About Catholics 50+
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A place for Catholics to share our faith and love of God ~ a place of prayer and growing spiritually where we share our experiences as Christians in today's society and discuss issues of interest to Catholics in a thoughtful way.
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Welcome to Catholics 50+!
We are a community of Catholics committed to growing spiritually. We are committed to the Eucharist, guided by the Holy Spirit and use Mary as our model. We center our faith-life around liturgical...
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posted by Rudytooty
5 Fingers Prayer
Taken from Daily Prayers
1. Your thumb is nearest to you. So begin your prayers by praying for those closest to you. They are the easiest to remember. To pray for our loved ones is, as C. S. Lewi...
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posted by Chosi
Homily for November 8, 2009
by Deacon Greg Kandra
We hear this gospel story, about the widow's mite, and tend to think of it as a lesson giving, and of great sacrifice. And that is true, and it's a lesson we need to hear, es...
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posted by Rudytooty
Trusting Him with our pain.
~ Healed and Whole ~
One day I dug a little hole
And put my hurt inside
I thought that I could just forget
I'd put it there to hide.
Continued in first reply.
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posted by lynnly
Prayers for those at Fort Hood
This afternoon there was an attack on Fort Hood. 7 have been killed and 30 wounded in the mass shooting. The wounded have been taken to a hospital and it is reported that they are all military pers...
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posted by Rudytooty
On ABORTION: No, Mr. President: John Piper's
No, Mr. President: John Piper's Response to President Obama
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posted by Gradynurse
Who is this Saint?
This saint loved to hunt. While chasing a stag on Good Friday, he had a vision of a crucifix between the antlers of the deer and he heard a voice warning him. As a result he converted.
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posted by Rudytooty
Who is this Saint?
Came from a large family. His father was a wool merchant. This saint began studies with the Jesuits, but his father died so he had to go back home to manage the family business. He married, had ch...
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posted by Rudytooty
Who is this Saint?
These two saints were the first to know about Mary's great blessing as the Mother of God.
NOTE: We still have two unidentified saints. Here are links to them in case you missed them:
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a...
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posted by Rudytooty
Calendar
JUN
19
YEAR OF THE PRIEST
Pope Benedict noted that the year also marks the "150th anniversary of the death of the saintly ...
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NOV
01
MONTH OF NOVEMBER -...
November, 2009 - Overview for the Month
The month of November is dedicated to the Souls in...
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NOV
02
INDULGENCES FOR THE...
I On All Souls’ Day (Nov. 2) a plenary indulgence, applicable only to the Poor Souls, is...
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NOV
08
Member birthdays (2)
NOV
09
FEAST OF THE...
OLD CALENDAR: DEDICATION OF ARCHBASILICA OF OUR HOLY SAVIOR; ST. THEODORE, MARTYR Collect: God...
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