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Nov 03, Evening Prayer for Saturday of the 30th week of Ordinary Time

Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. IV: Ordinary: 632 Proper of Seasons: 468 Psalter: Sunday, Week III, 937 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 694 Proper of Seasons: 637 Psalter: Sunday, Week III, 851...

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John 6:37-40 All Souls Day Today

John 6:37-40  All Souls Day Today (Click here for readings) Jesus said to the crowds:  “For this is the will of my Father, that everyone who sees the Son and believes in him may have eternal life, and...

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Nov 04, Morning Prayer for Sunday of the 31st week of Ordinary Time

Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. IV: Ordinary: 621 Proper of Seasons: 472 Psalter: Sunday, Week III, 945 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 689 Proper of Seasons: 637 Psalter: Sunday, Week III, 845...

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The Golden Rule and Heaven

The Golden Rule is how we will live for ever in Heaven. Have you thought about what Heaven will be like? Perhaps you should. We should know what we are striving for?

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Mk 12:28-34 You Are Not Far

Mk 12:28-34  You Are Not Far (Click here for readings) “One of the scribes came to Jesus and asked him, “Which is the first of all the commandments?”  Jesus replied, “The first is this:  Hear, O...

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Nov 07, Office of Readings for Wednesday of the 31st week of Ordinary Time

Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. IV: Ordinary: 615 Proper of Seasons: 482 Psalter: Wednesday, Week III, 1003 Christian Prayer: Does not contain Office of Readings. Office of Readings for...

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Nov 08, Office of Readings for Thursday of the 31st week of Ordinary Time

Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. IV: Ordinary: 615 Proper of Seasons: 486 Psalter: Thursday, Week III, 1025 Christian Prayer: Does not contain Office of Readings Office of Readings for...

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Luke 14:15-24 The New Normal

Luke 14:15-24  The New Normal (Click here for readings) One of those at table with Jesus said to him, “Blessed is the one who will dine in the Kingdom of God.” Imagine seeing with your own eyes...

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Hymn Tune Introit for The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica

I saw the new Jerusalem,The holy city, richly clothed.From God in heaven she descends:A bride prepared for her betrothed.

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Nov 10, Office of Readings – Memorial for Leo the Great, Po & D

Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. IV: Ordinary: 615 Psalter: Saturday, Week III, 1067 Common of Pastors: 1751 (verse) Proper of Seasons: 495 (first reading) Proper of Saints: 1549 (second...

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Nov 12, Office of Readings – Memorial for Josaphat, B & M

Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. IV: Ordinary: 615 Psalter: Monday, Week IV, 1107 Common of One Martyr: 1725 (verse) Proper of Seasons: 505 (first reading, responsory) Proper of Saints: 1557...

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Catholic Mass Readings for Sunday, November 18th, 2012

First ReadingDn 12:1-3 In those days, I Daniel, heard this word of the Lord: "At that time there shall arise Michael, the great prince, guardian of your people; it shall be a time unsurpassed in...

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Catholic Mass Readings for Wednesday, November 21st, 2012

First ReadingRv 4:1-11 I, John, had a vision of an open door to heaven, and I heard the trumpetlike voice that had spoken to me before, saying, "Come up here and I will show you what must happen...

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Nov 24, Evening Prayer I – Solemnity for Andrew Dung-Lac, P & M, and...

Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. IV: Ordinary: 632 All from Proper of Seasons: 566 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 694 All from Proper of Seasons: 674 Evening Prayer I for the Solemnity of...

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Catholic Mass Readings for Saturday, November 24th, 2012

First ReadingRv 11:4-12 I, John, heard a voice from heaven speak to me: Here are my two witnesses: These are the two olive trees and the two lampstands that stand before the Lord of the earth. If...

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Pope Leo XIII on Christ the King

From Annum Sacrum: 3. This world-wide and solemn testimony of allegiance and piety is especially appropriate to Jesus Christ, who is the Head and Supreme Lord of the race. His empire extends not only...

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Kiko Argüello Releases Autobiography

Founder of Neocatechumenal Way Recounts His Encounter with Christ in the Midst of Existential Crisis

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"They were singing what seemed to be a new hymn before the throne."

Today's first reading at Mass: I, John, looked and there was the Lamb standing on Mount Zion, and with him a hundred and forty-four thousand who had his name and his Father's name written on their...

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Nov 27, Office of Readings for Tuesday of the 34th week of Ordinary Time

Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. IV: Ordinary: 615 Proper of Seasons: 590 Psalter: Tuesday, Week II, 833 Christian Prayer: Does not contain Office of Readings Office of Readings for Tuesday...

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Catholic Mass Readings for Wednesday, November 28th, 2012

First ReadingRv 15:1-4 I, John, saw in heaven another sign, great and awe-inspiring: seven angels with the seven last plagues, for through them God's fury is accomplished. Then I saw something like a...

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Luke 21:12-19 Sing A New Song

Luke 21:12-19  Sing A New Song (Click here for readings) Jesus said to the crowd:  “They will seize and persecute you, they will hand you over to the synagogues and to prisons, and they will have you...

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Catholic Mass Readings for Thursday, November 29th, 2012

First ReadingRv 18:1-2, 21-23; 19:1-3, 9a I, John, saw another angel coming down from heaven, having great authority, and the earth became illumined by his splendor. He cried out in a mighty voice:...

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Dec 06, Midmorning Prayer for Thursday of the 1st week of Advent

Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. I: Ordinary: 658 Proper of Seasons: 179 (reading, concluding prayer) Complementary Psalter: 1091 (Series I, Midmorning) Midmorning Prayer for Thursday in...

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Luke 10:21-24 The Poor And Humble

Luke 10:21-24  The Poor And Humble(Click here for readings)Jesus rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and said, “I give you praise, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, for although you have hidden these things...

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Visions Of Eternity

In addition to all the official teachings of the Church, which come from the Bible and Sacred Tradition, Catholics believe God can also grant private revelations to persons of His own choosing. The...

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Catholic Mass Readings for Thursday, December 6th, 2012

First ReadingIs 26:1-6 On that day they will sing this song in the land of Judah: "A strong city have we; he sets up walls and ramparts to protect us. Open up the gates to let in a nation that is just,...

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Mt 7:21,24-27 My Greatest Feat

Mt 7:21,24-27  My Greatest Feat(Click here for readings)Jesus said to his disciples:  “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the Kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of...

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Dec 11, Evening Prayer for Tuesday of the 2nd week of Advent

Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. I: Ordinary: 667 Proper of Seasons: 223 Psalter: Tuesday, Week II, 846 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 694 Proper of Seasons: 69 Psalter: Tuesday, Week II, 807...

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Dec 14, Evening Prayer – Memorial for John of the Cross, P & D

Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. I: Ordinary: 667 Psalter: Friday, Week II, 901 Common of Pastors: 1453 (intercessions) Proper of Saints: 1247 (concluding prayer) Common of Doctors of the...

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Catholic Mass Readings for Thursday, December 13th, 2012

First ReadingIs 41:13-20 I am the LORD, your God, who grasp your right hand; It is I who say to you, "Fear not, I will help you." Fear not, O worm Jacob, O maggot Israel; I will help you, says the...

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Dec 13 – Homily: Pound the Door of Heaven

Dec 13 - Homily: Pound the Door of Heaven Commenting on today's Gospel, Fr. Dominic reminds us that it is necessary to do violence to ourselves by performing acts of self-mortification and charity;...

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Mt 11:11-15 Are You Willing To Accept This?

Mt 11:11-15  Are You Willing To Accept This?(Click here for readings)Jesus said to the crowds:  “Amen, I say to you, among those born of women there has been none greater than John the Baptist; yet the...

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Dec 16, Morning Prayer for Sunday of the 3rd week of Advent

Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. I: Ordinary: 653 Proper of Seasons: 263 Psalter: Sunday, Week III, 928 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 689 Proper of Season: 90 Psalter: Sunday, Week III, 856...

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Dec 17, Evening Prayer for Monday of the 3rd week of Advent

Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. I: Ordinary: 667 Proper of Seasons: 324 Psalter: Monday, Week III, 952 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 694 Proper of Seasons: 106 Psalter: Monday, Week III, 872...

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Dec 24, Office of Readings for Monday of the 4th week of Advent

Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. I: Ordinary: 649 Proper of Seasons: 377 Psalter: Monday, Week IV, 1065 Christian Prayer: Does not contain Office of Readings. Office of Readings for Monday,...

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Dec 25, Morning Prayer – Solemnity for Christmas

Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. I: Ordinary: 653 Proper of Seasons: 407 Psalter: Sunday, Week I, 688 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 689 Proper of Seasons: 144 Psalter: Sunday, Week I, 707...

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Awake Mankind!

    Awake, mankind! For your sake God has become man. Awake, you who sleep, rise up from the dead, and Christ will enlighten you. I tell you again: for your sake, God became man.   You would have...

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Dec 26, Morning Prayer – Feast for Stephen, M

Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. I: Ordinary: 653 Proper of Saints: 1258 Psalms and canticle from Sunday, Week I, 688 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 689 Proper of Saints: 1345 Psalms and...

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In Christmas message, Pope extends Christ’s peace to the world

Vatican City, Dec 25, 2012 / 09:55 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Pope Benedict outlined the power of faith and pointed to Christ coming in the flesh as the source of hope and peace for society in his annual...

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Saint Athanasius on Mary, Mother of God

  O noble Virgin, truly you are greater than any other greatness. For who is your equal in greatness, O dwelling place of God the Word? To whom among all creatures shall I compare you, O Virgin? You...

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Jan 03, Midmorning Prayer for Thursday of the 1st week of Christmas

Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. I: Ordinary: 658 Proper of Seasons: 530 (reading, concluding prayer) Complementary Psalter: 1091 (Series I, Midmorning) Midmorning Prayer for Thursday before...

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John Paul II, Heaven, and Hell

By Mark Shea | A reader writes: I'd like your take on something, if you please.  I've heard many Christians (John Paul II among them, if memory serves) state that heaven and hell are states of being...

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Time to Meet the Angels – Dr. Miravalle: Mcasts187

Time to Meet the Angels - Dr. Miravalle: Mcasts187 Dr. Miravalle reminds us of the reality of the angelic world and how much they can help us if we ask, since one of the tasks of the angels is to help...

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Are Canonized Saints the Only People in Heaven?

By Mark Shea | A reader writes: I have a query for you which i have been pondering for a while. "Are all those who are in Heaven.. Saints? Then what is the difference between Saints canonized by...

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Will we have free will in heaven?

By Jimmy Akin | Will we have free will in heaven? If so, does that mean we might sin and fall again? If not, what kind of free will would we have there? And if God can harmonize our free will and...

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(2013-11-01) ONE Community in Heaven

Sermon titled "ONE Community in Heaven" given on Friday November 1, 2013. Size: 4 MB; duration: 11:34. Heaven is the end for which all members of the Church are aiming. Those who have reached the end...

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The Beauty Of Heaven Lasts Forever

Several centuries ago a beautiful young woman from a wealthy family was sent away to a boarding school; soon afterwards, she wrote home, asking her mother to send her a looking glass. Knowing her...

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Readying Ourselves For Heaven

Chances are many of you have seen, or at least heard about, a movie currently playing called Heaven Is For Real. It’s based on the true story of a boy named Colton who supposedly had a life-after-death...

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Heaven Is Our Ultimate Goal

We look forward to the glory of Easter Sunday—but we know that first we’ll have to experience the somberness and... The post Heaven Is Our Ultimate Goal appeared first on Catholic Journal.

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A Foretaste of Heaven

Many years ago there was a priest in Spain—we’ll call him Father Rafael—who, after a long time of faithfully serving... The post A Foretaste of Heaven appeared first on Catholic Journal.

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