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LITANY OF THE MOST PRECIOUS BLOOD
Because the month of July is traditionally dedicated by the Church to the Precious Blood of Jesus, this month's community prayer at our fraternity meeting will be the recitation of the Litany of the Most Precious Blood. It is included it here for your convenience and edification....
Pater Noster Fraternity Council
On February 19, 2006, the Pater Noster Fraternity of the Secular Franciscan Order, Omaha, NE conducted a Chapter of Elections. The elections were presided over by Jim Hein, SFO, Queen of Peace Regional Minster. Jim was accompanied by his wife, Sis Hein, SFO. The elections were held at St. ...
SEEING CHRIST IN THE POOR
One of the basic tenets of our faith is that we are all born in the image and likeness of God. “God created man in his image; in the divine image he created him; male and female he created them.” (Gen 1:27) There is no reference to faith or creed! All men, male and female, were created in his ...
WHO ARE THE POOR
All through scripture we find references to the poor. None of the actions taken by humanity since has eliminated the poor. As Jesus said, "The poor you will have with you always." But we find that the Bible does not just refer to the poor when a lack of justice is being decried. The prophets in ...
Litany of the Most Precious Blood
Litany of the Most Precious Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Christ, hear us. Christ, hear us. Christ, graciously hear us. Christ, graciously hear us. God the Father of ...
New Article for Lent
LITANY OF HUMILITY (Accustomed to be said after celebration of Mass, by Merry Cardinal del Val, secretary of state to Pope Saint Pius X) (for private use only) O Jesus, meek and humble of heart, Have mercy on me. From the wish to be esteemed, Deliver me, O Jesus. From the wish to be ...
Now Is The Time by Veronica Leger, SFO
and Dan Boeckman (Omaha World-Herald, Sunday, May 2, 1993) Few of us go through life without being hurt by someone. Maybe it is something they have said to us. Maybe it is something they have done to us. It might have happened only yesterday or possibly many years ago. But no matter what ...
"Very Special" Olympics
Devoted to providing year-round sports training and athletic competition for children and adults. During recent years, members from the fraternity have worked in the kitchen. There are many tasks to be done, and this is not easy work! But when you see the beautiful faces of the athletes (the ...
"New" Pater Noster Gift Ideas
Click the 'LINKS' button to connect to our beautiful page of practical and useful "Franciscan" gift ideas. All proceeds go to support the activities of the Pater Noster Fraternity of the Secular Franciscan Order.
Father Charlie's Monday Morning Alka-Seltzers
We all face adversity. What makes our character stand out is how we respond and deal with ...
Father Charlie's Monday Morning Alka-Seltzers
US bishops release proposed new directive on nutrition, hydration
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has published a proposed new directive on providing nutrition and hydration for patients in a “persistent vegetative state.” The current directive reads: ...
Archbishop Dolan rips New York Times for anti-Catholicism
Calling anti-Catholicism a “national pastime,” Archbishop Timothy Dolan of New York has denounced The New York Times for the “unfairness against the Catholic Church” displayed in its pages in the past two weeks.
“The most ...
Christian charity corrects 'frenetic' modern society, Pope tells audience
Continuing his series of talks on the fathers of the early Church, Pope Benedict XVI devoted his weekly audience of October 14 to Peter the Venerable, the 12th-century abbot of Cluny, who was "an admirable example of a man rigorously ascetic with himself yet understanding toward ...
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A vision of Heaven
As Dale McKay was facing death, he spoke to writer Nancy Schertzing about his feelings and his hopes for heaven. Later, Nancy spoke with Dale's widow, Ellen, who shared the joy of their marriage and the moving experience of Dale's death. Their story is filled with love and hope that speaks to all of us.
A new Dawn
It's the dawn of a new day, metaphorically speaking, for Dawn Smith. Dawn has found hope and healing from participating in Project Rachel, a ministry for those suffering from an abortion experience
In the Know with Father Joe
Dear Fr. Joe: What is a mortal sin? If I commit one, do I automatically go to hell?
A Lesson from Jonah
If you saw the person you have grown to hate with a car coming at them, you would:
A. keep walking, it’s not your fault
B. tell someone else to warn her/him.
C. reluctantly yell out a warning.
D. yell “Watch out!” and move to get them out of the way.
New Mission Education Materials From Glenmary
A major commitment of Glenmary Home Missioners is to call young people into mission and to raise awareness of mission need here in the United States. That’s the goal of the new Educate & Inspire: Home Mission Materials From Glenmary, a joint project of Glenmary priests, brothers and sisters. The first materials were released in time for Mission Month (October) 2006 and the latest...
'The Right Thing to Do'
That's how Kevin Flack explained his commitment to integrate his Georgia high-school prom. He was the only active Catholic in his junior class, but he drew support from his parents and his Glenmary mission parish.
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Family Rosary Announces Winners of 2008 "Try Prayer! It Works!" Contest
Family Rosary has announced the winners of the 2008 "Try Prayer! It Works!" contest. The 13th annual national competition — which encourages students to express their faith through art, poetry and prose — attracted more than 3,000 entries from more than 50,000 participants from across the country. ...
Modern builder of Notre Dame, public servant, priest profiled
Family Theater Productions’ latest documentary “God, Country, Notre Dame: The Story of Father Ted Hesburgh, CSC,” will have its premier broadcast at Noon (EST), Sunday, Nov. 6 on The Hallmark Channel as a special presentation of Faith and Values Media. More information at www.hesburgh.org
Danny's Magic Drawings
“But it’s just a picture,” said Danny. He sat on the sidewalk in front of his house. Green and purple sidewalk chalk smudged his face and t-shirt.
I have an awful problem, and I don’t know what to do. Our monthly TV Mass became a weekly TV program and over 30 years has remained the only regular, local Catholic TV presentation in Scranton, PA. On January 26, 1987 Catholic Television (CTV) of the Diocese of Scranton made its debut as a 24-hour cable TV channel. Today, it is the first and only Catholic Diocesan Communications Office... Each year California Catholics gather in Sacramento to speak with their elected officials That’s the question the Catholic Church asks in a series of TV and radio spots launched June 27 by the At midday today in the Vatican's Paul VI Hall, the Pope received professors and students of Roman pontifical universities, and participants in the general assembly of the International Federation of Catholic Universities (FIUC). At the beginning of his address the Holy Father recalled how ... "The Christian faith, profoundly rooted in the men and women of the Middle Ages", said the Pope in his catechesis during this morning's general audience, "not only gave rise to masterpieces of theological literature, it also inspired some of the most exalted artistic creations of ... This morning in the Holy See Press Office, the presentation took place of the 24th international conference promoted by the Pontifical Council for Health Pastoral Care. The theme of this year's gathering is "Effata! Deaf people in the life of the Church", and the event is due to be ... Made public today was a Message from the Holy Father to Cardinal Ivan Dias, prefect of the Congregation for the Evangelisation of Peoples, for the plenary assembly of that dicastery, currently being held on the theme: "St. Paul and the new areopaghi". The reference to the ...
Pest Control Pennies
My problem’s name is Andrew, and he’s all of three foot two.
He hid my orange crayon, and he lost my favorite ...
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Part 4: How to Be a Dynamic and Evangelizing Parish
Two very different parishes show what it takes to be both energetic and spiritual.
Part 3: How to Be a Dynamic and Evangelizing Parish
Two very different parishes show what it takes to be both energetic and spiritual.
Christ the King - 2009
33rd Sun [B] 2009
Every year at this time the Church has us face the apocalyptic, those terrible endings we suffer in our own personal lives, as well as cataclysmic endings of our collective civilizations in our human epochs and eras. History is filled with them. Questions and concerns about the end of the world abound in our day as they have throughout our past. The Internet gives us prophecies about the end of the world coming in the year 2012. Is there an asteroid headed directly at us? Will some terrorist fanatics set off a nuclear bomb in one of our cities?
California Catholic Lobby Day
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What Have You Done for Your Marriage Today?
Promoting A Knowledge Illuminated By Faith
Mediaeval Cathedrals: Harmonious Blend Of Faith And Art
Conference On Deaf People In The Life Of The Church
Christian Unity Will Facilitate Evangelisation