Category: Religious Orders

catholic, OSBLeave a comment

from the Office: 3 January

Michael McFarland Campbell

One of my resolutions for this year is to try and read the Office of Readings for each day from The Divine Office: the Liturgy of the Hours according to the Roman Rite, as renewed by Decree of the Second Vatican Council and Promulgated by the Authority of Pope Paul Ⅵ.  The first reading is from the letter of St Paul to the Colossians … You are the people of God; he loved you and chose you for his own. So then, you must put on compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Be helpful to one another, and forgive one another, whenever any of you has a … Continue reading from the Office: 3 January

Rate this:

catholic, O.P., St Michael the ArchangelLeave a comment

St Michael: thrust down to hell Satan…

Michael McFarland Campbell

Holy Michael Archangel, defend us in the day of battle; be our safeguard against the wickedness and snares of the devil.–May God rebuke him, we humbly pray: and do thou, Prince of the heavenly host, by the power of God thrust down to hell Satan and all wicked spirits, who wander through the world for the ruin of souls. Amen. Who is like God? Last year, I posted about Who is like God on this date. Today we meditate: The Archangels from The Golden Legend We must honour the angels because they are our servants. They minister to us, as … Continue reading St Michael: thrust down to hell Satan…

Rate this:

catholic, England, gay, Health, Justice, LGBT, mental health, Newcastle, news, OSB1 Comment

no sex other than masturbation allowed – how do you check?

hivblogger
Mr Justice Mostyn, educated at top Catholic school Ampleforth, hands down judgment that is considered homophobic by some.

In a recent case before Mr Justice Mostyn the Court of Protection held in The Law Courts in Newcastle, a disabled man, aged 41 years (hereinafter referred to as ‘Alan’ in line with the judgment) has been barred from having sex with another man until he has a better grasp of the health implications of his act.

According to Pink News,

In the meantime, he will be closely supervised by the local council to ensure his sexual activity is restricted to masturbation in his bedroom or bathroom – and nothing more.

I have some questions about this. Continue reading “no sex other than masturbation allowed – how do you check?”

catholic, O.P., Religious OrdersLeave a comment

O Sapientia – 17 December

hibernocatholic1

The text of today‘s antiphon is

O Wisdom, who came forth from the mouth of the Most High, reaching from one end to the other, powerfully and sweetly ordering all things: come to teach us the way of prudence.

Jesus, the Word or Wisdom of God, is like a bridge reaching from heaven to earth and from earth to heaven. We are invited to journey towards our Father by stepping on this bridge and following where it leads. Walking this ‘way of prudence’ helps to make the kingdom of God visible in our time. The one who utters the invitation is none less than the Messiah himself.

with thanks to Godzdogz.op.org – the English Dominican Studentate

The mystery of our reconciliation Continue reading “O Sapientia – 17 December”

Cistercians, Film, Religious OrdersLeave a comment

Of Gods and Men

hibernocatholic1

I look forward to the being able to watch the French film Of Gods and Men at Queen’s Film Theatre, Belfast during the week beginning 31 December 2010 (according to Artificial Eye).

Seven French Cistercian monks were kidnapped and then killed at Tibhirine in Algeria, amidst rising religious and factional violence. Their murderers were never found.

“When it happened, as a nation, France was shocked,” says the film’s producer Etienne Comar. Continue reading “Of Gods and Men”