What is it with famous priests being struck by cars?
Please pray for Father Robert Fox who was struck by a car over the weekend. From what I hear he is doing fine, with some fractured bones in his arm. Father Fox is famous for his apostolate to spread devotion to Our Lady of Fatima.
Monday, November 22, 2004
Fr. Benedict Live
For those who lament the lack of good Catholic education I can think of no better way for you to give yourself and your children a good solid hour of teaching every week than Father Benedict's new "live" show. Last night he touched on Purgatory and other after life issues.
By the way he mentioned last night a friend calling and telling him that they had visited Brother Fernando's grave...that "friend" was me.
Brother Ferdinand was a brother who always prayed for a happy death. Father Benedict had told the story of this brother's death the week before. The brother colapsed in the refectory and was taken to his room where a priest was summoned. After being annointed and having prayers said the brother rose from the bed and said "arrivederci"...waving his hand goodbye to all who were gathered around him and died.
By the way he mentioned last night a friend calling and telling him that they had visited Brother Fernando's grave...that "friend" was me.
Brother Ferdinand was a brother who always prayed for a happy death. Father Benedict had told the story of this brother's death the week before. The brother colapsed in the refectory and was taken to his room where a priest was summoned. After being annointed and having prayers said the brother rose from the bed and said "arrivederci"...waving his hand goodbye to all who were gathered around him and died.
Sunday, November 21, 2004
Good for Coach Zook
Glad to see Florida State get beat...and happy that Ron Zook will have that on his resume to land his next job.
Word from Amy (Should be up later today)
Thank you to everyone who has sent their congratulations and kind words. Amy returns home today and will probably have her own take published be early evening today.
Friday, November 19, 2004
Michael Jacob Dubruiel
Amy's confinement ended today at 1:14 with the arrival of Michael Jacob Dubruiel who was 7 pounds 11 ounces and 22 inches long.
We arrived at the hospital at 12:38, so you can see it all happened pretty quick, naturally and thank God safely.
Both Amy and M. Jacob are doing great!
Thanks to all who have offered their prayers and good wishes.
Michael Dubruiel's books
We arrived at the hospital at 12:38, so you can see it all happened pretty quick, naturally and thank God safely.
Both Amy and M. Jacob are doing great!
Thanks to all who have offered their prayers and good wishes.
Michael Dubruiel's books
Bishops Approve National Adult Catechism--Minus Merton
I find the reasoning quesionable. Merton still remains the best known American Catholic.
Bernardin made the cut probably because other bishops were voting on it--but given some recent statements by Richard Sipe on his situation, he hardly seems like a good choice.
From Catholic bishops approve national adult catechism:
"However, the final draft removed the Trappist monk and author Thomas Merton, who was originally the opening story. Every bishop on the committee had read Merton's bestselling 1949 autobiography about his journey from atheism to faith and thought he was an excellent example of a young American searching for God. But Merton, who died in 1968, is rejected by conservative Catholics who believe his later interest in Buddhist forms of prayer compromised his faith.
The main reason Merton was removed was because 'the generation we were speaking to had no idea who he was,' Wuerl said. 'Only secondarily did we take into consideration that we don't know all the details of the searching at the end of his life.'"
Bernardin made the cut probably because other bishops were voting on it--but given some recent statements by Richard Sipe on his situation, he hardly seems like a good choice.
From Catholic bishops approve national adult catechism:
"However, the final draft removed the Trappist monk and author Thomas Merton, who was originally the opening story. Every bishop on the committee had read Merton's bestselling 1949 autobiography about his journey from atheism to faith and thought he was an excellent example of a young American searching for God. But Merton, who died in 1968, is rejected by conservative Catholics who believe his later interest in Buddhist forms of prayer compromised his faith.
The main reason Merton was removed was because 'the generation we were speaking to had no idea who he was,' Wuerl said. 'Only secondarily did we take into consideration that we don't know all the details of the searching at the end of his life.'"
Pope to Visit Northern Ireland Next Year...
From International News Article | Reuters.com:
"Pope John Paul's health has stabilized recently, so much so that the Pontiff has expressed a desire to make at least two major trips abroad next year, including one to Northern Ireland.
The 84-year-old Pope and his aides have come to terms with the rigors and limits of Parkinson's disease. Although it has taken its toll over the past 10 years, it seems to have steadied recently, making planning, albeit tentative, easier."
"Pope John Paul's health has stabilized recently, so much so that the Pontiff has expressed a desire to make at least two major trips abroad next year, including one to Northern Ireland.
The 84-year-old Pope and his aides have come to terms with the rigors and limits of Parkinson's disease. Although it has taken its toll over the past 10 years, it seems to have steadied recently, making planning, albeit tentative, easier."
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