Catholic Events in Connecticut

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The Caritas Christi Center (295 Benham Street, Hamden, CT) is hosting a study in the theology of Blessed Virgin Mary beginning January 17 (ending on March 14). Two time slots available: 9:30-11:30 AND 7:00-9:00pm.

Facilitator: Sister Jeanne Marie Vonder Haar, ASCJ

Donation: $50.00

Register: 203-281-2569

www.caritaschristicenter.org 

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The annual March for Life in New Haven will take place on Monday, January 23. 

The march will begin with Holy Mass at 12 Noon, St Mary's Church, 5 Hillhouse Avenue, New Haven, followed by the march. 

Following the march there will be a warm-up reception in St Mary's Hall

Please join in giving witness to the beauty and dignity of human life.


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Holy Family Retreat Center, West Hartford - An Evening Workshop for Parish Catechists:  Teaching the Liturgical Year, with Liza Peters and Lisa Orchen

Thursday, Jan 19, 6-9 p.m.  If you teach Religious Education, plan and lead youth ministry, or help prepare people for Sacramental Initiation, this evening is for you. Looking to the liturgical calendar and symbols of the Church for guidance, we will explore and exchange ideas that can be used throughout the year. (Snow date, Jan 26) $40, includes dinner.

Info:  860-760-9712. www.holyfamilyretreat.org


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Holy Communion for Polygamists?

Pope Francis' excellent job of causing a "mess" in the Church continues with chaos in the African communities where polygamy is a troublesome issue in the culture. 

Cardinal Napier, Archbishop of Durban, South Africa recently tweeted: 

Before Pope Francis this was not a question. With Francis as pope everything seems to be questionable - because of course, who are we to judge?

Before Pope Francis we had: 

CONCERNING THE RECEPTION OF HOLY COMMUNION BY DIVORCED AND REMARRIED MEMBERS OF THE FAITHFULVatican Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith

[quote in part] "In some places it has also been proposed that in order objectively to examine their actual situation, the divorced and remarried would have to consult a prudent and expert priest. This priest, however, would have to respect their eventual decision in conscience to approach holy communion, without this implying an official authorization.
In these and similar cases it would be a matter of a tolerant and benevolent pastoral solution in order to do justice to the different situations of the divorced and remarried.
Even if analogous pastoral solutions have been proposed by a few fathers of the church and in some measure were practiced nevertheless these never attained the consensus of the fathers and in no way came to constitute the common doctrine of the church nor to determine her discipline. It falls to the universal magisterium, in fidelity to sacred Scripture and tradition, to teach and to interpret authentically the <depositum fidei>.
With respect to the aforementioned new pastoral proposals, this congregation deems itself obliged therefore to recall the doctrine and discipline of the church in this matter. In fidelity to the words of Jesus Christ, the church affirms that a new union cannot be recognized as valid if the preceding marriage was valid. If the divorced are remarried civilly, they find themselves in a situation that objectively contravenes God's law. Consequently, they cannot receive holy communion as long as this situation persists.
This norm is not at all a punishment or a discrimination against the divorced and remarried, but rather expresses an objective situation that of itself renders impossible the reception of holy communion.[end quote]

Jesus and our Church have always been very clear on this subject. 

Catholic Catechism: 

1665 The remarriage of persons divorced from a living, lawful spouse contravenes the plan and law of God as taught by Christ. They are not separated from the Church, but they cannot receive Eucharistic communion. They will lead Christian lives especially by educating their children in the faith.

With Francis as pope, suddenly it is a question because chaos and confusion is the new normal in our Church. 

Quote from CatholicCitizens.org: 

"For the African Church, this is a pressing issue. For example, in 2004 it was reported that nearly half of marriages in Senegal are polygamous. I know from my own former ministry in Kenya that polygamy is not at all unknown among Catholics. People in that sort of situation might well think that the admission of those in irregular second unions throws them some sort of lifeline.
Four Cardinals, as we know, have submitted five dubia to the Pope on the matter of the correct interpretation of Amoris Laetitia. Virtually every priest who has ever worked in Africa could submit a dubium on this matter too, namely, to quote Cardinal Napier: “If Westerners in irregular [marital] situations can receive Communion, are we to tell our polygamists and other ‘misfits’ that they too are allowed?”
If polygamists were ever admitted to Holy Communion for whatever reason, it would undo a century of work by the missionaries who have consistently taught that marriage is an exclusive and lifelong union between one man and one woman, and can only be dissolved by death. It would also severely damage the credibility of the Church, and undermine the authority of Scripture. Dubium means doubt, but on this matter there can be no doubt. We cannot admit polygamists to Holy Communion, whether serial ones of concurrent ones, whether Westerners or from other continents." [end quote] 

Who knew back in 2013 when the Holy Father said...

"I want to tell you something. What is it that I expect as a consequence of World Youth Day? I want a mess. We knew that in Rio there would be great disorder, but I want trouble in the dioceses!" he said, speaking off the cuff in his native Spanish. "I want to see the church get closer to the people. I want to get rid of clericalism, the mundane, this closing ourselves off within ourselves, in our parishes, schools or structures. Because these need to get out!"

...that we would be petitioning our Holy Father to clarify Holy Communion for adulterers and fornicators? 

Well Pope Francis, you have succeeded...you have given us a mess, disorder and trouble in dioceses around the world. 

I am sure your father is proud of your unholy accomplishments.

Well done, loyal servant to the devil, well done. 



In Christ, 

Julie @ Connecticut Catholic Corner 



Links: 

https://twitter.com/CardinalNapier/status/816969704489308160

http://catholiccitizens.org/news/69452/african-cardinal-asks-good-question-communion-polygamists/

http://www.ewtn.com/library/CURIA/CDFDIVOR.htm

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/huff-wires/20130725/lt-brazil-pope/?utm_hp_ref=world&ir=world

Catholic Prophecy

A friend sent me a small Catholic prophecy book a while back that I want to share today. 

I enjoyed the quotes from Saints, popes, mystics and assorted Catholic clergy and visionaries. 

After each quote is a comment by the author about what the prophecy might mean - take this with a grain of salt. 

Overall, I found the book enjoyable and interesting because of the numerous Saint, mystic and Pope quotes within it. 

The opening page sums up what is contained within the numerous prophecy quotes in the book. 

Catholic Prophecy by Yves Dupont [published 1973] 

The Coming Chastisement 

Precisions on the Great Disaster 

General Events

*Not a two-camp war, but a multi-sided war. 
*Not a war only, but a world-wide revolution as well. 
*Not simply a man-made holocaust, but also a God-sent chastisement, accompanied by cosmic disturbances. 
*To last about four years. 

Particular Events 

The whole world will be involved in the fighting. A unique feature is the internal disintegration of the Western democracies and the invasion of Western Europe by Arab forces. 

The roles of the U.S.A. and the U.S.S.R. are not clear in the beginning. The U.S.A. may be involved in the Far-East or at home or both. The U.S.S.R. may want to keep out of the fray at first, while abetting the Arab world, or may be involved in Siberia. 

Civil wars rage in Western Europe. The Church is persecuted; the Pope leaves Rome and dies in exile; an anti-pope is installed in Rome; the Catholic Church is split, leaderless and completely disorganized. Communism is victorious. The Mohammedans invade Europe and commit innumerable atrocities. 

In the West, however, Christians rally around and unexpected leader, and army officer of royal blood, but their chances seem very slim. 

The natural disturbances begin: floods, droughts, famines. 

A comet approaches the earth; Whole mountains split open; huge tidal waves swallow up low-lying lands; stones fall from the sky; a deadly fog or gas poisons the atmosphere; a prolonged darkness envelopes the earth. Two-thirds or three-fourths of the human race is wiped out.

The powers of evil are shattered. The Christian Prince leads his growing army to battle and wins victory upon victory. In West Germany he crushes a Germano-Russian army. Communism collapses everywhere. The Mohammedans are thrown back to the sea. The war is carried to Africa and the Middle East, where Arab Power is dealt a deadly blow. At this stage, if not earlier, U.S. troops come to the assistance of Western Europe. 

Russia and China are converted to Catholicism, as also the Mohammedans. All non-Christians return to Mother Church. A holy Pope is elected; he shows great firmness; and he restores all the former disciplines in the Church. 

All the nations of Western Europe unite and form a new Roman Empire, and accept as their emperor the great Christian Prince, chosen by God, who works hand in hand with the holy Pope. The triumph of the Catholic Church is universal. 

The whole world enjoys a period of complete peace and unprecedented prosperity in mutual love and respect among people and nations. 

This great peace will last until the coming of Antichrist. [end quote] 


This summary is based on the author's views of the prophecies contained in the book - so make of it what you will. Some of the people quoted in the book include St. Pius X, Bishop Christianos Ageda, Abbot Joachin Merlin, St. Anthony of the Desert, Venerable Bartholomew Holzhauser, Anna-Katarina Emmerick, Bl. Anna-Maria Taigi, St. Margaret Mary, Fr. Balthassar Mas, St. Louis-Marie Grignion De Montfort and many, many others. 

Interesting quotes. 


Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Catholic-Prophecy-Chastisement-Yves-Dupont/dp/0895550156/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1483922574&sr=1-1&keywords=catholic+prophecy+yves+dupont


In Christ,

Julie @ Connecticut Catholic Corner 

Still kicking in 2017

I'm back. 

Sorry to have disappeared for so long, the truth is I've been worn out. 

Spiritually, mentally and even physically. 

This past year (thank you dear Lord, it's over!) has been horrendous and draining, as I am sure many of you will agree. 

After the truly inspiring defeat of Hillary Clinton, I just needed the down time to thank the Good Lord for the answer to this prayer. 

That still left the biggest prayer so far unanswered. 

Pope Francis. 

When I read of the four Cardinals Dubia I was filled with joy and hope. I am still clinging to that. 

It is my hope and belief that in 2017 we will see an enormous change in the Church- a change for the better. 

I have a ... sort of peace about it, you could say. I believe its going to get very ugly for a time, but before the end of 2017 I believe it will be sorted out.  Either with Pope Francis accepting correction and turning from his heretical views or...with a new pope. 

Either way, I believe the Holy Spirit is about to bring great changes to our beloved Church. 

Hopefully, next year we won't have Islamic songs sung in our Cathedral's or Virgin Mary nativity scenes with the Mother of God wearing a burka or priests refusing to put up nativity scenes because a Muslim might be offended by it. (See here) 

I'm still praying for my local parish (not much has changed since I wrote "Parish life in 2014...dismal at best" post)...that the folk music, hands in the air mini priests, hand holding during the Our Father, eating in the pews, talking during the consecration and "children's mass" would all disappear with the appearance of a new holy reverent priest.  Please dear God, give us a new holy priest this year! 

There's one more thing that has 2017 looking better for me. This Easter, my children and I will celebrate 10 years being Catholic. :) 

For that, I am truly thankful.  


In Christ, 

Julie 


P.S.  Thank you to so many of you have sent me emails and tweets wondering where I've been and how I've been. God bless you all. 



https://www.gatestoneinstitute.org/9716/christian-clergy-islam

http://www.ncregister.com/daily-news/four-cardinals-formally-ask-pope-for-clarity-on-amoris-laetitia

http://connecticutcatholiccorner.blogspot.com/2014/12/parish-life-in-2014dismal-at-best.html 

The Church Militant Victory dance

David took down Goliath (again) tonight! 

Thank you Jesus!  It was by Divine Intervention that Donald Trump defeated Hillary Clinton and is now our President-Elect! 


Gotta give a shout out to the great folks over at Church Militant for their wonderful coverage this entire election night- and the best part of the night (or at this point- morning)...

Michael Voris' promise to dance on the Download set table if Trump won. 

Never in my life would I have thought of seeing this! ;)

Dancing Mike Gif: http://www.churchmilitant.com/ 

God blessed America this election and saved us from the evil of a Hillary Clinton presidency.  Thank you God! 


In Christ and super tired, 

Julie @ Connecticut Catholic Corner 

Spirit Cooking: mix fresh breast milk with fresh sperm, drink on earthquake nights

The Wikileaks Podesta Emails just keep on giving. Today's email dump shows a link between Hillary Clinton's campaign manager [Podesta] and the occult. 

In an email (HERE), Tony (John's brother) Podesta and Marina Abramovic ("performance art performer") talk about the "Spirit Cooking" dinner plans they have and whether or not John Podesta will be attending.

I have to wonder if the Podesta brother knows exactly what his brother and Marina are cooking up for him! 

Specifically, to "spirit cooking"...the practice of mixing assorted bodily fluids in an occult recipe.  One recipe is mixing "fresh breast milk and fresh semen" then drinking the mixture "on earthquake nights". 

Another "recipe"...

And another "recipe":  

Marina has put her "recipes" into a "Spirit Cooking" song... 

She doesn't age...her fans come to the conclusion she must be a vampire of sorts. 

Looking back decades into Abramovic's "art" I can understand her fans wondering why she doesn't age...she really does look the same now as she did in the 1970's. Caution...her "art" is graphic and contains nudity and self mutilation with knives, razors, crops etc. 

In 1975 she whipped herself bloody (while completely nude) for 2 hours on stage...the performance was called "The Lips of Thomas". 

Abramovic was born in 1946... 

Quote by Marina Abramovic:

"My theory is that the more miserable childhood you get, the better artist you become. I don’t think anybody does much good work from happiness, because happiness is a state that doesn’t really push you into making work. But difficult childhood problems, families, all those things, somehow become a treasure, become some kind of source of inspiration for later on.
So, my childhood was not easy, that is what I think. Even though people think I am very lucky coming from that kind of family. First of all, before I was born, my mother was dreaming that she was giving birth to a huge, big snake." 

And... 

"But it was 1946, just after the war…everything was so poor, the health care and so on in ex-Yugoslavia…So, the placenta didn’t come completely out, parts stayed in her body and she got really poisoned. She was almost one year in the hospital and almost lost her life delivering me.
So, I was immediately given to my grandmother. Six years I was with my grandmother and these six years were very happy, as I can recall. Then, my mother and father were just doing their careers. They would come sometimes on the weekends. To me, it was like two strangers arriving and smiling and giving me presents, which I didn’t care about because I didn’t like presents. I never actually had dolls or teddy bears. I always liked to play with shadows or some kind of invisible beings rather than to have objects. So every time they would give me something, I would just give the present to the first child I would see. I would just get rid of all these objects. I never kept anything." 

There is so much I could say about those quotes, but I won't. 

Abramovic nearly died in a burning star performance

Is it any wonder that in 2012 the DNC removed all mention of "God" from their platform. Or that we see in these Wikileak emails what the DNC actually thinks of the Catholic Church. 

The DNC's evil platform (abortion, birth-control, euthanasia, embryonic stem cell research, etc) is based in the evil it stems from. The occult practices in the DNC are being exposed with Hillary Clinton's campaign manager John Podesta's emails. 

What more will be brought to light? 

Keep praying for God's Divine Intervention in this election and that all the evil will be exposed! 



In Christ, 

Julie @ Connecticut Catholic Corner 


**For more on Hillary Clinton's connections to the occult read a 2010 EWTN article from Women of Faith: HERE. 
Sources: 
https://wikileaks.org/podesta-emails/emailid/15893

https://twitter.com/wikileaks/status/794473977162924032

https://twitter.com/wikileaks/status/794450623404113920

http://wearechange.org/spirit-cooking-disturbing-podesta-email-yet-warning-graphic-content/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tHLLGyBpJLw

http://thedaysofyore.com/2011/marina_abramovic/

http://bombmagazine.org/article/2561/marina-abramovi

http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2012/09/04/dems-remove-all-references-to-god-from-2012-party-platform/

http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2016/10/18/wikileaks-podestas-phony-catholic-group-pushed-church-support-iran-deal/

http://www.womenofgrace.com/blog/?p=208

Very Rev. John Lankeit: Catholics have ONE choice in this election

There is only one candidate in this 2016 election that Catholics can vote for, and it isn't Hillary Clinton! 

Fantastic homily on voting, abortion, elections and political parties. 

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Please help support this critical outreach to our home-bound and elderly Catholics by making a contribution to help offset the costs of producing and broadcasting the Mass:
TV MassDiocese of Phoenix400 E. Monroe St.Phoenix, AZ 85004Or call: (602) 354-2479
Thank you and may God bless you!
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In Christ, 

Julie @ Connecticut Catholic Corner 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=881aDDE5qFY

EWTN Interviews Donald Trump

EWTN: Donald Trump In His Most Revealing Interview Yet!

 

Raymond Arroyo Interviews Trump About Issues of Interest to People of Faith

  
Irondale, AL (EWTN) –  At 8 p.m. ET, Thursday, Oct. 27, EWTN’s “The World Over” with Host Raymond Arroyo will air an exclusive interview with Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump, which will be of interest to people across the United States. 
“He reveals the reason he switched his position on the life issue, talks about religious liberty, and speaks to women’s concerns about his candidacy. We also spoke about his prayer life, whether he had a favorite saint, and a lot more.”

Said Arroyo: “Honestly, this is the most relaxed I’ve ever seen him on camera. Viewers will be very interested in what he has to say.”

See for yourself at 8 p.m. ET, Thursday, Oct. 27 on EWTN. Find EWTN at www.ewtn.com/channelfinder.

EWTN Global Catholic Network, in its 36th year, is the largest religious media network in the world. EWTN’s 11 TV channels are broadcast in multiple languages 24 hours a day, seven days a week to over 265 million television households in more than 145 countries and territories. EWTN services also include radio services transmitted through SIRIUS/XM, iHeart Radio, and over 500 domestic and international AM & FM radio affiliates; a worldwide shortwave radio service; the largest Catholic website in the U.S.; electronic and print news services, including “The National Catholic Register” newspaper, and two global wire services; as well as a publishing arm.