The Blog from the Core starts us off with a continuation: Tabb Centenary Year XIV: Five lyrics by Rev. John B. Tabb. This is the fourteenth installment of a selection of his poetry to be blogged throughout the year, which is the centenary of Fr. Tabb's death in 1909.
Homeschool Goodies keeps us crafty with Lenten Milagros Cross. It's a Lenten craft the whole family can enjoy.
Another crafty site, Virtual St. Joseph Altar offers a 3D Cut & Color Virtual St. Joseph Altar. The pdf file has all the instructions to make your own home altar!
Moving into current events, Ὁι Λόγοι offers us Distinctions, which is a reflection on the events around SSPX over the past few weeks. Questions, but in a spirit of obedience.
Sanctus Christopher comes to The End of the Pilgrimage, Observations. After touring 26 Austin churches in sixteen weeks, this rounds up their thoughts on the experience.
Not Lukewarm brings us back to Scripture with Beloved Son. It is a reflection on the Scripture "This is my Beloved Son, listen to Him" and "You are My Beloved Son with You I am well pleased."
Going back a little further in the Bible, Hoi Kai Paulos offers us Coming to Terms with Abraham's Sacrifice. There is a Yiddish proverb: "Man plans and God laughs". What about the reverse? What is our response when God plans? This post examines Genesis and Abraham's response to God's plan.
Just Another Day of Catholic Pondering moves the Carnival along with The 40 Minute Surprise. Sarah found herself using her scant free time in a way she didn't intend...and she shares some of the blessings of following God's will (albeit unintentionally).
A Catholic Life reflects on The Purpose of Lent. Monsignor Massimo Camisasca discusses the purpose of Lent; a good piece for reflection as we progress through this season.
Staying on Lent, Prepare for Mass takes a look at Third Sunday in Lent. When asked for a sign, Jesus said "Destroy this Temple and in three days it will be raised." Video clips on Jewish zeal and Jesus' response.
Wynken, Blynken, and Nod thinks Maybe It's God. Washington Archbishop Donald Wuerl just busted his #1 myth about the Catholic Church: she doesn't advertise.
How about a free app? Catholic+Linux+Monkey is Relaunching Catholic Mobile Prayerbook. Includes a ton of Catholic prayers in several languages.
Musings from a Catholic Bookstore adds an interesting post: The Botany Behind the Crown of Thorns. Provides some fascinating information about the plant that made the Crown of Thorns.
Back to SSPX, A Catholic View points out that Cardinal Mahony bans Bishop Williamson from L.A. Archdiocese. Any chance he'll add some CINO's to that?
As always, HMS Blog offers an insightful post: Confirmed in the Grace of Courage. It is a reflection on the readings from the Second Sunday of Lent, linking them to the Sacrament of Confirmation and the virtue of courage.
Catholic Fire has an update: Breaking: Obama wastes our tax dollars by overturning Embryonic Stem Cell research policy. This post explores the President's change and asks, "Is this Science?", while pointing out the immorality of embryonic stem cell research.
Finishing us off, My Domestic Church offers a review of Fireproof. Includes a trailer and details of the movie - I recently saw it and agree with her thoughts!
Hope you enjoyed! Once again I ask for personal prayers for my family.
God bless,
Jay
And countries are no different. The Americas have a single patron saint: Our Lady of Guadalupe. Our Lady of Guadalupe refers to the Blessed Virgin Mary's appearance in Guadalupe. Because of the interest shown for the Americas, she naturally became the patron saint for our area. On the 4th of July, we take time to ask for her prayers for our country in a special way, since she is our patron (as well as the patron of other areas). Here's the prayer: