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January 30, 2005
2005 Catholic Blog Awards
Time to vote on the 2005 Catholic Blog Awards. There's a variety of categories, so it's pretty well-rounded. This is the initial nomination process, then on February 4th, you can choose your favorites from the nominations. God bless, Jay...Posted at 10:29 AM | Comments (1) | TrackBack
January 29, 2005
The Profession Of Faith: Section One, Chapter Two, Article 1: The Revelation of God, God Reveals His "Plan of Loving Goodness"
CHAPTER TWO: GOD COMES TO MEET MAN ARTICLE 1: THE REVELATION OF GOD I. GOD REVEALS HIS "PLAN OF LOVING GOODNESS" 51 "It pleased God, in his goodness and wisdom, to reveal himself and to make known the mystery...Posted at 7:33 AM | Comments (0) | TrackBack
January 26, 2005
Heartfelt thoughts from a Convert
Take a minute to read this excellent piece on being Catholic from an ex-protestant point of view. This paragraph really got me: I love the fact that Catholics are so willing to embrace the sorrow of life. I believe it...Posted at 9:11 AM | Comments (1) | TrackBack
January 25, 2005
Catholic Carnival XIV is Online
Catholic Carnival XIV: A Montage of Themes is now up at Deo Omnis Gloria. It's the biggest Catholic Carnival yet and includes some great posts - take a few minutes and enjoy it. God bless, Jay...Posted at 9:32 AM | Comments (0) | TrackBack
January 24, 2005
A Vocations Crisis: Do we want our Children to have Religious Vocations?
We’ve all heard the story of the holy child whose parent tries to steer them away from a religious vocation, typically for selfish reasons (the parent wants grandchildren). And there are actually several Saints and at least one soon-to-be-Saint named...Posted at 5:19 PM | Comments (4) | TrackBack
January 21, 2005
A Cry for Help: Homeschool issues for the McFarlanes
This is another round of the tragic situation created by Bud McFarlane (the well-known Catholic author turned practical atheist). Thought I would pass it along in case someone could help: Dear Homeschooling Supporter, (Note: If you are the recipient of...Posted at 3:50 PM | Comments (0) | TrackBack
Extraordinary in the Ordinary: A Meditation on Ordinary Time
It's that time of year again...Ordinary Time...that time of the year when everything seems...well, for lack of a better word...ordinary. The Advent and Christmas seasons have passed. Lent is still a few weeks away. And who has even begun to...Posted at 6:58 AM | Comments (0) | TrackBack
January 20, 2005
The Profession Of Faith: Section One, Chapter Two: God Comes To Meet Man
CHAPTER TWO: GOD COMES TO MEET MAN 50 By natural reason man can know God with certainty, on the basis of his works. But there is another order of knowledge, which man cannot possibly arrive at by his own...Posted at 10:48 PM | Comments (0) | TrackBack
January 19, 2005
Making Family Vacations Catholic
Time off is great, but should you take time off from God? This article offers some practical wisdom on incorporating our Catholic faith in our summer vacation.Posted at 2:09 PM | Comments (3) | TrackBack
January 18, 2005
Catholic Carnival XIII is online
The newest Catholic Carnival is now up at A Penitent Blogger. Be sure to check it out this week, since there are some excellent posts. Unfortunately, I became so busy I neglected my obligation to participate, but the end result...Posted at 3:19 PM | Comments (0) | TrackBack
January 16, 2005
The Profession Of Faith: Section One, Chapter One - Man's Capacity For God, In Brief
CHAPTER ONE: MAN'S CAPACITY FOR GOD IN BRIEF 44 Man is by nature and vocation a religious being. Coming from God, going toward God, man lives a fully human life only if he freely lives by his bond with...Posted at 11:08 PM | Comments (0) | TrackBack
Plenary Indulgences during the Year of the Eucharist
This is the Year of the Eucharist when we should be working to specially note the Eucharist in our lives. And the Pope is working to encourage special devotions this year by granting some plenary indulgences. Now, if you either...Posted at 9:07 PM | Comments (0) | TrackBack
January 14, 2005
The Profession Of Faith: Section One, Chapter One - Man's Capacity For God, How Can We Speak About God?
CHAPTER ONE: MAN'S CAPACITY FOR GOD IV. HOW CAN WE SPEAK ABOUT GOD? 39 In defending the ability of human reason to know God, the Church is expressing her confidence in the possibility of speaking about him to all...Posted at 2:04 PM | Comments (0) | TrackBack
January 11, 2005
The Catholic Carnival #12: Strong in Faith
Welcome to the newest Catholic Carnival. This one starts out strong and keeps going! I find it fascinating how varied the content of one post is from another – it just points toward our rich heritage within the Catholic Church....Posted at 10:00 AM | Comments (0) | TrackBack
January 7, 2005
The Profession Of Faith: Section One, Chapter One - Man's Capacity For God, The Knowledge Of God According To The Church
CHAPTER ONE: MAN'S CAPACITY FOR GOD III. THE KNOWLEDGE OF GOD ACCORDING TO THE CHURCH 36 "Our holy mother, the Church, holds and teaches that God, the first principle and last end of all things, can be known with...Posted at 10:37 PM | Comments (0) | TrackBack
January 6, 2005
The Profession Of Faith: Section One, Chapter One - Man's Capacity For God, Ways Of Coming To Know God
CHAPTER ONE: MAN'S CAPACITY FOR GOD II. WAYS OF COMING TO KNOW GOD 31 Created in God's image and called to know and love him, the person who seeks God discovers certain ways of coming to know him. These...Posted at 10:21 PM | Comments (0) | TrackBack
January 5, 2005
His Number: A Pro-life Poem
In the November-December 2004 issue of Family Foundations, a magazine published by The Couple To Couple League the following poem appeared on the cover (my wife and I loved it): His Number While waiting as a mother-to-be, I heard God...Posted at 7:23 AM | Comments (1) | TrackBack
January 4, 2005
Catholic Carnival 11 is up
The latest Catholic Carnival is now up at Cow Pi Journal. It's one of the best yet with a wide range of great topics. Take a few minutes and stroll through the Carnival - you won't be disappointed! God bless,...Posted at 1:12 PM | Comments (0) | TrackBack
The Profession Of Faith: Section One, Chapter One - Man's Capacity For God, The Desire For God
CHAPTER ONE: MAN'S CAPACITY FOR GOD I. THE DESIRE FOR GOD 27 The desire for God is written in the human heart, because man is created by God and for God; and God never ceases to draw man to...Posted at 9:04 AM | Comments (1) | TrackBack
January 3, 2005
The Power to Change Lives
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition is interesting because it offers families a real way to explain suffering and doing good works to their children. More than just provide financial improvements, the show now works to improve the lives of those who need it.Posted at 9:30 AM | Comments (1) | TrackBack
January 1, 2005
Prayers for Jennifer Duncan
We just received word that my wife's cousin, Jennifer, is being rushed into surgery. She fell through the attic floor of her parents' garage and struck her head on the concrete floor. She has been lifelined to the hospital. They...Posted at 10:20 PM | Comments (3) | TrackBack
Happy and Holy New Year to you and yours
May you and your family grow closer to God in 2005! Thank you for visiting LivingCatholicism.com and we hope it helps your spiritual journey. God bless, Jay...Posted at 3:14 PM | Comments (1) | TrackBack