Catholic Carnival 207: Carpe Deum!

This week's Catholic Carnival, "Catholic Carnival 207 — Carpe Deum!” is up. It's being hosted by Evann at Homeschool Goodies and she has done a terrific job on both the theme and in organizing the posts.

My entry in this week's carnival, a reflection on what God is calling us to do now that the Christmas season is over, is entitled Christmas is over… now what?

Here's a sampling of the other delectable treats or "goodies" that Evann dishes out there:

In, If you want to fight the good fight you first have to find the right ring, Fr. V at Adam’s Ale wants everyone to find the right path to the Heart of God.

Ever wondered just what the Mother of God has to do with modern women? In Mary, Inspiration for Modern Women, Sarah at Behold Your Mother shares some wisdom from Paul VI and finds relevance for today’s woman.

Some people wonder why we have less nuns since Vatican II. In Beyond the veil: Debate continues on why the number of nuns is declining, Christine, at A Catholic View, suggests we look at the orders that are thriving.

Pet lovers will appreciate Prayer Requests for Our Pets, a new blog from Esther of A Catholic Mom in Hawaii where pet owners can request prayers for their pets who are either sick, missing, etc. I have been to this site and can attest to its beauty and its necessity.

Elena at My Domestic Church recently had an interesting debate/discussion with a liberal Catholic regarding Catholic theology and abortion.

But don't stop here, check out all the great posts at this week's Catholic Carnival!
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