Dear brothers and sisters in the Lord Jesus,
Only five week ago, we were celebrating Christmas. Already, in about a week, we will be celebrating Ash Wednesday and entering the Season of Lent. It becomes obvious to us that Easter shall arrive early this year. May I recommend that you read some of the homilies that are listed below to prepare yourselves spiritually during the Lenten Season. These homilies are rich in spiritual food, many providing the history of the liturgical events that are being celebrated during the year.
During January, a new record was set. The Catholic Doors Ministry now enjoys 1,300 English Prayers on its website. The Catholic Prayers, followed by the homilies, are the most popular webpages on the website. Every day, a minimum of 10,000 prayer webpages are downloaded by visitors of a number of faiths (religions). Many more prayers remain to be added when time will permit.
May the grace of God flow freely through all of you during the Lenten Season, permitting the Holy Spirit to enrich you spiritually so you may grown in Jesus, with Jesus and through Jesus for the glory of the Heavenly Father.
In the hearts of Jesus and Mary,
Jonn,
webmaster.
Catholic Doors Ministry
P.O. Box 7615
Saskatoon, SK
S7K 4R4, Canada
Email: office @ catholicdoors.com
January 30, 2005
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BIBLE COURSE
The Catholic Doors Ministry authored its 18 th Bible Course during January, 2005. It is called "The Catholic Liturgical Calendar." To learn about the Liturgical Year, please visit the following webpage:
http://www.catholicdoors.com/courses/liturgy.htm
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HOMILIES
The following 7 homilies were added to the Catholic Doors Ministry website during January, 2005:
http://www.catholicdoors.com/homilies/index.htm
February 02, 2005; Presentation Of The Lord
February 06, 2005; 5 th Sunday in Ordinary Time
February 09, 2005; Ash Wednesday
February 11, 2005; Our Lady of Lourdes
February 13, 2005; 1 st Sunday of Lent
February 20, 2005; 2 nd Sunday of Lent
February 27, 2005; 3 rd Sunday of Lent
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PRAYERS
1,300 prayers, yes, the Catholic Doors Ministry now enjoys 1,300 English prayers on its website. No other website is known to have such a great treasure of prayers that cather to every spiritual and worldly needs. This month's new additions, 57 prayers, are:
After Holy Communion (St. Padre Pio)
Apostolic Prayer (St. Vincent Pallotti)
Before Martyrdom (St. Polycarp of Smyma)
Before Study (St. Thoams Aquinas)
Dedication To Jesus (St. Ignatius Of Loyola)
Deeper Sense of Fellowship With All Living Things (St. Basil Of Caesaria)
Despair Prayer of Saint Claude de la Colombière
Fifteen Prayers of Saint Bridget
For A Heavenly Feast (St. Brigid of Kildare)
For Christ' Mercy (St. Jerome)
For Fathers (Pope John XXIII)
For God's Goodness To Us Sinners (St. Gregory of Nyssa)
For God's Light (St. Colomba of Ireland)
For Help To Contemplate God (St. Severinus Boethius)
For Martyrdom (St. Ignatius Of Antioch)
For Pardon of Faults (St. Melania the younger)
For Parish Priests (St. John Vianney)
For Perseverance In Fiath (St. Hilary Of Poitiers)
For Prisoners (Pope Pius XII)
For Prisoners & Correction Officers (St. Cyprian of Carthage)
For Sanctification (Pope Clement XI)
For The Faithful (St. Patrick)
For the Indwelling Of The Spirit
For Various Types Of Christians (St. Irenaeus Of Lyons)
Gifts To Seek God And Love In Home (St. Benedict Of Nursia)
Give Me The Grace (St. Thomas More)
God's Protection And Christ's Presence (St. Patrick)
Grandparents' Prayer (St. Ann & St. Joachim)
In Honour Of Mary, Mother of God (St. Cyril of Alexandria)
In The Name of the Whole Christian People (By Pope Clement I)
Lord Jesus, Let Me Know Myself
Make Us Worthy, Lord (Pope Paul VI)
Oratio Universalis (Pope Clement XI
Our Father Paraphrased (St. Peter Julian Eymund)
Peace, O Most Sweet Jesus (St. Bonaventure)
Praise Of Christ (St. Melito Of Sardis)
Prayer of Joy at the Birth of Jesus
Prayer Of Saint Dionysius Of Alexandria
Prayer Of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton # 1
Prayer Of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton # 2
Prayer Of Saint Ephrem of Syria # 1
Prayer Of Saint Ephrem of Syria # 2
Prayer Of Saint Ephrem of Syria # 3
Praise To God (St Therese of the Child Jesus)
Sion, Lift Thy Voice And Sing (St. Thomas Aquinas)
To Acclaim To The Suffering Christ (St. Gregory The Great)
To Acknowledge That God Is In His Creation (St. Hilary Of Poitiers)
To Continue To Fight For God (St. Martin Of Tours)
To Jesus Before Communion (St. John Chrysostom)
To Perceive Animals As God's Gifts
To Redeem Lost Time (St. Teresa of Avila)
To The All-Transcendent (St. Gregory of Nazianzen)
To St. Thomas Aquinas For Catholic Schools
To St. Augustine of Hippo To Find God After A Long Search
To The Precious Blood Of Jesus (St. Catherine of Siena)
Towards the End of one's life (St. Macarius of Egypt)
Trust In God's Heavenly Promises (St. Augustine of Hippo)
To view the complete list, visit here:
http://www.catholicdoors.com/prayers/index.htm
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