out Of The Eucharist
and a book on the living out the Mass entitled The Power of the Cross: Applying the Passion of Christ to Your Life
.
7. The Lamb's Supper: The Mass as Heaven on Earth
by Scott Hahn
The third "Eucharist" book in the top ten. Scott show's how the Book of Revelations is about the Mass we celebrate on earth.
8. Catechism of the Catholic Church : Second Edition
Not a double post, just a slighly more expensive edition (hardback). I wonder if this doesn't signal a merging of bookstore buying habits with online book buying habits of the Catholic market?
9. Return of the Prodigal Son
by Henri Nouwen
The mandatory Nouwen title...this one published by Image in 1994. A book about reconciliation.
10. The Theology of the Body According to John Paul II: Human Love in the Divine Plan (Parish Resources)
by John Paul, Pauline Books & Media
Remains a "hot" topic among Catholics. Here they go to the source, Pope John Paul II!
A great way to pray "seven times" a day with the psalms and scriptures. This is a modern rendering of The Short Breviary but there is nothing "short" about it. A great way to pray the Scriptures daily in the tradition of St. Benedict! Highly recommended!!!
1. How the Catholic Church Built Western Civilization
This title which is a pleasant read continues to do well! Great to see that Cathoilics are interested in bolstering their faith and finding out what positive benefits it has offered the world at large. Great title for the Feast of St. Benedict (tomorrow).
2. Catholicism for Dummies
This is a perrenial bestseller, indicating that many think of themselves as pretty dumb when it comes to the Faith, an indictment of how we are presenting our faith and indication to publishers that we need to be pretty basic in presenting it.
3. God Is Near Us: The Eucharist, the Heart of Life
This is a good book, but I would recommend #17 on the list, The Spirit of the Liturgy
4. Salvation Is from the Jews: The Role of Judaism in Salvation History
An Ignatius book from 2004 with great reviews posted on Amazon. This must be one of those word of mouth bestsellers. Sounds interesting when you read that the author tackles the holocaust in light of God's plan!
5. Catechism of the Catholic Church
Not surprising to see this here, actually more surprising is how little it usually shows up on the Amazon list of Catholic bestsellers. I think this tells us something about those shopping for books online versus in stores where the Catechism is a perenial number 1 bestseller.
6. The How-To Book of the Mass: Everything You Need to Know but No One Ever Taught You
This is essentially a "dummies" book about the Mass and for the past six months it has been a consistent top ten book on Amazon's Catholic bestseller's list. I'm guessing that this is also due to "word of mouth" and I hope that those who enjoy it will explore another book on the Mass that I've written more recently, How To Get The Most Out Of The Eucharist
7. The Lamb's Supper: The Mass as Heaven on Earth
The third "Eucharist" book in the top ten. Scott show's how the Book of Revelations is about the Mass we celebrate on earth.
8. Catechism of the Catholic Church : Second Edition
Not a double post, just a slighly more expensive edition (hardback). I wonder if this doesn't signal a merging of bookstore buying habits with online book buying habits of the Catholic market?
9. Return of the Prodigal Son
The mandatory Nouwen title...this one published by Image in 1994. A book about reconciliation.
10. The Theology of the Body According to John Paul II: Human Love in the Divine Plan (Parish Resources)
Remains a "hot" topic among Catholics. Here they go to the source, Pope John Paul II!
Outside the Top Ten and Recommended:
# 73 on the list:
# 73 on the list:
A great way to pray "seven times" a day with the psalms and scriptures. This is a modern rendering of The Short Breviary but there is nothing "short" about it. A great way to pray the Scriptures daily in the tradition of St. Benedict! Highly recommended!!!
Dennis to make Gulf Coast landfall Sunday as Category 4
A bad situation for those who take this direct hit.
Forecast: Dennis to make Gulf Coast landfall Sunday afternoon as Category 4: South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Forecast: Dennis to make Gulf Coast landfall Sunday afternoon as Category 4: South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Working Paper for this Fall's Synod of Bishopse
I still think that it is Providential that this particular pope will oversee this synod...read The Spirit of the Liturgy and I think you'll agree..."The Eucharist: Source and Summit of the Life and Mission of the Church"
Benedict on St. Benedict
In today's angelus about tomorrow's feast, from >>> AsiaNews.it <<< Pope: “Terrorists, stop in the name of God!”:
"Tomorrow is the feast of St Benedict Abate, Patron of Europe, a saint particularly dear to me, as can be divined from my choice of his name,” he said. “Born in Norcia in around 480, Benedict completed his first studies in Rome. However, deluded by life in the city, he retreated to Subiaco, where he stayed for three years in a grotto – the famous ‘sacred specco’, dedicating himself completely to God. In Subiaco, availing themselves of the ruins of an enormous ‘ciclopica’ villa of the Emperor Nero, Benedict and his first disciples built some monasteries, giving birth to a community of brothers founded on the primacy of the love of Christ, where prayer and work alternated harmoniously in praise of God. Some years later, in Montecassino, he completed this project, putting it down in writing in “Regola”, his only work which reached us.
“Among the ashes of the Roman Empire, Benedict, seeking above all the Kingdom of God planted, perhaps without even realizing it, the seed of a new civilization which would develop, integrating Christian values with classical heritage on the one hand and the Germanic and Slavic cultures on the other. This is a typical aspect of his spirituality, which I want to highlight today. Benedict did not set up a monastic institution focused mainly on the evangelization of the Barbarian peoples, as other great missionary monks of his time did. Rather he indicated to his followers that the fundamental, even unique, scope of existence was the search for God: ‘Quaerere Deum’. However, he knew that the believer in a deep relationship with God cannot be content with living in a mediocre way according to the credo of a minimalist ethic and a superficial religiosity.
“In this light, we can better understand the expression which Benedict drew from St Cyprian and which sums up the way of life of the monks in his Regola: ‘Nihil amori Christi praeponere’, ‘Nothing is above the love of Christ’. Holiness consists of this, a valid proposal for each Christian, and it takes on true pastoral urgency in our age where there is a need to anchor life and history in steady spiritual points of reference.'"
"Tomorrow is the feast of St Benedict Abate, Patron of Europe, a saint particularly dear to me, as can be divined from my choice of his name,” he said. “Born in Norcia in around 480, Benedict completed his first studies in Rome. However, deluded by life in the city, he retreated to Subiaco, where he stayed for three years in a grotto – the famous ‘sacred specco’, dedicating himself completely to God. In Subiaco, availing themselves of the ruins of an enormous ‘ciclopica’ villa of the Emperor Nero, Benedict and his first disciples built some monasteries, giving birth to a community of brothers founded on the primacy of the love of Christ, where prayer and work alternated harmoniously in praise of God. Some years later, in Montecassino, he completed this project, putting it down in writing in “Regola”, his only work which reached us.
“Among the ashes of the Roman Empire, Benedict, seeking above all the Kingdom of God planted, perhaps without even realizing it, the seed of a new civilization which would develop, integrating Christian values with classical heritage on the one hand and the Germanic and Slavic cultures on the other. This is a typical aspect of his spirituality, which I want to highlight today. Benedict did not set up a monastic institution focused mainly on the evangelization of the Barbarian peoples, as other great missionary monks of his time did. Rather he indicated to his followers that the fundamental, even unique, scope of existence was the search for God: ‘Quaerere Deum’. However, he knew that the believer in a deep relationship with God cannot be content with living in a mediocre way according to the credo of a minimalist ethic and a superficial religiosity.
“In this light, we can better understand the expression which Benedict drew from St Cyprian and which sums up the way of life of the monks in his Regola: ‘Nihil amori Christi praeponere’, ‘Nothing is above the love of Christ’. Holiness consists of this, a valid proposal for each Christian, and it takes on true pastoral urgency in our age where there is a need to anchor life and history in steady spiritual points of reference.'"
Tuesday, July 5, 2005
Funny
I'm in TN and remarked to Amy that no where else would you pick up the Sunday morning paper and read a piece on the Pepsi 400 that would be more about Steve Spurrier than the race.
Yesterday in the Orlando Sentinel an amuzing piece by David Whitley about Spurrier and Stoops both being at the race, here is a quote:
As for the requisite question: Are race drivers real athletes?
"You don't see many fat racers, drivers out here," Spurrier said. "So they'd obviously never be hired as football coach at Tennessee."
Again, we're kidding. But having such joke fodder available reminds us how entertaining the Spurdog could be.
Yesterday in the Orlando Sentinel an amuzing piece by David Whitley about Spurrier and Stoops both being at the race, here is a quote:
As for the requisite question: Are race drivers real athletes?
"You don't see many fat racers, drivers out here," Spurrier said. "So they'd obviously never be hired as football coach at Tennessee."
Again, we're kidding. But having such joke fodder available reminds us how entertaining the Spurdog could be.
Monday, July 4, 2005
Sunday, July 3, 2005
Pope Pleads That Catholic Faith be Known
Especially by us who call ourselves Catholic...
From Asia News Italy:
“Some days ago,” said the pope, “I had the joy of presenting the Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. For some years now, the need has been felt for a brief catechism which sums up in a simple but comprehensive manner all the essential elements of Catholic teaching. As divine providence would have it, this project became reality on the very day that the beatification cause of the much-loved John Paul II – who gave it a decisive boost – was launched. While giving thanks to the Lord for this, dear brothers and sisters, I wish to highlight once again the importance of this useful and practical tool in the proclaiming of Christ and his gospel of salvation.”
Benedict XVI continued: “In the Compendium, the most extensive presentation of the faith of the Church and Catholic teaching – contained in the Catechism published by my venerated predecessor in 1992 – is summed up in an ideal dialogue between teacher and disciple. Returning to the four intimately linked sections, the Compendium permits [one] to grasp the extraordinary unity of the mystery of God, of his saving design for all humanity, of the centrality of Christ, the only-begotten Son of God made man in the womb of the Virgin Mary, who died and resurrected for us. Present and working in the Church especially in the Sacraments, Christ is the source of our faith, the model of every created being and the Lord of our prayer.”
“Dear brothers and sister, how necessary it is at the beginning of the third millennium for the entire Christian community to proclaim, teach and witness as a whole to the truth of the Catholic faith, doctrine and morals in a unanimous and uniform manner! The Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church can contribute to this hoped-for revival of catechesis and evangelization, so that all Christians, children, youths and adults, families and communities, open to the movement of the Holy Spirit, may become catechists and evangelizers in all surroundings, helping others to meet Christ. With faith, we ask this of the Virgin Mother of God, Star of evangelization.”
From Asia News Italy:
“Some days ago,” said the pope, “I had the joy of presenting the Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. For some years now, the need has been felt for a brief catechism which sums up in a simple but comprehensive manner all the essential elements of Catholic teaching. As divine providence would have it, this project became reality on the very day that the beatification cause of the much-loved John Paul II – who gave it a decisive boost – was launched. While giving thanks to the Lord for this, dear brothers and sisters, I wish to highlight once again the importance of this useful and practical tool in the proclaiming of Christ and his gospel of salvation.”
Benedict XVI continued: “In the Compendium, the most extensive presentation of the faith of the Church and Catholic teaching – contained in the Catechism published by my venerated predecessor in 1992 – is summed up in an ideal dialogue between teacher and disciple. Returning to the four intimately linked sections, the Compendium permits [one] to grasp the extraordinary unity of the mystery of God, of his saving design for all humanity, of the centrality of Christ, the only-begotten Son of God made man in the womb of the Virgin Mary, who died and resurrected for us. Present and working in the Church especially in the Sacraments, Christ is the source of our faith, the model of every created being and the Lord of our prayer.”
“Dear brothers and sister, how necessary it is at the beginning of the third millennium for the entire Christian community to proclaim, teach and witness as a whole to the truth of the Catholic faith, doctrine and morals in a unanimous and uniform manner! The Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church can contribute to this hoped-for revival of catechesis and evangelization, so that all Christians, children, youths and adults, families and communities, open to the movement of the Holy Spirit, may become catechists and evangelizers in all surroundings, helping others to meet Christ. With faith, we ask this of the Virgin Mother of God, Star of evangelization.”
Friday, July 1, 2005
Real Images in Leonardo's Works
It's not St. John but Philip...
St. Philip's face in the Last Supper is of Mary, but not Mary Magdalene but the Blessed Virgin Mary...
Technology uncovers a sketch to provoke conspiracy theories
St. Philip's face in the Last Supper is of Mary, but not Mary Magdalene but the Blessed Virgin Mary...
Technology uncovers a sketch to provoke conspiracy theories
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Thursday, June 30, 2005
Canonization and the Will of the People
In response to a number of comments, mostly about whether John Paul will be declared as saint. I would suggest that not a few have not read a lot of church history or even understand the modern way saints are made...when it comes to holiness--what the mass of people think about the person has a lot to do (it is even the first indication) with whether God is manifesting his will that the person was a saint. Most saints in the Roman Calendar were made by popular acclamation.
Whereas in life a person may enjoy great popularity and even death some's passing may be mourned for decades...when a saint dies it seems that their popularity increases, people begin instinctively asking their intercession, some who didn't even like the person in their lifetime are converted by them in saint's new life.
Saints like St. Therese weren't even known in their lifetime but became so popular shortly after their death that they were canonized quickly by the Church.
Whereas in life a person may enjoy great popularity and even death some's passing may be mourned for decades...when a saint dies it seems that their popularity increases, people begin instinctively asking their intercession, some who didn't even like the person in their lifetime are converted by them in saint's new life.
Saints like St. Therese weren't even known in their lifetime but became so popular shortly after their death that they were canonized quickly by the Church.
Wednesday, June 29, 2005
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