Courage

http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/112713.cfm
Luke 21

















Upon This Rock













MARCH 2013



Exclusive EWTN Interview with Pope Francis - "The Voice of the Pastor"









"We should be attentive first to those the world doesn't notice..." - Archbishop Smith



Simon Peter said in reply, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.”  Jesus said to him in reply, “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah. For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my heavenly Father.  And so I say to you, you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church, and the gates of the netherworld shall not prevail against it.  I will give you the keys to the kingdom of heaven.  Whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven; and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven." - Matthew 16:16-19







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SEPTEMBER 2013





OCTOBER 2013


Pope attracts almost 10 million! - Catholic News Service


NOVEMBER 2013



Pope Francis Documentary




Pope Francis Embraces a Modern Leper and the World is Drawn to its Knees - CatholicOnline


"Put on then, as God’s chosen ones...compassionate hearts...And above all...love..." Colossians 3:12-15

Pope issues first Apostolic Exhortation: Evangelii Gaudium


DECEMBER 2013



Pope Francis, The People’s Pope




Originally Published: 03.06.13
Updated: 12.11.2013

Fatherhood




 

Franciscan University Presents: Healthy, Holy Fathers




AwareParenting.com

Fatherhood and...











"Verbum [Bible software] is a cross-platform Catholic library. Running on Logos’ powerful software, Verbum links all your resources together and syncs them across your mobile devices and computers, so you can access the Tradition like never before." - (Logos.com)



Published: 10.24.2013
Updated: 11.21.2013

Imperishable












Word on Fire

"God formed man to be imperishable; the image of his own nature he made them." - Wisdom 2:23




FREE Online Course (13 Classes) in the Catholic Faith: Pillars of Catholicism, by John Paul the Great Catholic University

Catholic Answers: To Explain and Defend the Faith

"[B]ut sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts. Always be ready to give an explanation to anyone who asks you for a reason for your hope" - 1 Peter 3:15




"[A] soul is an entity that is aware of it's existence, aware of other existences, [and it] can chose to love or not..." - Vatican Astronomer Brother Guy Consolmagno







Life and Death













"Contemporary jazz pianist Paul Cardall was born April 24, 1973; suffering from a congenital heart defect, he was given only days to live but defied medical expectations...[Later in life,] tragedy struck...a grieving Cardall spontaneously composed a musical tribute, going on to write a dozen more songs..." - Pandora


Painting: All Souls Day by Aladar Korosfoi-Kriesch


“My God, I know this place. I am home.” — A Reflection for All Souls Day - Fr. T. Rosica, Salt and Light

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"[P]rayer is a battle. Against whom? Against ourselves and against the wiles of the tempter who does all he can to turn man away from prayer, away from union with God." (Catechism of the Catholic Church, para. 2725).

Recovery, Restoration, Edification and Transformation










"We are pilgrims for Eternal Life…" - ChurchInNeed.org


The Parental Vocation













Pope: What does your heart desire?



"Train up your child in the way they he go, and when he is old, he will not depart from it." - Proverbs 22:6


Resources
  • The Parental Vocation: "Lord, help me to be faithful..." (Catholic.Net).
  • "Child abuse and neglect may affect the long-term health and well-being of not only children, but also the adults they become" (National Institute of Medicine)
  • Positive Parenting with a Plan - "All families are uniquely beautiful in their own way. Dr Johnson seeks to help families become as vibrant, functional, and healthy as possible" (Family-Rules.com).
  • America's #1 Child Discipline Program - "1-2-3 Magic is the leading resource for parenting solutions that are easy-to-learn and proven to work. Developed by Dr. Thomas Phelan, a registered clinical psychologist" (1-2-3 Magic.com).













Published: 08.21.2013
Republished: 09.21.2013

Conversion + Solidarity = Solutions


"Pure, unspoilt religion, in the eyes of God our Father, is this: coming to the help of orphans and widows in their hardships, and keeping oneself uncontaminated by the world." - James 1:27



"There are places the world has given up on..." - Doctors Without Borders



Pope Francis: Peace and aid for the Syrian people

Resources

What is Catholic Social Teaching? - Video by KateriofMnisota

(Music by Josh Garrels- The Resistance)



Participate
"It is necessary that all participate, each according to his position and role, in promoting the common good. This obligation is inherent in the dignity of the human person. Participation is achieved first of all by taking charge of the areas for which one assumes personal responsibility: by the care taken for the education of his family, by conscientious work, and so forth, man participates in the good of others and of society" (Catechism of the Catholic Church, paragraphs 1913-1914).







God's Way











"The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy;
I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full."
John 10:10





"We are being separated and set apart for God's use."
- Lent with Fr. Pontifex - Triduum








Holy Thursday










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Posted 04.01.12.  Updated 03.29.2013.