Monthly Archives: December 2011

Merry Christ Mass!

Posted on December 25, 2011 by cathapol

Wishing You A Merry and Blessed Christ Mass! Today begins in darkness, and the Savior of the world who was incarnate nine months ago, in the darkness of this morning is born.  Out of the darkness comes the Light of … Continue reading →

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Swan on Luther’s View of the Immaculate Conception

Posted on December 19, 2011 by cathapol

This posting is in response to a comment left by James Swan on his blog on 9:50 PM, December 17, 2011.  Since my response became too long for a combox reply, I am responding on my own blog with this … Continue reading →

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Cowboy Advice

Posted on December 19, 2011 by cathapol

A TOUGH OLD COWBOY FROM MONTANA COUNSELED HIS GRANDSON THAT IF HE WANTED TO LIVE A LONG LIFE, THE SECRET WAS TO SPRINKLE A PINCH OF GUN POWDER ON HIS OATMEAL EVERY MORNING. THE GRANDSON DID THIS RELIGIOUSLY TO THE … Continue reading →

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Does ANYONE Know What Christmas Is About?

Posted on December 18, 2011 by cathapol

Linus does: He gets the translation wrong about “Goodwill” – for it is not “Peace, goodwill toward men” but “Peace to men of good will.”  Other than that – it’s nice to see this message on secular TV at least … Continue reading →

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Fourth Sunday of Advent

Posted on December 18, 2011 by cathapol

The final Sunday in the Advent Season!   Next Sunday is Christmas!    John the Baptist is born of Zachary and Elizabeth – to perform the duty of “The One Crying in the Wilderness.”  John was called to prepare the way of … Continue reading →

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Why Was Luther Wrong (Part 3)

Posted on December 17, 2011 by cathapol

This is a continuing project reflecting upon Exurge Domini – where Pope Leo X declared the Errors of Martin Luther.  This article deals with the Eucharist and indulgences. 15. Great is the error of those who approach the sacrament of … Continue reading →

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White On The Vortex

Posted on December 13, 2011 by cathapol

White goes after “The Vortex” 12/08/2011 – James White 40,000 Protestant denominations? Wow, we have proven the 33,000 number a bold-faced lie many times in the past, but hey, I guess it is just a matter of inflation! Hard to … Continue reading →

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Be Proud You Are A Catholic!

Posted on December 12, 2011 by cathapol

Sam Miller – a non-Catholic of Jewish descent spoke out about the way Catholics have been treated in the scandals of a few years ago (some still lingering).  I found it a bit interesting and then also found someone attempting … Continue reading →

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Third Sunday in Advent

Posted on December 11, 2011 by cathapol

REJOICE! Rejoice in the Lord always!  And AGAIN I say REJOICE! A blessed Third Sunday in Advent – Guadete Sunday. Epistle: Philipp. 4:4-7Brethren: Rejoice in the Lord always; again I say, rejoice. Let your moderation be known to all men. The … Continue reading →

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Feast of the Immaculate Conception

Posted on December 8, 2011 by cathapol

St. Anne, Mother of the Immaculate Conception and Grandmother to our Lord and God, Jesus Christ!  It was in the womb of St. Anne that the Blessed Virgin Mary was conceived and preserved from the stain of Original Sin.  The … Continue reading →

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