Dear brothers and sisters in Jesus,
With the arrival of Advent, we are preparing ourselves for the coming of the Lord Jesus in three ways:
(1) First of all, we are preparing ourselves for the coming of the Lord as the Judge, either at death or at the end of this world, whichever may come first.
(2) Secondly, we are preparing ourselves to receive the physical presence of our Redeemer through the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist.
(3) Thirdly, we are preparing ourselves for the coming of Christmas, the birthday anniversary of the Lord's coming into this world as God incarnate.
During this time of preparation, let us pray for each other, that the Holy Spirit may move freely through us so we may achieve the utmost spiritual growth in Christ Jesus.
As you will note from the information below, a number of activities took place on the Catholic Doors Ministry website during the month of November. There is no doubt that all of these achievements will benefit many of our worldwide visitors that number over 5,000 per day. On a weekly basis, feedback is received from our visitors, they giving thanks for the wide variety of Catholic information that is made available on the Catholic Doors Ministry website for those who want to learn about their faith. There is no doubt that this kind of ongoing support is the backbone of the Catholic Doors Ministry, providing the necessary determination to persist in its work. Thank you for all your support, including those who have done so through the Guest Books.
May I wish you all a joyful Christmas, filled with physical and spiritual blessings, all for the glory of God.
In the love of Jesus and Mary,
Jonn,
webmaster.
Catholic Doors Ministry
P.O. Box 7615
Saskatoon, SK
S7K 4R4, Canada
Email: office @ catholicdoors.com
November 30, 2004
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BIBLE COURSE
Another Bible Course was added to the website this month. It is called "The Holy Rosary." Those wishing to read the text or register for the Course may do so by visiting:
http://www.catholicdoors.com/courses/rosary.htm
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ELECTRONIC ECARDS
All the electronic ecards, over 200, have been recoded so they can be email as individual webpages. This will permit the sender to add his/her personal comments in their email program. The receivers will receive the link by email and will be able to view by electronic ecard by clicking on the link. You may view the ecards at:
http://www.catholicdoors.com/card/index.htm
The following is a list of all the categories:
Angels
Christian Art
Christmas Artwork # 1 (St. Philip School)
Christmas Artwork # 2 (St. Philip School)
Christmas Manger
Confirmation
Easter
Eucharist
First Communion
Holy Family
Holy Orders
Java E-Cards
Jesus
Mary
Miscellaneous
Masterpiece Art
Mother's Day
Our Lady
Ressurection
Rosary Mysteries
Saints
St Patrick
Stained Glass
Sympathy
Valentine
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GUEST BOOK
The 10 th Guest Book of the Catholic Doors Ministry was created during November. If another Guest Book is created this year, it will mean that more visitors have signed the Guest Book in year 2004 versus 2003. You may view the postings at:
http://www.catholicdoors.com/guest/guesview.htm
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IS IT CATHOLIC?
Concern has been brought to the attention of the Catholic Doors Ministry regarding the authenticity of the alleged private revelations of Jesus and Mary to "La Fille du Oui." After many hours of reading the alleged private messages, it was concluded that many heresies were being promoted as Catholic doctrines in these writings. Consequently, a report was written to expose these heresies in order to protect the faith of our Catholic brothers and sisters in Christ. You may view this report, either in English or in French by visiting the following webpage:
http://www.catholicdoors.com/isit/index.htm
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HOMILIES
For December, 2004, 9 homilies are available. These can be viewed at:
http://www.catholicdoors.com/homilies/index.htm
December 05 - 2 ND SUNDAY OF ADVENT
December 08 - IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
December 12 - 3 RD SUNDAY OF ADVENT
December 19 - 4 TH SUNDAY OF ADVENT
December 24 - CHRISTMAS VIGIL
December 24 - CHRISTMAS - MASS DURING THE NIGHT
December 25 - CHRISTMAS - MASS AT DAWN
December 25 - CHRISTMAS
December 26 - HOLY FAMILY
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LITURGICAL CALENDAR
During the past month, the Liturgical Calendar for the end of the Month of November, Cycle C, and the entire month of December, Cycle A were added to the website. You may view these by visiting the following webpage:
http://www.catholicdoors.com/liturgy/index.htm
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PATRON SAINTS
For those of you who have an interest in Patron Saints, during November, we added the Patron Saints for Lithuania to our present extensive list of Patron Saints. For more details, please visit:
http://www.catholicdoors.com/misc/nation.htm
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PRAYERS
On November 7, 2004, in a letter addressed to Archbishop Carlo Ghidelli of Lanciano- Orlona, the Pope said: "I very much desire that, during the Year of the Eucharist, every diocesan community renew publicly its act of faith in Jesus present in the sacrament of the altar and inspire all its life and pastoral action in the Eucharistic spirituality that emerges so clearly in the evangelical accounts."
In response to this desire of Pope John-Paul II, the Catholic Doors Ministry has authored a prayer called, the "Eucharistic Act of Faith." You mare welcomed to use and promote this prayer that is found at:
http://www.catholicdoors.com/prayers/english/p07500.htm
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VOCATIONS LINKS
For the past 4 years, the Catholic Doors Ministry has been maintaining a webpage with links to websites that have Vocation Directors who are seeking religious vocations. During the past month, as in previous months, new links have been added at the request of different religious organizations. You can view this long list at:
http://www.catholicdoors.com/links/vocation.htm
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