TUESDAY QUOTE OF THE WEEK CCCLXXX

FINDING TRUTH WHEREVER IT MAY BE FOUND:  "Extraordinary graces in prayer often are succeeded by conflicts and doubts when they cease and uncertainty as to their cause."  from Jacques Philippe's "Time for God."

QUOTE II:  "Sometimes God wounds us more effectively by leaving us in our wretchedness than by healing us of it!"  same source

IN OTHER NEWS:




Tomorrow is Ash Wednesday.  Masses at St. Sebastian are at 9:00AM (with the school) 5:15PM (extraordinary form - Latin) and 7:00PM.

John Paul the Great Catholic University is excited to announce the official launch of our new blog “Impacting Culture.” Our professors and community contribute original content to the site by examining issues of media, culture, and theology. Viewers can find everything from faculty interviews on current events and movie reviews, to scripture reflections and updates on alumni achievements.

Elen sent THIS article in explaining why the cause for sainthood can take so long.

E. P. sent in THIS great article about our transgender brothers and sisters.  It is thought provoking.

I just really liked this MEME.  As we enter into Lent, I am weakening in my resolve to hack back my beard for Easter as I promised my sister . . . 

Eric sent in THIS great article about "Keeping the Faith after Life Changing Incident."

Want something to read for Lent that is not too, too heavy?  Here is a free E-book by Christopher West entitled, "Theology of the Body at the Movies."  Here is a "trailer."