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This Catholic Apple spoof should bring a smile to your face. Very cleverly done! Check out the other funny videos on his YouTube channel . H/T: American Papist

I haven't see this film yet, but here on some reviews from other Catholic bloggers: Julie D. at Catholic Media Review. Margaret at Minnesota Mom Have you seen it yet? What did you think of it? H/T: Creative Minority Report

Memorial November 13th Image Source St. Frances Xavier Cabrini was the first United States citizen to be canonized. Born in Lombardy, Italy in 1850, (one of thirteen children), she founded the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart in 1880 and established many hospitals, schools, and orphanages. In 1889, she set out for the United States and arrived in New York, where she and six other Sisters worked with the poor, especially with Italian immigrants. Over the next 28 years, she founded numerous schools, hospitals, and orphanages. Mother Cabrini died in Chicago on December 22, 1917 and was canonized on July 7, 1946. During her lifetime, Mother Cabrini founded sixty-seven missions including schools, hospitals, orphanages and child-care centers throughout the United States and England, France, Spain, and South America. She is the patron saint of hospitals, immigrants, and orphans. St. Frances Xavier Quotes "We must pray without tiring, for the salvation of mankind does not depend on...

Saint Josaphat was born in the Ukraine of Orthodox parents about the year 1580 and given the name John at baptism. He entered the Basilian monastery of the Trinity at Vilna in 1604, taking the name Josaphat. He was ordained priest in 1609 and was chosen bishop of Polock in 1614. Josaphat was a famous preacher who worked to bring unity among the faithful, and bring strayed Christians back to the Church. In a sermon, he himself spoke of his death as imminent. When he visited Vitebsk (now in Russia) on November 12, 1623, his enemies attacked his lodging and murdered a number of his companions. Meekly the man of God hastened toward the mob and, full of love, cried, "My children, what are you doing? If you have something against me, see, here I am." With furious cries of "Kill the papist!", they rushed upon him with gun and sword. Josaphat's body was thrown into the river but emerged, surrounded by rays of light, and was recovered. His murderers, when sentenced to d...

On the eleventh hour of the eleventh day in the eleventh month of the year 1918, an armistice was signed, ending the "war to end all wars." November 11 was set aside as Armistice Day in the United States to remember the sacrifices that men and women made during the war in order to ensure a lasting peace. In 1938 Congress voted Armistice Day as a legal holiday, but World War II began the following year. Armistice Day was still observed after the end of the Second World War. In 1953 townspeople in Emporia, Kansas called the holiday Veterans' Day in gratitude to the veterans in their town. Soon after, Congress passed a bill renaming the national holiday to Veterans' Day. Today, we remember those who have served for our country in the armed forces in our prayers. For more information, read about Veteran's Day. Whitney Houston: Battle Hymn Of The Republic

Not only is it Veteran's day today, but it is the feast of St. Martin of Tours, a soldier in the "Army of God" who is the patron saint of soldiers. Saint Martin was born to pagan parents in Hungary. When he was fifteen years old, he was enrolled in the Roman armies and went to serve in Gaul, the land he was predestined to evangelize one day. The most famous episode of this period in his life is his meeting with a poor man almost naked in the dead of winter, and trembling with cold. Martin did not have a penny to give him, but he remembered the text of the Gospel: “I was naked, and you clothed Me.” “My friend,” he said, “I have nothing but my weapons and my garments.” And taking up his sword, he divided his cloak into two parts and gave one to the beggar. The following night he saw Jesus Christ in a dream, clothed with this half-cloak and saying to His Angels: “It is Martin, still a catechumen, who covered Me.” Soon afterwards he was baptized. Charity, purity, and bravery...

Here Obama Rules: The co-chair of Barack Obama's Transition Team, Valerie Jarrett, appeared on Meet the Press this weekend and used, shall we say, an interesting word to described what she thinks Barack Obama will be doing in January when he's officially sworn into office. She told Tom Brokaw that Obama will be ready to "rule" on day one. It's a word that reflects the worst fears that people have for Obama the "arrogant," the "messiah," that imagines he's here to "rule" instead of govern. (Via Some Have Hats ) Here Obama serves the public, (who are his bosses): Chuck Norris: Obama, now that you work for me ... Great suggestions for Obama from Chuck Norris! In addition to praying for Obama's conversion, let's remember to pray for virtues, starting with the gift of humility.

Operation Rescue: Obama’s Startling Reaction To Funeral Service For Baby Killed After Failed Abortion Renews Calls For Prosecution New video shows clips from Baby Shanice’s funeral along with the Obama reaction Hialeah, FL – In the wake of her long-anticipated funeral, inflammatory comments by President-elect Barack Obama have renewed calls for charges to be filed in the death of Baby Shanice Denise Osbourne, who was born alive after a failed abortion at a Hialeah, Florida, abortion clinic, shoved into a plastic bag, and tossed on the roof of the abortion building to die in July, 2006. Rev. O’Neal Dozier, of the World Wide Christian Center where Baby Shanice’s funeral took place last month, used the opportunity to expose Obama for opposing legislation in Illinois that would have provided protection for babies like Shanice. In startling response to the media, an Obama spokesperson accused Rev. Dozier of engaging in “the most disgusting and manipulative kind of hate politics around.” “In...

Obama and McCain face off on the issue of abortion.

It is believed that St. Luke was born a Greek and a gentile. A physician at Antioch, and a painter, St. Luke became a convert of Saint Paul and afterwards his fellow-laborer. Luke was the writer of the Gospel and the Acts of the Apostles and has been identified with St. Paul's "Luke, the beloved physician" (Colossians 4:14). Saint Luke shared the shipwreck and perils of Saint Paul's voyage to Rome, and was with him in his last days. He later died a martyr's death in Achaia.Next to St. John, St. Luke's gospel writings are my favorite part of the New Testament. There are so many beautiful scripture verses that have so much personal meaning for me. Although Luke was not an eye witness, he was a historian who carefully researched his material and obtained details from eye witnesses. As a physician, Luke emphasizes the miracles and the merciful love of Jesus, which heals his children and welcomes alll into his arms -- especially the sinner, the outcast, the gentile...

Read my post on Pope St. Gregory the Great here. It contains a complete biography as well as quotes.

This video is done as a decade of the rosary. Ten statements, each done so you can meditate on the Annunciation of Jesus to Mary. The rosary is a meditative prayer, and we meditate, and remember the moment as told in the bible, when the angel came to Mary, asking her if she would be the Mother of our Savior. The moment is very deep, as it teaches us about the humility of Mary, her obedience to God, and it reminds us that she was a part of Gods plan for our salvation. As you say the rosary, place yourself in the room with Mary, as the angel appears to her, telling her of Gods plan for her, and for us. This beautiful song is sung by my friend Maureen Hegarty, (Maureenderry) on youtube. Deus meus, adiuva me.. (My God come to my aid) Domine mi, exaudi me... (My God hear me) Video and Commentary via Steve Silvia.

2008 marks the 40th Anniversary of Humanae Vitae and sixty-three so-called catholic organizations believe they can undo 2000 years of Church teaching.

Benedict XVI: "The time has come for me to say good-bye -- or rather, to say arrivederci! I thank you all for your participation in World Youth Day 2008, here in Sydney, and I look forward to seeing you again in three years' time. World Youth Day 2011 will take place in Madrid, Spain. Until then, let us continue to pray for one another, and let us joyfully bear witness to Christ before the world. May God bless you all".

The adult of this world is not able to do many things necessary for the Kingdom of God. Related Post: Saint Quote of the Day: St. Therese of Lisieux

++++ Who is "Our Lady of Mount Carmel?" Find out in this video with stained Glass Window presentation. See the Actual Mount Carmel in the Holy Land. Related Posts: Happy Feast of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel! Our Lady of Mount Carmel: Practices, Promises, and Indulgences Plus Novena and Feast Day

The Republican National Committee began running this anti-Obama ad June 3. The Republicans have the right idea, capitalizing on Obama's limited experience, but I wonder why they failed to mention his anti-life stance? Like Jill Stanek , I wonder are they being shrewd or are they scared?

Bill Donohue of the Catholic League accepts Rev. Hagee's apology for comments about Catholics, then discusses Sen. Obama's record on abortion issues. H/T: Catholic Tube