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The New Evangelization is Doomed (Because of Posts Like This One)

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Rae 5 Comments

“The New Evangelization” is one of those Catholic terms which has been tossed around just enough that many people are completely confident about their confused understanding of it. I frequently see it used to mean “evangelization through new media.” If … Continue reading →

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John of the Cross Novena: Day 6

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Rae Leave a comment

Novena to Saint John of the Cross Day 6: Listen Here. Full Text of Novena Here. Beginning Prayer to be said each day: O glorious St. John of the Cross, through a pure desire of being like Jesus crucified, you longed … Continue reading →

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Advent Vespers

Posted on December 9, 2012 by Rae 1 Comment

For those of you who don’t have the option of sung vespers near you this Advent:

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What I Wore Sunday: That Time of Year

Posted on December 9, 2012 by Rae 6 Comments

We have now reached that lovely time of the year which really, really needs a new name. Did you know that around here they lump together the seasons from Advent to Easter and call them by one name? Flu season. … Continue reading →

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John of the Cross Novena: Day 5

Posted on December 9, 2012 by Rae Leave a comment

Novena to Saint John of the Cross Day 5: Listen Here. Full Text of Novena Here. Beginning Prayer to be said each day: O glorious St. John of the Cross, through a pure desire of being like Jesus crucified, you … Continue reading →

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John of the Cross Novena: Day 4

Posted on December 8, 2012 by Rae Leave a comment

Novena to Saint John of the Cross Day 4: Listen Here. Full Text of Novena Here. Beginning Prayer to be said each day: O glorious St. John of the Cross, through a pure desire of being like Jesus crucified, you … Continue reading →

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Liturgical Confusion

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Rae 1 Comment

You know what is difficult? Trying to be liturgically correct with one’s celebrations. For instance: today is December 7th, the feast of Saint Ambrose. For the past few years, we have celebrated by having honey (preferably with the honeycomb) on … Continue reading →

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John of the Cross Novena: Day 3

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Rae Leave a comment

Novena to Saint John of the Cross Day 3: Listen Here. Full Text of Novena Here. Beginning Prayer to be said each day: O glorious St. John of the Cross, through a pure desire of being like Jesus crucified, you … Continue reading →

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John of the Cross Novena: Day 2

Posted on December 6, 2012 by Rae 3 Comments

Novena to Saint John of the Cross Day 2. Listen Here Beginning Prayer to be said each day: O glorious St. John of the Cross, through a pure desire of being like Jesus crucified, you longed for nothing so eagerly … Continue reading →

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John of the Cross Novena

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Rae Leave a comment

Today is December 5th. You know what that means, right? Time to start a novena to Saint John of the Cross! The Carmelites of St. Louis have the best version that I have seen. Unfortunately their blog appears abandoned, so … Continue reading →

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