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I'm Steven. I'm a Catholic convert from Protestantism discerning a vocation to the priesthood.
If you want to talk, or have a question or prayer request, let me know.
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There may also be an occasional fandom post, too (most likely from Tolkien or Doctor Who)
Brace yourselves. By the end of tomorrow, the Church Triumphant is about to get that much sexier. Oh yeah.
Kateri Tekakwitha and Pedro Calungsod seem to be getting most of the attention where I’m at, but I strongly encourage you to read up on all the seven “blesseds” who are about to be canonized tomorrow! I’ve attached links for your convenience.
Happy feast of Saint Mary Magdalene, the patroness of penitents!
“St. Mary was given the name ‘Magdalen’ because, though a Jewish girl, she lived in a Gentile town called Magdale, in northern Galilee, and her culture and manners were those of a Gentile.
Except for the mother of Jesus, few women are more honored in the Bible than Mary Magdalene.”
- uCatholic.comAlthough a notorious sinner in her early life, Magdalene’s sins were forgiven and she became a devoted disciple of Jesus. She is sometimes associated with Mary of Bethany, or believed to be the sister of Lazarus, Mary, and Martha. She was present at the Crucifixion along with Mary the mother of Jesus, and the apostle John. She was also given the great honour of being the first to witness the resurrected Christ.
“She loved much, and through her love she found the God she sought. By the prayers and example of Mary Magdalene may we proclaim Christ as our Lord.”
- The Book of Saints
(via ephremhiphop)
St Benedict, Founder of the Holy Order, pray for all Holy monks, Nuns, Religious Priests and Laity. Holy Patron to Europe and against illnesses and temptation, pray for us.
St Scholastica, twin sister to St Benedict, pray for us.
(via badwolfcomplex)
Got Questions About the Virgin Mary?
The Catholic Church has answers! Now in one convenient post, here are some quotes and articles that talk about what the Church believes about Mary and why.
Fulton Sheen’s sun and moon analogy
Various saints’ quotations about Mary
Knowing Mary Through the Bible
Jesus Loves His Mother (And we should, too)
Devotion to the Blessed Virgin
How to Defend the Immaculate Conception
Any Friend of God’s Is a Friend of Mine
Luther, Calvin, and Scripture Honor Mary
Feast of the Immaculate Conception - Fulton Sheen
Queen Mother: A Biblical Theology of Mary’s Queenship (book)
(via bannerofthecross)
And You Should Be Too!
by Dave Armstrong
1. Best One-Sentence Summary: I am convinced that the Catholic Church conforms much more closely to all of the biblical data, offers the only coherent view of the history of Christianity (i.e., Christian, apostolic Tradition), and…
”I have been all things unholy. If God can work through me, he can work through anyone.”
-St. Francis of Assisi
