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Catholic Carnival 123: Quotables

In the past I’ve taken this approach with the Carnival and it worked pretty well. So I’ll pull a small quote from each post – this way you get a tidbit before clicking through to read the whole post. Hope you enjoy as much as I did. Without further ado:

Into Great Silence from The Protomonk reviews the film about Carthusian monks:

The silence is almost palpable. It tended to magnify the natural sounds of wilderness or even of cutting cloth. It is another member of the community. I loved the silence and respect. The respect the film crew showed to the monks was great to see as well. I could live with that level of silence for the rest of my life very easily.

How Old Am I Really? from The Chick Squawks looks at how God sees her (at what age):

I guess I need to learn Isaiah 40:30-31:

Even youths grow tired and weary,

and young men stumble and fall;

but those who hope (some versions say WAIT)

in the LORD will renew their strength.

They will soar on wings like eagles;

they will run and not grow weary,

they will walk and not be faint.

On Disappointment at Just Another Day of Catholic Pondering reflects on a recent disappointment:

Dear God,

This morning, I’m trying not to wallow in too much disappointment. You know why. That special intention, the one that we were praying so hard for, the one that has been in our hearts and prayers for months – well, it looks like Your answer was “no.” And I’m disappointed. I’m sad. I’m moping a bit and struggling not to whine . . .

God in Your Living Room at Contrariwise sums up feelings on faith beginning with an article on National Catholic Register:

As I’ve come to learn more about Catholicism and Scripture, I’ve discovered something wonderful. There is so much logic and exegesis that can be applied to everything the Church teaches before you have to “take it on faith.” Why do I believe in the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist? Not just because the Church says so. He said so, in the Bread of Life Discourse (John 6), and he wasn’t joking. If he was joking, he wouldn’t have let so many of his disciples leave him that day.

A Taste of Heaven on Earth Awaits You at Catholic Fire offers a video and a post that includes great Eucharistic quotes:

I love this video and wanted to show it again to celebrate this beautiful feast day and the joy we as Catholics share. Today, let us feast once again on the Body and Blood of Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. I am also dedicating this to those who are being drawn to the Church by their desire for a more intimate relationship with Jesus and for those who want to know why Catholics love their faith so much. . . .

Who are the Poor? at la nouvelle theologie is a conversation about who the poor are in society and life:

It is objectification to assume that the poor need "our help."By "poor" Vanier means something much more than just economically poor--though that can be included too. He means what Jesus means when he says "blessed are the poor in spirit." The "poor in spirit" are those that are able to accept their own brokenness and need for love. These people are especially blessed and have a lesson to teach the "rich," those who are deluded into thinking they are self-sufficient and thus ready to "help" the weak people who need help. The blessing or gift of the poor is that they teach the "rich" to accept the gift of love. To accept the gift of love is almost impossible in a society like ours, which fetishizes autonomy. The poor are blessed because they have this lesson to teach.

Domus Ecclesiae: The House of the Church at Postscripts from the Catholic Spitfire Grill seeks out a different word than “church” for the building the church gathers in:

Today at Mass, our pastor announced that he was thinning his personal library in preparation for the move and had left some books on a table at the entry of the church. "Please take any of them that you would like," he said. I might have taken more than my "polite share” . . .

Sacred Banquet at HMS Blog reflects on the mass readings for Corpus Christi:

We believe that the the Cross and the Eucharist are one great priestly action on the part of our Lord Jesus Christ, in which he brings forgiveness of our sins and holiness and eternal life with himself and with the Father. And we should be aware of the Scriptural warrant for our belief that the Eucharist is both the real presence of Christ, and the re-presentation of his sacrificial death for our forgiveness and life.

Observations on wearing a headcovering at Transitus Tiber shares her thoughts after donning a headcovering:

Fifth, it's also a reminder that being a Christian is a 24 hour a day life. There are no breaks, no vacations. So if I'm feeling extra snarky, well; the kerchief is a reminder that I can't be a Christian when I feel like it.

Does Your Music Matter? at CatholicJukebox Blog looks at Catholic music and asks some basic questions:

Your music is an expression of who you are. It is an outpouring of the Spirit within you. It’s a way to share your faith, your religion, your very soul with people all over. You are made in the image and likeness of God, and your music is a reflection of that creation. Your music has worth, think of a movie without music. Lifeless, lacking emotion. Music can sooth the savage beast. Music can paint a picture with sound. Music can touch a heart.

Corpus Christi at Daughter of the King took part in a Corpus Christi procession:

For the Feast of Corpus Christi I was blessed to join in a Corpus Christi procession. Pope John Paul II said that in celebrating the Feast the Church "does not only celebrate the Eucharist but solemnly bears it in procession, publicly proclaiming that the sacrfice of Christ is for the salvation of the whole world” . . .

New Testament Bible Study Resource at Teresa’s Two Cents recommends a resource for reading the New Testament in the original Greek:

I've had this book for a while and I did some work in it at the tail end of a Revelation study that concluded last month. It has some nice features and, more or less, eliminates the need of reading two or more books at the same time . . .

Bring a Friend at A Penitent Blogger reflects on what God can do if we involve others as we seek to do His work:

We ourselves may not feel we are very important instruments in the hand of God nor might we consider any of our acquaintances as having this potential, but today’s first reading reminds us of the wonderful things that God can do, especially beginning with the synergy of friendship.

Lost without my Dog Tags at A Third Way discusses the pull of the Brown Scapular:

I've worn my dog tags since October 2005 and I am amazed at the comfort I have with it on 24-7. It's always there, reminding me of Our Blessed Mother and my desire to be like her, and reminding me of the fact she's always looking out for me ("Wear the Scapular devoutly and perseveringly. It is My garment. To be clothed in it means you are continually thinking of Me, and I in turn, am always thinking of you and helping you to secure eternal life."). Aside from my wedding ring, it's the only thing I wear constantly.

Christians being Christians at My Domestic Church tells the story of the Jehovah’s witness’ visit:

Last Friday I was playing with Rosie on the front porch when I saw them - the Jehovah Witness brigade had hit our street!! I knew because they were all middle-aged to senior citizens, dressed in their finest clothes, carrying literature and their bibles, walking slowly down the street going door to door. Ya hoo!! I ran and got my bible to have it at the ready - just in case, and waited for them to get to my door . . .

Widor a la Borge at Christus Vincit finishes us with a lighthearted look at the piano swap – on an organ:

Anyone ever see Victor Borge do one of his unique piano duets? I mean, the one where Mr. Borge and some other guy alternate places on the one piano for so many bars? Well, following his cue are two organists doing the same with the Tocatta from Widor's Symphony V. Quite the feat, and well-done. You can tell these guys rehearsed the daylights out of this! Check it out!

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God bless,
Jay