Author: Sal

“Canada leader’s aide quits over ‘moron’ fallout”

I saw this link on CNN.com and thought, “My God, the Canadians have a moron bomb and they’re not afraid to use it!”

Immaculate Conception Novena at St. John’s Catholic Church in McLean, VA

As advertised in the ARLINGTON CATHOLIC HERALD, there will be a nine day
Immaculate Conception Novena at St. John’s Catholic Church, (6420 Linway
Terrace,
McLean, VA ) from December 1-9.
Each night will begin with Confessions at 7 p.m.
On Saturday and the two Sundays, there will be a Holy Hour with a talk and
Benediction at 7:30 p.m.
On the weekdays, there will be Mass with a homily on a title of Our Lady at
7:30 p.m.
The schedule of homilists and topics is as follows:
Sun., Dec. 1: Fr. William Saunders, “Mother of God
Mon., Dec. 2: Fr. Jerome Fasano, “Our Lady of the Rosary”
Tues., Dec. 3: Fr. Franklyn McAfee, “Refuge of Sinners”
Wed., Dec. 4: Fr.Jack Riley, “Ark of the Covenant”
Thurs., Dec. 5: Fr. Jerome Magat, “Virgin Most Pure”
Fri., Dec, 6: Fr. John Heisler, “Cause of Our Joy”
Sat., Dec. 7: Fr. Christopher Pollard, “Queen of Peace”
Sun., Dec. 8: Fr. Cornelius O’Brien, “Mother of the Church”
Mon., Dec. 9: Fr. John McCloskey, “Immaculate Conception”
For more information, contact St. John’s at 703-356-7916.

Look at the Cranky Professor’s new digs!
He’s got his own domain name and is publishing with Movable Type. Are you selling email addresses @crankyprofessor.com to other cranky professors?

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Help for an RCIA candidate

Please offer any suggestions you might have for this reader in the comments!

I came upon your blog e-mail today – quite timely. I would like some suggestions from my Catholic on-line friends. I have dismissal with our RCIA candidates this weekend. I have been “forewarned” that one of the gals wants to discuss Baptism. Background – she is in her early 30’s and has been raised a Jehovah Witness. She is very concerned about Baptism, or actually any other rite that calls for her to come forward in the sanctuary. In her church – to be called forward was an admonition. People “came forward” to repent and there was deep shame involved. If she does, indeed, continue toward entering the church she wants to be Baptized privately – which in my understanding is contrary to the reason for the sacrament – that, plus being washed clean of origial sin, Community, proclamaiton, etc…those are what I would like to stress. She is an injured lamb – hurt badly by her former association with church. Any suggestions on a way to gently bring her to an understanding about going in front of others in a good way?