iPadre #315 – God holiness?

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iPadre #315 - Got holiness?There is one reason that you and I were created and why we have been place on this earth, and everything else flows from that. You and I are called to become saints. In this episode, I share with you my homily from this past weekend, the7th Sunday In Ordinary Time. We also have a Mary Moment with Sarah Reinhard.

– “Let It Rain” by Laura Clapp

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Tu es Petrus!

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St. PeterThere are many choral versions of Our Lord’s words to St. Peter: “Tu es Petrus, et super hanc petram aedificabo ecclesiam mean.” “You are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my Church.” Through good times and bad time, fidelity and corruption, saints and sinners, the one true Church founded by Jesus Christ continues on. Despite us, His Church survives to this day and will endure until the end of time.

V. Let us pray for Francis, our Pope.
R. May the Lord preserve him, and give him life, and make him blessed upon the earth, and deliver him not up to the will of his enemies. (Ps 40:3)

Our Father, Hail Mary

O God, Shepherd and Ruler of all Thy faithful people, look mercifully upon Thy servant N, whom Thou hast chosen as shepherd to preside over Thy Church. Grant him, we beseech Thee, that by his word and example, he may edify those over whom he hath charge, so that together with the flock committed to him, may he attain everlasting life. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Out of the many versions, I am deeply moved by the rendition of “Tu es Petrus” by Franz Liszt. There is a power, a majesty and a simplicity. This version is often conducted in our cathedral in Providence.

Remember, how blest are we, that we are Catholic! Through the generosity of God’s grace we are members of the one true Church. Let us never take it for granted and live up to our great calling, so that one day we will be worthy to enter His Kingdom.

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Tired of all those reward cards? There’s an app for that!

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rewardcardsI’m so sick and tired of all those reward cards you get from almost every store you shop at today. I have cards for my voice pharmacy, Petsmart, Petco, and a whole range of others. If I were to carry all the cards I have, I would need a briefcase to carry my wallet. There are also a whole slew that I did not take for the same reason. One day, as I was cashing out (I can’t remember where), the woman ahead of me pulled out her iPhone and used it to scan her card. I just had to know what that app was. It’s called Keyring. I’m sure there are others to do the same thing, but this is just fine for me.

So far, there haven’t been any problems, except for Stop & Shop. For some reason, the register and their gas pumps can’t scan the barcode off my iPhone. It’s a bit frustrating, but at least you can type in your number at the register.

So, if  your tired of all those reward cards, get this cool app, scan them into your phone and leave the cards at home!

UPDATE: and for Android here.

iPadre #314 – Mother and Teacher

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ipadre_314Where do we Catholic get what we believe? And how is that understood? I also share with you a great new app called Mass Explained.

– “Teach Me Your Ways” by Recent Rainfall

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If only

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If only we had a President like this man again, we would begin to climb out of the hell hole that we are President-ly in.

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iPadre #313 – Salt for the earth

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saltIn this episode, I share my homily from the 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time. What does it mean that we are salt? I also share some feedback.

– “Beautiful Souls” by Steven James Wylie

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God bless Cardinal Ranjith

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A friend pointed out a Presbyteral Meeting that Cardinal Ranjith had with his priests in 2012. There are a few things need to be noted. One of the highlights is the Cardinal’s instance on reception of Holy Communion in his diocese “kneeling and on the tongue”. Another important point is his demand that priests dress properly at Mass, that they be clothed in the proper Liturgical vestments.

And as they say, a picture is worth a thousand words. It is almost shocking to see the Cardinal Archbishop and all of his priests are dressed in cassock and cincture.

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Prayer for the dying

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sacrament of the sickMost Catholics practice the custom of praying for the dead. We have our annual celebration of remembering all the dead on “All Souls Day” and the month of November is dedicated to renewing our devotion of praying for the poor souls.

The practice of praying for the dead is a venerable tradition and a great act of love and mercy. However, how often do we remember to pray for those who are dying and who will die this day? In today’s Gospel, we heard the story of Jairus’ daughter who was dying and in hopes of saving her live, he went to Jesus. “My daughter is at the point of death. Please, come lay your hands on her that she may get well and live. (Mk 5:23)”

We all know people who have been taken from this life suddenly and with an unprepared death. Those who have died in traffic accidents, the victims of 9/11 and the many tsunamis, some who have been taken through an act of nature and those who through sad and tragic circumstances. At the same time, we also know of people in hospitals and nursing homes. People who long to leave this life. I have been told many times: “I’m ready to go, but God doesn’t want me.”

So how often do we pray for those who will die this day? There are those who will die today who are in a state of mortal sin, never had the opportunity to know Christ, and those who have outright rejected Jesus Christ and His Church. All of these people need our prayers. We can off the prayer that moves a heart to repentance and the heard heart to request the assistance of a priest.

I once read a story about St. John Vianney and will relate it from memory. A woman whose husband took his life by jumping off a bridge was very disturbed. The woman told the saint she feared his eternal damnation. St. John Vianney told the woman that just before her husband reached the bottom, his conscience was moved and he repented, therefore saving him from hell.

We don’t know the power of our prayers, sacrifices and sufferings. If we pray for those who will die this day, God may grant some unknown soul the grace of repentance. Let us pray daily for those who will enter eternity this day and every day, in hopes that someone will pray for us that day we are called to account for our lives.