Monthly Archives: December 2013

Miraculous Spiral Staircase of Lorreto

Posted on December 30, 2013 by cathapol

Snopes says it is “false,” but doesn’t really lay out a strong case for such a definitive judgment.  While they do raise some cause for concern or doubt, nothing in the Snopes article conclusively disproves the alleged miraculous nature of … Continue reading →

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Fourth Sunday of Advent

Posted on December 22, 2013 by cathapol

The Fourth Sunday of Advent!  The Christ Mass is almost here!  With the first Mass of Christmas beings the REAL Christmas Season!  Most consider the Advent Season to be the Christmas Season, but in reality Christmas is from that first … Continue reading →

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Gaude Sunday, Third Sunday of Advent

Posted on December 14, 2013 by cathapol

Similar to the Lenten season’s Lautare Sunday, Gaude Sunday is “Joyful” during our Advent time of penance and anticipation.  The joy of the Lord is our strength (Neh. 8:10) and this Sunday and week of Advent we look to that … Continue reading →

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Person of the Year

Posted on December 11, 2013 by cathapol

Time Magazine names Pope Francis “Person of the Year.” The CathApol Blog is a portal to the forums hosted by A.C.T.S. the American Catholic Truth Society. http://www.americancatholictruthsociety.com

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The Principle

Posted on December 11, 2013 by cathapol

Well, Robert Sungenis is Executive Producer of a new documentary…  watch the video, and then I will continue with my thoughts below it… http://youtube.googleapis.com/v/p8cBvMCucTg&source=uds First of all, I’m rather impressed with the panel of commentators he’s assembled for this documentary. … Continue reading →

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ARSH Notation

Posted on December 10, 2013 by cathapol

I don’t know if you’ve seen it yet, but some out there are actively combating the date notation of “CE” (Common Era) and not wishing to stick with “AD” (Anno Domini – the Year of our Lord).  So a different … Continue reading →

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Second Sunday in Advent

Posted on December 8, 2013 by cathapol

Preparing the way of the Lord John the Baptist could be the central figure in today’s homily. He prepared the way for the people of his time to understand the good news of their salvation. That is the way God … Continue reading →

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Happy Santa Day!

Posted on December 5, 2013 by cathapol

So, is it harmful to let your children grow up believing there is a Santa Claus?  Those who have been following this blog for a number of years know that I do not have a problem with this!  Why?  Because … Continue reading →

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TBN Founder, Paul Crouch, Dies

Posted on December 1, 2013 by cathapol

Paul Crouch, along with his wife, Jan, founded TBN back in 1973.  One of their first branches out from their home-base in California was in Phoenix, Arizona.  “Channel 21” on UHF was a favorite channel for me to watch back … Continue reading →

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First Week of Advent

Posted on December 1, 2013 by cathapol

Happy New Year!  It is the liturgical New Year for the Church!  For Advent we begin the preparation of the season of the Incarnation.  During this season we are reminded that Christ not only came in history, but also comes … Continue reading →

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