Holy Nuns, Happy in Habits
Posted by Danielle Bean in Faith on Thursday, July 02, 2009 12:07 PM
I challenge you to watch this video and not wind up with a big goofy grin on your face by the end. This kind of joy is positively infectious.
Because He's So Happy!
Posted by Arwen Mosher in Faith on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 12:00 PM
My parents taught me that “Mommy loves you, and Daddy loves you, but Jesus loves you best of all.” I tell Camilla the same thing.
We also talk about how it is good to love Jesus, and why: because it makes him happy.
Even basic theology is often too complex for a two-year-old, and in this case my daughter has gotten mixed up.
“I love Jesus!” she’ll chirpily declare. “Because he’s so happy!”
But it... READ MORE
There's an App for That
Posted by Danielle Bean in Faith on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 10:00 AM
Many thanks to Paul Camarata, the genius behind The SaintCast, for this Catholic version of the popular Apple commercial:
Overcome With Amazement
Posted by Danielle Bean in Faith on Sunday, June 28, 2009 7:00 AM
And when he had entered, he said to them, “Why do you make a tumult and weep? The child is not dead but sleeping.” And they laughed at him. But he put them all outside, and took the child’s father and mother and those who were with him, and went in where the child was. Taking her by the hand he said to her, “Tal’itha cu’mi”; which means, “Little girl, I say to you, arise.” And immediately the girl got up and walked ... and they were immediately overcome with amazement.
—Mark 5:39-42
Jesus, heal us too. Wake our sleeping hearts and prepare us to do Your work while we are alive.
Priests & Brothers
Posted by Rebecca Teti in Faith on Thursday, June 25, 2009 8:52 PM
I am truly touched by a letter Archbishop Dolan of New York sent his priests recently.
The Whispers in the Loggia blog had both the letter and this photo of the Archbishop at an ordination today.
In one sense it’s just a letter making some basic announcements. But I admire the Archbishop’s effort to truly shepherd and befriend his own men. It called to mind Cardinal Stafford’s remark last July that... READ MORE
The Pope & Padre Pio
Posted by Rebecca Teti in Faith on Monday, June 22, 2009 3:00 PM
The Pope went to visit Padre Pio yesterday.
Here’s his homily for the occasion.
It’s a lovely comparison of Padre Pio to St. Paul, concentrating primarily on the Saint of Pietrelcina’s profound life of prayer and union with God, which enabled him in turn to live a life of continual self-offering and care for the sick.
That’s the example Padre Pio puts before our eyes, says the Pope, and therefore... READ MORE
Here's to You, Dad!
Posted by Danielle Bean in Faith on Sunday, June 21, 2009 3:24 PM
Blessings today to to every man who labors and loves, protects and provides:
Prayer for Fathers
St. Joseph, guardian of Jesus and chaste husband of Mary, you passed your life in loving fulfillment of duty. You supported the holy family of Nazareth with the work of your hands. Kindly protect those who trustingly come to you. You know their aspirations, their hardships, their hopes. They look to you because they know you will understand and protect them. You too knew trial, labor and weariness. But amid the worries of material life your soul was full of deep peace and sang out in true joy through intimacy with God’s Son entrusted to you and with Mary, his tender Mother. Assure those you protect that they do not labor alone. Teach them to find Jesus near them and to watch over him faithfully as you have done.
—Pope John XXIII
Even the Wind and the Sea Obey Him
Posted by Danielle Bean in Faith on Sunday, June 21, 2009 7:00 AM
But he was in the stern, asleep on the cushion; and they woke him and said to him, “Teacher, do you not care if we perish?” And he awoke and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, “Peace! Be still!” And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm. He said to them, “Why are you afraid? Have you no faith?” And they were filled with awe, and said to one another, “Who then is this, that even wind and sea obey him?”
—Mark 4:38-41
Be with us in the storm and strengthen our weak faith, Lord.
Wake Up Call
Posted by Danielle Bean in Faith on Friday, June 19, 2009 11:00 AM
Do you ever get the feeling God is trying to get your attention?
I got that feeling yesterday afternoon. Right about the time I found myself lying face down on my kitchen tiles, gasping in pain.
I had been rushing again.
I think God does not like it when I rush too much. It’s a very bad habit of mine to attempt to cram too much activity, too much thought, too much stuff into my too short days and... READ MORE
Taking Christ Into The World
Posted by Rebecca Teti in Faith on Thursday, June 18, 2009 10:00 AM
Did your parish do a Eucharistic procession on the feast of Corpus Christi?
Ours did. It was far more humble than the one the Holy Father led between the basilicas of St. John Lateran and Mary Major in Rome.
We had a nice-sized crowd, and our pastor carried an absolutely enormous monstrance, but let’s just say our parish hasn’t quite mastered the art of singing in unison. As soon as the congregation... READ MORE
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