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== March 15 == | |||
* [[Peace Prayer of St. Francis]]. | |||
* [[Mother Olga]]. | |||
* Anonymous from Rhode Island: She heard that once the cardinals choose a pope, that man has the option to refuse the election. Is this correct? She wondered how this could be the work of the Holy Spirit, unless that also was in His plan. | |||
* Paul W. from Facebook: I work in construction and climb ladders all day long. I worry that not eating but one meal (meatless) on the days of "fast and abstinence" might not afford the strength I need to perform at work. Is there any exception for fasting under these circumstances? | |||
* Jessica from Tonawanda, NY: Question for Mother ... What kind of a response do you get wearing a habit? What do you think of lay women who choose to dress plainly? | |||
* Scott from Rochester, New York: How can I explain purgatory to non-Catholics... It isn't in the scriptures? | |||
* Jerry Please pray for my recovery from recent surgery as I am told it may take a lengthy amount of time. | |||
* Christian: On the 30th I will be fully Roman Catholic and I ask to please keep me in your prayers. My question is I have found money next to a group of girls in school and I did not know who it belonged to, so I took it. Would this be considered stealing and will I need to confess this? I already made my first confession, and I also want to know if you have advice on how I can overcome temptation. | |||
* Please pray for Health, to get a job, and special intentions. | |||
::: "Go to Joseph." | |||
* Nick from Toronto, Canada: Follow up on purgatory. The priests are not mentioning it at Mass. | |||
* Carla from Rochester, New York: Wants to say hi and that I was happy that Mother blessed my stomach last year and the baby turned out fine. | |||
* Anthony: You mentioned the Syrian Catholic Church, are they Roman Catholics? | |||
* Anonymous: Please pray for my health, to find a job and for my special intentions. | |||
* Kimberly from Rochester: Prayer Request: for healing of serious intestinal problems. | |||
* Ellen from Buffalo, New York: Very Happy Mother is here. Comments on St.. Joseph. | |||
* Lisa from Buffalo, New York: I have a job offer to be a health mother for 20+ Chinese girls at a Catholic School. Many of them are Buddhist. Do you have tips? | |||
* Dan from Bativa, New York: What led to the second Vatican Council adopting a new stance toward non-Catholic Christians and non-Christian religions? | |||
== 8 March (solo!) == | == 8 March (solo!) == |
Revision as of 23:09, 21 March 2013

Our Lady of Guadalupe, Extremadura.
Like Mother, like Son.
Like Mother, like Son.
The bambino, Rocco, and St. Joseph
Sitz im leben

Spring cleaning!
March 15
- Peace Prayer of St. Francis.
- Mother Olga.
- Anonymous from Rhode Island: She heard that once the cardinals choose a pope, that man has the option to refuse the election. Is this correct? She wondered how this could be the work of the Holy Spirit, unless that also was in His plan.
- Paul W. from Facebook: I work in construction and climb ladders all day long. I worry that not eating but one meal (meatless) on the days of "fast and abstinence" might not afford the strength I need to perform at work. Is there any exception for fasting under these circumstances?
- Jessica from Tonawanda, NY: Question for Mother ... What kind of a response do you get wearing a habit? What do you think of lay women who choose to dress plainly?
- Scott from Rochester, New York: How can I explain purgatory to non-Catholics... It isn't in the scriptures?
- Jerry Please pray for my recovery from recent surgery as I am told it may take a lengthy amount of time.
- Christian: On the 30th I will be fully Roman Catholic and I ask to please keep me in your prayers. My question is I have found money next to a group of girls in school and I did not know who it belonged to, so I took it. Would this be considered stealing and will I need to confess this? I already made my first confession, and I also want to know if you have advice on how I can overcome temptation.
- Please pray for Health, to get a job, and special intentions.
- "Go to Joseph."
- Nick from Toronto, Canada: Follow up on purgatory. The priests are not mentioning it at Mass.
- Carla from Rochester, New York: Wants to say hi and that I was happy that Mother blessed my stomach last year and the baby turned out fine.
- Anthony: You mentioned the Syrian Catholic Church, are they Roman Catholics?
- Anonymous: Please pray for my health, to find a job and for my special intentions.
- Kimberly from Rochester: Prayer Request: for healing of serious intestinal problems.
- Ellen from Buffalo, New York: Very Happy Mother is here. Comments on St.. Joseph.
- Lisa from Buffalo, New York: I have a job offer to be a health mother for 20+ Chinese girls at a Catholic School. Many of them are Buddhist. Do you have tips?
- Dan from Bativa, New York: What led to the second Vatican Council adopting a new stance toward non-Catholic Christians and non-Christian religions?
8 March (solo!)
- Memorial of St. John of God (1495–1550).
- Sunday Gospel: Parable of the Merciful Father.
- Prayers for the Dying.
- Thank Kathy Gallagher for being on the show last week.
- Pray for fathers and mothers who have had abortions.
- A former student of mine asks for prayers for himself as he returns to the practice of the Catholic faith.
- Danielle: "I work in a fast-food restaurant. We offer a special discount on Wednesdays as well as Fridays during Lent. How did Wednesdays came to be a secondary day of fast and abstinence during Lent?"
- John from Webster, NY: Are there any exceptions to not receiving Communion more than twice/day?
- Paul from Amherst: What do you know about Gary Wills who says Jesus is one of God's prophets and also that the Letter to the Hebrews is illegitimate?
- Steve from Buffalo: do you have a comeback for "that is not very Christian of you"?
- Barbara from Kenmore: do you know anything about a March for Marriage in Washington? She think she heard it on Al Kresta.
- Michael from Welland, Ont. Canada: Is your guardian angel's name the same as our name (e.g., Michael)?
- Sandy from Buffalo: Gan you tell her what happened to Hagar and Ishmael after they were sent out?
1 March
- Sunday gospel: parable of the Fig Tree (Luke 13). God is a good gardener. He wants us to produce good fruit.
- Discussion of Reproductive Health Act with Kathleen Gallagher, director of pro-life activities for the New York State Catholic Conference.
- Jess: What are the implications for pregnant women in the future and bearing children? My husband and I are concerned about how this affects bringing new life into the world and why as Catholics we should be concerned.
- Bob wants to know if this law passes, will abortion be legal through whole pregnancy?
- Rob from Williamsville: question whether there are positive initiatives in NYS that will replace this negative one?
- Julia in Webster, NY: Do you know that Justin Bieber's mother is on a mission to help women who are being forced to have abortions?
- Chad from Rochester, NY: What is the progress of this bill. Where is it now?
- Polly from Tonawanda: What can we do to help?
- http://www.nyscatholic.org
- http://newyorkersforlife.org
- http://www.facebook.com/NYS4Life