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Rev. James Lehrberger, O. Cist. is a professor of philosophy and theology at the University of Dallas in Irving, Texas. Father James is a member of the Cistercian Order and lives at the Abbey of our Lady of Dallas. With Father James' able help this weekend again it will make it possible for Fr. Pau...

Diocese of Fargo becomes 2nd in nation to require NFP classes for marriage preparation FARGO, ND, USA, July 19 (CNA) - Bishop Samuel J. Aquila, announced today that the Diocese of Fargo will now begin requiring couples preparing for marriage in that diocese to complete courses in Natural Family Plan...

The Incredible Catholic Mass An Explanation of the Catholic Mass By: Rev. Martin Von Cochem The Incredible Catholic Mass. An absolute revelation to most Catholics! Based on the Traditional Latin Mass, but actually about the essence of the Mass itself. Shows it is not just a prayer, but a powerful sa...

I wrote this poem on October 6, 1993. It pretty much says what Marc said, velvet gloves removed and claws start to show. Anyway... The evil one comes to destroy the soul he takes away warmth and leaves us cold we are at his mercy if we don't stay at the feet of Jesus to kneel and pray. He will try t...

I also understand that in this new book there will be some blood drinking. Is that supposed to be good and ok? sheesh!

Denise

It usually consists of the idea of a harem, a feast, etc.,

From good sources who know and I cannot name, these harems of virgins could possibly be men and not women as one would think.

Denise

Bubba, I trust you didn't read the posts I made. I say this because I was in the forum when you came in and in when you left, not enough time to read those post but enough time to post you uninformed message. Why don't you read what is provided for you and get a little learnin? I suspect that you ar...

Bob, you have a bad conception, pardon the pun, of NFP. I took the liberty to send your questions to Judie Brown at American Life League. She is on the pontifical Academy for Life, but ofcourse if you don't follow our Pope then that means nothing to you. Here is her reply, she is a pro, another pun ...

Hi Bob, if you are here to learn, the two articles I will post from American Life League will be very helpful in answering your questions. If you are here to argue, then we will not be able to help you. We here at semperficatholic hold to "truth" and nothing else. We cannot tell folks what they "wan...

Homily by: Fr. James Lehrberger, O.Cist. Professor of Philosophy and Theology University of Dallas In the Name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit Amen From time to time I am asked to go and visit someone in the hospital who is very sick or perhaps, even dying. I will go and visit that per...

Teaching Girls and Boys Differently Psychologist-Doctor Tells Why Divergences Run Deep NEW YORK, JULY 9, 2005 (Zenit.org).- Boys and girls have marked physical and psychological differences and hence they have to be educated differently. This is the thesis of a book published earlier this year by ps...

.....................continued........................... 1 Cf. XLVIII Conventus Eucharisticus Internationalis, 10-17 Octobris 2004: Eucharistia, Lux et Vita Novi Millennii, Memoria, Guadalaiara, Mexicum, 2004. 2 Cf. Ioannes Paulus ii, Litt. Ap. Mane nobiscum Domine (7 Octobris 2004), 28: L’Osservat...

...................continued......................... PART IV THE EUCHARIST IN THE MISSION OF THE CHURCH Chapter I EUCHARISTIC SPIRITUALITY “Abide in me, and I in you. As the vine cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me” (Jn 15:4). The Eucha...

...........................continued.............................. The Concluding Rite 50. After Holy Communion, prayer is needed to obtain the fruits of the mystery celebrated. One of the first fruits of celebration is that it serves as an antidote to daily falls and mortal sins.79 Above all, we sh...

.................................continued................................. pact and testament left by Jesus in the Sacrament of his Body and Blood. Indeed, the entire Church expresses her faith in the New and Eternal Covenant. After listening to the Word, faith is professed in the Eucharistic myste...