| THE PEOPLE WHO TURN ME OFF - One Bread, One Body |
| St. Peter ChrysologusJeremiah 26:1-9 | Psalm 69:5, 8-10, 14 | Matthew 13:54-58"No prophet is without honor except in his native place, indeed in his own house." —Matthew 13:57Prophets are honored except in their native places. Nevertheless, God calls prophets to prophesy in their native places (see Ez 3:5-7). This presents a problem. The people God sends into our lives are the very people we don't want to listen to ... More |
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| HEARING WILL BE BELIEVING - One Bread, One Body |
| St. MarthaJeremiah 18:1-6 | Psalm 146:1-6 | John 11:19-27 | or Luke 10:38-42"Do you believe this?" —John 11:26Martha has become famous for her hospitality and even for her irritability. However, she should go down in history for her faith in Jesus. She made one of the greatest acts of faith ever. After her brother's death, Jesus said to Martha: "I am ... More |
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| MOUTHING OFF - One Bread, One Body |
| Jeremiah 15:10, 16-21 | Psalm 59:2-4, 10-11, 17-18 | Matthew 13:44-46"If you bring forth the precious without the vile, you shall be My mouthpiece." —Jeremiah 15:19Jeremiah was shooting off his mouth to God. This was acceptable to God. We can tell Him how hurt, depressed, and lonely we feel. Nevertheless, we are not allowed to blame God for our problems. The Lord has been perfectly faithful to us, and we ... More |
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| APOSTATES - One Bread, One Body |
| Jeremiah 14:17-22 | Psalm 79:8-9, 11, 13 | Matthew 13:36-43"The Son of Man will dispatch His angels to collect from His kingdom all who draw others to apostasy." —Matthew 13:41At the end of the world, the Lord will hurl into hell those who have drawn others to apostasy (Mt 13:42). After they've done their "dirty work", then God puts them out of business! Why doesn't God deal with those who confuse His people before ... More |
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| GRAND-PARENTS - One Bread, One Body |
| Sts. Joachim & AnneSirach 44:1, 10-15 | Psalm 132:11, 13-14, 17-18 | Matthew 13:16-17"Blest are your eyes because they see and blest are your ears because they hear." —Matthew 13:16Today we honor Jesus' grandparents and all grandparents. Grandparents can make a special contribution to building God's kingdom. They have been given the opportunity to see and hear what younger prophets and saints have not experienced (Mt ... More |
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| Fired professor reinstated at University of Illinois |
| Champaign, Ill., Jul 29, 2010 / 05:27 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- A professor who was recently fired for explaining the Catholic teaching on homosexuality will be reinstated, according to the University of Illinois. Dr. Kenneth Howell's position at the school was terminated at the end of the Spring Semester this year after teaching in a class on Catholicism that the Church believes homosexual behavior violates natural law. |
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| Organization offers guidance to Argentinean judges who object to same-sex 'marriage' |
| Buenos Aires, Argentina, Jul 29, 2010 / 04:55 pm (CNA).- The pro-life office of the Fundar Movement in Argentina is offering a conscientious objection guide to justices of the peace who are opposed to gay "marriage" and refuse to preside over same-sex "weddings." |
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| Chilean cathedral reopens five months after earthquake |
| Concepcion, Chile, Jul 29, 2010 / 03:36 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- The cathedral in Concepcion, Chile has been reopened to the faithful, five months after a devastating earthquake left it severely damaged. Reconstruction efforts, however, are far from complete and the bishop has called for assistance, especially from the local community. |
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| US Catholic bishops applaud judge's immigration decision |
| Washington D.C., Jul 29, 2010 / 12:31 pm (CNA).- The chairman of the U.S. Bishops Committee on Migration, Bishop John C. Wester joined the Catholic bishops of Arizona in lauding the recent decision of a federal judge to block parts of Arizona's new law on immigration from going into effect. |
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| Bishop calls on Mexicans to end violence |
| Mexico City, Mexico, Jul 29, 2010 / 12:01 pm (CNA).- Auxiliary Bishop Enrique Sanchez Martinez of Durango, Mexico denounced the wave of violence that has overcome the country and urged Mexicans to take responsibility for eradicating the problem. |
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| Pope Benedict to see film reflecting on his pontificate |
| Vatican City, Jul 29, 2010 / 10:25 am (CNA/EWTN News).- A film called "Five Years: Pope Benedict XVI" will be screened at Castel Gandolfo on Thursday evening in the presence of the Holy Father. |
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| Vatican prefect encourages Chinese clergy in commitment to unity |
| Rome, Italy, Jul 29, 2010 / 05:18 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Catholic clergy of mainland China were encouraged in their work towards communion with Rome and greater unity in their communities this month. In a letter from the head of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples, they were urged to "continue without fear on the path of holiness, unity and communion." |
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| Citing new memo, senators urge HHS to restrict abortion funding in high-risk pools |
| Washington D.C., Jul 29, 2010 / 05:16 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Responding to a new report that the 2010 health care law lacks restrictions that prohibit states from using federal funding to pay for abortions in the new high risk insurance pools, 13 Republican senators have written to the head of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to urge regulatory action. |
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| Anglican cleric apologizes for giving communion to dog |
| Toronto, Canada, Jul 29, 2010 / 03:27 am (CNA).- An Anglican female priest in Canada has apologized for offering communion to a dog after the incident added to further tensions within the Anglican churches. |
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| Boston archdiocese asks for lay participation in Catholics Come Home campaign |
| Boston, Mass., Jul 29, 2010 / 12:54 am (CNA).- The Archdiocese of Boston is planning a major campaign to urge inactive Catholics to "come home" to their faith. The campaign will use television ads, parish events and personal invitations, making the involvement of priests and parishioners "vital." |
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| Schwarzenegger vetoes overtime for farm workers |
| Writing that applying the eight-hour day to agriculture would be burdensome to business and reverse longstanding ... |
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| Provisions in Arizona immigration law blocked |
| While the new policy has officially gone into effect -- U.S. Judge Susan Bolton has blocked major provisions of ... |
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| Archbishop George Lucas, Defending Children from Death by Planned Parenthood |
| It is disturbing that Planned Parenthood of the Heartland has announced its intention to open a new center that ... |
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| Babies Go To Congress to Defend Crisis Pregnancy Centers |
| Pregnancy care centers across this country are a real, living threat to Planned Parenthood clinics because they ... |
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| Judge Affirms Sections of the Arizona Immigration Law and enjoins others |
| Judge Bolton enjoined implementation of those sections of the law which required Arizona Police Officers to check ... |
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| Notorious polygamist to get new trial |
| A polygamist leader who performed the wedding of a 14-year-old girl to her 19-year-old cousin has been ordered to ... |
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| Ansel Adams negatives found at garage sale |
| Those who frequent garage sales always look for treasure amidst all the trash. It's sure paid off for ... |
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| 5K Run |
| Run with a mission! Be a part of Family Missions Company’s first annual 5k run on June 26. To sign up click here |
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| Mission Blogs |
| Keep up with what’s going on with our missionaries! Stay informed about their work around the world by frequenting the missionary blogs. |
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| SERVE 2010 |
| Serve summer 2010 is on the way! It is time again to report all the great things God is doing here at FMC. If you are interested in receiving SERVE contact the office (337-893-6111) to be added to our mailing list. SERVE reaches nearly 7,000 households in every State, and even across oceans! Along with [...] |
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| Mission Formation is held every Wednesday night at Big Woods Mission 6:00 pm |
| Mission Formation is held every Wednesday night at Big Woods Mission 6:00 pm |
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| JPII Mission of the Redeemer |
| Pope John Paul II writes in his encyclical Mission of the Redeemer, “God is opening before the Church the horizons of a humanity more fully prepared for the sowing of the Gospel. I sense the moment has come to commit all the Church’s energies to a new evangelization and mission to [...] |
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| FMC |
| Family Missions Company is an apostolate of Catholic laity, called to foreign missionary evangelism. Filled with the Holy Spirit, we proclaim Jesus Christ and His Gospel to the poor. Today, the Lord is calling many Catholic laity to serve in foreign missions. The need is urgent; we must go into the mission [...] |
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| EWTN: Today's Homily - Sunday - 7/25/2010 |
| Hosted by Fr. Joseph Mary: EWTN Mass Readings and Homily for Sunday July 25, 2010 - Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time |
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| EWTN: Today's Homily - Monday - 7/26/2010 |
| Hosted by Fr. Dominic Mary: EWTN Mass Readings and Homily for Monday July 26, 2010. - Sts. Anne and Joachim |
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| EWTN: Today's Homily - Tuesday - 7/27/2010 |
| Hosted by Fr. Joseph Mary: EWTN Mass Readings and Homily for Tuesday July 27, 2010 - Feria |
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| EWTN: Today's Homily - Wednesday - 7/28/2010 |
| Hosted by Fr. Mitch Pacwa, S.J.: EWTN Mass Readings and Homily for Wednesday July 28, 2010 - Feria |
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| EWTN: Today's Homily - Thursday - 7/29/2010 |
| Hosted by Fr. Mark Mary: EWTN Mass Readings and Homily for Thursday July 29, 2010 - St. Martha |
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