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    Pater Noster

    Pater noster, qui es in cælis, sanctificétur nomen tuum. Advéniat regnum tuum. Fiat volúntas tua, sicut in cælo, et in terra. Panem nostrum cotidiánum da nobis hódie, et dimítte nobis débita nostra sicut et nos dimíttimus debitóribus nostris. Et ne nos indúcas in tentatiónem, sed líbera nos a...
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    Guardian Angel

    Just curious to see how many here make prayers to their guardian angel regularly. As my priest once told me, "I never drink alone! Me and my guardian angel are always together." :D
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    "A Latin Dream" by Karl Keating

    A few days ago I hiked up White Mountain, at 14,246 feet the third highest peak in California, and then drove 400 miles home, arriving at the stroke of midnight. Fatigue hit me hard, and I slept deeply. I had an unusually vivid dream. At least I think it was a dream ... I found myself in...
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    Catholic Thinkers

    I am compiling a list of the greatest Catholic thinkers in history. Who would you nominate? I'll start: St. Thomas Aquinas
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    Aprill's Baptism!

    Some of you may remember her as she has posted here in the past, but my girlfriend, Aprill, is being baptized and confirmed on Friday June 29th! It will be held at St. Thomas the Apostle parish in Phoenix, Arizona at 11AM. You all are, of course, invited if you are in the area! Please remember...
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    Everyone Welcome...

    Everyone say hi to my girlfriend Aprill! She is going through the RCIA process now to learn about the Church. I hope you guys can be here to support her as you were there for me when I had questions. *hugs Aprill* *pulls up a chair next to his and pats on it* Come on in and grab a seat...
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    Please pray...

    Please be praying for my special intention. I cannot go into great depths, but please, any words of encouragement and prayers would be most appreciated. In Christ, Brian
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    On a lighter note...

    Ok, so enough with the dark depressing stuff thats been going on lol. I have GOOD news for once! Over the weekend I was accepted as a Postulant into the Brothers and Sisters of Penance. This secular life of penance is deeply spiritual, but the changes should come in ways that do not hinder...
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    Please help

    Hello all, Every other time ive posted on CF, it has usually been with happiness and joy that I write. This time, however, I write to you in tears begging on my knees for your help. My girlfriend of two and a half years just broke up with me. :( She did this yesterday out of nowhere, it...
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    Keatings' Latest E-Letter

    Hello everyone. I found todays letter from Mr. Karl Keating very insightful and interesting. I post it here for your viewing pleasure. :) ---------------------------------------- KARL KEATING'S E-LETTER November 16, 2004 TOPIC: CHRISTIANS HAVE NO GUARANTEE OF HEAVEN Dear...
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    Third Orders: What do you think?

    What do you think about laity joining a secular Third Order? Im not talking about a huge confraternity such as the Secular Franciscans, but a smaller one which may exist under Cannon Law without full recognition of the Church (to be obtained at a later time). These brothers and sisters would...
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    Secular Orders?

    Hello brothers and sisters, I am just curious as to if there are any religious orders for secular men and women. Brothers and Sisters who hold secular jobs, but are consecrated. Moreover, if these orders exist, do they offer vows for married persons? Yours in Christ, Swoosh
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    Deacons

    Hello all, Does anyone have a website or a book that fully explains the pastoral duties and qualities of a Deacon? God bless, Swoosh
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    My Confirmation

    Hello everyone, I just wanted to make the announcement that my Confirmation was yesterday, Saturday the 21st. I haven't had time to tell you guys, and I really don't have time now, because school starts tomarrow! (ACK! My first day of college hehe) Thank you everyone for your continued...
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    Needing some prayers...

    Hello all, I've been away for awhile now, but I come back to you in need of prayers. I recieved news today that my dad's right kidney isn't responding and that his left one has blockage. Please pray that he is healed. Also, my first day of college is next monday (the 23rd). Please keep me...
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    I'm back!

    Hello everyone! Well after a week of fasting from the computer, I have returned! I hope that everyone has been well. I also just got back from South Louisiana as well. While I was there I had the opportunity to travel to a few different churches/cathedrals which was very cool. While Pink...
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    Writings of the Early Church Fathers

    Hello all, Im looking to pick up a set of these books. (I know they are available online for free, but my eyes can't handle that much longer...) Anywho, since I don't have $400 to slap down for these books, does anyone know where I can pick them up one at a time? They have a few of them at...
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    EWTN on Comcast in Texas!

    Hello all, Recently I had signed up as a volunteer for EWTN to bring them back to my area though signature drives. After setting up signature sheets at my local Catholic bookstore and contacting our local Comcast contacts, we have managed to bring EWTN back to the Dallas/Ft. Worth area! Look...
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    Im going to N'awleans!

    Woohoo! I'm going to New Orleans this weekend with my family. Tomarrow we are flying in and then driving out to Florida the next day for a family reunion. Then we will be back Saturday to hang out. I am hoping to go to Mass with my family on Sunday in Jackson Square. Anyone from around the area...