Let Me Be Your Servant

goandannouce: For intercession asked and receive, thank you...

Sat, 25 May 2013 09:50:01 -0400

For intercession asked and receive, thank you Blessed Mother.

Creativitea: Why we need the Mass

Sat, 25 May 2013 00:37:37 -0400

I was leading a retreat a few years ago, and one of the participants in my small group was asking why it was important to go to Mass. She said that she prayed on her own, so she didn’t see why she had to go, especially since she didn’t get anything out of going.

I explained it to her like this.

Picture your soul as two pieces of wood that need to be attached. Christ’s teachings are the nails that keep those two pieces of wood together. Now, if you want to get those nails into the wood, how would you do it? The average person would not be able to get the nails in with thier bare hands. A very strong person may be able to get the nails in, but what are the odds that they would go in straight? In these situations, the messages of Christ are either not able to enter the heart or they are misconstrued.

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Sat, 25 May 2013 00:36:39 -0400

hannahrosee: ephremhiphop: osvnews: Top 10 Catholic Cities,...

Fri, 24 May 2013 22:47:07 -0400

hannahrosee:

ephremhiphop:

osvnews:

Top 10 Catholic Cities, USA

From sea to shining sea, these communities exude the Faith in their history, landscape and cultures

By Gretchen R. Crowe

Ready for some Catholic sightseeing?

Based on culture, history, physical landscape and spirituality, the following list of Top 10 U.S. Catholic Cities — listed in no particular order — highlights American hubs with a Catholic pulse. Each location, whether it be large or small, east or west, contributes to the richness of Catholic life in America.

Read entire story.

You will find a nice mention of my home parish, the San Gabriel Mission, which is the historical foundation of the city of Los Angeles. The city was named under the patronage of Our Lady, Queen of Angels, because, obviously, San (St.) Gabriel is himself an Angel.

List of awesome churches to visit…

St. Thomas Aquinas, Pray for Us.

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:38:45 -0400

Because I just turned in the bloopiest essay I’ve ever written.

Delay on essay because of injury + being sick again the day it’s due = bloopville.

I did write it on a medieval Ordo manuscript so St. Stephen (patron saint of Metz) and St. Thomas Aquinas I need you to back me up on this one.

When a friend rants on excess hormones in milk talks about taking the pill.

Fri, 24 May 2013 14:17:12 -0400

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Fri, 24 May 2013 14:12:40 -0400

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Thu, 23 May 2013 15:48:07 -0400

UNICEF Blamed for Decline in International Adoptions | Daily News | NCRegister.com

Thu, 23 May 2013 15:45:31 -0400

UNICEF Blamed for Decline in International Adoptions | Daily News | NCRegister.com:

Critics say the U.N. agencyâs priorities have played a major role in the steep drop over the last&

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Wed, 22 May 2013 20:08:37 -0400

by-grace-of-god: Paintings by Sr. Marie Pierre Semler, a...

Wed, 22 May 2013 20:04:59 -0400

Our Lady of the Night

Mystical Rose

Mother of Light

Our Lady of Snows

Our Lady of the Mountains

Divine Shepherdess

by-grace-of-god:

Paintings by Sr. Marie Pierre Semler, a Maryknoll sister

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How to Become An Annoying Catholic (In Eight Easy Steps)

Wed, 22 May 2013 19:49:50 -0400

How to Become An Annoying Catholic (In Eight Easy Steps):

If you were paying attention last week, you’ll recall from my newsy little post on Friday, that Pope Francis has charged Catholics with asking the Holy Spirit for the grace to be annoying.

"Are these policies morally defensible?” the letter asked. “They seem to violate the law of war,..."

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:05:05 -0400

““Are these policies morally defensible?” the letter asked. “They seem to violate the law of war, international human rights law and moral norms. … Should not discrimination in counter-terrorism meet a higher standard? And shouldn’t the fact that targeted killings take place outside any ‘war’ zones mean that operators should be reasonably certain that no innocents will be endangered? Would we tolerate frequent ‘collateral damage’ in U.S. police actions?””

- Iowan Bishop Richard E. Pates, the chairman of the U.S. bishops’ Committee on International Justice and Peace, in a letter about drone warfare to Thomas E. Donilon, a national security adviser, and the chairs of several House and Senate committees. (via uscatholic)

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Wed, 22 May 2013 12:02:23 -0400

Catholic Ask

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:02:35 -0400

(please? I want a distraction)
1. What was the last novena you prayed?
2. Favorite parable?
3. Have you discerned the Lord's vocation for you?
4. If it is the religious life, what order is the best fit for you?
5. Favorite saint growing up?
6. Favorite saint now?
7. Favorite Old Testament story?
8. Tell us your best Confession story.
9. Have you discerned serving as a FOCUS missionary?
10. If yes, why?
11. If no, why not?
12. Where were you when Pope John Paul II passed away?
13. Have you been on any pilgrimages? (Israel, Medugorje, Lourdes, etc)
14. Last Church where you attended Mass?
15. Last time you went to Confession?
16. Favorite religious order?
17. Favorite Apostle?
18. Which saint shares your conversion story?
19. Last spiritual reading you did? (Diary of St. Maria Faustina, Padre Pio's Secrets of a Soul, etc)
20. Last time you went to Adoration?
21. Last time you prayed the Rosary?
22. Favorite Mystery of the Rosary?
23. Favorite Our Lady apparition?
24. Have you been keeping up with the Imagine Sisters' YouTube and Facebook?
25. Favorite novena to pray?
26. How old were you when you truly encountered the Lord for the first time?
27. What were you doing when the white smoke appeared for Pope Francis?
28. Are you going to give your children saint names?
29. Do you have any saints' medals around your neck?
30. Do you wear a brown or green Scapular?
31. If you were going to die next week, what three things would you want to tell a fallen away Catholic?
32. Do you attend Daily Mass?
33. If not, do you want to? What are some practical steps you can take to ensure this?
34. When you go to Heaven which five saints would you hug and thank first?
35. What was the most intense prayer experience you've ever had?
36. Favorite Old Testament character?
37. Favorite book of the Gospels?
38. Any friends you give credit to for truly leading you to Christ?
39. If you allowed the Holy Spirit to take over you for one week, what do you think would happen?
40. If the Lord called you to be a martyr for Him, how would you feel?
41. Have you been to any FOCUS conferences?
42. Best FOCUS conference experience?

On the 2nd of June at 3:00 p.m Eastern Standard Time, I will be saying a Rosary for the betterment of the United States of America, especially for our government leaders. If you are a Catholic and would like to join me, please reblog this and help spread the word. "Give me an army saying the Rosary, and I will conquer the world." - Pope Blessed Pius IX

Tue, 21 May 2013 00:24:43 -0400

saintwannabe:

I’m not in the USA, but oh well! I’ll still try to pray it ;)

It’s also worldwide Holy Hour day on June 2nd so massive amounts of grace shall be had. If you don’t know already check out your parish/diocesan website to find a parish having a holy hour on June 2.

concealedexposure: porcelainstrength: My friend met David Henrie - yes, David Henrie, of Wizards...

Mon, 20 May 2013 23:53:51 -0400

concealedexposure:

porcelainstrength:

My friend met David Henrie - yes, David Henrie, of Wizards of Waverly Place - today.

Where?

Daily Mass.

The man is a devout Catholic.

He gave her a medal that was blessed by Pope Benedict XVI off his scapular.

I feel proud that he was my Disney Crush

My new life goal is to meet (read: marry) David Henrie and talk about how awesome Catholicism is.

But really. Disney actor of the century award.

What is this??? People who Follow Me?

Mon, 20 May 2013 22:58:37 -0400

Ok beautiful people. So I usually send out a message to each person who follows me introducing myself/saying if you ever need any prayer requests or anything at all that I’m here. But! I am working on my make-up finals right now and I also just got like 50 new followers so I might be slow/those messages might not be sent….

So here is a message to all of you in it’s place!!

Pax Christi,

Megan :)

fidesandratio: Happy Pentecost!

Mon, 20 May 2013 11:04:53 -0400

fidesandratio:

Happy Pentecost!

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Mon, 20 May 2013 11:01:15 -0400