Wearable floral art brings a personal touch to Spring weddings These days, it seems that increasing numbers of brides are seeking more for their money. They want you to work magic to pull off their dream wedding for a fraction of the normal cost. Most brides in my area are reusing… Read more“Fashion Statement”
Month: April 2017
Food for Thought
Today I was quite moved by the whole Mass celebrated by Archbishop Burke. I especially loved his homily and the Holy Sacrifice on the altar. His statement, “This seminary is the heart of our archdiocese” (i.e. you seminarians are the heart of the archdiocese), REALLY struck me as something important…. Read more“Food for Thought”
Pope John Paul II Approves Plenary Indulgence for Year of Eucharist (UPDATED)
In honor of the Year of the Eucharist, Pope John Paul II has approved a special plenary indulgence for certain acts of worship and veneration of the Most Holy Sacrament (text from ): “According to a decree of the Apostolic Penitentiary, during the Year of the Eucharist a plenary… Read more“Pope John Paul II Approves Plenary Indulgence for Year of Eucharist (UPDATED)”
Mary and the Saints: Much Confusion (Part II) – UPDATED
A reader has replied to my concerning this issue: “I read your entry and I appreciate your trying to address the issue, but it’s the same thing I’ve heard from every Catholic who’s tried to explain the issue. There is a fundamental difference between asking a live person to pray… Read more“Mary and the Saints: Much Confusion (Part II) – UPDATED”