Last week, Bill Maher entered into a discussion about abortion about abortion. Maher rarely watches what he says. Remember, he got his start on a program called… Read more “Moloch, Thy Name is Bill Maher”
Author: thoughtsandprayersforthefaithful
Fourth Sunday of Easter
Acts 4:8-12 1 John 3:1-2 John 10:11-18 Jesus said: “I am the good shepherd. A good shepherd lays down his life for his sheep. A hired man,… Read more “Fourth Sunday of Easter”
Third Sunday of Easter
Luke 24:35-48 The two disciples recounted what had taken place on the way, and how Jesus was made known to them in the breaking of the bread.… Read more “Third Sunday of Easter”
Holy See Publishes Declaration Condemning Attacks on Human Dignity
On April 2, the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith published Dignitas Infinita, a Declaration reaffirming the Church’s teaching on the intrinsic dignity of the human… Read more “Holy See Publishes Declaration Condemning Attacks on Human Dignity”
Divine Mercy Sunday
John 20:19-31 On the evening of that first day of the week, when the doors were locked, where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus… Read more “Divine Mercy Sunday”
Jesus Is Risen!
John 20:1-9 On the first day of the week, Mary of Magdala came to the tomb early in the morning, while it was still dark, and saw… Read more “Jesus Is Risen!”
Holy Saturday: the Harrowing of Hell
Holy Saturday is a strange day. It seems like a pause in the Sacred Triduum. On Maundy Thursday we celebrate the institution of the Holy Eucharist and… Read more “Holy Saturday: the Harrowing of Hell”
Good Friday
Luke 23:46a “Father, into your hands I commend my spirit.” Why is this Friday called “Good”? Because Jesus has died and, by doing so, defeated death. We… Read more “Good Friday”
Maundy Thursday
John 13:34 “I give you a new commandment: love one another. As I have loved you, so you also should love one another” (Jn 13:34). Maundy is… Read more “Maundy Thursday”
Fourteenth Station: Jesus Is Laid in the Tomb
Fourteenth Station: Jesus Is Laid in the Tomb +We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you, Because by your holy cross, you have redeemed the… Read more “Fourteenth Station: Jesus Is Laid in the Tomb”
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