Gaudete Sunday

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Gaudete SundayThe 3rd Sunday of Advent is known as Gaudete Sunday. The name comes from the opening work of the Introit from the Mass:

Gaudete in Domino semper: iterum dico gaudete. Modestia vestra nota sit omnibus hominibus: Dominus enim prope est. Nihil solliciti sitis: sed in omni oratione petitiones vestrae innotescant apud Deum.Benedixisti, Domine, terram tuam: acertisti captivitatem Iacob.Gloria Patri… Gaudete…

Translation:

Rejoice in the Lord always: again I say, rejoice. Let your modesty be known to all men: for the Lord is nigh. Be nothing solicitous: but in every thing by prayer let your petitions be made known to God. Lord, Thou hast blessed Thy land: Thou hast turned away the captivity of Jacob. Glory to the Father… Rejoice in the Lord always…

Today, the recommended color in both forms of the Roman Rite is Rose. The violet vestments are slowly fading and soon they will be white for the celebration of Our Lord’s birth. Today, we get a foretaste of Christmas joy. Our Lord’s coming is so close that we can feel it in the depths of our souls.

Rejoice, the Lord is near!

iPadre #324 – In the Eyes of the Virgin Mary

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Virgen_de_guadalupe1In this episode, we will talk about the Immaculate Conception and the Apparition of the Virgin of Guadalupe

– “The Annunciation” by John Polce
– Our Lady of Guadalupe Page
– Scientific study of the Tilma
– Explanation of the Image


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National Day of Prayer for families and against pornography

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From a friend on Facebook:

Today is the National Day of Prayer for families and against pornography.

240+ leaders came together just 5 months later and the movement has been forever changed. Sign the petition to pray for marriages today!

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National Day of Prayer: December 9, 2014! I pledge to join thousands of others in this day of prayer to strengthen the fight against pornography: Suggested Prayer Requests Help those who are struggling with pornography use; Strengthen the partners of pornography users that they will be healed, find…

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Review of “The Vatican Museums 3D”

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Through the years, I have personally visited the Vatican Museums at least half a dozen times. The Museums are vast and wide. Something that you cannot take in with just one visit, or many visits. However, “The Vatican Museums 3D” gives unique perspective. It does not try to who everything that there is to be seen, but picks a good number of highlights, and gives a little more insight into each of them. This film gives the background of how the museums came about and why they continue to grow. I think this film will enlighten and inspire even those take this cinematic journey. The film provides great commentary, music and cinematographic action, all tied in with 3D, to present the Vatican Museums as they have never been viewed before.

Even if you don’t take a shot a winning one of two pairs of tickets to see this great film. You can still find a showtime near you. For more information about the film and for showtimes, click here.

Win tickets to see: The Vatican Museums in 3D

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vatican_museums_3dHow would you like to win a pair of two tickets to see a beautiful 3D journey into the Vatican Museums. There will be a nation wide release of this film next week. Take a look at a preview below.

You have to act immediately or you could miss out on this great opportunity!

I have two sets of two tickets to give away. And, the drawing will happen at 9 am Eastern Time, on Friday morning. All you have to do is send me an eMail with your Name, Address and eMail address. State in the subject line of the eMail: “Vatican Museum Film Tickets.” The tickets will be sent out by Fedex tomorrow afternoon. Don’t wait, take a few moments now to view the trailer and then send me an eMail.

iPadre #323 – The Liturgical Year

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Today, we are going to talk about the Church’s Liturgical Year. I also talk a little bit more about polygamy. Do we have to believe in the miracles of the saints?

– “Alma Redemptoris Mater” by St. Barnabas Anglican Church
– What is the truth Catholic Podcast by Deacon Steve
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The highest tidal rise in the world

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Bay of Funday has the highest tidal rise in the world. On average, the tides range between 47.5 and 53.5 feet, twice a day. That sure is a lot of water to move in such a short time period. There are a few cool videos to demonstrate how cool and  how dangerous these tides can be. In some places, the tide goes out almost three miles. You had better not walk out there, because you wouldn’t have enough time to make it safely back to shore. Enjoy!

The first shows the tide coming in. The flow of the river is actually made to go in reverse. Just get out of the way!

This is a time lapse at Hopewell Rocks, with the tide rising 45.6 feet.

The last video shows the tides rising in only 27 minutes.

“Turning the altars the most damaging change that happened in the name of the Council”

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“The late-great liturgist Klaus Gamber, who also influenced Joseph Ratzinger (also known by another name), said that turning around the altars was the single most damaging change that happened in the name of the Council, and it wasn’t even mandated by the Council.  There is no document that required tables be”

Read the rest on Fr. Z’s Blog.

iPadre #322 – Christ the King

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christ_kingIn today’s episode, I’ll share my homily from the Feast of Christ the King. We have feedback and someone asks why God allowed multiple wives in the Old Testament.

– “Almighty King” by Evensong Rising courtesy MusicAlley.com
– Polygamy in the Bible by Msgr. Charles Pope
– Versus populum and a Mustang by Claire
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A comes before C

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Go into many of the stores and the Christmas decorations are up. Trees, decorations, strings of lights and everything else you need to celebrate the birth of Our Savior are now on the shelves. There are radio stations dedicated to solely Christmas songs and others that have Christmas songs peppered throughout their regular programing. While in line for the checkout at Ocean State Job Lot, I overheard a conversation between two women. One of the women bragged about her tree and other decorations that were up by the first weekend of November. In the background, I could hear the faint sound of Christmas songs over the store’s sound system. All of it is just sickening, because when Christmas arrives, we will have had enough and want it to be over. On December 26th, the sidewalks will be filled with trees that were taken down, because “Christmas is over.” But as the song goes: “We’ve only just begun.”

Let’s all follow the Church’s liturgical calendar and celebrate Advent, so that when Christmas comes, we will celebrate the great Feast with true faith. Remember A comes before C! Share the image below. Use it on your Facebook and Twitter pages. You can even place it on your blog.

A (Advent) comes before C (Christmas)!