Prayer Intentions for September


Every month the Pope focuses on a particular prayer intention. For September intentions are:
SEPTEMBER 2010
The Word of God as Sign of Social Development
General: That in less developed parts of the world the proclamation of the Word of God may renew people’s hearts, encouraging them to work actively toward authentic social progress.

The End of War
Missionary: That by opening our hearts to love we may put an end to the numerous wars and conflicts which continue to bloody our world.
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Being Catholic Online


Do your friends on Facebook and other sites have any idea that you're Catholic? Do you sometimes feel like you're too Catholic? These questions are addressed in an interesting article called "How Catholic Should You Be Online?"

If you want to share your faith online, you might consider the advice given by the blogger, Matthew Warner:
Evangelism is about relationships. Don’t use your online platform (be it large or small) as only a megaphone (you’ll soon find nobody listening). Use it to listen, share and to build genuine relationships. That is a key ingredient of effective evangelism. It’s about truth and charity. If you have not Love, you are but a clanging cymbal. Clanging cymbals are not Catholic at all.
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Sharing the Faith, Splitting the Rent

There's an interesting article in the New York Times about how people allow their faith to affect where and how they live.

The article profiles a Christian group called Radical Living, a Jewish woman who wanted housing close enough to her synagogue to walk to services, a Muslim who wanted roommates who understood her prayer life, and a Buddhist looking for a roommate who accepts her incense.

It raises questions in my mind about what requirements I would have if I moved. I like being close enough to the church to be able to get there easily for Mass, meetings, or whatever is going on. I would love to live close enough to St. Andrew's Abbey to be able to join the monks for Mass or prayers. Hmmm...what else?
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La Fiesta Pequeña

On Wednesday night Old Spanish Days kicks off with La Fiesta Pequeña on the Mission steps.

This event features Fiesta’s traditional songs and dances: tunes of the Californios, Flamenco, Spanish classical and Mexican folklórico dances. Food is available for purchase from local vendors and admission to the event is free.

The event starts at 8pm.

Viva la fiesta!
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Prayer Intentions for August


Every month the Pope focuses on a particular prayer intention. For August the intentions are:

The Unemployed and the Homeless
General: That those who are without work or homes or who are otherwise in serious need may find understanding and welcome, as well as concrete help in overcoming their difficulties.

Victims of Discrimination, Hunger and Forced Emigration
Missionary: That the Church may be a “home” for all people, ready to open its doors to any who are suffering from racial or religious discrimination, hunger, or wars forcing them to emigrate to other countries.
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