Of course, this is my favorite song, from the August Rush movie. I love orchestral music. Henry Mancini’s son composed this song. It is simply the most awesome piece of orchestra music, I’ve ever head. His dad was an awesome conductor and composer too. Gives you goose bumps on your goose bumps! This is “Music of the Heart,” and it just sweeps me away, every time I hear it. I thank God – that I can hear it. Thank You – Jesus!
I wonder if I’m distantly related to Jonathan Rhys Meyers. We have the same last name.
I watched this movie, tonight. Been wanting to. However, I do not advocate “Fornication.” I just like the music.
St Lawrence was a Deacon and Martyr. His death was foretold three days earlier, by Pope Saint Sixtus.
Read more: Catholic Culture article on St Lawrence.
Pope Benedict XVI wants us to pray during August 2012 for: Prisoners and for Youth to Witness to Christ.
Prisoners. That prisoners may be treated with justice and respect for their human dignity.
Youth Witness to Christ. That young people, called to follow Christ, may be willing to proclaim and bear witness to the Gospel to the ends of the earth.
NOTE: I would normally post the Apostleship of Prayer’s YouTube Video here. However since the Priest pictured ministering to Prisoners at the end of the Video – had on a Stole that was a Rainbow Color, I will not post it.
To me a priest who does that is worse, than those he serves, in prison.
A Rainbow Stole is not a Liturgical Colored Stole.The typical color for the Confessional is purple, for penance. Pray for this priest and all wayward priests.
Bolivian Bishops: Corruption, Drug Trafficking are Creating a ‘Culture of Death’
August 9, 2010
The Bishops of Bolivia have issued an independence day statement lamenting the “plague of corruption” and increasing rates of drug abuse among youth.
“As a Church, rooted in our faith in Jesus Christ, we have actively participated in building the country,” the bishops said in their August 6 statement. “We have helped to overcome moments of confrontation; we have raised our voices when injustices have brought suffering and pain for the most disadvantaged, especially when the dictatorial and repressive regimes have violated human, civil, social, and political rights.”
“The justice that, in many cases, in our country has been an instrument of economic power and thus discredited, especially among the poor, is now in danger of falling subject to political interests, in such a way that it continues to create mistrust,” they continued. “We note with great concern that the scourge of corruption and drug trafficking continues to grow in the country and create a culture of death. There is a growing number of Bolivian youth who are victims of this social scourge of drugs. Given the scope and implications of this phenomenon, a reaction is needed from society, especially from authorities, in order to counter its growth and foster a culture of life.”
83% of the nation’s 9.3 million people are Catholic, according to Vatican statistics.
Mexican Bishops Denounce Arizona Immigration Law
CWN: August 03, 2010
The Bishops of Mexico have released a press statement denouncing the controversial Arizona immigration law. The statement was signed by Bishop Víctor René Rodríguez Gómez of Texcoco, secretary general of the Mexican bishops’ conference.
“With deep sadness, we have received the news that the immigration law SB1070 has entered into force,” the statement begins. Expressing solidarity with Latinos residing in the United States, the Bishops “ask with insistence that the Lord of life and all the earth move the hearts of all people who do not know the Father of All and have not been able to discover Brotherhood, Tolerance, and Mercy.”
“We value and we are thankful to the noble and generous people of the United States of America, who for years have offered a warm welcome and support to Mexico and so many countries in need on the continent and in the world,” the statement continues. “We are disappointed to see, and we firmly condemn, the selfish and irresponsible attitude of certain powerful groups which aim to separate countless families, leaving them to drown in deepest misery and poverty after having made enormous sacrifices and risked their lives in the search for a better life and a future of wellbeing and justice for their children.”
“We join our voices with those of all men and women of goodwill calling on Mexican authorities, and Mexican families and parishes, to warmly welcome with specific pastoral care our brothers and sisters forced to retrace their steps.”
“We intend to continue our activity to render our people of Mexico ‘A Home and a School of Communion,’ enabling them to be present in faith and prayer. We give them our blessing as Bishops and we commend them to the Heart of God, to His Son Jesus Christ, and to Holy Mary of Guadalupe.”
St. Moses the Black
ABBOT
Feast: August 28
Feast Day: August 28
Born: 330; Ethiopian ancestry
Died: 405, Scetes, Egypt
Major Shrine: Paromeos Monastery, Scetes, Egypt
Patron Saint: Africa
Moses the Black, sometimes called the Ethiopian, was a slave of a government official in Egypt who dismissed him for theft and suspected murder. He became the leader of a gang of bandits who roamed the Nile Valley spreading terror and violence. He was a large, imposing figure. On one occasion, a barking dog prevented Moses from carrying out a robbery, so he swore vengeance on the owner. Weapons in his mouth, Moses swam the river toward the owner’s hut. The owner, again alerted, hid, and the frustrated Moses took some of his sheep to slaughter. Attempting to hide from local authorities, he took shelter with some monks in a colony in the desert of Scete, near Alexandria. The dedication of their lives, as well as their peace and contentment, influenced Moses deeply. He soon gave up his old way of life and joined the monastic community at Scete.
He had a rather difficult time adjusting to regular monastic discipline. His flair for adventure remained with him. Attacked by a group of robbers in his desert cell, Moses fought back, overpowered the intruders, and dragged them to the chapel where the other monks were at prayer. He told the brothers that he didn’t think it Christian to hurt the robbers and asked what he should do with them. The overwhelmed robbers repented, were converted, and themselves joined the community.
Moses was zealous in all he did, but became discouraged when he concluded he was not perfect enough. Early one morning, St. Isidore, abbot of the community, took Brother Moses to the roof and together they watched the first rays of dawn come over the horizon. Isidore told Moses, “Only slowly do the rays of the sun drive away the night and usher in a new day, and thus, only slowly does one become a perfect contemplative.”
Moses proved to be effective as a prophetic spiritual leader. The abbot ordered the brothers to fast during a particular week. Some brothers came to Moses, and he prepared a meal for them. Neighboring monks reported to the abbot that Moses was breaking the fast. When they came to confront Moses, they changed their minds, saying “You did not keep a human commandment, but it was so that you might keep the divine commandment of hospitality.” Some see in this account one of the earliest allusions to the Paschal fast, which developed at this time.
When a brother committed a fault and Moses was invited to a meeting to discuss an appropriate penance, Moses refused to attend. When he was again called to the meeting, Moses took a leaking jug filled with water and carried it on his shoulder. Another version of the story has him carrying a basket filled with sand. When he arrived at the meeting place, the others asked why he was carrying the jug. He replied, “My sins run out behind me and I do not see them, but today I am coming to judge the errors of another.” On hearing this, the assembled brothers forgave the erring monk.
Moses became the spiritual leader of a colony of hermits in the desert. At some time, he had been ordained priest. At about age 75, about the year 407, word came that a group of renegades planned to attack the colony. The brothers wanted to defend themselves, but Moses forbade it. He told them to retreat, rather than take up weapons. He and seven others remained behind and greeted the invaders with open arms, but all eight were martyred by the bandits. A modern interpretation honors St. Moses the Black as an apostle of non-violence.
The lives of St. Moses the Black and St. Norbert, contain some interesting parallels. Both lived rather dissolute lives in their younger years. Both had conversion experiences in which they heard and heeded the call of God. Both were leaders in their respective religious communities. Both are known as men of peace, having spent much of their ministry calling people to reconciliation and forgiveness by word and example.
EWTN Document Library
Breaking News and Current events
To Give Hope and Encouragement through the Word of God
pr0teC+ y@ neCk//1-900-p@r+Y-b|0g
" The “door of faith” (Acts 14:27) is always open for us, ushering us into the life of communion with God and offering entry into his Church. It is possible to cross that threshold when the word of God is proclaimed and the heart allows itself to be shaped by transforming grace. To enter through that door is to set out on a journey that lasts a lifetime." Benedict XVI
Les crisis ens obliguen a solucionar problemes que ja coneixíem però que estàvem massa ocupats per resoldre
New York News, Weather, Entertainment, Transit and More
Tradidi quod et accepi: Catholicism without Compromise
Wake up. Help is not coming, and neither is permisson.
We Are Not Alone
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you will abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” (Romans 15:13)
Sayings of Catholic saints and sages: spiritual food for meditation and reflection.
News , Blues and Guns ... Not Necessarily In That Order
USE THINGS. LOVE PEOPLE. DON'T SWITCH.
Picture tells 1000 tales: Photography the way to express myself!
“Our hope is found in JESUS CHRIST” : Helping Catholics rediscover their faith; whether they are non-practicing, just returning to the faith, or a weekly worshiper. Sheding light on the meaning behind what the Church teaches and believes.
Giving dogs the tools to be successful
Beads with Faith is a family run company based upon the Rosary and its teachings. As a Catholic company we aim to encompass faith and bead craft to create handmade Rosary beads, chaplets and Christocentric jewellery items.. This blog will conatin faith centred articles and some of our products
Building community
