A plea to our Bishops - The Vortex

The more I read and listen to lately I am convinced that our Bishops do  indeed have one of the most difficult "jobs" in the world.  Shepard the souls that belong to the Lord - quite the task.  Like biological fathers, they are responsible for what is entrusted to them.  They have much on their plates.  We may wonder why they are soooooooooooooooooooooo silent regarding matters of Faith and Morals nowadays, and I can only offer one of MANY possibilities.  The laity not praying enough for their courage, fortitude, sincerity, peace, and on and on and on.  Surely they need to be held accountable for their deafening silence on soooooooooooooooooooooo many issues that have cause scandal, hurt, damage - both physically and mentally to countless numbers, to the state of the Catholic Church in America.  However, before we head hunt the Bishops we must pray for them so as to be as Christ like as possible when we set out to call them to be worthy of their Office.  Thanks to my wife for pointing out to me that you can't just complain about things without having even more time in prayer for the folks you have in mind.  Don't misunderstand me, I have no problem calling a spade a spade - we are, after all,  a "justified by works, no just faith" kinda people.  We can't just sit around, hold hands, sing a Haugen tune and hope all will clear itself up.  We must act.  We must hold others accountable to Truth.  We must not cower, hoping others will do something.  But first we must check ourselves, motives, and dirty laundry.  By all means call our Bishops to greatness and holiness, but first, pray for them.  Everyday.  Sacrifice.  Pray some more.  Sacrifice.  Pray some more.  Then act.


P.S.    A BIG thank you to the Bishops who take the devil head on everyday.  God Bless you, we are behind you.

Diocese of Green Bay Vocations Video The Calling

Not long ago, I blogged about Fr. Quinn Mann and Catholic Youth Expeditions.  While bouncing around today, I happened upon Fr. Q's blog and (relatively new) Vocations video - nice job Padre.  Here it is.

Diocese of Green Bay Vocations Office

Father Quinn's Blog

The Vortex - Latin Mass

Real Catholic TV

Again, I like this guy.

Solemn Novena to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel

The CARMEL OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH
Discalced Carmelites
9300 West Agnew Road Valparaiso, Nebraska 68065

A Novena to Our Lady of Mount Carmel will be held at the Carmel of Jesus, Mary and Joseph, with Mass celebrated (N.O. in Latin) at 7 p.m. each evening July 8th – 15th.


The Novena can be found here.




Bishop Bruskewitz will celebrate a Solemn Pontifical Mass on July 16th at 5:30 p.m. You are invited to attend or send your intentions to the Carmelites at 9300 W. Agnew, Valparaiso, NE 68065

E 5 Men this Wednesday

Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her.
Ephesians 5:25
E5 MEN


HUSBANDS FASTING FOR THEIR WIVES


The e5 Man fasts for his bride to imitate Jesus as described by Saint Paul in his letter to the Ephesians, chapter 5 (for which e5 is named). Fasting is eating only bread and water.
Jesus made a bodily sacrifice on the cross for His Bride the Church to present her to God the Father "without spot or wrinkle." (Eph 5:27) By fasting for our earthly bride and joining our sufferings to Christ's we intercede for grace for our brides. At the same time our act of bodily love in union with Christ accelerates our own conversion.

By making this sacrifice for the women in our lives we live out the essence of the gospel through a very particular act of self denial. To lay down one's body out of love for another is the central message of the gospel.

Register as an e5 Man.  Click here to watch the e5 video.

NOT ONLY FOR MARRIED MEN
Membership is not limited to married men. For single men, their fast may be dedicated to their future bride. For widowers or those unlikely to get married, the beneficiary of their fasts may be for a deceased wife, a daughter, a sister, or a granddaughter, or any other women in great need. For the consecrated celibate man the benefit of their fast can be for the benefit of the community they serve or for consecrated celibate women.

REQUIREMENTS
Except for medical reasons, the minimum requirements to be an e5 Man are that you:
1. Be a baptized Christian man.
2. Register with e5. Register as an e5 Man. Click here.
3. Fast on plain bread and water at least one day a month for your bride for her spiritual growth and healing - preferably on the first Wednesday of the month.

ADDITIONAL INTENTIONS OF THE E5 MAN
The intentions of the e5 also include:
1. All the other e5 Men's brides or primary intention.
2. For all the e5 Women registered with us.
3. For all women sinned against by men.
4. For the petitions sent to us by women for women.
5. And in general for all women.
Many e5 Men choose to fast more than once a month and often choose other beneficiaries for those days such as sisters, mothers, or friends.  See e5 Special Forces.

False Ecumenism - The Vortex

I like this guy. 

Preparing to fight the Beast

The Boy walked in the house the other day and said he made a rainbow, and wanted me to take a picture.  I walked outside and found him playing in the water.........he looked like he was preparing to attack a fire - Yeah Boy.  Another proud Daddy moment.