September 25
"How many sorrows are there in the life of a militant!"
-Fr. Emil Neubert
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Can Catholics Be Involved in Krishna Consciousness?
Hare Krishna devotees dancing and singingWe received a question from a reader who is concerned about a loved one who is Catholic and yet uses Hare Krishna beads, subscribes to Back to Godhead magazine and believes the mind can control our destiny. Can Catholics be involved in these activities?
Total faith in Jesus
September 24
"Mary alone remained completely faithful even to the end."
-Fr. Emil Neubert
Persevere to the very end
September 23
"To be courageous is sometimes hard; but to persevere to the very end is a hundred times harder."
-Fr. Emil Neubert
How content are you?
September 22
"Mary did not preach; she did not write; she did not found churches or apostolic works. She was content to pray and to suffer."
-Fr. Emil Neubert
Come near to your heavenly Mother
September 21
"Come near to your heavenly Mother. She will teach you the courage which makes militants for Christ.
-Fr. Emil Neubert
Vanity and jealousy
September 20
"How many flourishing works has vanity or jealousy rendered sterile!"
-Fr. Emil Neubert
Is Henri Nouwen Okay to Read?
Henri Nouwen (1932 - 1996) Photo courtesy of Wikicommons Images. Frank Hamilton, CC BY-SA 3.0MC writes: "What do you think of Henri Noumen? Are his books safe to read?"
Your gifts
September 19
"Now you are the body of Christ and individually members of it. And God has appointed in the church first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then workers of miracles, then healers, helpers, administrators, speakers in various kinds of tongues. Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Do all work miracles? Do all possess gifts of healing? Do all speak with tongues? Do all interpret? But earnestly desire the higher gifts."
-1 Corinthians 12: 27-31
The Saddest “Fact-Check” Omission of All
Commentary by Susan Brinkmann, OCDSThe one-sided fact-checking that took place in last week’s presidential debate left many missed opportunities to properly inform the public about issues pertaining to the military, the crime rate, and energy policy, but the saddest omission of all was neglecting to recognize the hundreds of babies born every year who are left to die after failed abortion attempts up to the ninth month of pregnancy.
