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Are You A Woke Catholic? Source: Complete Christianity The dictionary defines “woke” as the past-tense version of awakening, becoming alert, or to emerge from sleep. Wikipedia defines “woke” as a political term, having African-American origin, that refers to a perceived awareness of issues concerning social justice. It is derived from the African-American vernacular English expression “stay woke,” whose grammatical aspect refers to a continuing awareness of these issues. The Urban Dictionary defines “woke” as a sudden understanding of what’s really going on and finding out you were wrong about much of what you understood to be truth. It compares the expression to what happens after taking the red pill in the original Matrix movie. If you’ve never seen the 1999 Matrix movie, you can watch a 30-minute condensed version of it here . The film is a science fiction thriller about a dystopian future in the late 27th century, wherein machines have taken over the world and turned human ...

Fasting, Ember Days and Reparation of Sins The winter Ember Days of 2018 are Wednesday, Friday & Saturday this week — Dec. 19, 21 and 22 Derya Little, NC Register Dec. 18, 2018 One of my fondest memories about Islam, admittedly one of the very few, was waking before sunrise to eat with my mom during Ramadan. I was very young, six or seven, but I looked forward to the dark mornings when the house smelled of freshly steeped tea. In the quiet of the night, we ate our tahini bread and drank our tea. Until sun down, there would be no food and no drinks —not even a glass of water or a piece of gum. Even though often fasting all day brought out the worst in people, Ramadan is a very special time of the year in every Muslim country. The community pulls together and there is a very strong sense of reverence and awareness of things that are not of this world. After those few cherished childhood days, for a long time I didn’t give any thought to Ramadan except when we had to...

We’re Taking Back Christmas By Steffani Jacobs 10 December AD 2018 Growing up, I remember Christmas being such a magical time of year. As soon as Thanksgiving was over, the Christmas decorations came out, the tree went up, and Christmas lists were made out to Santa. For thousands of families across America, especially for children, Christmas is all about the things that come in pretty boxes, wrapped in paper and bows. Even going to Christmas Vigil or Mass is drowned out by the excitement of gift giving and visiting family. And, while many Christian families display a Nativity scene, it’s often lost in the sea of Santa trinkets, elves, and presents. Christmas wasn’t always this way – at least for Catholics. It used to be a day to celebrate not gift giving or charity, and not even family gatherings. Rather, it was a day to celebrate the birth of the Christ Child – our King. A Protestant Tradition In fact, gift-giving was a popular tradition consigned to the Feast Day of Sai...

TEN Reasons to Attend the Latin Mass Why should you attend the Latin Mass? Maybe you've never seen one or it's been decades since you attended a traditional Latin Mass (1962). Dr Taylor Marshall and Eric Sammons discuss their TOP 10 REASONS for the LATIN MASS. They discuss traditional catholic priesthood, rubrics, liturgy, music, children, sermons, offertory, architecture, customs, etc. and end with recommendations for those going to the Latin Mass for the first time to the Latin Mass Missal of 1962 as used by FSSP, Institute of Christ the King, Ecclesia Dei, and SSPX. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

The St Gallen Mafia Dr. Taylor Marshall has done an outstanding job of covering the controversies surrounding Theodore McCarrick and Pope Francis. This video is a compilation of segments of his work that helps to connect the dots between Theodore McCarrick, the St. Gallen Mafia, the Vatican bank investigation, the homosexual abuse scandal, Benedict's resignation and the election of Pope Francis.

Image by  SalomeMaydron  from  Pixabay The Hour of Grace for the World is celebrated from 12.00 pm to 1.00 pm at the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary . It is connected with the revelation of Mary on December 8th, 1947, in Montichiari, Italy, where She said: It is my wish that every year, on 8th December, at noon, the Hour of Grace for the World be celebrated. Many divine and bodily graces will be received through this devotion. … This Hour of Grace will produce great and numerous conversions. Hardened and cold hearts resembling this marble will be touched by divine Grace, and they will become faithful to Our Lord in loyal love. … it is my wish that the Hour of Grace for the World be made known and spread throughout the world. … Soon one will recognize the greatness of this Hour of Grace. … If anyone is unable to visit his church, yet will pray at noon at home.  he will also receive graces through me.... will find a secure heavenl...

Advent Challenge! Consider this as one of the the 'to do' list on what you should do for Advent this year.  Attend Latin Mass 4 times during 4 Sundays of Advent. Please share and challenge others!