Originally posted on March 2, 2011
The other day one of the readers suggested that I write about the Scapular. I have to admit, I probably should’ve covered this topic by now, and in fact had already received this suggestion from that same reader a few months ago. The Scapular is such an important element of our Catholic faith but unfortunately, it isn’t as popular as it once used to be.
What Is the Scapular?
Most Catholics have at least heard of the Scapular, even if they don’t choose to wear it. However, I’m guessing there are probably several others (maybe in the younger age groups) who have either never heard of it or who only have a vague idea of what it is and why it plays such a significant role in our salvation.
This is The Catholic Encyclopedia’s description, word for word, of what the Scapular is in terms of the actual physical definition:
It consists essentially of … [Read More...]
The message of Fatima is perceived by many as to be even more important in our present day and time than it was back in 1917!
In 1916, an angel appeared to three shepherd children of Fatima to prepare them for six apparitions of Our Lady which would occur in 1917; May 13th – October 13th of that year is when Our Lady appeared. This past January I wrote a couple of posts about the Fatima story which you can read here (Part One) and here (Part Two).
Today’s post is inspired by a YouTube video that I received from one of our readers. This video features a man by the name of Deacon Bob Ellis, the national coordinator of the World Apostolate of Fatima in the United States, being interviewed by Father Mitch Pacwa on EWTN Live. I encourage everyone to watch the whole video which I’ve attached at the very bottom of this post. Not … [Read More...]
I’m reluctant to use the phrase “demonic activity” when referring to the bizarre occurrences that I’ve been dealing with in and around my house over the last several months. It’s true that up until now I’ve been under the assumption that the strange incidents have been directly linked to something diabolical and malicious. However, recently I learned that it could be something altogether different. Unfortunately, we just don’t know yet. In any case, please refer to my last post relating to this topic and from there you can access all of my previous posts on demonic activity.
Let me first say that (as most of you regular readers have probably figured out by now) whenever I write about a topic it is with the sole purpose of sharing my own personal insights and experiences and never to assert myself in such a way as to assume any sort of position of expertise. In other words, I have never and will … [Read More...]
The other day one of the readers suggested that I write about the Scapular. I have to admit, I probably should’ve covered this topic by now, and in fact had already received this suggestion from that same reader a few months ago. The Scapular is such an important element of our Catholic faith but unfortunately, it isn’t as popular as it once used to be.
What Is the Scapular?
Most Catholics have at least heard of the Scapular, even if they don’t choose to wear it. However, I’m guessing there are probably several others (maybe in the younger age groups) who have either never heard of it or who only have a vague idea of what it is and why it plays such a significant role in our salvation.
This is The Catholic Encyclopedia’s description, word for word, of what the Scapular is in terms of the actual physical definition:
It consists essentially of a piece of cloth about … [Read More...]
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