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October 10, 2006

Catholic Carnival 88: The Rosary and Your Faith

This seemed a more personal Carnival this week, almost introspective. But we do get a lot of information about the Rosary as well. Enjoy:

Last week a friend asked Just another day of Catholic pondering a very thought-provoking question: "Could it possibly be the devil has a play in making you think your worth is based somehow on service? Could it be he wants you think that the trials and stresses in your life are not a heavy enough burden to wrap yourself in the God's quilt and rest?" The Jesus Quilt is her reflection and answer.

Have you ever wondered why your kids don't really learn much in CCD? Musings from a Catholic Bookstore is analyzing the First Communion prep program from Silver Burdet as our daughter suffers through it. Part I: Why we only carry Faith and Life and Image of God Religion Series or . . . . Thank God we homeschool or she might not learn anything good.

Sometimes simple stories hide the best lessons. A Catholic Mom in Hawaii tells a story of how the removal of stains from altar linens shows that wine does become the Precious Blood of Jesus in Altar Linens.

Edward at Via Quae Stat Ante Me has been informing readers of his journey of discernment and this week offers a few reasons why himself and fellow readers can Praise the Lord.

Example is the most powerful witness we can give. A new blog Peace Be Still is written by a first year student at the University of Virginia who contends, Chastity isn’t Dead Yet. It’s a post every parent should show to teenage kids. Take a moment and read it. Trust me.

In a society plagued by divorce, HMS Blog offers a bit of needed wisdom. MARRIAGE AND FAMILY "FROM THE BEGINNING" is a reflection on the Mass readings for Sunday 10/8, focusing on how “hardness of heart” leads to divorce and how Jesus overcomes this. As always, it’s excellent.

In a world of craziness and unexpected danger, The Magdalene Diaries finds great faith as well. Just When I was going to Stop Reading the Newspaper offers two stories of hope amid the chaos.

Personal struggles remind us of our humanity and inspire us to holiness. A Song Not Scored for Breathing is open and honest about her personal struggles week to week and this week is no exception. To Be a Witness explores Hope’s struggles to keep her walls down and a revelation during the Sacrament of Reconciliation that gives her new insight into an old struggle.

Kicking Over My Traces explores the truth available in Catholic art in Catholic Calendar Art for October. It’s a short commentary on the artwork for the month of October in her parish calendar, but you’ll even learn a little Greek.

Sanctification is difficult in our world. Santificarnos points out that coupling a lack of decency with a throw-away philosophy is dangerous. Once the line is crossed, taste becomes mistaken for pleasure. Raising Moral Monsters explores what materialism can do to a society.

Continuing our theme of sanctity, SFO Mom finds inspiration in the homily given by her priest on Sunday in On Marriage. It’s short - and worth reading.

A lesson that Wheelie Catholic has learned is that when life is difficult it is more important that we hone our faith as a Catholic than have it easy. Life gets complicated - but I have God! points out that what matters in the end is the state of our soul.

The Rosary is a beautiful prayer, but even those who pray it don’t often know the details of why and how it came about. A Catholic Life looks at the history of the Rosary, miracles attributed to it, Mary's call for the Rosary at Fatima, and the 15 promises from Mary to those that pray the Rosary in The Rosary is a Bond to Heaven. Don’t wait – pray your Rosary today!

To take it a step further, Miss Kelly tells the story behind having October 7th as the Feast Day of Our Holy Lady of the Rosary in Rosaries and Lepanto. That day commemorates a pivotal military battle between the Turkish navy and a Christian navy off the coast of Greece in 1571. It would be wise for the West not to forget our history.

When we sing we pray twice and Ales Rarus gives us two songs to sing to in Cardinal Wright Oratory Choir CD Preview. Downloadable in this post are two hymns performed by the Cardinal Wright Oratory Choir, "I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say" and "Cantate Domino".

The story of the little Amish girl, Marian Fisher, comes up in several posts, one of which is at A Penitent Blogger. In A Gospel other than . . . he reflects on learning from others while remaining faithful to the truth.

And in this month dedicated to the Rosary, we come full circle. My Domestic Church gives us some inspirational and practical information about celebrating the Rosary in October, the Month of the Rosary. Some excellent insights – another must-read post.

Dealing with non-Catholics is always a sensitive matter and Deo Omnis Gloria is focused on apologetics to protestants. What better source than the Catechism? Faith that Works: Understanding the Catholic Church’s teaching on Faith and Works explores the Catechism’s official teachings to clarify misunderstandings.

Hope you enjoyed this as much as I did. For other bloggers, check out the main Catholic Carnival page to learn more.

God bless,
Jay

Posted by jay at October 10, 2006 8:49 AM