This is SO COOL: A third century Syrian text mentions a cloth that is associated with the miraculous cure of King Abgar V, ruler of Edessa (13-59 A.D.), now called Urfa, in southeastern Turkey. This story was translated almost verbatim by Eusebius, bishop of Caesarea, in his Ecclesiastical History in 325 A.D. …Thaddeus brought a… Continue reading St. Jude and the Shroud of Turin
Author: Peony Moss
Pope calls Catholics to daily meditation on the Bible
“…it is important to reserve a certain time each day for meditation on the Bible so that the Word of God will be the lamp that illuminates our daily path on earth.” Plus comments on scholasticism
‘Art for Obama’ book is full of political hollowness, not hope
Very refreshing to read this in the Post (about all that creepy Obama art.)
“Jesu, Jesu, Jesu, Have Mercy on Me”
From The American Catholic: Today is the feast day of the Forty Martyrs of England and Wales, canonized by Pope Paul VI on October 25, 1970. These very brave men and women were martyred for the True Faith in England and Wales between 1535 and 1679, and they are representative of hundreds of Catholics in… Continue reading “Jesu, Jesu, Jesu, Have Mercy on Me”
I ♥ Pope Benedict!
Damian Thompson: This is astonishing news. Pope Benedict XVI has created an entirely new Church structure for disaffected Anglicans that will allow them to worship together – using elements of Anglican liturgy – under the pastoral supervision of their own specially appointed bishop or senior priest. The Pope is now offering Anglicans worldwide “corporate reunion”… Continue reading I ♥ Pope Benedict!
Sarah Palin’s book for $9.00?
That’s how much it is at this writing! Proceeds go to the Pansy Fund.
Our Lady, Undoer of Knots: Day 3
For the intentions of Pansy and her family, that God’s will be done in this situation For the repose of the soul of my great-aunt, and for guidance for her surviving sister For a new job for my brother-in-law, who was just laid off 1. Make the Sign of the Cross 2. Say the Act… Continue reading Our Lady, Undoer of Knots: Day 3
Our Lady, Undoer of Knots: Novena Day 2
1. Make the Sign of the Cross 2. Say the Act of Contrition. Ask pardon for your sins and make a firm promise not to commit them again. O my God I am heartily sorry for having offended you. I detest all my sins because I dread the loss of Heaven and the pains of… Continue reading Our Lady, Undoer of Knots: Novena Day 2