Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,

Well this is it, the end of year 2003! And it is the last chance to take up one or more resolutions for 2004. While some might decide to follow a strict diet to lose a few pounds, others may strive to improve their personal spiritual growth in the Lord Jesus. Such can be done by reflecting upon one's past in order to seek more Divine graces in the future, by increasing one's Christlike actions, by reading spiritual material, through adoration before the Blessed Sacrament, and many other ways. Whatever your resolution(s), be assured of my prayers for your perseverance and success in achieving your goal.

2003 has been another successful year for the Catholic Doors Ministry. Financially, although no fund-raising project was done, we presently raised sufficient funds to secure the upcoming year. Statistically, although the final numbers will not be in until January 1 st, 2004, the available we presently have give every indication of growth. For example, considering our Guest Book only, during 2003, 200 visitors have posted entries versus 160 during 2002.

During 2004, it is the intent of the Catholic Doors Ministry to redesign the Prayers webpage that now enjoys nearly 1,000 prayers. This is a major project since it involves retouching nearly 1,000 webpages. In the end, it will improve the quality of this 5 year old ministry that enjoys thousands of visitors every day.

May 2004 be a year of blessings to all of you, that the Lord bless you all aboundantly in all your spiritual needs for the benefit of the Body of Christ.

Below, please find a complete list of the December, 2003 updates on the Catholic Doors Ministry website.

In the love of Jesus and Mary,

Fr. Maurice Levesque

December 30, 2003

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HOMILIES

The following list represents the homilies that are available on the Catholic Doors Ministry website for January, 2004:

January 01, Mary, the Mother of God
January 03, Holy Name of Jesus
January 04, Epiphany Sunday
January 11, Baptism of Jesus
January 18, Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
January 25, Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

You may view other homilies at:

http://www.catholicdoors.com/homilies/index.htm

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LITANIES

On the Litanies webpage, you will find the addition of 3 new Litanies. They are:

Litany to Mary (11th Century Irish)
Litany To Mary (Marianist)
Litany to Jesus in the Womb of Mary

These can be viewed at:

http://www.catholicdoors.com/prayers/litanies.htm

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LITURGICAL YEAR

For those who are interested in viewing the complete Liturgical year 2004 at a glance, please visit the following webpage:

http://catholicdoors.com/liturgy/year2004.htm

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NOVENAS

The following two Novenas were added to the website:

Novena To Our Lady Of The Chain
Novena To Mary, Queen of Apostles

These and many more can be viewed at:

http://www.catholicdoors.com/prayers/novenas.htm

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PRAYERS

During December, 43 English Prayers were added to the website. The list of prayers below can be viewed at this url:

http://www.catholicdoors.com/prayers/index.htm

Alma Redemptoris Mater
Mary Help of Christians (2)
O Immaculate Virgin
O Holy Family of Nazareth
O Virgin Mother
Pastores Dabo Vobis (I Will Give You Shepherds)
Prayer to the Immaculata
Prayer to Our Lady of Pompeii
Marian Prayer for Deacons
Marian Prayer of a Father of the Council of Ephesus
Marian Prayer of James of Saroug
Marian Prayer of Saint Albert the Great
Marian Prayer of Saint Ambrose
Marian Prayer of Saint Anselm (2)
Marian Prayer of Saint Anthony of Padua
Marian Prayer of Saint Athanasius
Marian Prayer of Saint Bernard (6)
Marian Prayer of Saint Cyril of Alexandria (2)
Marian Prayer of Saint Ephrem
Marian Prayer of Saint Ephraem the Syrian
Marian Prayer of Saint Francis of Assisi (2)
Marian Prayer of Saint Germanus (7)
Marian Prayer of Saint Gregory
Marian Prayer of Saint John Augustine
Marian Prayer of Saint John Chrysostom
Marian Prayer of Saint Sophronius, patriarch of Jerusalem
Marian Prayer of Saint Sophronius
Marian Prayer of Saint Thomas

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