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	Facebook Twitter Newsletters Email Video News Catholic Life Shopping Saints Bible Prayers Mary Headlines Reflection on the Catholic Catechism: Seeking God in Human Experience By Michael Terheyden | August 9, 2013 When we look at human experience, we find that human nature desires what the natural world cannot give. However, this apparent contradiction is not telling us that our nature or desires are misleading us. It is telling us that our nature is to desire the supernatural. Continue Reading... FRIDAY HOMILY: Downward Mobility, the Cross and the Compassionate Life By Deacon Keith Fournier | August 9, 2013 The Gospel (Matt. 16:24-28) speaks to us of denying ourselves. Part of what that means is simply refusing to be the center of our own lives anymore. We are invited by the Lord to empty ourselves of ourselves - in order to be make room for Him to live His Life within us and through us. Continue Reading... Transfigured by Christ: A Mother Reflects on the Gift of a Child By by Tara K. E. Brelinsky (News Consortium) Zebulon, NC | August 9, 2013 Indeed, a new family member means a changed routine, more laundry and less sleep. Sadly, our culture often weighs the gift of a child on this secular scale, but to do so is to remain sleeping on the mountaintop (or perhaps to never ascend its height in the first place.) Because if Christ is within us, than His glory is made manifest through each one of us. Understanding this truth can transform our relationships and our seemingly mundane lives. Continue Reading... Beyond Matt Damon: Real Educational Revolution Gains Steam as School Choice Wins Big By Deacon Keith A Fournier | August 9, 2013 There are numerous stories circulating about the actor Matt Damon. An ardent advocate for public schools and teachers unions, he chose to send his own children to private schools in Los Angeles. The purpose of some reports was to criticize him and focus on his political views. I wish the reports had focused on the choice he made, for his children and as a parent. Every parent should be able to make that same kind of choice for their own children, not just those who are wealthy. This is not a liberal or conservative issue, it is an issue of what is right, for our children, for our parents, and for our Nation. Continue Reading... Miracle in Missouri: Mysterious Priest Appears at Accident Scene, Prays for Healing and Disappears By Deacon Keith Fournier | August 9, 2013 That's when a priest appeared out of nowhere."He came up and approached the patient, and offered a prayer. It was a Catholic priest who had anointing oil with him. A sense of calmness came over her, and it did us as well. I can't be for certain how it was said, but myself and another firefighter, we very plainly heard that we should remain calm, that our tools would now work and that we would get her out of that vehicle.Where did this guy come from? We're looking for the priest and so far, no one has seen him. Whether it was a priest as an angel or an actual angel, he was an angel to all those and to Katie. We would like to find this gentleman and be able to thank him," Continue Reading... THURSDAY HOMILY: Who Do You Say That I Am? St. Dominic and the Order of Preachers By Deacon Keith Fournier | August 8, 2013 Today we honor Dominic. As the thirteenth century began, great errors were deceiving many of the faithful in the south of France. There were false teachers in the Church, leading many astray. Like all heresies, the Albigensian heresy weakened the faith of many and led to a weakened Church. Those who succumbed to the errors could no longer properly answer that fundamental question, "Who do you say that I am?" As a result, they lost sight of who they were - and who they could become by responding to grace and following the Lord in the heart of His Church. Cultures become less human when they cease to be fully Christian. Continue Reading... Fr. Paul Schenck on Edith Stein: Daughter of Israel, Daughter of the Church By Fr. Paul Chaim Benedicta Schenck | August 9, 2013 August 9 is the Memorial of St. Teresia Benedicta a Cruce, Edith Stein, Catholic feminist, philosopher and martyr of Auschwitz. In this sketch, Fr. Paul Chaim Benedicta Schenck, Jewish born priest and Chair of the National Pro-Life Center (Washington, DC), examines the meaning of her Jewish identity Continue Reading... The Predictability of Indifference: A Sinless Pagan Culture? By Dan Shea | August 7, 2013 When a culture is allegedly emancipated from its traditions, it emasculates the nation's ancestors and denies their rich legacy to their progeny. Long overdue is a vociferous chorus of outrage over these drastic changes in moral standards traditionally held by this nation. We must confess, with Ronald Knox, "There is no sign, yet, of a rally, no distant foot-fall of the Prodigal's return." The contemporary culture decided a "fair" God would overlook sin if one led a "reasonable" life, meaning to be nice, not hurt others feelings, not make waves or challenge a society that allows pagans to revolutionize the nation's moral code Continue Reading... Guest Opinion: Catholic Action, Faithful Citizenship and Religious Freedom By Deacon Joseph B. Gorini | August 7, 2013 America must be brought back to and forward from "In God we trust!" America must move towards "It is God we honor and serve - and neighbor as self!" The French Revolution and its stepchildren are based on a body of lies - and the Catholic Church, especially in America, has the opportunity to lead the world back to the right path - a path towards real liberty and justice for all. Continue Reading... Most Popular Time for a New Political Party or New Political Movement? Read More   Scientists: global climate change really is all your fault Read More   The Transfiguration of Jesus Christ: What Does it Mean For Us Right Now? Read More   Rising global temperatures bring violence, unrest, scientists say Read More   Really, is Pope Francis...a communist? Read More     News | Catholic Life | PRWire | Encyclopedia | Bible | Prayers | Vocations | Saints & Angels © Copyright 2012 Catholic Online. This e-mail is never sent unsolicited. You have received this Catholic Online e-mail because you subscribed to it or someone forwarded it to you. To opt out, see the links below. 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