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15 May 2010

Novena to the Holy Spirit, DAY TWO

By Colleen Hammond, in Catholic Church, Devotions, Family Life, Prayers | 1 Response 1 Comment

SECOND DAY (Saturday, 6th Week of Easter)

Come. Father of the poor. Come, treasures which endure; Come, Light of all that live!

The Gift of Fear

The gift of Fear fills us with a sovereign respect for God, and makes us dread nothing so much as to offend Him by sin. It is a fear that arises, not from the thought of hell, but from sentiments of reverence and filial submission to our heavenly Father. It is the fear that is the beginning of wisdom, detaching us from worldly pleasures that could in any way separate us from God. “They … Read the rest

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Posted in Catholic Church, Devotions, Family Life, Prayers | Tagged Catholic Church, Day, Easter, Ghost, Holy, Novena, pentecost, Prayers, second, Spirit, two | 1 Response

04 Apr 2010

An Easter Poem, by Phillips Brooks

By Colleen Hammond, in Catholic Church, Religion | 3 Responses 3 Comments

HT to Kevin.

Tomb, thou shalt not hold Him longer;
Death is strong, but Life is stronger;
Stronger than the dark, the light;
Stronger than the wrong, the right.
Faith and Hope triumphant say,
Christ will rise on Easter-Day.

While the patient earth lies waking,
Till the morning shall be breaking,
Shuddering ‘neath the burden dread
Of her Master, cold and dead,
Hark! she hears the angels say,
Christ will rise on Easter-Day.

And when sunrise smites the mountains,
Pouring light from heavenly fountains,
Then the earth blooms out to greet
Once again the blessed feet;
And her countless voices
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03 Apr 2010

Fox News: The Passion: Facts, Fictions and Faith

By Colleen Hammond, in Catholic Church, Devotions | 1 Response 1 Comment

Looks interesting!

Saturday, April 3 and Sunday, April 4 at 3 p.m. ET
Hosted by Lauren Green

It is the Resurrection of Jesus that makes Christianity unique and radically different from every other religion in the world. But, how much do we know really know about the Easter story and the week that led up to it?

Tune in this weekend as FOX News’ religion correspondent Lauren Green travels to Rome and Jerusalem to investigate the sites relating to the Passion Story of Jesus. Lauren also interviews New Testament scholars and religious leaders who give her both literal and historical … Read the rest

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Posted in Catholic Church, Devotions | Tagged Easter, facts, faith, Fiction, Fox, Green, Lauren, News, Passion | 1 Response

02 Apr 2010

How to Decorate Easter Cookies

By Colleen Hammond, in Catholic Church, Lent, Recipe | 1 Response 1 Comment

It’s that time, again! Make sure you allow 24 hours for the icing to dry before giving them out. HT to Mary.

ENJOY!

Full posting here which includes recipes and detailed directions.

Outline your cookie with your background color and “flood” it to fill in. Be sure the icing stays wet, this technique just doesn’t work with dry icing.… Read the rest

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Posted in Catholic Church, Lent, Recipe | Tagged cookie, cookies, cutter, decorate, Dessert, Easter, egg, icing, King Arthur, Lent, royal | 1 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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