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Saturday, March 29, 2008
Friday, March 28, 2008
Divine Mercy Novena Day 8
St. Gertrude's Prayer for the holy souls in purgatory: Eternal Father, I offer Thee the Most Precious Blood of Thy Divine Son, Jesus, in union with the Masses said throughout the world today, for all the holy souls in purgatory, for sinners everywhere, for sinners in the universal Church, those in my own home and within my family. Amen.
O Blood and Water which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a Fount of Mercy for us, I trust in You! - Jesus to St. Faustina
O Blood and Water which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a Fount of Mercy for us, I trust in You! - Jesus to St. Faustina
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
PRAYER ALERT: "Black" day for India: new anti-conversion law in Rajasthan
The cardinal comments: "These bills, which are absolutely unnecessary, are introduced by fundamentalist forces, the consequences of which are intolerance and mistrust, and loss of peaceful coexistence between peoples and communities, and eventually society and the nation suffer. I have always emphasised that these Freedom of Religion bills are against our constitutional freedom, our founding fathers enshrined in Article 25 of the constitution the right to the practise, profession, and propagation of faith".
Besides, the anti-conversion laws are used with increasing frequency to invalidate conversions from Hinduism to Christianity. Groups of Hindu nationalists accuse the Christian missionaries of violating the law with the celebration of baptism, and very often attack the Christians ceremonies without waiting for a judicial inquiry. But on the other hand, the law does not provide any restrictions for those who desire "to return to the true faith, Hinduism".
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Divine Mercy Novena Day 5
"Today bring to Me the Souls of those who have separated themselves from My Church*, and immerse them in the ocean of My mercy. During My bitter Passion they tore at My Body and Heart, that is, My Church. As they return to unity with the Church My wounds heal and in this way they alleviate My Passion."
*"Our Lord's original words here were "heretics and schismatics," since He spoke to Saint Faustina within the context of her times. As of the Second Vatican Council, Church authorities have seen fit not to use those designations in accordance with the explanation given in the Council's Decree on Ecumenism (n.3). Every pope since the Council has reaffirmed that usage. Saint Faustina herself, her heart always in harmony with the mind of the Church, most certainly would have agreed. When at one time, because of the decisions of her superiors and father confessor, she was not able to execute Our Lord's inspirations and orders, she declared: "I will follow Your will insofar as You will permit me to do so through Your representative. O my Jesus " I give priority to the voice of the Church over the voice with which You speak to me" (497). The Lord confirmed her action and praised her for it."
Monday, March 24, 2008
Vatican - Easter 2008 - Recent Muslim Convert
Islam intrinsically violent - convert
Magdi Allam Recounts His Path to Conversion
A Muslim Critic Turns Catholic
Pope risks Muslim anger by baptising
Muslims question Vatican baptism of Islamic critic
Muslim baptised by pope says life in danger
Muslim Baptized by Pope Sought Dialogue
This is what saints are made of!
Dear Blessed Mother - Our Lady of Guadalupe protect your child - Magdi Allam and keep him close to your Immaculate heart.
Magdi Allam Recounts His Path to Conversion
A Muslim Critic Turns Catholic
Pope risks Muslim anger by baptising
Muslims question Vatican baptism of Islamic critic
Muslim baptised by pope says life in danger
Muslim Baptized by Pope Sought Dialogue
This is what saints are made of!
Dear Blessed Mother - Our Lady of Guadalupe protect your child - Magdi Allam and keep him close to your Immaculate heart.
Sunday, March 23, 2008
Holy Thursday - Detroit - Feet Washing
Churches open doors to more converts
Notice the photos on the right...."Tracey Wyatt of Detroit gets her feet washed by deacon Mike Cummins with John Ryan Dotson, 7, and Charlie Bernas, 8, during a Holy Thursday service at St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Grosse Pointe Park."
Hmmmm....somethin' not right with this picture....
Notice the photos on the right...."Tracey Wyatt of Detroit gets her feet washed by deacon Mike Cummins with John Ryan Dotson, 7, and Charlie Bernas, 8, during a Holy Thursday service at St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Grosse Pointe Park."
Hmmmm....somethin' not right with this picture....
