Catholicity - Apologetics For Our Time

This small package of prayers carries a huge spiritual whollop! Reciting them takes only about a minute, and can be used whenever you wish to draw closer to God and our Lord....especially when things are tough and you NEED to draw closer! (This came to me through Father Ismael Navarro-Gandia, parroquial vicar of Saint John Of the Cross, Batesburg, South Carolina. Padre Ismael is a consecrated priest of the Congregation of the Sons of The Immaculate Heart of Mary, commonly known as, "The Claretians." This order has a very significant presence in Colombia, where it is known as "Los Misioneros Claretianos." The order  has been very active in Colombia since the 1800's, and i s one of the most recognizable mens orders in the country. They are fondly known for their work in social justice, education, and missionary outreach. It was originally in Spanish and has been translated into English)     🕈 TRINITARIAN SPIRITUALITY OF THE CHILDREN OF THE MOTHER OF GOD + = Make ...

 Always cintriversial, there has been a lot of back and forth over the Shroud of Turin. Let's look at a few facts. In the Gospel of John, the writer is inspired to share details about the burial cloths of Jesus: “Now the first day of the week Mary Magdalene went to the tomb early, while it was still dark, and saw that the stone had been taken away from the tomb. Then she ran and came to Simon Peter, and to the other disciple, whom Jesus loved, and said to them, ‘They have taken away the Lord out of the tomb, and we do not know where they have laid Him.’ Peter therefore went out, and the other disciple, and were going to the tomb. So they both ran together, and the other disciple outran Peter and came to the tomb first. And he, stooping down and looking in, saw the linen cloths lying there ; yet he did not go in. Then Simon Peter came, following him, and went into the tomb; and he saw the linen cloths lying there, and the handkerchief that had been around His head, not lying with th...

On Holy Saturday , in the evening, Catholics the world over prepare and light the Paschal Candle. Many non-Catholics are mystified by this very ancient practice, thinking all sorts of mistaken things about it. In fact, it is far more significant than they imagine.      To help them understand a bit more, here is some info about it. Then, if you see people gathered outside a Catholic Church on Saturday night before Easter..., and notice a fire, candles, and a crowd processing around....you'll understand. And maybe, you'll want to participate. All are welcome!           The Paschal Candle is ceremonially prepared and blessed at the start of the Easter Vigil service (night before Easter Sunday)      At the start of the liturgy, the priest will say the following in whole (or in part): "Christ yesterday and today; the Beginning and the End The Alpha and the Omega. All time belongs to him; and all the ages. To Him be glory and power;...