Monthly Archives: June 2011

A Homily I Wished I Preached

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Paul Wharton

June 26, 2011 The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ Dr. Susan Fleming McGurgan Dt 8:2-3, 14b-16a  X    Ps 147:12-15, 19-20     X  1 Cor 10:16-17    X Jn 6:51-58   Buried deep in the drawer that sheltered orphan socks … Continue reading →

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What Jesus Said About the Eucharist

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Paul Wharton

Jesus said, “For the bread of God is that which comes down from heaven and gives life to the world.’ They said to him, ‘Sir, give us this bread always.’ Jesus said to them, ‘I am the bread of life. … Continue reading →

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TODAY IS Antoine de Saint-Exupery’s Birthday

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Paul Wharton

[This French writer is best known for his much-beloved The Little Prince. Here are a few quotations to think about today.] A) What makes the desert beautiful is that somewhere it hides a well. B) A designer knows he has … Continue reading →

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What Some Saints Said About the Eucharist

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Paul Wharton

June 30 I hunger for the bread of God, the flesh of Jesus Christ … I long to drink of his blood, the gift of unending love. – St. Ignatius of Antioch “How many of you say:  I should like … Continue reading →

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TODAY IS Helen Keller’s Birthday

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Paul Wharton

[Helen Keller was a remarkable woman who overcame the challenges of being unable to see or hear. Her story is famously told in The Miracle Worker. Here is some of her wisdom well worth thinking about today] The best and … Continue reading →

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A Prayer for the Feast of the Body & Blood of Christ

Posted on June 26, 2011 by Paul Wharton

ANIMA CHRISTI Soul of Christ, sanctify me. Body of Christ, save me. Blood of Christ, inebriate me. Water from the side of Christ, wash me. Passion of Christ, strengthen me. O good Jesus, hear me. Within your wounds conceal me. … Continue reading →

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Songs for the Feast of the Body & Blood of Christ

Posted on June 26, 2011 by Paul Wharton

Here are two music videos of songs that will be sung in many Catholic Churches on today’s Feast of the Body and Blood of Christ. Tradiotional: I Am the Bread of life Contemporary: One Bread, One body

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How the Eucharist Was Celebrated c. 150 ad

Posted on June 25, 2011 by Paul Wharton

[Tomorrow the Church celebrates the Feast of the Body and Blood of Christ. Roman Catholic, Orthodox, and some other Christians believe that the consecrated bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Christ so when we receive communion we … Continue reading →

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Some of What the Church Needs Today

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Paul Wharton

If all the sleeping folks will wake up, and all the lukewarm folks will fire up, and all the disgruntled folks will sweeten up, and all the discouraged folks will cheer up, and all the depressed folks will look up, … Continue reading →

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Why We Are Called To Be ChildLIKE

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Paul Wharton

There were two little girls who were the best of friends. Mary was Catholic and Sara was Jewish. Shortly after Christmas, the Mary’s grandpa asked her what her best friend got for Christmas. Mary frowned thoughtfully, and said, “Oh, Sara … Continue reading →

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