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To dust I shall return..

noreply@blogger.com (ByCatholics) — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 07:47:25 PST

"The most important thing that could come from Lent is a deepening of our experience of God as our Father, Jesus as our Brother, and the Holy Spirit as our comforter. In other words, we come to know Him better, and when we do that, we also come to know ourselves better too. Our faith calls us to a constant conversion experience. Each day I wake up I have the opportunity to live in freedom, or not. Each moment is a choice. Lent becomes a time when we are called to examine all the choices we have been making. Our catechism teaches, "The more one does what is good, the freer one becomes. There is no true freedom except in the service of what is good and just. The choice to disobey and do evil is an abuse of freedom and leads to "the slavery of sin." (Cf. Rom 6:17) (CCC 1733)"

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Catholic school closings announced - San Antonio Express-News

noreply@blogger.com (ByCatholics) — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 19:42:37 PST

Catholic school closings announced
By Abe Levy

"Catholic school leaders said Thursday they will close two historic South Side schools by the end of the year, acknowledging the emotional loss in the community of campuses that have educated generations of families.

But they also praised the potential of a proposed regional academy to protect against constant debt, enrollment declines and the overall downward spiral of inner-city Catholic education.

Still, the plan was not well-received by parents with children at the St. Philip primary school. They learned Wednesday their school would close — just two years shy of its 100th anniversary — as part of this consolidation plan.

But they also praised the potential of a proposed regional academy to protect against constant debt, enrollment declines and the overall downward spiral of inner-city Catholic education.

End Piracy, Not Liberty – Google

noreply@blogger.com (ByCatholics) — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 07:14:26 PST

End Piracy, Not Liberty – Google:

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Newt Gingrich, the savior of the religious right?

noreply@blogger.com (ByCatholics) — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 17:50:01 PST

Newt Gingrich, the savior of the religious right? - The Washington Post:

"By David Gibson| Religion News Service, Updated: Wednesday, November 30, 5:12 PM

And so it has come to this.

Newt Gingrich, the career politician and millionaire “consultant” for the health care and mortgage industries, a twice-divorced and thrice-married convert to Catholicism, may be the last great hope of the religious right."
Granted, this is the Republican nominating contest for 2012, which means just about anything can happen, if it hasn’t already.
But Gingrich as the political savior of conservative Christians? Read the whole article...

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It's a girl !

noreply@blogger.com (ByCatholics) — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 18:00:02 PST

Google+ - It's a girl !

my granddaughter

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Lebanon PM invites pope to visit Syria

noreply@blogger.com (ByCatholics) — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 08:56:38 PST

Lebanon PM invites pope to visit, discuses Syria tensions during Vatican audience

The Washington Post By Associated Press, Updated: Monday, November 28, 8:56 AM

"The Vatican said the discussions touched on the crisis in Syria and “the need for all parties to commit themselves to peaceful coexistence founded on justice, reconciliation and respect for the dignity of human beings and their inalienable rights.”"

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Pope's chaplain embraces Medjugorje apparitions

noreply@blogger.com (ByCatholics) — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 17:41:23 PST

Pope's chaplain embraces Medjugorje apparitions | MEDJUGORJE TODAY: "
The Virgin Mary’s apparitions in Medjugorje are an opportunity that God gives today’s disoriented man, and the arrival of hope, a chaplain to the Pope and director of the Pontifical Academy of the Immaculate told 5,000 people gathered for a day-long prayer meeting with Medjugorje visionary Marija Pavlovic-Lunetti on November 20."

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Marija’s apparition on November 20th 2011 in Varese, Italy.

Thanksgiving Leftovers Recipe

noreply@blogger.com (ByCatholics) — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 19:58:34 PST

(From chef Jimmy Bradley)

Ingredients
1 tablespoon butter
2 cups leftover mashed potatoes
1 1/2 cups leftover turkey (hand-torn into strips)
1 1/2 cups chicken or turkey stock
3/4 cup milk
3/4 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup grated gruyere
2 tsp. paprika
2 scallions, finely sliced
Salt
Pepper
Cayenne

Directions
1. Place mashed potatoes in a large soup pot over medium heat and add milk, heavy cream, and stock (store-bought is fine).
2. Whisk gently to incorporate but do not overwork.
3. Add turkey and season with salt, pepper, and cayenne to taste.
4. Bring to a light boil and finish by whisking in butter.
5. To serve, put gruyere (or your favorite shreddable cheese) in the bottom of a bowl and add soup. Garnish with a dusting of paprika and scallions.
Recipe courtesy of Jimmy Bradley, chef and owner of The Red Cat (http://goo.gl/ftwyZ) and The Harrison (http://goo.gl/FQGez) in NYC
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Catholics for Israel

noreply@blogger.com (ByCatholics) — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 23:16:41 PST

What do we mean by Catholics 'for Israel'?

Catholics for Israel is an apostolate faithful to the Magisterium, the living teaching office of the Church to whom Jesus has entrusted the task of authentically interpreting the word of God (DV 10). This means that official magisterial teachings of the Catholic Church, most especially chapter 4 of the declaration Nostra Aetate and theCatechism of the Catholic Church, form the core of our beliefs concerning Israel and the Jewish people.

Moved again

noreply@blogger.com (ByCatholics) — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 16:18:34 PST

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I you ever want to move your WordPress blogs over to Blogger. as I did, this site can aid in the process!

I started the first Blog on ByCatholics.org, and the Site was a forum.
At that time a forum was the best way to interact and connect, times have changed so I had to change too.
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sooner or later, everyone stops smoking | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

noreply@blogger.com (ByCatholics) — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 21:18:14 PST

Top ten misleading slogans

noreply@blogger.com (ByCatholics) — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 22:10:34 PST

from Simple Catholicism (blog)

Slogans are “discussion stoppers.” Once they are trotted out, the conversation is over. Or at least it is supposed to be. I’d like to use them as openings:

10. “Against Abortion? Don’t Have One.”
9. “We are the Church.”
8. “Overpopulation causes scarcity.”
7. “Dialogue.”
6. “Old celibates have nothing to say about sex.”
5. “Dogma divides.”
4. “The Priest Shortage.”
3. “Just follow your conscience.”
2. “All Religions teach the same thing.”
1. “God is Love.”

Free Articles

noreply@blogger.com (ByCatholics) — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 18:07:08 PST

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Vatican Videos

noreply@blogger.com (ByCatholics) — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 14:28:00 PST

Did you know that pretzels are a Lenten food?

noreply@blogger.com (ByCatholics) — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 22:36:54 PST

Traditional Food for Fasting
Did you know that pretzels are a Lenten food? their name comes from bracelae - litle arms for their shapeof two arms crossed in praier. these are easy and fun to make

Mix 1 pkg. active dry yeast with 1 Tbs. sugar in 1 1/2 cups lukewarm (100-110 degree) water. Mixture should bubble. Stir in 1 tsp. salt and 4 cups flour. Place on floured board and knead in 1/2 cup more flour. Knead about 8 minutes. Divide into peices, roll into ropes, and shape into pretzels. (As you fold the "little arms" pray the Lord"s Prayer or another Lenten prayer.) Let rise until about double in size.

Map of Via Dolorsa

noreply@blogger.com (ByCatholics) — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 23:11:02 PST

The origin of the The Stations of the Cross
(Spanish) El Viá Crucis
Catholic Places in the Holy Land from Google Maps

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Pope John Paul II will be beatified

noreply@blogger.com (ByCatholics) — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 22:58:58 PST

This morning the Holy See announced that Pope John Paul II will
be beatified (become "Blessed") in a ceremony conducted by Pope
Benedict XVI on 1 May 2011
(Divine Mercy Sunday, aka 2nd Sunday of Easter).

See CatholicPedia for details

CatholicPedia.net

Are we loosing it in the USA too?

noreply@blogger.com (ByCatholics) — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 20:31:57 PST

I left Romania few years back for NOT having FREEDOM of SPEECH among others; Are we loosing it in the USA too?

Moved to: Our Catholic Planet

noreply@blogger.com (ByCatholics) — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 22:07:18 PST

The following posts where moved to Our Catholic Planet

The Gift Susan Boyle

noreply@blogger.com (ByCatholics) — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 20:31:57 PST

Parish choir singer Susan Boyle becomes overnight sensation

London, England, Apr 17, 2009 / 03:11 am (CNA).- A middle-aged Scottish woman who sang in her Catholic parish’s choir for decades has become an internet sensation after a stunning performance on a British talent show. Susan Boyle, 47, appeared on the show Britain’s Got Talent before judges and a live audience skeptical of her ambition, her age and her plain appearance

This title will be released on November 9, 2010.
Pre-order now! Ships from and sold by Amazon.com. Gift-wrap available.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrFiuHnS5IQ

The Gift by Susan Boyle

Kashmir: Muslims try to burn a Christian school (only in name)

noreply@blogger.com (ByCatholics) — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 20:31:57 PST
by Shefali Prabhu
It is the St Francis School, owned by Muslims, who use the Christian name to attract more students. Four dead and 19 injured in Mendhar, while protests spread in Kashmir. The influence of fundamentalist groups on the masses, dragged from their villages to demonstrate. Missionary priest Jim Borst under police protection.

Mendhar (AsiaNews) - A mob of Muslim radicals have tried to burn a school with a Christian name (St. Francis School), unaware that it is governed by Muslim and Christian in name only. The police managed to stop the arsonists, but fired into the crowd, killing four people and wounding 19. Christian leaders say "these people are being manipulated.

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Poetry Where You Live

noreply@blogger.com (ByCatholics) — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 20:31:57 PST
Poetry Where You Live
Includes 8,610 of my poems written since April 2000 (including over 8,197 based on my faith), links to poetry sites, 884 of my photographs, and other random thoughts. Over 9,367 posts.

The Catholic Forum!

noreply@blogger.com (ByCatholics) — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 20:31:57 PST
Welcome to The Catholic Forum!

The Catholic Forum is a group of Catholic men and women who have come together in a spirit of charity for the purpose of establishing a lay apostolate that will serve and amalgamate the efforts of evangelisation of various other lay movements and apostolates from around the world!

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Catholic Mothers Online

noreply@blogger.com (ByCatholics) — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 20:31:57 PST

Catholic Mothers Online

A community of Catholic bloggers who are mothers - whether that be in the present, in your plans in the future, through being a godmother, or those who are mothers at heart.

Home of the Catholic Mothers Online

Heart of a Mother
currently... meditations on the upcoming Sunday Gospel readings from the perspective of a Catholic mom to be used by Catholic moms for personal meditation or group discussion
heartofamother.blogspot.com

Extraordinary Moms Network
For women facing real challenges in family life: adoptive and foster mothers,moms of special needs children, single and military moms, and women in difficult marriages. Written from a pro-life, Catholic perspective, all are welcome.
http://extraordinarymomsnetwork.wordpress.com

Catholic Dads

noreply@blogger.com (ByCatholics) — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 20:31:57 PST
Catholic Dads

Blogs about Catholic Dads. Discuss ways on how to help build community among Catholics. Outline stories and issues of the day as well as politics and sports.