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24 Jul 2010

Meditation: Ninth Sunday after Pentecost

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Ninth Sunday after Pentecost

The Gospel according to St. Luke, 29:41-47

“At that time, when Jesus drew near to Jerusalem, seeing the city, He wept over it, saying: “If thou also hadst known,and that in this thy day, the things that are to thy peace: but now they are hidden from thy eyes. For the day shall come upon thee, and thy enemies shall cast a trench about thee, and compass thee round, and straiten thee on every side, and beat thee flat to the ground, and thy children who are in thee; and they shall not leave in thee … Read the rest

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Posted in Meditations | Tagged Church, compassion, den, evils, House, Jerusalem, miseries, mother, piety, prayer, Rome, temple, theives, trials | Leave a response

03 Jun 2010

Nancy Pelosi’s Galling, Hypocritical Religious Opportunism

By Colleen Hammond, in Abortion, Catholic Church, Politics, Prayers, Pro-life News, Vatican | 2 Responses 2 Comments

Well, that’s subtle.

Andrea Tantaros makes a number of very good points. Oh, and I would rather not see Mrs. Pelosi’s face again, so I’m posting a picture of the author.

Nancy Pelosi, messenger of God? The House Speaker’s galling,

hypocritical religious opportunism

Andrea Tantaros

During times of trials and tribulations, many people turn to Christ to help them through. It seems Sister – I mean Speaker of the House – Nancy Pelosi is no different. With speculation brewing that Democrats are poised to lose big in the fall midterm elections and the balance of power at stake, is Nancy … Read the rest

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Posted in Abortion, Catholic Church, Politics, Prayers, Pro-life News, Vatican | Tagged Abortion, andrea, Benedict, bill, Bishops, Care, Catholic Church, Church, God, Health, House, Nancy, opportunism, pelosi, pope, religious, Speaker, tantaros, Vatican, XVI | 2 Responses

26 May 2010

FOUND! PLEASE Help me Find this Modesty Sign for Churches!

By Colleen Hammond, in Catholic Church, Dressing with Dignity, Family Life, Immodest, Modesty, Skirts, Sunday | 16 Responses 16 Comments

UPDATE: We’re having a sign made and will let you know soon where to purchase it. Thank you to the Vatican for the great idea!

Found at The Inn at the End of the World.

WHERE CAN I BUY THIS SIGN!?!??!?!?!?

Inspired by this sign, I’m sure:

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Posted in Catholic Church, Dressing with Dignity, Family Life, Immodest, Modesty, Skirts, Sunday | Tagged Church, dignity, dressing, Europe, femininity, Immodest, Modesty, Sign, Skirts, Sunday | 16 Responses

12 May 2010

Pelosi to Bishops: You HAVE to Speak From Pulpit about Immigration

By Colleen Hammond, in Catholic Church, Freedom, Immigration, Masculinity, Politics, Prayers, Socialism | 1 Response 1 Comment

HT to Jim from Cincy.

Prayers for Mrs. Pelosi and all those that she is leading to hell.

Now she’s telling the Bishops that, “…you HAVE to tell (the people in the pews opposed to illegal immigration) that this is a manifestation of our living the Gospel.”

Separation of Church and State…!?!?!

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Posted in Catholic Church, Freedom, Immigration, Masculinity, Politics, Prayers, Socialism | Tagged Arizona, Bishops, Catholic Church, Church, Freedom, House, illegal, Immigration, Masculinity, Nancy, pelosi, Separation, Socialism, Speaker, State | 1 Response

24 Mar 2010

The Holy Sepulchre–Another Virtual Tour

By Colleen Hammond, in Catholic Church, Devotions | Leave a response Leave a response

Go here. Very moving! Make sure you click the drop down “info” button in the upper left of the screen.… Read the rest

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Posted in Catholic Church, Devotions | Tagged Church, Europe, Exterior, Holy, Jerusalem, Sepulchre, Sepulchure, Tour, Virtual | Leave a response

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Colleen is a Catholic speaker, an award-winning writer, radio and television talk show host, educator, comedienne, and mother—all rolled into one! Acclaimed for her versatility, she delivers an enduring message filled with down-to-earth wisdom, inspiration, and humor. Colleen brings a fresh and creative approach to living joyfully, and has helped thousands of people every year to make positive and virtuous changes in their lives.

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