As we approach New Year’s Eve, it is important to remember a few things, especially when it deals with drinking. Firstly tomorrow is a Holy Day of Obligation, go to Mass! Secondly: It is customary for people to go out and drink, be merry, eat, and visit with friends and families on New Years Eve.Continue reading “Wine to gladden their hearts… a reminder on New Year’s Eve”
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Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, Chalice Veils, Sex, and Morality – Yes! They’re all connected!
Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show aired the other night on CBS. It has caused several articles to be written, about the bad qualities and outlooks on women that the show and the store in general display. The show has caught major attention in the media, not only because there were scantily clad women walking around aContinue reading “Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, Chalice Veils, Sex, and Morality – Yes! They’re all connected!”
St. Stephen and the “Bloody Octave of Christmas”
A blessed feast of St. Stephen to you all! St. Stephen is the patron saint of the Cathedral and Diocese of Owensboro, KY. He was the first martyr of the early Christian church, and was also a deacon. His death (by stoning) is recorded in the Acts of the Apostles, having been witnessed by SaulContinue reading “St. Stephen and the “Bloody Octave of Christmas””
O Emmanuel!
O Emmanuel, Rex et legifer noster, expectratio gentium, et Salvator earum: veni ad salvandum nos, Domines, Deus noster. O Emmanuel, king and lawgiver, desire of the nations, Savior of all people: Come and set us free, Lord our God. Lectionary Cycle: Emmanuel, rex et legifer noster: veni ad salvandum nos, Domine, Deus noster. O Emmanuel, ourContinue reading “O Emmanuel!”
O Oriens!
O Oriens, splendor lucis aeternae, et sol justitiae: veni, et illumina sedentes in tenebris, et umbra mortis. O Radiant Dawn, splendor of eternal light, sun of justice: Come, shine on those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death. From the Lectionary Cycle: Oriens, splendor lucis aeternae et sol iustitiae: veni et illumina sedentes inContinue reading “O Oriens!”
Bishop Medley’s Advent Message
Great Advent message from Bishop William Medley. (My bishop) Remember to keep the Advent Season!
Day at the farm- Truly blest
It’s on days like today that I feel extremely blessed! This morning, my Dad, Grandpa, Brody & I headed up to our family farm for a day of completing some work, prior to the full onslaught of the winter season. Brody was going to use the pole chainsaw and regular chainsaw and trim some ofContinue reading “Day at the farm- Truly blest”
NCYC – Clergy, well represented!!
Here is a photo of Bishop Medley, Owensboro Priests, deacons, and seminarians who were represented at the National Catholic Youth Conference this past weekend. What a joy it was to be able to serve the youth with these great men! I’m headed off for to celebrate Thanksgiving in Quincy this afternoon. Please pray for safeContinue reading “NCYC – Clergy, well represented!!”
O Queen of the Holy Rosary!
“Give me an army saying the Rosary and I will conquer the world.”~Blessed Pope Pius IX Today we celebrate the Memorial of Our Lady Queen of the Holy Rosary! Many Christians, even non-Catholic’s have some vague idea of what a Rosary is. The short, quick, and concise definition of one, incase you were wondering is:Continue reading “O Queen of the Holy Rosary!”
Courageous Catholicism And The Need For Sacrifice!
So if you remember, I posted a while back about how now is the time of courageous Catholicism. We have been talking a lot here in our Bruté and Marian communities about the need for Evangelization. (Not to mention, that that was what our theme at camp this past summer was all about.) Pope EmeritusContinue reading “Courageous Catholicism And The Need For Sacrifice!”
Walking The Way of Beauty 