Monthly Archives: February 2013

Love Alone: Christian Spiritual Reflection #2 (Ash Wednesday)

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Joseph Horan

“We could ensure that these many pious offerings be more pleasing to God if we take time to originate them from the source, the wellspring of his love.” This post is a follow up on the very first post I … Continue reading →

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Retiring? WWWHHHAAATTT!

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Joseph Horan

My first reaction to the Pope’s renunciation was that of total shock. I was listening to Catholic Radio in my car on the Guadalupe Network (910AM) in Fort Worth, and a guest was on speaking about a University of Dallas Pilgrimage to … Continue reading →

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Maybe The Next Pope Will….

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Joseph Horan

I have found great solace in Catholic humor in the wake of the Pope’s surprising renunciation of his office. For another hilarious meme look here, and for a talking lizard. You will not regret it!  

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Awesome Christian Music!: Bless the Lord

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Joseph Horan

Blessed be God. Blessed be His Holy Name. Blessed be Jesus Christ, true God and true man. Blessed be the name of Jesus. Blessed be His Most Sacred Heart. Blessed be His Most Precious Blood. Blessed be Jesus in the … Continue reading →

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Receive Total Power: Conquer Habitual Sin!

Posted on February 10, 2013 by Joseph Horan

Below is a consecration prayer for decisively conquering habitual sin. I started this prayer many years ago, and it has been awesomely effective in my life in many ways. If you say this prayer in the state of grace every … Continue reading →

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"I’ll do it Yourself"

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Joseph Horan

I come back to this reflection from my wife from time to time, usually more by chance than anything. It always seems to catch me when I need it most. I take comfort in knowing that is not a coincidence.

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The Gospel of Failure

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Joseph Horan

The below link will take you to Father Sam’s blog, and to his latest post on the Gospel of        Failure. It is a very beautiful and encouraging reflection. Father Sam’s Blog  

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Faith Without Works Is Dead

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Joseph Horan

The following is something I wrote in response to a question concerning the Catholic position on Faith, Works, and Justification. I found this picture on line, and find it to be pretty funny! It depends on what we mean when … Continue reading →

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The Art of Joy

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Joseph Horan

This is a post from my wife’s lovely blog. She doesn’t have much time lately to blog, but here is one of her all time best posts. I have rarely seen joy described in this way or reflected upon so … Continue reading →

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Receive Total Power!

Posted on February 2, 2013 by Joseph Horan

Mark Twain described one of his characters as “having the quiet confidence of a Christian with four aces.” My brother sent around this quote to the family email chain, and it elicited the following response from me. I rather enjoyed … Continue reading →

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