Celebrating 'All Hallows Eve' and the 'Feast of All Saints' in a Pre-Christian West
Catholic Online
10/31/2009, by Deacon Keith Fournier
'Halloween' comes from 'All Hallows Eve', the Vigil of the celebration of the Christian Feast of 'All Saints'. CHESAPEAKE, Va. (Catholic Online) - I just tried to place my books down on the file drawer outside of my makeshift home office and had to move three carved smiling pumpkins out of the ...
The Process of Holiness: Sometimes it Hurts to Let Yourself be Loved ‘for Real’
Catholic Online
10/27/2009, by Jennifer Hartline
St. Francis de Sales emphasized that every person can learn devotion, practice it and live it, and so make great strides toward holiness CHESAPEAKE, Va. (Catholic Online) - “Does it hurt?” asked the Rabbit.
“Sometimes,” said the Skin Horse, for he was always truthful. “When you are Real you ...
The Gift of the Rosary Unveils ‘Pain with a Purpose’
Catholic Online
10/22/2009, by Marjory S Erdman
'The 'SON' is shining behind the clouds of pain that moved in years ago, we have faith, the clouds will not stay long'. GRAND RAPIDS, MI (Catholic Online) - When my parents returned from Texas in the fall of 2001 it seemed as a dark cloud moved in over my dad Jim’s health. He was diagnosed that ...
Ask Dr. Denton: Ten Points for Beautiful Living
Catholic Online
10/21/2009
Life should be lived to the full. It is a gift from the Author of life and a gift to be received with joy and given to others. PORTSMOUTH, Va. (Catholic online) – I am often asked if you could pick out one thing to do daily for your health for your life what would it be. So, typical of me, I’ll ...
Everyday Evangelists: St. Vincent de Paul recognizes dedication of volunteers
The Catholic Telegraph
10/20/2009, by Sister Eileen Connelly, OSU
Cincinnati, Oh (Catholic Telegraph) — A couple with four small children ran into unexpected expenses when mold was discovered in their home and fell behind on their bills. They’ve learned their power will soon be cut off if they can’t pay their electric bill, leaving them without heat. It’s just ...
An American sister in Moscow – working to rebuild the Church in Russia
Arlington Catholic Herald
10/19/2009, by Katie Bahr
Arlington, Va (Catholic Herald) - “With God you can make a difference.”
It was those words, written on a banner at an Arlington Diocesan WorkCamp some 20 years ago, that inspired Daughters of St. Paul Sister Roberta Hummel to first consider entering a religious order.
At the time, she was a ...
Ghanaians keep traditions intact
Arlington Catholic Herald
10/19/2009, by Katie Bahr
Arlington, VA (Catholic Herald) - Bishop Paul S. Loverde spent Sunday celebrating Mass with the Ghanaian community of St. Anthony of Padua Parish in Falls Church. The Mass, celebrated at St. Paul’s Episcopalian Church in Falls Church, marks the first time the bishop has attended one of the ...
Feasts of All Saints, All Souls - The Church remembers the faithful departed
Catholic Anchor
10/19/2009, by Patricia Coll Freeman
Anchorage, Alaska (Catholic Anchor) - On Nov. 1, Catholics celebrate the feast of All Saints — honoring all the saints in Heaven — who are known and yet unknown by the church. According to Canon Law, the feast is a holy day of obligation, like a Sunday, so Catholics must attend Mass and “abstain ...
40-day vigil works to save babies and families from abortion
Catholic Anchor
10/19/2009, by Patricia Coll Freeman
Anchorage, Alaska (Catholic Anchor) - Each fall, for the past four years, thousands have gathered outside abortion clinics across the country to peacefully pray for unborn babies and to help mothers choose life. The national campaign, called “40 Days for Life,” is currently taking place in 212 ...
St. Luke: The Beloved Physician (Still) Sends Greetings
Catholic Online
10/18/2009, by Deacon Keith Fournier
We should pray fervently for Catholic and other Christian physicians who are being persecuted in our own time. CHESAPEAKE, Va. (Catholic Online) - In his tenderly written letter to the Colossian Christians, the Apostle Paul sends the early Christians greetings from his friend, travelling companion ...
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