Catholic Fire

1.  Fr. Larry Richards was in Wichita this past week and gave a wonderful parish mission to a nearby parish, so I attended. I often listen to Fr. Larry on EWTN Radio and knew that I enjoyed his call-in show Open Line, but I had no idea he was such a dynamic and gifted speaker. He is filled with the Holy Spirit who keeps him very active, energetic, humorous, and upbeat! I have never seen a priest quite like him before anywhere! What a wonderful man of God and an amazing evangelist! Here was the schedule for the week: Monday:  God's Love and Prayer Tuesday:  Love of Others Done in the Context of the Mass Wednesday: Passion of Christ and the Need for Confession followed by individual confessions. Thursday:  Adoration and Healing done in the context of Church and then used St. Joseph's oil from Saint-Joseph's Oratory in Montreal, Canada to bless us with as he prayed St. Joseph's healing prayer. It was so comforting and peaceful. 2. Most of you know...

by André Rieu and Mirusia:

O vos omnes -- Tenebrae Responsories -- (Tomás Luis de Victoria) Latin: O vos omnes qui transitis per viam: attendite et videte si est dolor sicut dolor meus. Attendite, universi populi, et videte dolorem meum.Si est dolor similis sicut dolor meus. English Translation: O all ye that pass by the way, attend and see: If there be any sorrow like to my sorrow. V. Attend, all ye people, and see my sorrow: If there be any sorrow like to my sorrow.

The Priests are like a soothing balm for my soul. I watched them on EWTN tonight and was so uplifted by their glorious music. Thank you, Lord!

A heart-rending tale of a reluctant young father discovering the joy of sacrificial love, Kenny Chesney's hit country song "There Goes My Life" has stunned audiences with its message of the sanctity of human life since its 2003 debut. The song even appears to have saved the life of at least one unborn child, according to a comment posted under the music video on Youtube, and has possibly played a part in saving others. The lyrics, written by Neil Thrasher and Wendell Mobley, capture perfectly the quandary of a young man whose dreams are shattered when he learns his girlfriend is pregnant. "There goes my life," Chesney sings. "There goes my future, my everything. Might as well kiss it all good-bye." In the music video the father of the child is portrayed as a star football player who is forced to give up a promising career to care for his child. The story fast-forwards two years later when the young man realizes his daughter was no "mistake,...

at this week's Catholic Carnival, which is being hosted by the sanguine Sarah who has been enjoying the beautiful spring weather in Ohio. A few of my favorite posts there include: Esther's post on How to Avoid Purgatory , in which she provides a list of ways to avoid or lessen our time there. Christine's new music video I Want to Be Like You . Matthew's post So thankful for what I have , in which he shares his recollection of an encounter with a homeless man after work late one night. Sarah's post Causing My Own Sleep Deprivation -- Reflections on Eucharistic Adoration as an absolutely essential part of this busy mom's crazy schedule. Heidi's post Thanks, Mom! Here's a writing contest you can win! Is there a woman in your life who has been like a mother to you ... though she is not the woman who gave birth to you? It could be a godmother, favorite aunt or teacher, sister, or friend. But don't stop there, go here to read all of the great posts!

This is a wonderful work of art and is so hilarious. What an amazing Papa we have! Via Jackie at Catholic mom of 10.

Dawn Eden is seeking suggestions for the soundtrack of The Thrill of the Chaste. If you have any, you can post them on the "Chastity for the Ears" discussion board in the Forum section of thrillofthechaste.com . Some examples of the suggestions she has already received from readers so far include: "Will You Still Love Me Tommorrow?", "Keep Your Hands To Yourself" by the Georgia Satellites, and "Love Song" by The Cure". She also posts a video entitled "Save Yourself' by Sense Field.