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Rome - christiansquoting.org.uk
2008-09-05 18:40:00
This charter has been forced from the king. It constitutes an insult to the Holy See, a serious weakening of the royal power, a disgrace to the English nation, a danger to all Christendom, since this civil war obstructs the crusade. - Pope Innocent III, Papal Bull condemning Magna Carta, 24 August 1215.We are so much bounden to the See of Rome that we cannot do too much honour to it... for we received from that See our Crown Imperial.-Henry VIII, in a remark to Thomas More, displays the loyalty that moved Pope Leo X to title him Defender of the Faith on 11 October 1521Mel Gibson has come under fire for being hard on Jews in his film "The Passion of the Christ" &emdash; but apparently, he feels that Protestants are also doomed to damnation. In fact, it looks like Gibson, a conservative Catholic, believes that his Episcopalian wife could be going to hell.Gibson was interviewed by the Herald Sun in Australia, and the reporter asked the star if Protestants are denied eternal salvation. ...
Little Dash
2008-08-01 19:55:00
?All you have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to you.?--Gandalf from Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. TolkienHow do we decide what to do with the time given to us? Far too often, we take the time given us for granted and behave as though we have all the time in the world to do the things we should do, and what we hope to do. Many times we are dealt a hand that leads us on a path we never thought we would take, or maybe even more correctly, a path we never wanted to take. So, the things we hoped for in life, dreamed of in life never happen, or sometimes begin and are ended for reasons we can not understand, and often find difficult to accept and live with. When our dreams are shattered, when the carpet is pulled out from under us we far too often have a hard time letting go and moving on. So, what do we do, and how do we cope?We can take one of two paths when we are faced with obstacles in our life path. First, we can weep, and moan and groan, and throw ourselves one b...
Roman Catholic hierarchy cuts off Pope?s nose to spite his face - cue Monty
2008-05-22 20:49:00
Jim Loney needs no more effective publicist, for the broad spectrum of social justice issues he cares about so much, as long as the Roman Catholic Church and ‘her’ operatives carry his water and are so hung up about his sexual orientation.  Last week Jim gave a characteristically impassioned speech at the Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre after the ...
'Respect atheists', says Cardinal
2008-05-09 07:02:00
BBC reports, "Cardinal Murphy-O'Connor urges deeper understanding between believers and non-believersThe Archbishop of Westminster has urged Christians to treat atheists and agnostics with "deep esteem".Believers may be partly responsible for the decline in faith by losing sense of the mystery and treating God as a "fact in the world", he said in a lecture.Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O'Connor called for more understanding and appreciation between believers and non-believers.The leader of Roman Catholics in England and Wales said that a "hidden God" was active in everyone's life.The Cardinal's lecture at Westminster Cathedral comes after a spate of public clashes over issues such as stem-cell research, gay adoption and faith schools.He expressed concern about the increasing unpopularity of the Christian voice in public life, saying: "Our life together in Britain cannot be a God-free zone and we must not allow Britain to become a world devoid of religious faith and its powerful contrib...
Authentic Roman Catholic
2008-05-06 12:25:00
The tortoises were my pets. My mother bought them for me at fifty cents each. All the creatures of the earth are Holy indeed(I have lots of stories to tell). Since they are all created by God. This is called telepathy…. it’s mystery of the mysteries. I am overwhelmed, I ...
Man crucified for 22nd time
2008-03-22 02:38:00
A Man has been crucified for the 22nd time in a gruesome Easter ritual. Devout Roman Catholic Ruben Enaje donned a crown of thorns before being nailed to a cross. The 47-year-old decorator was the first of 19 men in this northern Philippines village of San Pedro Cutud who underwent the bloody Easter crucifixion ritual, an extreme form of ...
First Roman Catholic church opens in Qatar
2008-03-16 21:37:00
Thousands of worshippers gathered in a long and emotional ceremony Saturday for the consecration of the first Roman Catholic church in the Gulf state1 Vote(s)
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Jury decision in fraud case could rest on Roman Catholic church law
2008-03-03 14:21:00
The case is that of Dennis Riccitelli, a former Roman Catholic priest charged in 2004 with fraud and stealing thousands of dollars from his Mesa church. Under canon law, a priest has the right to spend his church's money however he sees fit, his lawyers told the judge. So likely no matter how he used the church's money, he could not have run afoul of Arizona law.
My first Roman Catholic wedding experience
2008-02-17 20:36:00
Yesterday, one of my best friends got married. It was a really great day. I was present on the day he and his lovely wife first met about 7.5 years ago at a high school house party the Summer after 12th grade, so that made it extra cool for me. It was also really nice ...
Elizabeth [1998] film
2008-01-27 10:43:00
A lavish film, well acted, but I was put off seeing it earlier by reviews critical of the unhistorical nature of the portrayal.In the film, Elizabeth finds out from Sir William Cecil that Robert Dudley is married, but Elizabeth in reality attended his wedding. though she may not have known about his second marriage . Elizabeth and Henri, Duke of Anjou two never met .William Cecil was not old when Elizabeth began her reign, . He was not retired by the queen but remained one of her most trusted advisors until his death, shortly before hers. Walsingham was not involved in the death of Mary of Guise who died of dropsy. Elizabeth had brown eyes from her mother Anne Boleyn .I found the film to have too much explicit sex and another intrusion of the 21st century was some lines which seemed historically out of place. that Elizabeth took on the role of virgin Queen to give the English a substitute for popular devotion to the Virgin Mary seems far fetched. But if you are ignorant of the his...
Roman Catholic Prayer: Fourth Week of Advent - Friday Prayer
2007-12-13 05:17:00
Opening Prayer:Come, Lord Jesus, do not delay; give new courage to your people who trust in your love.By your coming, raise us to the joy of your kingdom, where you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.Amen.Closing Prayer:Oh, God-With-Us, For so long you have promised forgiveness, peace, salvation.Now in my heart, I am filled with joy because of your coming.Thank you for your promises and for the way I can trust in you.I feel a new freedom in my life and a courage I have not known before.I know you came to save me and bring new life and I am so grateful to you.Let me show my thankfulness with my life.You have brought me through the darkness and into the light of your saving grace.Guide my feet on the way of peace.Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to thee, O Israel!May the Lord bless us, protect us from all evil and bring us to everlasting life.Amen.
Roman Catholic Prayer: Fourth Week of Advent - Thursday Prayer
2007-12-13 05:15:00
Opening Prayer:Father, we contemplate the birth of your Son.He was born of the Virgin Mary and came to live among us.May we receive forgiveness and mercy through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.Amen.Closing Prayer:Oh, Emmanuel,"God-with-Us," You have touched me; you are God-with-Me.Thank you for these weeks of prayer.In the spirit of the season my waiting, my patience, feels sacred.Refine and purify my heart with the hottest flame of your love.Give me the courage of your prophets and let me do what is right even when others don't understand.Bless my heart with generosity and make me ready to receive you.Come, Lord Jesus! Come!Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to thee, O Israel!Amen.
Roman Catholic Prayer: Fourth Week of Advent - Wednesday Prayer
2007-12-13 04:59:00
Opening Prayer: God our Father, you sent your Son, to free us from the power of death.May we who celebrate the coming of Christ in the flesh share more fully in his divine life, for he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever.Amen.Closing Prayer: Oh, king of us all.I find myself standing before your strength and splendor watching, waiting and filled with total joy.You have lifted my mind in hope.Now help me to open my life the the coming of the Spirit.I want to be like Mary, your mother.Her wonderful courage and strength inspire me to do the same.She simply said Yes and the impossible was done.Thank you for this Advent journey.The anticipation has filled my life and made me long for a closer relationship with you.My life gets so busy that I forget to focus.Thank you for guidance.Thank you for the quiet moments when I have felt your love.Nothing will be impossible with God.Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to thee, O Israel!May the Lord bless us, p...
Roman Catholic Prayer: Fourth Week of Advent - Tuesday Prayer
2007-12-13 04:57:00
Opening Prayer:Lord, hear the prayers of your people.May we who celebrate the birth of your Son as man Rejoice in the gift of eternal life when he comes in glory, for he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.Closing Prayer:Loving God, It is growing in my heart:An awareness and gratitude of your constant love for me; Like the sun rising in the East to warm and comfort my life and to bring new growth.Thank you for these weeks of prayer.In the spirit of the season my waiting, my patience, feels sacred.Bless my heart with generosity and make me ready to receive you.Come, Lord Jesus! Come!Rejoice! Rejoice! EmmanuelShall come to thee, O Israel!May the Lord bless us, protect us from all evil and bring us to everlasting life.Amen .
Roman Catholic Prayer: Fourth Week of Advent - Monday Prayer
2007-12-13 04:49:00
Opening Prayer: Father, you show the world the splendor of your glory in the coming of Christ born of the Virgin.Give to us true faith and love to celebrate the mystery of God made man.We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.Closing Prayer:Oh, Jesus who descended from Jesse, you are a sign of God's love.I feel hopeful and expectant, filled with a rebirth of joy and love.I depend you so much.You are a rock for my belief and a sign of God's love.Fill me with your praise!I want to sing your glory, filled with joy for the message of hope you send.I don't always understand when you are acting on my behalf.Thank you for the message of hope you send me.Give me true faith and love as I celebrate the mystery of how you came to be with us.Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to thee, O Israel!Amen
Roman Catholic Prayer: Fourth Week of Advent - Sunday Prayer
2007-12-11 10:54:00
Opening Prayer:Let us pray as Advent draws to a close, that Christ will truly come into our hearts.Lord, fill our hearts with your love, and as you revealed to us by an angel the coming of your Son as man, so lead us through his suffering and death to the glory of his resurrection, for he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.Amen.Closing Prayer:Oh, God who loves me with such tenderness, I beg you for moments of quiet in this day and in the days ahead.I long to savor this joy, this anticipation of the great gift you give us.I ask for the peace and joy of "watchful hope."Give me the grace to carry in my heart the soul-lifting awareness of Emmanuel - God With Us.What joy, what a gift.The Advent song comes to me and fills my heart:" Emmanuel , Emmanuel.Who are we that you should love us so well?"I want to walk in gratitude in these last days of Advent and place myself in the service of your plan for me.Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to thee, O...
Roman Catholic Prayer: Third Week of Advent - Saturday Prayer
2007-12-08 16:53:00
Opening Prayer:Father, creator and redeemer of us all, you decreed, and your Word became man, born of the Virgin Mary.May we come to share the divinity of Christ, who humbled himself to share our human nature, for he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever.Closing Prayer:Oh, God of wisdom, I want to praise you and give you my life.Like a loving parent, you bless me.You have watched over me, knowing my history and the path that led me to you.Thank you for the peace you promise peace in my life.I ask that I be always aware of the strength of your great power.May it never leave me.So many people before me in so many generations, have served you so humbly, answering your call.Please give me the wisdom and courage to be your humble servant.Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to thee, O Israel!Amen.
Roman Catholic Prayer: Third Week of Advent - Friday Prayer
2007-12-07 14:25:00
Opening Prayer:All-powerful Father, guide us with your love as we await the coming of your Son.Keep us faithful that we may be helped through life and brought to salvation.We ask this through our Lord, Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.Closing Prayer:Jesus, you shine a light into the darkness of my life.I am like a plant in limited sun, and I find my being turning toward you longing to be closer, wanting only to draw near.Help me to be faithful in the big decisions of my life and in the smallest of ways I live out each day.My goal is salvation, Lord, and I am painfully aware I can't do that myself.Teach me to be patient, to be faithful.I know there is so much more grace I need and so much more you want to give me.Help me to be open to it and to recognize the many gifts you give me each day.May the Lord bless us, protect us from all evil and bring us to everlasting life.Amen.
Roman Catholic Prayer of Complete Trust in God
2007-12-07 14:04:00
O kind and merciful God, in Your Hands I place my hopes and fears, my likes and dislikes, my happiness and unhappiness, my joys and sorrows. I offer You the needs of my perishable body and the more important ones of my imperishable soul. I do not have to be afraid for my soul as long as I leave it in Your loving care.Great are my failings and my wretchedness, but even greater is my hope in You. It is stronger than my weakness, greater than my difficulties, and mightier than death.Though assailed by temptation, I will hope in You. Though I may falter because of weakness, I will continue to trust in You. Though I may not live up to my promises, I will confidently seek grace from You to renew and keep them. Though You may take away my earthly life, even then I will maintain my hope in You.You are my Father and my God, the ground of my salvation. You are my gracious and loving Father, and I am Your beloved child. I cast myself in Your Arms and ask for Your blessing. I place all my trust...
Egypt: Al Qaeda Targeting Roman Catholic Embassy
2007-12-06 13:55:00
Rome, 6 Dec. (AKI) - A message posted on Islamist websites close to al-Qaeda is urging jihadists to carry out a terrorist attack on the embassy of the Roman Catholic Order of Malta in the Egyptian capital, Cairo."Do not stint on your attacks, Egyptians, either with car or truck bombs," reads the message posted on Thursday. It is accompanied by photos of the embassy building (photo) and entrance."These are photos of the Order of Malta embassy in Cairo. I ask Allah to have it closed down or blown up, along with those inside it, who hate Islam and Muslims," the Internet message continued.The message urging the jihadi attack on the Order of Malta - nowadays a charitable organisation - follows the publication of an editorial in the United Arab Emirates daily al-Bayan, by Jordanian MP Jamal Muhammad Abidat entitled 'The Knights of Malta - more than a conspiracy'.In the article, Abidat gives a Muslim interpretation of the Order's history, describing the role played by the Knights of Mal...
Roman Catholic Prayer: Third Week of Advent - Thursday Prayer
2007-12-06 00:59:00
Opening Prayer:Lord, our sins bring us unhappiness.Hear our prayer for courage and strength.May the coming of your Son bring us the joy of salvation.We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.Closing Prayer:God of salvation, you promise us strength and courage in our lives if only I ask.You forgive me and touch me with your enduring love.My past life does not matter.You have forgiven me and you love me with such tenderness.As I ponder the blessings of the days ahead, and am so grateful for your forgiveness, I ask to feel the jubilation and song break out in my life today.May the Lord bless us, protect us from all evil and bring us to everlasting life.Amen.
Roman Catholic Prayer: Third Week of Advent - Wednesday Prayer
2007-12-05 00:20:00
Opening Prayer:Father, may the coming celebration of the birth of your son bring us your saving help and prepare us for eternal life.Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.Closing Prayer:Dearest Lord, Your invitation settles in my soul:'Turn to me and be safe.'Something lets go inside when I take those words into my heart.They are an invitation for me to rest.So many moments of my life are filled with my own needs.'Turn to me and be safe,' you say to me again.Give me the great grace to let go from the depths of my soul.Help me to be released from the demons I cling to with so much fear.I hear your invitation to ask for help and I begin to list all the places in my life that need healing.'Turn to me and be safe.'You promise your saving help and I know it is the only thing that can heal me.I feel your presence in my life and am aware of the growing joy I feel as I anticipate celebrating th...
Roman Catholic Prayer: Third Week of Advent - Tuesday Prayer
2007-12-03 23:40:00
Opening Prayer:Father of love, you made a new creation through Jesus Christ your son.May his coming free us from sin and renew his life within us, for he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit one God, forever and ever.Closing Prayer:Lord of such compassionate wisdom, How often do I exalt myself and ignore you?I look over the heads of my more humble brothers and sisters, not seeing how they rely on you so much more than I do.Help me to learn from them to make you the center of my life.You invite me to not be ashamed of what I have done in my life, but instead offer me a refuge.Let me call out to you; hear me:Give me the grace to see those around me who are brokenhearted.Guide me in staying with them in their sorrows.I ask for the courage to help them in all the ways they need it and to be your servant on this earth.May the Lord bless us, protect us from all evil and bring us to everlasting life.Amen.
Roman Catholic Prayer: Third Week of Advent - Monday Prayer
2007-12-03 10:36:00
Opening Prayer:Lord, hear our voices raised in prayer.Let the light of the coming of your Son free us from the darkness of sin.We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.Closing Prayer:Is it that I haven't seen you, God?Have I been looking someplace else for you?Or have my eyes been covered by the distractions in my life?And yet you are so faithful in your love for me.I see now with a new vision and great hope, because my heart is enraptured by your love.I pray to you and feel the power of your coming, like a light on the path before me guiding me to return your love even more.Let me raise my voice With new courage and deep joy to give you praise with my life.May the Lord bless us, protect us from all evil and bring us to everlasting life.Amen.
Roman Catholic Prayer: Third Week of Advent - Sunday Prayer
2007-12-02 10:53:00
Opening Prayer:Let us pray that God will fill us with joy at the coming of Christ.Lord God, may we, your people, who look forward to the birthday of Christ experience the joy of salvation and celebrate that feast with love and thanksgiving.We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.Closing Prayer:I lift my heart up to you, Lord, to thank you for the blessings you shower on me each day.You are the joy of my soul.I know that in your great love, I am held and protected by you.I pray and listen to the good news you send; I ask and feel the healing.I am freed by you from the things in this world that let me hide from you.I rejoice, I rejoice, down to my soul.Help me to prepare my heart to be open and able to receive your immense love.May the Lord bless us, protect us from all evil and bring us to everlasting life.Amen.
Cormac Murphy-O'Connor : Roman Catholic Assault on Progressive Politics
2007-11-30 19:51:00
The population of the UK is around the 60 million mark. According to a recent survey, 66% of the population doesn't subscribe to organized religion. Approximately 5 million Brits are Roman Catholic, with a large percentage 'nominal' Catholics who rarely darken the door of a church.Given these stats it is pretty clear that the Roman Catholic lobby in the UK has a relatively narrow demographic base. You wouldn't know it though when you listen to chief Vatican shill, Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O'Connor.O'Connor has been busily trying to sabotage the passage of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill because it contains provisions he and his Vatican overlords don't like. Predictably one of their chief complaints relates to the concern that with the "need for a father" provision lifted, lesbian couples will be able to avail themselves of fertility technology to birth their own children.The Catholic understanding of the term 'family' remains rigidly traditional, despite evidenc...
Roman Catholic Prayer: Second Week of Advent - Saturday Prayer
2007-11-29 07:43:00
Opening Prayer:Lord, let your glory dawn to take away our darkness.May we be revealed as the children of light at the coming of your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.Closing Prayer:God of my heart, Some days I just feel like I am stumbling around in the darkness.It is then - and only then - that I turn to you.Soften my hardened heart, open my closed-in spirit and take away the darkness in my life.If I just let myself feel your glory dawning, full of brightness, I could look around to see myself revealed in you.Let me be a child of your light and feel the fire of your love and the glory of your words.Most of all, let me be grateful to you.Amen.
Roman Catholic Prayer: Second Week of Advent - Friday Prayer
2007-11-29 07:41:00
Opening Prayer:All-powerful God, help us to look forward in hope to the coming of our Savior.May we live as he has taught, ready to welcome him with burning love and faith.We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.Closing Prayer:Jesus, in the darkness of these Advent nights let me be guided by the light of your word.Give me the humility to be led by you and the wisdom to learn from you.I feel your light in my life and in the world.I am grateful for the Savior who awaits us, and eagerly await the time of rejoicing.Let me look forward in hope and turn to you with great trust, knowing you will guide my steps along the unknown path of this day.Amen.
Roman Catholic Prayer: Second Week of Advent - Thursday Prayer
2007-11-29 07:40:00
Opening Prayer:Let us pray, That through the prayers of the sinless Virgin Mary, God will free us from our sins.Father, You prepared the Virgin Mary to be the worthy mother of your son.You let her share beforehand in the salvation Christ would bring by his death, and kept her sinless from the first moment of her conception.Help us by her prayers to live in your presence without sin.We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.Closing Prayer:God of us all, Thank you for the gift of Mary in my life.I rely on her to intercede for me with her son, and to guide me, especially in my family.Help me to learn the grace of humility, and give me the courage to say "yes" to you without always knowing where it will lead.Release me from the fears that grip me, the pride and stubbornness that keep me from you and others.Let me turn to Mary, so human, for an example of how I might live my own life more freely, mor...
Roman Catholic Prayer: Second Week of Advent - Wednesday Prayer
2007-11-29 07:39:00
Opening Prayer:All-powerful Father, we await the healing power of Christ your Son.Let us not be discouraged by our weaknesses as we prepare for his coming.Keep us steadfast in your love.We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.Closing Prayer:Loving and powerful God, Some days I can only be in awe of your power and love.You never tire of supporting me.I constantly ask for help knowing you will always be there.From some place deep in my soul, I hear you calling me by name and I prepare with a joyful heart for your coming.Grant me the gift of hope, patience and waiting in these Advent days because I want the focus of my waiting to be on you.I want to praise and glorify you with my life.Let me live my gratitude to you, rejoicing!Amen.
Roman Catholic Prayer: Second Week of Advent - Tuesday Prayer
2007-11-29 07:36:00
Opening Prayer:Almighty God, help us to look forward to the glory of the birth of Christ our Savior: his coming is proclaimed joyfully to the ends of the earth, for he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.Closing Prayer:Almighty God, I hear it over and over: you are coming to me.I feel my heart stir in anticipation, and I sense that you are inviting me to enter more deeply into the mystery of your birth.Help me to feel renewed patience settle in my heart, and to lift my face in joy.I have been like a lost lamb, but I hear your voice calling me and I feel how deeply you want me to return.Somehow I know that you rejoice in my desire to find you.Help me not to be afraid to say out loud, to believe: Here is God, coming into my life.Amen.
Roman Catholic Prayer: Second Week of Advent - Monday Prayer
2007-11-29 07:35:00
Opening Prayer:Lord, free us from our sins and make us whole.Hear our prayer, and prepare us to celebrate the incarnation of your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit one God forever and ever.Closing Prayer:God of Strength, I need your courage.You offer to make firm the knees that are weak.Only you know how frightened I so often am.And you do offer me strength.There is the promise of your Son's coming and knowing that you will save me.I can't do this on my own no matter how often I think I can.Give me the humility to ask for your help and open heart to accept your healing and love in my life.Amen.
Roman Catholic Prayer: Second Week of Advent - Sunday Prayer
2007-11-29 07:34:00
Opening Prayer:Let us pray that nothing may hinder us from receiving Christ with joy.God of power and mercy, open our hearts in welcome.Remove the things that hinder us from receiving Christ with joy, so that we may share his wisdom and become one with him when he comes in glory, for he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.Closing Prayer:Comforting God, You have touched my heart and told me not to fear.Thank you for offering me your gentle love.You speak tender words to the darkness in my heart and offer gentle care in warm arms outstretched to welcome me home.You know me so well, and I feel my heart rise in your familiar presence.There is a flicker of hope.Finally I will let my life be touched by the strength of your courage and I will rejoice in the news that my savior is near.Amen.
Roman Catholic Prayer: First Week of Advent - Saturday Prayer
2007-11-27 16:20:00
Opening Prayer:God our Father, you loved the world so much you gave your only Son to free us from the ancient power of sin and death.Help us who wait for his coming, and lead us to true liberty.Closing Prayer:Lord of Hope, Dare I? Can I really hope?From out of the darkness I sense a dim light ahead, the light of your coming into the world.I so long for the time when you are no longer hidden from me and my deepest desire is to trust in your warm voice I hear behind me, guiding me along a hidden path I do not know.Dry my tears, heal my wounds and help me to wait for the dawning of the dim light ahead, with a brighter vision of healing and freedom.Amen.
Roman Catholic Prayer: First Week of Advent - Friday Prayer
2007-11-27 16:18:00
Opening Prayer:Jesus our Lord, save us from our sins.Come, protect us from all dangers and lead us to salvation, for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.Closing Prayer:Jesus, protector, I long for your coming.The promise of new light is there if only I can believe.Protect me from dangers and lead me through the gloom and darkness to the joy I so long to find in you.Lift me from my lowly sins and give me the promise of salvation with no more shame, only the light and saving grace of your love.Let the ancient dream be fulfilled in you and peace come to this life and world.
Roman Catholic Prayer: First Week of Advent - Thursday Prayer
2007-11-27 16:17:00
Opening Prayer:Father, we need your help.Free us from sin and bring us to life.Support us by your power.Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.Closing Prayer:God of strength and protection, I turn to you because I need help.I long to be free enough to trust that I can lean on you.But I become afraid.Help me to trust in you, Lord.Your strength and power are a gentle place of protection.Be a safe refuge when I am being trampled.I long for your help, your protecting care.Help to deliver me from the cold loneliness of these dark nights.Amen.
Roman Catholic Prayer: First Week of Advent - Wednesday Prayer
2007-11-27 16:14:00
Opening Prayer:God of mercy and consolation, help us in our weakness and free us from sin.Hear our prayers that we may rejoice at the coming of your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.Closing Prayer:Lord of all, you seek me out and ask me to go with you.As I begin these early days of Advent help me to listen for your call in my life.Give me the courage to listen to your voice and the freedom to leave my fishing boats and my nets and follow you.I want to draw strength from your friend, Andrew, and from your presence in my life, always befriending me and offering me your love.Amen.
Roman Catholic Prayer: First Week of Advent - Tuesday Prayer
2007-11-27 16:12:00
Opening Prayer:God of mercy and consolation, help us in our weakness and free us from sin.Hear our prayers that we may rejoice at the coming of your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.Closing Prayer:God of forgiveness, I turn to you in my great weakness and beg for your help.Let me feel the joy growing in my heart as I anticipate your coming.I hear the message of the prophets of old and know that the Messiah will bring new life and new ways of living.From the humbleness of my life, help me to grow and bloom and hear the words that will change the world.Amen.
Roman Catholic Prayer: First Week of Advent - Monday Prayer
2007-11-27 16:10:00
Opening Prayer:Lord our God, help us to prepare for the coming of Christ your Son.May he find us waiting, eager in joyful prayer.We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.Closing Prayer:Loving God, I sense that all is your creation and everything, and all of us, are being drawn back toward your loving heart.Help me to be a person of peace, To speak about it in an uneasy world, And to live it among the people you have put into my life every day.Light in me a desire to prepare for your coming to stand in the darkness, waiting, eager and filled with joy.Amen .
Roman Catholic Prayer: First Week of Advent - Sunday Prayer
2007-11-27 16:08:00
Opening Prayer:Let us pray that we may take Christ's coming seriously.All-powerful God, increase our strength of will for doing good that Christ may find an eager welcome at his coming and call us to his side in the kingdom of heaven, where he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.Closing Prayer:Lord God, I sense your power, your might and I stand in awe, ainfully aware of how poor and weak I am before you.As I begin this Advent journey, teach me to turn to you in my fear and sorrow.I don't want to keep making my heart hard against you turning a deaf ear to your invitation.Only you can help me to soften, to be like the clay in your gentle potter's hands.Amen.
Roman Catholic Prayer: Advent Christmas Tree Blessing
2007-11-27 15:51:00
Lord our God, we praise you for the light of creation: the sun, the moon, and the stars of the night.We praise you for the light of Israel: the Law, and the prophets, and the wisdom of the Scriptures.We praise you for Jesus Christ, your Son: he is Emmanuel, God-with-us, the Prince of Peace, who fills us with the wonder of your love.Lord God, let your blessing come upon us as we light this tree.May the light and cheer it gives be a sign of the joy that fills our hearts.May all who delight in this tree come to the knowledge and joy of salvation.We ask this through Christ our Lord.Amen
Roman Catholic Prayer: Beginning Advent Prayer
2007-11-27 15:49:00
How dark outside!But see a star's in the sky; Mary and Joseph are passing by.So let's light a candle to welcome them as they go on their way to Bethlehem.We'll light a candle in church each day, We'll light one candle each week and pray.We'll light a candle at home each day, We'll light a candle each week and pray .
Roman Catholic Prayer: Grace Before Advent Meal
2007-11-27 15:47:00
Father, we thank you for all you have given us.The gift of life, of family and friends and food that strengthens and nourishes us.You loved us so much that you sent your Son Jesus to become part of our lives, to forgive us and save us and show us your care for us.Be with us this Season to help us prepare the way for His coming.Bless us O Lord, and these Thy gifts, which we are about to receive from Thy bounty, through Christ Our Lord.Amen.
Roman Catholic Prayer: After Advent Meal
2007-11-27 15:45:00
Let us live kind, just and holy lives as we get ready for the coming of Jesus.For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and forever.We give you thanks Almighty God for these gifts and all Thy benefits which we have received from Thy bounty through Christ, Our Lord.Amen.
Roman Catholic Advent Tree Prayer
2007-11-27 15:43:00
Lord our God, the heavens are the work of your hands, the moon and the stars you made; the earth and the sea, and every living creature came into being by your word.And all of us, too. May this tree bring cheer to the house through Jesus Christ your good and holy Son, who brings life and beauty to us and to our world.Lighting this tree, we hope in his promise.
Roman Catholic Advent Manger Prayer
2007-11-27 15:42:00
O God, whose mighty Son was born in Bethlehem those days long ago, lead us to that same poor place, where Mary laid her tiny Child.And as we look on in wonder and praise, make us welcome him in all new life, see him in the poor, and care for his handiwork the earth, the sky and the sea.O God, bless us again in your great love.We pray for this through Christ our Lord.Amen.
Roman Catholic Advent Candle Prayer
2007-11-27 15:40:00
O God, as light comes from this candle, may the blessing of Jesus Christ come to us, warming our hearts and brightening our way.May Christ our Savior bring life into the darkness of this world, and to us, as we wait for his coming.
Roman Catholic Prayer After Meal
2007-11-27 15:30:00
We give you thanks, Almighty God for all your benefits.And may the souls of the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace.Amen.
The Golden Compass : Philip Pullman and his Roman Catholic Critics
2007-11-25 02:54:00
Roman Catholic spokespersons have been venting a lot recently over works of fiction they view as threatening in one way or another. The Da Vinci Code came in for Catholic criticism, as did the Harry Potter series. Now there is a new reason for them to get hot under the collar.In Ontario recently the Halton Catholic District School Board pulled an award winning childrens' book off the shelves of its libraries in response to complaints. The Golden Compass is part of a trilogy by British author Philip Pullman.A movie based on the book is due to be released next month, starring Nicole Kidman and Daniel Craig. New Line Cinema is behind the production. They have departed somewhat from the text to avoid offending Catholics. Not that the Pullman books are explicitly anti-Catholic, but they could certainly be interpreted that way, especially in the light of key references in the books to what appears to be Catholic-like institutions, and statements Pullman has made that are unfriendly to "G...
Roman Catholic suspended from work for hanging image of Jesus on wall
2007-10-11 10:39:00
A Roman Catholic has been suspended from work for having an image of Jesus in the staffroom. According to Sky News, Gareth Langmead is a car park supervisor at Manchester Airport was escorted off the premises after a Muslim colleague complained about the image of Jesus on the wall. Glynn Platt, a UNISON official has said ...
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