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MyCatholicSource.com Newsletter - December, 2008
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IN THIS ISSUE:
* Advent Greetings
* "Don't Miss" Links / Valuable Resources
* Get Involved
* Advent Prayer (Raccolta)
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Dear Friend,
We wish you a blessed preparation for the celebration of the birth of our Lord and hope that this will be your holiest Advent ever.
We have put together the following short list of resources that we hope may help you to have a more prayerful & holy Advent. Please feel free to share them with your friends.
ADVENT / CHRISTMAS PRAYERS
* Advent / Christmas Prayers: http://www.mycatholicsource.com/mcs/pr/prayers_and_hymns_for_certain_occasions_times.htm
* O Antiphons (12/17-12/23): http://www.mycatholicsource.com/mcs/pr/prayers_and_hymns_hymns_sequences.htm
ADVENT / CHRISTMAS ACTIVITIES
* Advent / Christmas Prayers & Practices (Traditional Prayers & Practices): http://www.mycatholicsource.com/mcs/pc/latin_mass_and_tradition/traditional_prayers_and_practices.htm
(Click "Traditional Practices", "Advent / Christmas")
* Advent / Christmas Activities (Catholic Fun & Activities): http://www.mycatholicsource.com/mcs/pc/catholic_activities/catholic_fun_other_activities.htm
(Click "Holiday Activities")
* Make Your Own Advent Calendar: http://www.mycatholicsource.com/mcs/pca/advent_calendar.htm
* Spiritual Bouquet Card (Catholic Fun & Activities) - This free spiritual bouquet card makes a great Christmas gift! - http://www.mycatholicsource.com/mcs/pc/catholic_activities/catholic_fun_other_activities.htm
(Click "Other", scroll to bottom)
* Catholic Coloring Book (See "Christmas", "Nativity", Etc.): http://www.mycatholicsource.com/mcs/pc/catholic_activities/catholic_fun_coloring_activities.htm
* Word Search (Christmas): http://www.mycatholicsource.com/mcs/pca/word_search_christmas.htm
QUOTATIONS FROM POPES / SAINTS...
* Incarnation / Nativity Reflections: http://www.mycatholicsource.com/mcs/qt/catholic_basics_reflections_Incarnation_and_Nativity.htm
* Incarnation / Birth of Jesus Reflections: http://www.mycatholicsource.com/mcs/qt/mary_our_mother_reflections_annunciation_incarnation.htm
SCRIPTURE PROPHECIES CONCERNING JESUS
* Bible Prophecies - Coming of Christ / Supremacy & Facts About Upcoming Messiah: http://www.mycatholicsource.com/mcs/pcs/biblical_prophecies_coming_supremacy_facts.htm
* Marian Scriptural References: http://www.mycatholicsource.com/mcs/pc/the_Blessed_Virgin/marian_scriptural_references.htm
HOLIDAY / SEASONAL USER POSTS
* Catholic Life Section (User Post Topic "Holidays / Seasonal"): http://www.mycatholicsource.com/mcs/catholic_life.htm
Reminder: Don't forget to add your own post!
APOLOGETICS
* Biblical References / Divinity of Christ / Etc. (Non-Catholics Section): http://www.mycatholicsource.com/mcs/non-catholics.htm
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"DON'T MISS" LINKS / VALUABLE RESOURCES
Be sure to bookmark these "don't-miss" links...
THOUSANDS OF QUOTES FROM POPES, SAINTS, COUNCILS, SCRIPTURE & MORE...
* By Section - http://www.mycatholicsource.com/mcs/qt/reflections_categorized.htm
* Comprehensive A-Z Index (click on desired letter to view, e.g. "A" for "Advent") - http://www.mycatholicsource.com/mcs/qt/reflections.htm
1000+ PRAYERS ORGANIZED ALPHABETICALLY & BY CATEGORY - http://www.mycatholicsource.com/mcs/pr/prayers_and_hymns.htm
PRAYERS / ASPIRATIONS FROM MORE THAN 70 SAINTS - http://www.mycatholicsource.com/mcs/pr/prayers_of_saints.htm
HUNDREDS AND HUNDREDS OF SCRIPTURE TOPICS...
* A-Z Index / Topical Scripture - http://www.mycatholicsource.com/mcs/pcs/pcst/topical_scripture.htm
* By Category / Topical Scripture - http://www.mycatholicsource.com/mcs/pcs/pcst/topical_scripture_categorized.htm
* Jesus' Teachings A-Z Index - http://www.mycatholicsource.com/mcs/pcs/jesus_teachings.htm
* Other NT Teachings A-Z Index - http://www.mycatholicsource.com/mcs/pcs/other_nt_teachings.htm
* OT Wisdom - http://www.mycatholicsource.com/mcs/pcs/ot_wisdom.htm
HELPFUL PAPAL RESOURCES - FACTS, BIOGRAPHICAL INFO., DOCUMENTS & MORE...
* The Popes From St. Peter to Present - http://www.mycatholicsource.com/mcs/pc/vatican_view/the_popes.htm
* Classic Encyclicals & Other Papal Documents - http://www.mycatholicsource.com/mcs/pd/classic_encyclicals.htm
* Vatican Q & A (Includes: Papal Authority / Supremacy, Papal Duties, Papal Infallibility, Historical, Defense of the Papacy, Death of a Pope / Election of a Pope) - http://www.mycatholicsource.com/mcs/pc/vatican_view/vatican_view_q_and_a.htm
* Vatican View - http://www.mycatholicsource.com/mcs/vatican.htm
MCS DAILY DIGEST
* Updated Daily - Don't Miss a Day! Includes: Quotes from Popes, Saints & Scripture, Prayer, Prayer Request, Spiritual Exercise, Today in History, Calendar Information, Featured Links, Catholic Q & A - http://www.mycatholicsource.com/mcs/cg/mcs_daily_digest.asp
Makes a great home page!
INTERACTIVE RESOURCES...
* Baltimore Catechism Selections (View All, Display by Lesson, Search by Keyword, Etc.) - http://www.mycatholicsource.com/mcs/pc/catholic_basics/catholic_basics_catechism_selections.htm
* Liturgical Feasts (View by Date / Feast Name or Search by Date, Feast Name, Month, First Initial, Calendar - Traditional / New) - http://www.mycatholicsource.com/mcs/pc/saints/feasts.htm
* Patron Saints Index (View by Name / Patronage or Search by Name, Patronage, First Initial / Name, First Initial / Patronage, Category) - http://www.mycatholicsource.com/mcs/pc/saints/patron_saints.htm
* Saints / Martyrology (View by Name / Date or Search by Name, Date, Attribute, Month, First Initial) - http://www.mycatholicsource.com/mcs/pc/saints/saintly_reference.htm
* Catholic Web Links (View All, Search By Category or Keyword) - http://www.mycatholicsource.com/mcs/links.htm
APOLOGETICS RESOURCES...
* Biblical References For Various Catholic Beliefs - http://www.mycatholicsource.com/mcs/nc/non_catholics__biblical_references.htm
Note: For free one page (2-sided) flier of the above, visit: http://www.mycatholicsource.com/mcs/resources/resources_index.htm
(Click "Alphabetical Listing", Flier "Biblical References For Various Catholic Beliefs")
* "Comprehensive Apologetics Q & A" - http://www.mycatholicsource.com/mcs/nc/non_catholics__questions.htm
Reminder: Be sure to scroll down to view links. Click link to view.
* Helpful Challenges for Non-Catholics - http://www.mycatholicsource.com/mcs/nc/non_catholics__questions.htm
(Scroll down and click on last link in upper section labeled "Misc.", See "Challenges / Challenge Questions"). Note: A free flier version of non-Catholics challenges may also be printed and handed out.
* Tips for Apologists - http://www.mycatholicsource.com/mcs/pc/coming_home/coming_home_tips.htm
* Coming Home Section - http://www.mycatholicsource.com/mcs/coming_home.htm
SACRAMENTS
* "Comprehensive Sacraments Reference" - http://www.mycatholicsource.com/mcs/sacraments.htm
DEFINITIONS & MORE...
* General Definitions - http://www.mycatholicsource.com/mcs/pc/catholic_basics/catholic_basics_definitions.htm
Note: Click links to view definitions
* Marian Facts - http://www.mycatholicsource.com/mcs/pc/the_Blessed_Virgin/facts.htm
* Saints Facts - http://www.mycatholicsource.com/mcs/pc/saints/saint_facts.htm
* Vatican / Papacy Facts - http://www.mycatholicsource.com/mcs/pc/vatican_view/vatican_view_facts.htm
* Priests / Vocations Facts - http://www.mycatholicsource.com/mcs/pc/vocations/facts.htm
* Latin Definitions -http://www.mycatholicsource.com/mcs/pc/latin_mass_and_tradition/latin_language_definitions.htm
* Catholic Symbols (Pictorial) - http://www.mycatholicsource.com/mcs/pc/catholic_basics/catholic_basics_symbols.htm
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES...
* Catholic Devotions, Sacramentals & Pious Practices - http://www.mycatholicsource.com/mcs/pc/prayers_and_devotions/devotions.htm
* The Rosary In Latin - http://www.mycatholicsource.com/mcs/pc/rosary/the_rosary_in_latin.htm
* Popular Marian Devotions - http://www.mycatholicsource.com/mcs/pc/the_Blessed_Virgin/popular_marian_devotions.htm
* Suffering & Death - http://www.mycatholicsource.com/mcs/pc/catholic_life/cathlife_suffering.htm
* U.S. Diocese & Archdioceses - http://www.mycatholicsource.com/mcs/pc/us_dioceses.htm
* Who Jesus Is & Why You Should Believe (Great Refresher!) - http://www.mycatholicsource.com/mcs/pcs/who_jesus_is_and_why_you_should_believe.htm
* Catholic Basics Q & A Resources - http://www.mycatholicsource.com/mcs/pc/catholic_basics/catholic_basics_q_and_a.htm
* More Catholic Basics [Includes: Apostles' Creed, Commandments, Lord's Prayer, Precepts of the Church, Beatitudes, Theological & Cardinal Virtues, Gifts & Fruits of the Holy Spirit, Works of Mercy, Grace (Q & A), Sin & Vice (Q & A), The Church: Marks, Parts, and Pillars, Holy Days of Obligation (U.S.)] - http://www.mycatholicsource.com/mcs/catholic_basics.htm
* Bible Facts (Q & A) - http://www.mycatholicsource.com/mcs/pcs/bible_facts_q_and_a.htm
* Current Issues (Includes: Abortion, Contraception, Eucharist / Mass, Mixed Marriages, Priestly Celibacy, Religious Indifferentism, Second Vatican Council) - http://www.mycatholicsource.com/mcs/cg/ci/current_issues.htm
* Latin Mass / Tradition Q & A [Includes: Catholic Tradition, Modernism / Novelties, The Traditional Liturgical Calendar, Traditionalists in a Modern World, The 'Tridentine' Mass (& The Novus Ordo Mass)] - http://www.mycatholicsource.com/mcs/cg/latin_mass_and_catholic_tradition/latin_mass_and_catholic_tradition_q_and_a.htm
* Latin Mass vs. Novus Ordo Mass (Gen'l.) - http://www.mycatholicsource.com/mcs/cg/latin_mass_and_catholic_tradition/tridentine_mass_vs_novus_ordo.htm
* Latin Mass vs. Novus Ordo Mass (Pictorial) - http://www.mycatholicsource.com/mcs/cg/latin_mass_and_catholic_tradition/tridentine_mass_vs_novus_ordo__images.htm
* Traditional Prayers & Practices - http://www.mycatholicsource.com/mcs/pc/latin_mass_and_tradition/traditional_prayers_and_practices.htm
USER POSTS RESOURCES...
* Where to Add Your Post - http://www.mycatholicsource.com/mcs/where_to_contribute_posts.htm
* Where to Find User Posts - http://www.mycatholicsource.com/mcs/where_to_find_posts.htm
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Advent Prayer
I adore Thee, O incarnate Word, the true Son of God from all eternity, and the true Son of Mary in the fullness of time. As I adore Thy divine Person and the sacred Humanity thereto united, I feel myself drawn to venerate likewise the poor Crib that welcomed Thee, when Thou wast a little Child, and which was, in very truth, the first throne of Thy love. Would that I could fall prostrate before it with the simplicity of the shepherds, with the faith of Joseph, and the love of Mary! Would that I too could bend low to venerate this precious memorial of our salvation with the spirit of mortification, poverty and humility, with which Thou, the Lord of heaven and earth, didst choose a manger to be the resting place of Thy dear limbs! And do Thou, O Lord, who didst deign in Thine infancy to be laid in this manger, pour into my heart a drop of that joy which must have been experienced at the sight of Thy lovely infancy and of the wonders that accompanied Thy birth; by virtue of this Thy holy birth, I implore Thee to give peace and good-will to all the world, and, in the name of all mankind, to render perfect thanksgiving and infinite glory to Thine eternal Father, with whom, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, Thou livest and reignest one God, world without end. Amen. (Raccolta)
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