Thursday, October 19, 2017
Tuesday, July 18, 2017
Father John A. Hardon, S.J -.Archives
| Father John A. Hardon, S.J -.Archives Fr Hardon was a saintly man and one of the best teachers and defenders of the Catholic faith in the 20th century. There is a treasure trove of information on the Catholic faith in these archives. I highly recommend this website for anyone who wants to learn more about the faith regardless of your level of knowledge. Whether you are a beginner or highly educated in anything or all things Catholic, you can learn and benefit from listening to Fr Hardon. |
Monday, April 17, 2017
Catechized in the USA- a very short note
I was raised Catholic, but honestly speaking , we were not catechized well after Vatican II because nobody was sure about what they should be teaching. They gave me a book when I was 11 and told me to read it. That was my CCD that year. Then when I started Jr High, I transferred from public school to Catholic School. I learned very little about my faith in those 6 years from 7th grade through 12th grade. One nun made us learn 2 prayers which I actually liked but that was the extent of learning the faith for those 6 years of religion classes. However, we did get pretty good at making posters and collages. Even though, I went to Catholic school in Jr High and High School. we had to go to our Church CCD for Confirmation classes. For most catholics that is the end of any formal learning about the catholic faith. And for most of us those are the last classes about Catholicism that we will ever have
As Catholic adults, generally speaking, we do not do much by way of learning any more about our faith or taking any classes to understand it better or to help us grow in our faith. Our faith gets very little adult reflection, so even when we were taught well before Vatican II, most of us are still left with a rather childish understanding of our faith... a concept of fath that a 6 - 12 year old would have. I have actually learned my faith as as adult. I learned it mostly by listening to the converts, those who read their way into the faith, and by watching EWTN. Those got me started and now I also do my research. With a 2000 year history and billions of souls that have passed through, some great role models, some horrid traitors and some wonderful saints. Each and every soul that has passed through is a sinner, none are perfect. But, oh my, it can be quite an interesting journey through time. Yet, it is a timeless journey! ~A timeless Journey Through Time~ There is a vast and rich treasure trove of information on a wide variety pf different paths and methods for spiritual growth....It is such a rich and deep heritage. I had no idea. One could live 20 lifetimes spending all of your time learning about the faith in each one and still not scratch the surface, I love to study it now,,,,yeah now that I do not have that many years left ...Oh well, I look forward to learning right up to the day that my time comes or as long as my brain will cooperate....
Tuesday, March 28, 2017
Monday, March 27, 2017
EPIC, A CathoicsComeHome commercial
I just LOVE this commercial by CatholicsComeHome. I saw iton EWTN and then found it on Vimeo Just click on the underlined links to find both Catholic Come Home website and this video on Vimeo.
EPIC :120 English from Catholics Come Home on Vimeo.
Parish History
Parish History
'My' Church, St Joseph, the Church I grew up in from the age of 11. We went downtown to St John's before that . The Gulf Coast was growing fast.The diocese decided that it was time to split the area covered by St Johns and that our area should have its own parish. And St Joseph's came into existence. The priest assigned to us had the responsibility of pastoring and overseeing the building of 2 churches, ours, which is St Joseph's, and St Mary's in Woolmarket, the area north of Biloxi . This is an accurate history of that process. I helped lay the tile in the kitchen area f the new church. I was 12 by then. :)
'My' Church, St Joseph, the Church I grew up in from the age of 11. We went downtown to St John's before that . The Gulf Coast was growing fast.The diocese decided that it was time to split the area covered by St Johns and that our area should have its own parish. And St Joseph's came into existence. The priest assigned to us had the responsibility of pastoring and overseeing the building of 2 churches, ours, which is St Joseph's, and St Mary's in Woolmarket, the area north of Biloxi . This is an accurate history of that process. I helped lay the tile in the kitchen area f the new church. I was 12 by then. :)
Friday, January 13, 2017
Archbishop Sheen Quote: Who Will Save the Church?
I got this picture and quote from a traditional Catholic website that is chocked full of information! Check it out at http://www.catholictradition.org/
Who Will Save the Church?
Who Will Save the Church?
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