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H Holiness is possible. We are creating holy moments one at a time. From Dynamic Catholic Gospel  MT 4:18-22 As Jesus was walking by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon who is called Peter, and his brother Andrew, casting a net into the sea; they were fishermen. He said to them, "Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men." At once they left their nets and followed him. He walked along from there and saw two other brothers, James, the son of Zebedee, and his brother John. They were in a boat, with their father Zebedee, mending their nets. He called them, and immediately they left their boat and their father  and followed him. Blessings to all who read and share. Make it a great day in Our Lord Jesus. 

If you're suffering from indigestion as a result of Thanksgiving turkey/stuffing/yams/pumpkin pie overload, you might want to stop reading right now.   I get excited when I see a bishop brandishing a Louisville Slugger.  I'm hoping that he's going to smash a couple of those Pachamama statues, but alas, that's rarely the case these days.  It's more likely that he's going to take a swing at Catholic dogma instead. Bishop Rick Stika of Knoxville made waves on social media the last week of November 2019 by making some outlandish statements on Twitter regarding the worship of Jesus during Mass.  As of the time of this posting, you can't find those direct quotes on Twitter (they've been taken down, it seems), but as they say, "The Internet is forever." Here they are for your consideration: OK, so there's that.  Odd. Very odd. And certainly heterodox.  Why would a bishop even say such a thing?  Is he one of those post-Vatican II

H Holiness is possible. Creating holy moments on at a time. We become gratitude focused we will create the holy moments in other peoples lives. From Dynamic Catholic: Gospel  LK 21:29-33 Jesus told his disciples a parable. “Consider the fig tree and all the other trees. When their buds burst open, you see for yourselves and know that summer is now near; in the same way, when you see these things happening, know that the Kingdom of God is near. Amen, I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all these things have taken place. Heaven and earth will pass away,  but my words will not pass away.” Blessing to all who read and share. Make it a great day in Our Lord Jesus 

H Holiness is possible. Creating holy moments one at a time. Gratitude is key for happiness. Being grateful for all that we have, all that God has blessed us with places us in a holy moment. From Dynamic Catholic Responsorial Psalm  DANIEL 3:68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74 R. (59b)  Give glory and eternal praise to him. "Dew and rain, bless the Lord; praise and exalt him above all forever." R.  Give glory and eternal praise to him. "Frost and chill, bless the Lord; praise and exalt him above all forever." R.  Give glory and eternal praise to him. "Ice and snow, bless the Lord; praise and exalt him above all forever." R.  Give glory and eternal praise to him. "Nights and days, bless the Lord; praise and exalt him above all forever." R.  Give glory and eternal praise to him. "Light and darkness, bless the Lord; praise and exalt him above all forever." R.  Give glory and eternal praise to him. "Lightnings and clouds, bless the

H Holiness is possible. Creating holy moments by trusting God. Trust Our Lord Jesus who has sent us the Holy Spirit to guide us in all things. Beginning 12/1, I’ll be posting just the gospel reading as Dynamic Catholic helps us achieve the Best Advent Ever. From Dynamic Catholic Gospel LK 21:12-19 Jesus said to the crowd: "They will seize and persecute you, they will hand you over to the synagogues and to prisons, and they will have you led before kings and governors because of my name. It will lead to your giving testimony. Remember, you are not to prepare your defense beforehand, for I myself shall give you a wisdom in speaking that all your adversaries will be powerless to resist or refute. You will even be handed over by parents, brothers, relatives, and friends, and they will put some of you to death. You will be hated by all because of my name, but not a hair on your head will be destroyed. By your perseverance you will secure your lives." Blessing to a

H Holiness is possible. Finding time to sit and listen is creating holy moments. When we stop and pause if only for a few minutes asking what would you have me do? We are creating holy moments Beginning 12/1, I’ll be posting just the gospel reading as Dynamic Catholic helps us achieve the Best Advent Ever. From Dynamic Catholic Gospel  LK 21:5-11 While some people were speaking about how the temple was adorned with costly stones and votive offerings, Jesus said, "All that you see here– the days will come when there will not be left a stone upon another stone that will not be thrown down." Then they asked him, "Teacher, when will this happen? And what sign will there be when all these things are about to happen?" He answered, "See that you not be deceived, for many will come in my name, saying, 'I am he,' and 'The time has come.' Do not follow them! When you hear of wars and insurrections, do not be terrified; for such

H Holiness is possible. Creating holy moments one at a time. Blessing others by being with them and caring for them in the moment. Beginning 12/1, I’ll be posting just the gospel reading as Dynamic Catholic helps us achieve the Best Advent Ever. From Dynamic Catholic Gospel  LK 21:1-4 When Jesus looked up he saw some wealthy people putting their offerings into the treasury and he noticed a poor widow putting in two small coins. He said, "I tell you truly, this poor widow put in more than all the rest; for those others have all made offerings from their surplus wealth, but she, from her poverty, has offered her whole livelihood." For the readings of the Optional Memorial of Saint Catherine of Alexandria, please go  here . Blessing to all who read and share. Make it a great day in our Lord Jesus! 

H Holiness is possible. Creating holy moments one at a time. We can does this by staying in the moment being present to one another. Lay aside all distractions and be present with someone. From Dynamic Catholic Gospel  LK 23:35-43 The rulers sneered at Jesus and said, "He saved others, let him save himself if he is the chosen one, the Christ of God."  Even the soldiers jeered at him.  As they approached to offer him wine they called out, "If you are King of the Jews, save yourself."  Above him there was an inscription that read, "This is the King of the Jews." Now one of the criminals hanging there reviled Jesus, saying, "Are you not the Christ? Save yourself and us."  The other, however, rebuking him, said in reply, "Have you no fear of God, for you are subject to the same condemnation? And indeed, we have been condemned justly, for the sentence we received corresponds to our crimes, but this man has done nothing criminal."

I offer the following short video (which I first saw on Twitter) as a quick two minute meditation on the true meaning of the Mass.  Pay close attention to the priest at the moment of consecration!

H Holiness is possible. Creating holy moments one at a time. Forgetting our interest and placing the needs others first. Humbling ourselves to be a servant to others when they are in need. From Dynamic Catholic Gospel  LK 20:27-40 Some Sadducees, those who deny that there is a resurrection, came forward and put this question to Jesus, saying, "Teacher, Moses wrote for us, If someone's brother dies leaving a wife but no child, his brother must take the wife and raise up descendants for his brother. Now there were seven brothers; the first married a woman but died childless. Then the second and the third married her, and likewise all the seven died childless. Finally the woman also died. Now at the resurrection whose wife will that woman be? For all seven had been married to her." Jesus said to them, "The children of this age marry and remarry; but those who are deemed worthy to attain to the coming age and to the resurrection of the dead neithe

H Holiness is possible. Creating holy moments following the lives of the saints. Those that did simple things to care for Gods people. From Dynamic Catholic Gospel  LK 19:45-48 Jesus entered the temple area and proceeded to drive out those who were selling things, saying to them, "It is written,  My house shall be a house of prayer, but you have made it a den of thieves." And every day he was teaching in the temple area. The chief priests, the scribes, and the leaders of the people, meanwhile, were seeking to put him to death, but they could find no way to accomplish their purpose because all the people were hanging on his words. For the readings of the Memorial of Saint Cecilia, please go  here . Blessing to all who read and share. Make it a great day in Our Lord Jesus 

H Holiness is possible. Creating holy moments. Simple trust in Our Lord that He will keep us safe creates holy moments. Everything in Our Fathers realm happens for a reason. God the Father takes all that happens and uses it for His goodness. From Dynamic Catholic Gospel  LK 19:41-44 As Jesus drew near Jerusalem, he saw the city and wept over it, saying, "If this day you only knew what makes for peace– but now it is hidden from your eyes. For the days are coming upon you when your enemies will raise a palisade against you; they will encircle you and hem you in on all sides. They will smash you to the ground and your children within you, and they will not leave one stone upon another within you because you did not recognize the time of your visitation." For the readings of the Memorial of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, please go  here . Blessing to all who read and share. Make it a great day in Our Lord Jesus 

H Holiness is possible. Creating holy moments one at a time. From Dynamic Catholic Gospel  LK 19:11-28 While people were listening to Jesus speak, he proceeded to tell a parable because he was near Jerusalem and they thought that the Kingdom of God would appear there immediately. So he said, "A nobleman went off to a distant country to obtain the kingship for himself and then to return. He called ten of his servants and gave them ten gold coins and told them, 'Engage in trade with these until I return.' His fellow citizens, however, despised him and sent a delegation after him to announce, 'We do not want this man to be our king.' But when he returned after obtaining the kingship, he had the servants called, to whom he had given the money, to learn what they had gained by trading. The first came forward and said, 'Sir, your gold coin has earned ten additional ones.' He replied, 'Well done, good servant! You have been faithfu

H Holiness is possible. We are creating holy moments one at a time. From Dynamic Catholic Gospel  LK 19:1-10 At that time Jesus came to Jericho and intended to pass through the town. Now a man there named Zacchaeus, who was a chief tax collector and also a wealthy man, was seeking to see who Jesus was; but he could not see him because of the crowd, for he was short in stature. So he ran ahead and climbed a sycamore tree in order to see Jesus, who was about to pass that way. When he reached the place, Jesus looked up and said, “Zacchaeus, come down quickly, for today I must stay at your house.” And he came down quickly and received him with joy. When they saw this, they began to grumble, saying, “He has gone to stay at the house of a sinner.” But Zacchaeus stood there and said to the Lord, “Behold, half of my possessions, Lord, I shall give to the poor, and if I have extorted anything from anyone I shall repay it four times over.” And Jesus said to him, “Tod

H Holiness is possible. Creating holy moments one  at a time. Staying in prayer keeps us God centered and helps to create holy moments From Dynamic Catholic Gospel  LK 18:35-43 As Jesus approached Jericho a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging, and hearing a crowd going by, he inquired what was happening. They told him, "Jesus of Nazareth is passing by." He shouted, "Jesus, Son of David, have pity on me!" The people walking in front rebuked him, telling him to be silent, but he kept calling out all the more, "Son of David, have pity on me!" Then Jesus stopped and ordered that he be brought to him; and when he came near, Jesus asked him, "What do you want me to do for you?" He replied, "Lord, please let me see." Jesus told him, "Have sight; your faith has saved you." He immediately received his sight and followed him, giving glory to God. When they saw this, all the people gave praise to God

H Holiness is possible. Create holy moments one at a time. Sharing love creates holy moments. Sending a kind word, a silent prayer, an encouraging text, these are ways we create holy moments. Again please remember as we start Advent Sunday 12/1, I will post only the Gospel versus for discussion. Hoping all who read will sign up for Best Advent Ever 2019 thru Dynamic Catholic From Dynamic Catholic Gospel  LK 21:5-19 While some people were speaking about how the temple was adorned with costly stones and votive offerings, Jesus said, "All that you see here-- the days will come when there will not be left a stone upon another stone that will not be thrown down." Then they asked him, "Teacher, when will this happen? And what sign will there be when all these things are about to happen?"  He answered, "See that you not be deceived, for many will come in my name, saying, 'I am he,' and 'The time has come.' Do not follow them!  When you h

“We should be introducing -- we were thinking -- in the Catechism of the Catholic Church the sin against ecology, ecological sin against the common home, because it is our duty.” So said Pope Francis in an off-the-cuff remark to a gathering of prosecutors and criminologists in Rome on November 15th.   According to the much-respected (among Modernists, anyway) America Magazine : Today's throwaway culture, as well as other "psycho-social phenomenon" pose threats to the common good while insidiously promoting a "culture of hate," he said. These threats, he added, often take the form of "symbols and actions that are typical of Nazism."... Chief among those crimes, he added, are acts that "can be considered as 'ecocide': the massive contamination of air, land and water resources, the large-scale destruction of flora and fauna, and any action capable of producing an ecological disaster or destroying an ecosystem." Pope Francis als

H Holiness is possible. Creat holy moments one at a time. Caring for each other, caring for Gods creation, praying for each other,  these are ways to create holy moments. From Dynamic Catholic Links for Gospel readings of today’s saints are included after today’s Gospel verse Gospel  LK 18:1-8 Jesus told his disciples a parable about the necessity for them to pray always without becoming weary. He said, "There was a judge in a certain town who neither feared God nor respected any human being. And a widow in that town used to come to him and say, 'Render a just decision for me against my adversary.' For a long time the judge was unwilling, but eventually he thought, 'While it is true that I neither fear God nor respect any human being, because this widow keeps bothering me I shall deliver a just decision for her lest she finally come and strike me.'" The Lord said, "Pay attention to what the dishonest judge says. Will not God then