Viewing daily life as the pilgrimage of sacrifice, but experiencing the Power of God to overcome and cleanse the hearts of us sinners
Knights of Middle Earth
Why any of this even matters.
BILBO'S JOURNEY
Discovering the Hidden Meaning of "The Hobbit". Joseph Pearce goes beyond the dragons, dwarves, and elves, and discovers the surprisingly deep meaning of J.R.R. Tolkien's classic novel "The Hobbit". Bilbo's quest to find and slay the dragon Smaug is a riveting tale of daring and heroism, but as renowned Tolkien scholar Joseph Pearce shows, it is not simply Bilbo's journey, it is our journey as well. It is the Christian journey of self-sacrifice out of love for others, and abandonment to Divine Providence and Grace. Paperback. 120 pages.
Price: $13.00
Item #: SB586
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Maps for The Hobbit found online
Click Thror's map for the story
Additionally I found these good resources that I myself will look into
BILBO'S JOURNEY
Discovering the Hidden Meaning of "The Hobbit". Joseph Pearce goes beyond the dragons, dwarves, and elves, and discovers the surprisingly deep meaning of J.R.R. Tolkien's classic novel "The Hobbit". Bilbo's quest to find and slay the dragon Smaug is a riveting tale of daring and heroism, but as renowned Tolkien scholar Joseph Pearce shows, it is not simply Bilbo's journey, it is our journey as well. It is the Christian journey of self-sacrifice out of love for others, and abandonment to Divine Providence and Grace. Paperback. 120 pages.
Price: $13.00
Item #: SB586
http://www.ewtnreligiouscatalogue.com
Maps for The Hobbit found online
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How to change brake pads
Useful. He fails to mention about the brake fluid. I thought that you may need to get some or open the cap for it in order to push the piston back. At least that is what I thought ( I do take constructive correction and respect input for any who comment) and be sure you don't place the C clamp directly on the piston. You don't want to chip the piston. My father-in-law used a piece of wood.
Useful. He fails to mention about the brake fluid. I thought that you may need to get some or open the cap for it in order to push the piston back. At least that is what I thought ( I do take constructive correction and respect input for any who comment) and be sure you don't place the C clamp directly on the piston. You don't want to chip the piston. My father-in-law used a piece of wood.
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'ABCs 123s and Jesus Loves me this I know' performed by the amazing singer Lucia co-starring Joseph and Cecilia Filmed by Mama and Introducing Papa
Where did the Bible come from?
At the last place I worked a friend of mine who is a sincere Protestant Christian spoke with me charitably about certain theological aspects of belief in Jesus Christ and He used what he considered the ultimate authority which was the Bible for everything. Then I wondered in my mind, ' He seems to be an educated friend I wonder how he will respond to this question?' Where did the Bible come from? After I asked this question being an honest man he admitted that he did not know. I understand being ignorant of a great many things that I place my faith in. It is probably a vice of our modern society in America today since I am sure that a great many or majority of us do not even understand exactly how our government works, yet we seem to trust it. (Maybe in terms of government we trust an established body governed by interested men too well.) But concerning something that I know to be completely benevolent and in accord with the direction of my salvation ,which is a greater concern and should be more highly valued, I wonder why I at least should not have a background in understanding where I received the information that I have acquired that tells me how to live and why I live.
I am not here to bash any other religion, but I find it very unreasonable to acquire a map of where I am supposed to go without any validation as to its authority and where it came from. If I did this at sea and found the map was fictitious I would find myself stranded on the waters of my negligent intuition.
I do not imply that the Bible is not 100% true, but where it came from does factor in things like the historical significance or how the human authors guided by the Holy Spirit meant their writings to be interpreted, and why some books were included when at the same time period others were not. These are serious implications that alter perception of the writings. Wouldn't it be important to strive to perceive what the author's intended? What perception the Lord of all the writings intended? Who were the custodians who protected the canon? And if so why are not the custodians protected by the Holy Spirit like before?
The Gates of Hell shall not prevail against it.
I have always enjoyed this video about the bible and the history of it and if anyone may be curious about more I strongly suggest trying Catholicscomehome.org which I am sure would have more as well.
More good videos
I am not here to bash any other religion, but I find it very unreasonable to acquire a map of where I am supposed to go without any validation as to its authority and where it came from. If I did this at sea and found the map was fictitious I would find myself stranded on the waters of my negligent intuition.
I do not imply that the Bible is not 100% true, but where it came from does factor in things like the historical significance or how the human authors guided by the Holy Spirit meant their writings to be interpreted, and why some books were included when at the same time period others were not. These are serious implications that alter perception of the writings. Wouldn't it be important to strive to perceive what the author's intended? What perception the Lord of all the writings intended? Who were the custodians who protected the canon? And if so why are not the custodians protected by the Holy Spirit like before?
The Gates of Hell shall not prevail against it.
I have always enjoyed this video about the bible and the history of it and if anyone may be curious about more I strongly suggest trying Catholicscomehome.org which I am sure would have more as well.
More good videos
Memories of Fr. Doyle
If anyone else has any memories please let me know.
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I remember that time it was cold outside and he wanted to try to bring the cats inside the rectory and I just happened to be there and he asked me to help and he was worried the animals would get too cold that night due to freezing temperatures. The cat was a wild cat and Fr. Doyle had trapped the creature in a cage only for that one night to bring the cat inside. I helped place the cat where later others as well as myself were going to read the gospel and pray about it and discuss the readings for that upcoming Sunday. I remember the other people I was with were disturbed by the creature. As we were in session the cat was upset about being near us so it would make angry drawn-out cat noises. I still laugh about that.
My wife and I always marveled at Fr. Doyle's unique Franciscan abilities with nature. The wild cats that would linger around the rectory at St. Theodore's and they would run at the sight of us and we wondered if anyone would ever pet them until one day Fr. Doyle walked outside and most of the cats ran up to him and he was able to pet them and even pick them up. Our jaws dropped about that.
One time My wife went into the confessional with one of our babies and Fr. Doyle looked at Lucia and said, "She's a little young don't you think."
Another time I was in the confessional and after confession we spoke about all the changes in the weather in one day and Fr. Doyle said, "In Louisiana you'll see all four seasons before noon."
You will be missed.
This post is in loving memory of a very kind humble priest. Thank you Fr. Doyle for saying yes to Christ.
Rev. James A. Doyle
1929 - 2012
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated for the Reverend
James A. Doyle, 83, a senior priest of the Diocese of Lake Charles, at
St. Theodore Catholic Church on Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at 11:00 AM.
Father Doyle, a native of New York, died Friday, November 30, 2012 in a
local hospital. The Most Reverend Glen John Provost, Bishop of Lake
Charles, will be the celebrant with priest of the Diocese
concelebrating.Father Doyle was born January 16, 1929 to Michael and Mary Doyle. Father Doyle received his early education at St. John the Evangelist Catholic School, attended Commerce High School, and graduated from St. Agnes High School in 1947. He attended New York University, receiving an Associate Degree, received a Bachelor of Arts Degree from St. Bonaventure University, and completed his seminary education at Christ the King Seminary in Olean, New York. He was ordained to the priesthood by the Most Reverend John Maguire, On May 27, 1961 in St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York City. He celebrated his First Mass on May 28, 1961 at St. Anthony of Padua Parish in New York.
Father Doyle came south to the Diocese of Lafayette, taking his first assignment as assistant pastor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in New Iberia in June 1961. He also served as assistant pastor at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rayne and St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church in Lake Charles in 1963. He was Chaplain of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Nursing Home in Opelousas from 1970 to October 1972, when he was appointed pastor of St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church in Big Lake. In 1972, Father Doyle was Named priest-in-charge at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Chapel in Fenton, a mission of St. Philip Neri Catholic Church in Kinder. In 1983, he took on additional duties with Diocesan Tribunal and was named the founding pastor of St. Borromeo Catholic Church, the first parish established following the formation of the Diocese of Lake Charles. Since 1989, he served in a variety of positions in the Tribunal and was in residence with part time pastoral duties at St. Theodore Catholic Church in Moss Bluff. Father Doyle was a member of the Knights of Columbus and served as chaplain. Fr. Doyle was the Chaplain of the Catholic Daughters and Jr. Catholic Daughters and enjoyed their fellowship each month. He was also a faithful servant to St. Pius X, in Ragley and was forever available for their weekly CCD Masses and extra events.
Father Doyle was a quiet spirit. He rose early each weekday for the 6:15 AM Mass that he was so faithful to. He loved to walk the grounds of the church while praying and reading his Brievary. He enjoyed greeting the students at Holy Family Catholic School as they arrived each morning. He shared his love of animals every year with the students at the Blessing of their animals on the Feast of St. Francis. He left his presence at each stop he made feeding the abandoned animals along the roadways. He loved his work and was committed to having an active life in spite of his age. He will be fondly remembered as a humble and faithful servant and missed by all who knew him.
I love my babies!
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Our baby is so beautiful and I can't wait to meet such a beautiful work of creation!
The Easy Part
Tonight I looked at baby Cici on my beautiful wife's lap and I said, " Humph, look at that she's just laying there and I had the difficult crying part of holding her while she wiggled and yelled to sleep. I did all the work." My wife replied, " Did you give birth to this baby? "
Oooo.. oh I just was put in my place.
Oooo.. oh I just was put in my place.
In Loving Memory
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| I remember so many times going with mom to Grandma & Grandpa's house. |
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| I was brought to tears when I found out that the reason she wanted this picture for her funeral was because she wanted a picture of her while pregnant with one of her children. This was me. |
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| Mom wanted to take pictures of us for the last time. |
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