Heroic Priest on Cruise Ship

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The center of every priests life should be the Blessed Sacrament.

“A Catholic chaplain aboard the sinking Costa Concordia rushed to consume the Eucharist in an attempt to protect it as the cruise liner began to sink on Friday night.

Fr Rafaeli Mallena, 70, described his ordeal to Fr Giacomo Martino, director of the Apostolate of the Sea for the Italian bishops’ conference.

He said as he realised the ship was in serious peril he had two things at the forefront of his mind: protecting the valuables, which the staff had entrusted to him, and protecting the Blessed Sacrament.”

God bless Fr. Martino for his love of the Most Blessed Sacrament and his care for the other people on the ship.

Read the full article at the Catholic Herald.

iPadre #243 – The Scavi

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In this episode, we talk about the Scavi (the Vatican Necropolis).

– Music: “Forever” by Take No Glory
–  Unofficial St. Peter’s Basilica

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The Rocky Mountain Express

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Rocky Mountain Express film is totally awesome.  The film takes you on a magical journey with the Canadian Pacific Railway’s #2816 over the Canadian Rockies.  Not only do you get great shots of 2816, but the scenery across Canada is breath taking.  The route is Canada’s first transcontinental railways.  This film is a must-see for all railroad enthusiasts and everyone who wants to experience the beauty and majesty of God’s creation.

Find a local theater at the official website.

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Changing candles at St. Peter’s Basilica

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Did you ever wonder how they change the candles on the main altar at St. Peter’s? How to move one of those big candle stands must be a task in itself. On my recent trip to Rome, I got the answer after celebrating Mass while returning to the sacristy.  As as I passed by the high altar, I was surprised by what I saw.  As they say, “a picture is worth a thousand words”.  Thanks to my iPhone, I snapped the following picture.

Altar Boys change candles on the main altar at St. Peter's Basilica

On The First Day of Christmas

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Our true love, Holy Mother Church gives us many precious jewels during the twelve days of Christmas. The Sacred Liturgy of the Church is the gift that keeps on giving. Enter into this Christmas Season, and enjoy the great gifts we are given.

December 26 – St. Stephen, First Martyr (Feast)

December 27 – St. John, Apostle, Evangelist (Feast)

December 28 – The Holy Innocents, Martyrs (Feast)

December 29 – The Fifth Day in the Octave of Christmas

December 30 – The Holy Family (Feast)

December 31 – The Seventh Day in the Octave of Christmas

January 1 – Mary, the Mother of God (Solemnity)

January 2 – SS. Basil the Great & Gregory Nazianzen (Bishops & Doctors)

January 3 – The Tenth Day of Christmas

January 4 – St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Religious (Memorial)

January 5 – St. John Neumann, Bishop (Memorial) [The 12th Day of Christmas]

January 6 – Epiphany

The “O Antiphons” revisited

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Today, we begin our final preparation for the feast of Our Lord’s birth.  A few years ago, I did a series of podcasts on the “O Antiphons”, you can find them all below to help you through these last days of Advent.