February 2012
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The Joy of Lent
February 22, 2012
Ash Wednesday
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Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18
Jesus said to his disciples: “Take care not to perform righteous deeds in order that people may see them; otherwise, you will have no recompense from your heavenly Father. When you give alms, do not blow a trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets to win the...
Exalt the LORD our God and worship at his...
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Thought for Ash Wednesday February 22
Be merciful, O Lord, for we have sinned. Give me back the joy of your salvation, and a willing spirit sustain in me. O Lord, open my lips, and my mouth shall proclaim your praise. Be merciful, O Lord, for we have sinned. Joel 2: 12 – 18 Even now, says the LORD, return to me with your whole heart, with fasting, and weeping, and mourning; Rend your hearts, not your garments, and return to the...
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“Doubt, whether it concerns the field of knowledge or the good name of others, is...”
– St. Josemaria Escriva, Furrow, #603 †
The mind of sinful man is death, but the mind...
† No matter how deep we are in the darkness, Jesus...
† No matter how far we have fallen to sin, God’s...
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MARDI GRAS OR LENT?
“Where do the conflicts and disputes among you originate? Is it not your inner cravings that make war within your members?” – James 4:1 Tomorrow, we observe Ash Wednesday and begin the season of Lent. Today, some people observe the custom called Mardi Gras. This is a French expression, meaning “Fat Tuesday.” On this day before Lent, some people make provision for the...
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“Prayer is to our soul what rain is to the soil. Fertilize the soil ever so...”
– St. John Vianney †
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The Journey Away from Self
February 21, 2012
Tuesday of the Seventh Week in Ordinary Time
Father Edward Hopkins, LC
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Mark 9:30-37
Jesus and his disciples left from there and began a journey through Galilee, but he did not wish anyone to know about it. He was teaching his disciples and telling them, “The Son of Man is to be handed over to men and they will kill him, and three...
Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved...
Feelings are often unreliable and not to be...
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On this day of your life we believe God wants you...
Allow yourself to breathe in and out slowly. Allow your breath to bring you to a place of calmness. Allow yourself to be calm like the eye in the center of the storm.
Be not afraid, O land; be glad and rejoice. Surely...
When you are willing to live by principle rather...
The Holy Spirit leads, guides and prompts us …but...
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“Virtues are formed by prayer.
Prayer preserves temperance.
Prayer suppresses...”
– St. Ephraem of Syria †
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“We cannot be sure whether we are loving God, although we may have good reason...”
– St. Teresa of Avila †
John 3:16 Valentine's Day Messages Confiscated by...
By Jeff Schapiro , Christian Post Reporter
February 20, 2012|3:11 pm
The American Center for Law and Justice has come to the defense of a Wisconsin mother, Melissa Wolf, whose child was told by his elementary school that he couldn’t distribute Christian-themed messages to his classmates as a part of Valentine’s Day.
“Essentially, a student has a right to free speech...
Let the Word of God have the final say in your...
“The Family Research Council has released a letter signed by over 2,500 pastors...”
– 2,500 religious leaders, every U.S. bishop oppose Obama mandate | LifeSiteNews.com
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"Anxiety doesn't help at all. Our Merciful Lord...
We must learn to say yes when God says yes and no...
Turn from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it. — Psalm 34:14 ✝
On this day of your life we believe God wants you...
Change who you are to change your life.
Every day, you have a decision: Will you respond...
Choose to do what is right no matter how you may...
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“cath”The political health of any nation can be measured by how much the...”
– Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen ✝
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Help My Unbelief!
February 20, 2012
Monday of the Seventh Week in Ordinary Time
Father Edward Hopkins, LC
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Mark 9:14-29
As Jesus came down the mountain with Peter, James, and John and approaching the other disciples, they saw a large crowd around them and scribes arguing with them. Immediately on seeing him, the whole crowd was utterly amazed. They ran up to him and greeted...
...and do not give the devil a foothold. —...
No weapon formed against you can prosper. People...
Thought for Monday February 20
The Lord is king; he is robed in majesty. The LORD is king, in splendor robed; robed is the LORD and girt about with strength. The Lord is king; he is robed in majesty. Mark 9: 14 – 29 Everything is possible to one who has faith. Do I believe that I could have enough faith to do anything? What am I failing to do because of a lack of faith? Action: The best way to grow in faith is to exercise...
Sing to the one who rides across the ancient...
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NEW SPRINGS
“See, I am doing something new! Now it springs forth, do you not perceive it?” –Isaiah 43:19 The Lord is doing something new. He is opening up wells of life-giving waters which have been closed for many decades (see Gn 26:18). The Lord is also digging new wells (see Gn 26:19-33). He is giving us waters of new life that we’ve never had before. The Lord, in His mercy and by His...
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“Among all the words of Revelation, there is one which is unique: the revealed...”
– Life in Christ: Catechism #2143 ✝
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“With your life of piety you will learn how to practise the virtues befitting...”
– St. Josemaria Escriva, The Forge, #86 ✝
“If you would rise, shun luxury, for luxury lowers and degrades.”
– St. John Chrysostom ✝