Give Up Yer Aul Sins

While watching this delightful little film today (the entire series is on Youtube) I wondered- how many of our children could recite Bible stories like this? How many of us, adults, could? Either way, enjoy this great story, straight out of the mouth of an Irish child in the 1960's. It'll make you smile, it will!
H/T Mary's Aggies blog
-MM

Monthly Message From Our Lady - August 25, 2009

"Dear children! Today I call you anew to conversion. Little children, you are not holy enough and you do not radiate holiness to others, therefore pray, pray, pray and work on your personal conversion, so that you may be a sign of God's love to others. I am with you and am leading you towards eternity, for which every heart must yearn. Thank you for having responded to my call."

May the Angels...

Statement from Cardinal O'Malley on the passing of Senator Edward M. Kennedy

Today at 9:53am

"Today we mourn the passing of Senator Edward M. Kennedy and we extend our heartfelt prayers and sincere condolences to his wife Victoria and their children, Kara, Edward, Patrick, Curran and Caroline. Senator Kennedy was blessed with a dedicated and loving family who stood by his side, particularly during the past year as he faced his illness with courage, dignity and strength.

We join with his colleagues in Congress and the people of Massachusetts in reflecting on his life and his commitment to public service. For nearly half a century, Senator Kennedy was often a champion for the poor, the less fortunate and those seeking a better life. Across Massachusetts and the nation, his legacy will be carried on through the lives of those he served.

We pray for the repose of his soul and that his family finds comfort and consolation in this difficult time."
(via Catholic TV's Facebook page)
MM

Have you heard?

Our Church leaders are working on a new, updated, and more faithful version of the prayers for the Mass. I know, I know, change- who wants it? But it'll be worth it if the changes bring us closer to God, right? It looks like it'll be a while before we see any of these changes in our Liturgies, but stay tuned. And in the meantime, the Bishops answer all our questions.
MM

"Immaculate" Car Wash Saturday!

Our next fundraiser is this Saturday, the annual "Immaculate" Car Wash. It all begins at 10:00 AM in the parking lot at 600 Pleasant Street in Malden. We'll conclude at 3:00 PM. $5 donation per vehicle. Thanks in advance for all your support!

P.S. Volunteers, please arrive at 9:30 AM. We'll have FREE pizza at 3:00 PM.

A Midsummer Night's Variety Show!

All are welcome to this fun night of great entertainment in the Hall. Doors open at 6:30 PM, $5 donation per person - a fundraiser for our Catholic Heart Workcamp group. Come see a one-act play, dance, music, and other exciting acts. All this was created and directed by Jessica Going, who will be a Senior at Medford High School. Thanks for your support!

Reading the Bible

WASHINGTON - Reading the Bible should begin with a prayer to open our hearts and minds to the Word of God and end with "a prayer that this Word will bear fruit in our lives, helping us to become holier and more faithful people." The notion of prayer being the beginning and end of reading the Bible is one of 10 points for fruitful Scripture reading for Catholics offered by Mary Elizabeth Sperry, Associate Director for Utilization of the New American Bible at the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB).

Sperry's points, online at http://www.usccb.org/mr/mediatalk/bible_catholics.shtml, include knowing what the Bible is and what it isn't. "The Bible is the story of God's relationship with the people he has called to himself. It is not intended to be read as history text, a science book, or a political manifesto," said Sperry. She also cited the importance of context, for instance how the Old and New Testaments relate to one another and how the Bible is read both within the tradition of the Church and among a community of believers. 

Catholic Quote of the Day

Remember that when you leave this earth, you can take with you nothing that you have received ... but only what you have given: a full heart, enriched by honest service, love, sacrifice, and courage.

- St. Francis of Assisi

Catholic Quote of the Day

O, Sweet Jesus, may every good feeling that is fitted for Your praise, love You, delight in You, adore You! God of my heart, and my Portion, Christ Jesus, may my heart faint away in spirit, and may You be my Life within me! May the live coal of Your Love grow hot within my spirit and break forth into a perfect fire; may it burn incessantly on the altar of my heart; may it glow in my innermost being; may it blaze in hidden recesses of my soul; and in the days of my consummation may I be found consummated with You! Amen.

St. Augustine of Hippo (h/t the Intentional Disciples blog)
-MM