John Paul II - Beatified May 1

BENEDICT XVI WILL BEATIFY JOHN PAUL II ON 1 MAY

John Paul II, Pray For Us!

The Imitation of Christ - Thomas à Kempis

JESUS has always many who love His heavenly kingdom, but few who bear His cross. He has many who desire consolation, but few who care for trial. He finds many to share His table, but few to take part in His fasting. All desire to be happy with Him; few wish to suffer anything for Him. Many follow Him to the breaking of bread, but few to the drinking of the chalice of His passion. any revere His miracles; few approach the shame of the Cross. Many love Him as long as they encounter no hardship; many praise and bless Him as long as they receive some comfort from Him. But if Jesus hides Himself and leaves them for a while, they fall either into complaints or into deep dejection. Those, on the contrary, who love Him for His own sake and not for any comfort of their own, bless Him in all trial and anguish of heart as well as in the bliss of consolation. Even if He should never give them consolation, yet they would continue to praise Him and wish always to give Him thanks. What power there is in pure love for Jesus-love that is free from all self-interest and self-love.

--Thomas à Kempis --Imitation of Christ Book 2, Chapter 11

Thank you, Sarah!

Sarah Palin: "America's Enduring Strength" from Sarah Palin on Vimeo.

PRAYER ALERT! QUEENSLAND - FLOODING!

24/7 Queensland floods info centre: updates, photos, advice and messages for loved ones

Please pray!

The effects are going to be felt around the world...SEE:Australia floods: Food prices 'to rise 30%' - "The bank's chief economist in Australia said 50% of crops had been affected by the floods, with 20% wiped out."

Climate Change Items

The World in 2011 - note the info on Climate Change

It’s understandable why the climate community started to advocate cap and trade twenty years ago, because the political climate didn’t allow for a tax approach. But as George Soros discovered when he looked closely at the proposed legislation, the cap and trade system is too complex and therefore too easy to game.

The more complicated the system, the simpler the solution needs to be—the most attractive option is a high tax that is rebated on a per capita basis. No special benefits for renewable energy or anything else. It’s a progressive approach and, most importantly, it’s doable. People will both get the signal from higher prices at the pump that energy use matters and have the opportunity to change behavior and save lots of money. And even if they don’t change their energy use, they aren’t hurt as they will still receive the tax rebate.

 "Global Warning" - by 'student reporters' - "Graduate students in our special reporting project traveled the globe, investigating the effects of climate change on national security. A full web site with their findings launched on Sunday."

Why the CIA is spying on a changing climate

Climate Change to last a 1,000 Years- [yeah, RIGHT!]

Duke Energy buying Progress Energy in $13.7 billion deal --
"Duke Energy and Progress Energy announced this morning a merger that will base the combined N.C. power companies in Charlotte and make it the nation's biggest electric utility with 7.1 million customers."

PositiveID & Digital Angel News

PositiveID Corporation Adds Olympian Gary Hall, Jr. as Advisor to Expand Its Diabetes Initiatives


Check their stock info
 
Enters a deal with Siemens
 
Digital Angel extends RFID pet recovery contract
 

In the Christmastide...Miracles DO happen!

GIVE HIM EVERYTHING!

(Make sure you see the info under "ritchey" -click the double arrows.)



GOD IS SOOOO GOOD!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Prayer Need - Courage Founder - Fr. John Harvey, OSFS Died 12-27-10

See Fr. Z's Post with funeral arrangements

Tireless commitment to pastoral care


Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him.  May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

Michael Voris - Whoa! A couple of BIG ONES to watch!

The Pope's Warning
ADDRESS OF HIS HOLINESS BENEDICT XVI ON THE OCCASION OF CHRISTMAS GREETINGS TO THE ROMAN CURIA

Father Z's' Post



The Pope & The U.S. Bishops

Climate Change News - Cancun

The 'Gore-Effect' - Cold temps at the Conference -THANK YOU, LORD!

I reallllly like this article- "Hasta la vista,...."- this one is my FAV.!

Sydney Morning Herald

From The Hill - Rep. F. James Sensenbrenner, Jr.

John Podesta

Summary - from Huffington Post

ABC

The New York Times

Boston Globe  - John Kerry comments

From the Telegraph - UK

Dang...I missed a 'Hot Air Viewing Event/Tour!'

And remember this video?  I realllly like it too! ; )

My Newest Favorite - Christmas Show - Disney's - "Prep & Landing"

WATCH IT! I think it's the best! I saw this one last year and was so excited to see it again this year. It's so cute and well done.  I needed this one this year...cheered me up immensely - HO HO!

Our Lady of Guadalupe Seen in Texas

ENOUGH, IS ENOUGH!

SENATOR McCAIN SPEAKS ON THE OMNIBUS APPROPRIATIONS ACT 12-14-10

ENDSPENDING.COM

Washington Watch

Washington Watch - Earmarks



From RedState - contact info too.

Another RedState Item- here, & here.

Climate Change News - Cancun

Cancun - Demonstrating in Cancun- "They include a bullet-ridden Jesus Christ, a traditionally dressed Mayan and a masked youth, who referred to himself as “El Independiente.”"


Not enough to do in Cancun? Please!

A Dispute

World Bank

Mesoamerican Climate Justice Campaign -  NOTE their 'proposals' -"Amongst the principal demands"- "Recognition of and reparations for the ecological debt"

Water

Catholic Media Coalition - Stephanie Block - "JustFaith - JustWrong"

Read it here!

Feast Day - Saint Juan Diego

Saint Juan Diego by Miguel Cabrera

"Do not let anything afflict you, and do not be afraid of any illness, or accident, or pain. Am I not here who am your Mother? Are you not under my shadow and protection? Do you need anything else?"

-Words of Our Lady of Guadalupe to Saint Juan Diego

Happy Feast Day - Solemnity - The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Italiano: Immacolata Concezione dell'Escorial

Bartolomé Esteban Murillo (1618–1682)

The Magnificat

Luke 1: 46-55 (Douay translation)

My soul doth magnify the Lord, And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Savior.

Because he hath regarded the humility of his handmaid; for behold from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed.

Because he that is mighty hath done great things to me, and holy is his name.

And his mercy is from generation unto generations, to them that fear him.

He hath shewed might with his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the conceit of their hearts.

He hath put down the mighty from their seat, and hath exalted the humble.

He hath filled the hungry with good things; and the rich he hath sent empty away.

He hath received Israel his servant, being mindful of his mercy:

As he spoke to our fathers, to Abraham and to his seed for ever.

Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God.  That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

St. Anne pray for us!

 

Pray the Rosary!

Climate Change News - Cancun

Wow! Too much fun in Cancun...NOT!

GEORGE SOROS - 'Helping' in MN! Fundraising!

Fundraising in George Soros' home in NY  -  MN Mark Dayton to help pay for his state vote recount.  Bill Clinton will be there too on Dec. 13th!