Dear friends, supporters and website visitors,
AWARDS
In just about three weeks, it shall be Ash Wednesday? This means that the Season of Lent is just around the corner, and then the glorious Feast of Easter shall be upon us. Now is the time for all of us to prepare ourselves for this great Feast by receiving the Sacrament of Confession in its fullness. This means exercising a sincere regret of our sins through a thorough examination of conscience. Consequently, as the Catholic Church teaches through its Catechism, we will have fulfilled our yearly Easter obligation.
As you will read below, the Catholic Doors Ministry was priviledged to receive another Award during January. It has been added to the Awards webpages that display the dozen of Awards that were received in the past.
The Catholic Doors Ministry now enjoys 975 different English Prayers. In the next couple of months, it should reach its goal of 1,000 different Prayers. This will be a real treasure for the website that receives more visits in the Prayers section of the website versus any other parts of it. This clearly indicates that many are seeking prayers as a means of experiencing spiritual growth in their communication with the Lord Jesus. Praise God for this manifestation. Surely the Holy Spirit is moving strongly throughout the world and drawing many to the Catholic Doors Ministry treasure of prayers.
May the month of February be one of blessings for all of you, physically and spiritually, that you may continue to perservere in your faith to better serve the Lord God.
In the love of Jesus and Mary,
for Fr. Maurice Levesque
January 30, 2004
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On Saturday, January 24, 2004, the Catholic Doors Ministry received "The Official Archdiocese of the Internet Award." This Award was displayed at http://catholicdoors.com/awards/index3.htm where you may view it. Thank you to Brother Michael for recognizing the work of the Catholic Doors Ministry.
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FUND-RAISING
During January, the web designer of the Catholic Doors Ministry started compiling the largest list of religious magnets and posters of holy pictures that are available for online purchase. The Catholic Doors Ministry presently has a listing of over 450 holy pictures that can be purchased. A few more hundreds will be added during the next few weeks, as soon as time permits.
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GUEST BOOK
A new Guest Book was started during January. Within the month, it was filled with the maximum of 20 entries that are posted per Guest Book. You may view the latest entries at:
http://www.catholicdoors.com/guest/2004-01.htm
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HOMILIES
During January, 8 homilies were uploaded for February, 2004 that opens the Liturgical door to Lent. You may view the homilies at:
http://www.catholicdoors.com/homilies/index.htm
February 01, Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
February 02, Presentation of the Lord
February 08, Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
February 11, Our Lady of Lourdes
February 15, Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
February 22, Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
February 24, Ash Wednesday
February 29, First Sunday of Lent
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PRAYERS
During the month of January, the Catholic Doors Ministry added 23 Marian Prayers to the website. These can be viewed at:
http://www.catholicdoors.com/prayers/index.htm
Marian Prayer of unknown source (11th Century)
Marian Prayers of Saint Anselm, Prayer # 3 & 4
Marian Prayers of Saint Bonaventure # 1 to 4
Marian Prayer of Saint Bernadine of Sienna
Marian Prayer of Saint Bernard, # 7
Marian Prayer of Saint Bridget
Marian Prayer of Saint Catherine of Siena
Marian Prayer of Saint Gertrude of Helfta
Marian Prayer of Saint Gregory of Narek
Marian Prayer of Saint Ildephonsus of Spain
Marian Prayer of Saint Ildephonsus of Toledo
Marian Prayer of Saint John Damascene
Marian Prayer of Saint Methodius
Marian Prayer of Saint Paschasius Radbertus
Marian Prayer of Saint Peter Damian
Marian Prayer of Saint Philip Neri
Marian Prayer of Saint Thomas Aquinas
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