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The Fleet Sources – 14 October 2018 – 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time – 46-B

A Moment In Time (N); Then & Now (C); We Speak For God (T)

Vincent P. Branick, Understanding the Prophets and Their Books. Paulist Press: New Jersey, 2012.
* Ezekiel: pages, 162-187

 

We Speak For God (N) (C); Witness: Ezekiel (T)

Vincent P. Branick, Understanding the Prophets and Their Books. Paulist Press: New Jersey, 2012.
* Ezekiel: pages, 162-187

 

Scriptural Secrets (N) – Hidden Treasures (C) – Bible Secrets (T)

“Good things for good people” can lead to some faulty spiritual assumptions:
https://catholicmoraltheology.com/the-overwhelming-desire-to-connect-wealth-and-holiness-primordial-social-sin/

A reflection on the topic by Fr. Robert J. Wagner:
https://www.catholicherald.com/Faith/Your_Faith/Gospel_Commentary/_Riches_and_God_s_favor_/

St. Charles Borromeo – Bible Study, 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time
http://www.scborromeo.org/biblestu/b_ot_28.pdf

 

Catechetical Corner (N) – Catholic Passport (C) – Catholic I.D. (T)

The Catechism of the Catholic Church(CCC 992)

The Delta Rhythm Boys classic recording of Dem Bones, Dem Bones, Dem Dry Bones:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYb8Wm6-QfA

 

 

The Fleet Sources – 7 October 2018 – 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time – 45-B

Adjusting Our Focus … (N) (C) (T)

U.S.C.C.B – “About Catechetical Sunday”
http://www.usccb.org/beliefs-and-teachings/how-we-teach/catechesis/catechetical-sunday/catechetical-sunday-about.cfm


We Speak For God (N) (C)- Witness  (T)

Vincent P. Branick, Understanding the Prophets and Their Books. Paulist Press: New Jersey, 2012.
               * Zephaniah, Nahum, & Habakkuk: pages, 107-114; 115-128

 

Scriptural Secrets (N) – Hidden Treasures (C)– Bible Secrets (T)

The “Goods” of Marriage
http://www.cormacburke.or.ke/node/339

St. Charles Borromeo – Bible Study, 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time
http://www.scborromeo.org/biblestu/b_ot_27.pdf


Catechetical Corner (N) – Catholic Passport (C)– Catholic I.D. (T)

The Catechism of the Catholic Church- (CCC 2044, 2365)

 

The Fleet Sources – 30 September 2018 – 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time – 44-B

Be Still And Know That I Am God (N) – Pray Without Ceasing (C)

St. Augustine of Hippo…

his life: https://www.ewtn.com/library/mary/ceauglif.htm

his works: https://www.ewtn.com/library/HOMELIBR/CEAUGWRK.HTM

his teachings: https://www.ewtn.com/library/homelibr/ceaugtch.htm

We Speak For God: Jeremiah (N) (C)

Catholic Resources – Felix Just, S.J., Ph.D, “What is Biblical Prophecy?”
http://catholic-resources.org/Bible/Prophecy.htm

Catholic Answers – The Twelve Minor Prophets
https://www.catholic.com/index.php/magazine/print-edition/minor-prophets

New Advent – Prophets
Calès, Jean Marie. “Prophecy, Prophet, and Prophetess.” The Catholic Encyclopedia. Vol. 12. New York: Robert Appleton Company, 1911. 19 Feb. 2018
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12477a.htm

Chabad – Mendy Hecht, “What is Prophecy?”
http://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/84902/jewish/What-is-Prophecy.htm

Judaism 101 – Prophets and Prophecy
http://www.jewfaq.org/prophet.htm

My Jewish Learning – Lawrence H. Schiffman, “Prophecy in Ancient Israel, Revelations from God
https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/prophecy-in-ancient-israel/

Chabad – Prophets
http://www.chabad.org/search/keyword_cdo/kid/12073/jewish/The-Prophets.htm

Jewish Virtual Library – Ancient Jewish History: The Two Kingdoms, c.920 BCE – 597 BCE
http://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/the-two-kingdoms-of-israel

Pepperdine – Leaven, Volume 11, Issue 2, Eighth Century Prophets, Rick R. Marrs, “The World of the Eighth Century Prophets.”
https://digitalcommons.pepperdine.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?referer=https://www.google.com/&httpsredir=1&article=1434&context=leaven

Vincent P. Branick, Understanding the Prophets and Their Books. Paulist Press: New Jersey, 2012.
* Jeremiah: pg. 129-161

Catholic News Agency – Jeremiah
https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/resource/56234/jeremiah

Catholic Culture – Jeremiah
https://www.catholicculture.org/culture/library/most/getwork.cfm?worknum=94

Chabad – “Jeremiah The Prophet,” Jacob Isaacs; Published and copyrighted by Kehot Publication Society
https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/464029/jewish/Jeremiah-The-Prophet.htm


Witness: Jeremiah
(T)

Vincent P. Branick, Understanding the Prophets and Their Books. Paulist Press: New Jersey, 2012
* Jeremiah: pg. 129-161

The Great Adventure, Bible Study For Catholics – “Meet the Messengers: Jeremiah,” Thomas Smith
http://biblestudyforcatholics.com/meet-messengers-jeremiah/


Scriptural Secrets (N) – Hidden Treasures (C) – Bible Secrets  (T)

St. Charles Borromeo Bible Study – 26h Sunday in Ordinary Time, B, commentary
http://www.scborromeo.org/biblestu/b_ot_26.pdf

Agape Bible Study – 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time, B Year, commentary
http://www.agapebiblestudy.com/Sunday_Readings/Sunday_Readings.php?Sunday_Doc=Ordinary_Time/Ordinary_Time_26_b

Ascension Catholic – 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time, B, commentary
http://www.ascensioncatholic.net/Ordinary-Time-Commentaries


Catechetical Corner (N) – Catholic Passport (C) – Catholic I.D. (T)

The Catechism of the Catholic Church- (CCC- 546)

 

 

The Fleet Sources – 23 September 2018 – 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time – 43-B

Be Still And Know That I Am God (N) – Pray Without Ceasing (C) – Getting Closer To God (T)

The Catechism of the Catholic Church-  (CCC 2731, 2591)

We Speak For God: Hosea (N) (C)

Vincent P. Branick, Understanding the Prophets and Their Books. Paulist Press: New Jersey, 2012.
* Hosea: pg. 55-69

Catholic Resources – Felix Just, S.J., Ph.D., “What is Biblical Prophecy?”
http://catholic-resources.org/Bible/Prophecy.htm

Catholic Answers – The Twelve Minor Prophets
https://www.catholic.com/index.php/magazine/print-edition/minor-prophets

New Advent – Prophets
Calès, Jean Marie. “Prophecy, Prophet, and Prophetess.” The Catholic Encyclopedia. Vol. 12. New York: Robert Appleton Company, 1911. 19 Feb. 2018
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12477a.htm

Chabad – Mendy Hecht, “What is Prophecy?”
http://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/84902/jewish/What-is-Prophecy.htm

Judaism 101 – Prophets and Prophecy
http://www.jewfaq.org/prophet.htm

My Jewish Learning – Lawrence H. Schiffman, “Prophecy in Ancient Israel, Revelations from God
https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/prophecy-in-ancient-israel/

Chabad – Prophets
http://www.chabad.org/search/keyword_cdo/kid/12073/jewish/The-Prophets.htm

Jewish Virtual Library – Ancient Jewish History: The Two Kingdoms, c.920 BCE – 597 BCE
http://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/the-two-kingdoms-of-israel

Pepperdine – Leaven, Volume 11, Issue 2, Eighth Century Prophets, Rick R. Marrs, “The World of the Eighth Century Prophets.”
https://digitalcommons.pepperdine.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?referer=https://www.google.com/&httpsredir=1&article=1434&context=leaven

Catholic News Agency – “Hosea, Son of Beeri”
https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/resources/bible/introduction-to-the-old-testament/hosea

Bible Commentaries, George Haydock’s Catholic Bible Commentary: Hosea 2
https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/hcc/hosea-2.html

Chabad – Hosea
http://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/464006/jewish/The-Prophet-Hosea.htm

Questions – What does Jezreel mean?
https://www.gotquestions.org/Jezreel.html

Witness: Hosea (T)

Vincent P. Branick, Understanding the Prophets and Their Books. Paulist Press: New Jersey, 2012.
* Hosea: pg. 55-69

The Great Adventure, Bible Study for Catholics – “Meet the Messengers: Hosea,” Thomas Smith
http://biblestudyforcatholics.com/meet-messengers-hosea/

Scriptural Secrets (N) – Hidden Treasures (C) – Bible Secrets (T)

John R. Donahue, S. J. and Daniel J. Harrington, S.J., Sacra Pagina, The Gospel of Mark. Collegeville, MN: A Michael Glazier Publication, The Liturgical Press, 2002.
*pp. 282-285

St. Charles Borromeo Bible Study – 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time, B, commentary
http://www.scborromeo.org/biblestu/b_ot_25.pdf

Agape Bible Study – 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time, B
http://www.agapebiblestudy.com/Sunday_Readings/Sunday_Readings.php?Sunday_Doc=Ordinary_Time/Ordinary_Time_25_b

Catechetical Corner (N) – Catholic Passport (C) – Catholic I.D. (T)

The Catechism of the Catholic Church- (CCC 946, 947, 948, 949)

 

The Fleet Sources – 16 September 2018 – 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time- 42-B

Be Still And Know That I Am God (N) – Pray Without Ceasing (C) – Bible Secrets (T)

Sacred Scripture – Isaiah 50:5; Psalms 32:8; Isaiah 2:3; Job 35:11
and
The Catechism of the Catholic Church- (CCC 2650)

 

We Speak For God: Amos (N) (C) (T)

Catholic Resources – Felix Just, S.J., Ph.D, “What is Biblical Prophecy?”
http://catholic-resources.org/Bible/Prophecy.htm

Catholic Answers – The Twelve Minor Prophets
https://www.catholic.com/index.php/magazine/print-edition/minor-prophets

New Advent – Prophets
Calès, Jean Marie. “Prophecy, Prophet, and Prophetess.” The Catholic Encyclopedia. Vol. 12. New York: Robert Appleton Company, 1911. 19 Feb. 2018
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12477a.htm

Chabad – Mendy Hecht, “What is Prophecy?”
http://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/84902/jewish/What-is-Prophecy.htm

Judaism 101 – Prophets and Prophecy
http://www.jewfaq.org/prophet.htm

My Jewish Learning – Lawrence H. Schiffman, “Prophecy in Ancient Israel, Revelations from God
https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/prophecy-in-ancient-israel/

Chabad – Prophets
http://www.chabad.org/search/keyword_cdo/kid/12073/jewish/The-Prophets.htm

Jewish Virtual Library – Ancient Jewish History: The Two Kingdoms, c.920 BCE – 597 BCE
http://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/the-two-kingdoms-of-israel

Pepperdine – Leaven, Volume 11, Issue 2, Eighth Century Prophets, Rick R. Marrs, “The World of the Eighth Century Prophets.”
https://digitalcommons.pepperdine.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?referer=https://www.google.com/&httpsredir=1&article=1434&context=leaven

Chabad – Jacob Isaacs, “The Prophet Amos”
http://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/464007/jewish/The-Prophet-Amos.htm

Vincent P. Branick, Understanding the Prophets and Their Books. Paulist Press: New Jersey, 2012.
* Amos: ps. 40-54

Chabad – Nissan Mindel, “The Prophet Amos”
http://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/112277/jewish/The-Prophet-Amos.htm

U.S.C.C.B. – Amos, Commentary
http://www.usccb.org/bible/amos/4

 

Witness: Amos (T)

 Vincent P. Branick, Understanding the Prophets and Their Books. Paulist Press: New Jersey, 2012.                                        * Amos: ps. 40-54

 

Scriptural Secrets (N) – Hidden Treasures (C) – Bible Secrets (T)

 St. Charles Borromeo Bible Study – 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time, B, commentary
http://www.scborromeo.org/biblestu/b_ot_24.pdf

Agape Bible Study – 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time, B
http://www.agapebiblestudy.com/Sunday_Readings/Sunday_Readings.php?Sunday_Doc=Ordinary_Time/Ordinary_Time_24_b

 

Catechetical Corner (N) – Catholic Passport (C) – Catholic I.D. (T)

The Catechism of the Catholic Church- (CCC 1021, 1041)

 

The Fleet Sources – 9 September 2018 – 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time – 41-B

Be Still And Know That I Am God (N) – Pray Without Ceasing (C)

Exaltation of Cross – a brief history:
https://www.franciscanmedia.org/exaltation-of-the-holy-cross/

Another look at the history of this feast:
https://www.catholiccompany.com/getfed/venerating-cross-feast-triumph-of-cross/

A Greek Orthodox account:
https://www.goarch.org/exaltation

Pope Benedict XVI’s reflection on this feast:
https://www.ewtn.com/library/PAPALDOC/b16france08_10.htm

We Speak For God: First Isaiah (N) (C)

Vincent P. Branick, Understanding the Prophets and Their Books. Paulist Press: New Jersey, 2012
          * Isaiah: pg. Ist – 70-93; IInd & IIIrd –  211-221

Catholic Resources – Felix Just, S.J., Ph.D, “What is Biblical Prophecy?”
http://catholic-resources.org/Bible/Prophecy.htm

Catholic Answers – The Twelve Minor Prophets
https://www.catholic.com/index.php/magazine/print-edition/minor-prophets

New Advent – Prophets
Calès, Jean Marie. “Prophecy, Prophet, and Prophetess.” The Catholic Encyclopedia. Vol. 12. New York: Robert Appleton Company, 1911. 19 Feb. 2018
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12477a.htm

Chabad – Mendy Hecht, “What is Prophecy?”
http://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/84902/jewish/What-is-Prophecy.htm

Judaism 101 – Prophets and Prophecy
http://www.jewfaq.org/prophet.htm

My Jewish Learning – Lawrence H. Schiffman, “Prophecy in Ancient Israel, Revelations from God
https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/prophecy-in-ancient-israel/

Chabad – Prophets
http://www.chabad.org/search/keyword_cdo/kid/12073/jewish/The-Prophets.htm

Chabad – Isaiah
http://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/464019/jewish/The-Prophet-Isaiah.htm

Catholic Answers – Isaiah
https://www.catholic.com/magazine/print-edition/isaiah

Encyclopedia.com – Isaiah
https://www.encyclopedia.com/philosophy-and-religion/bible/old-testament/isaiah

 

 Witness: First Isaiah (T)

Vincent P. Branick, Understanding the Prophets and Their Books. Paulist Press: New Jersey, 2012.
                                 * Isaiah: ps. 70-93

 

 Scriptural Secrets (N) – Hidden Treasures (C) – Bible Secrets (T)

Agape Bible Study – 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, B
http://www.agapebiblestudy.com/Sunday_Readings/Sunday_Readings.php?Sunday_Doc=Ordinary_Time/Ordinary_Time_23_b

St. Charles Borromeo Bible Study – 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, commentary
http://www.scborromeo.org/biblestu/b_ot_23.pdf

E-Catholic – HAYDOCK CATHOLIC BIBLE COMMENTARY ON THE NEW TESTAMENT: Mark 7
https://www.ecatholic2000.com/haydock/ntcomment38.shtml

 

Catechetical Corner (N) – Catholic Passport (C) – Catholic I.D. (T)

The Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC 994, 996)

 

 

The Fleet Sources –2 September 2018 – 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time – 40-B

Be Still And Know That I Am God (N) – Pray Without Ceasing (C)

Catholic Saints – “Legends of the Blessed Sacrament – Legend of Saint Tarcissus
https://catholicsaints.info/legend-of-saint-tarcissus/

 

Martyrs & Messengers (T)

My First Holy Communion – “St. Tarcisius – Boy Martyr of the Eucharist”|
http://www.myfirstholycommunion.com/portfolio-view/st-tarcisius-boy-martyr-of-the-eucharist/

Catholic Saints – “Legends of the Blessed Sacrament – Legend of Saint Tarcissus
https://catholicsaints.info/legend-of-saint-tarcissus/

 

We Speak For God (N) – Moments in Time – (C)

Catholic Answers – The Twelve Minor Prophets
https://www.catholic.com/index.php/magazine/print-edition/minor-prophets

New Advent – Prophets
Calès, Jean Marie. “Prophecy, Prophet, and Prophetess.” The Catholic Encyclopedia. Vol. 12. New York: Robert Appleton Company, 1911. 19 Feb. 2018
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12477a.htm

Bible Chronology Timeline – Prophets and Kings
http://www.biblechronologytimeline.com/images/prophets-and-kings-judah-and-israel.jpg

Chabad – Mendy Hecht, “What is Prophecy?
https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/84902/jewish/What-is-Prophecy.htm

Judaism 101 – “Prophets and Prophecy
http://www.jewfaq.org/prophet.htm

My Jewish Learning – Lawrence H. Schiffman, “Prophecy in Ancient Israel, Revelations from God
https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/prophecy-in-ancient-israel/

Chabad – Prophets
http://www.chabad.org/search/keyword_cdo/kid/12073/jewish/The-Prophets.htm

Chabad – Isaiah
http://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/464019/jewish/The-Prophet-Isaiah.htm

 

Witness: The ‘Writing Prophets (T)

Etymology Online – prophet
https://www.etymonline.com/word/prophet

 

Scriptural Secrets (N) – Hidden Treasures (C) – Bible Secrets (T)

COMMENTARY on the NEW TESTAMENT Use of the OLD TESTAMENT, G.K. BEALE and D.A. CARSON, Editors. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, 2007.
                              *pps. 161-163

 

Catechetical Corner (N) – Catholic Passport (C) – Catholic I.D. (T)

The Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC 238, 240)

 

The Fleet Sources – 26 August 2018 – 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time- 39-B

Be Still – This is the Bread of Life (N) – Pray Without Ceasing (C) – Catholic I.D. (T)

U.S.C.C.B. – Liturgy of the Eucharist
http://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/the-mass/order-of-mass/liturgy-of-the-eucharist/

A Biblical Walk Through the Mass – Liturgy of the Eucharist, downloads
https://biblestudyforcatholics.com/biblical-walk-mass-downloads/

St. Paul Center – [see online studies > “The Lamb’s Supper: The Bible and the Mass,” by Dr. Scott Hahn]
https://stpaulcenter.com/category/online-studies-overviews/

Catholic Resources – Fr. Felix Just, S.J., Ph.D, “Basic Texts for the Roman Catholic Eucharist, EUCHARISTIC PRAYERS I – IV (from the 1975 edition of the Sacramentary for Mass)”
http://catholic-resources.org/ChurchDocs/EP1-4.htm

Companions of the Cross – The Mass in Scripture
www.companionscross.org/sites/default/files/The%20Mass%20in%20Scripture.pdf

Note: in Tugboat only

Catechism of the Catholic Church- (CCC 1354)

 

We Speak For God (N) (C)

Calès, Jean Marie. “Prophecy, Prophet, and Prophetess.” The Catholic Encyclopedia. Vol. 12. New York: Robert Appleton Company, 1911. 19 Feb. 2018

http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12477a.htm

 

Scriptural Secrets (N) – Hidden Treasures (C) – Bible Secrets  (T)

The USCCB website presents a review of the Church’s teachings about the Real Presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist. The Q and A format provides a clear explanation of the doctrine and helps one in explaining it to others:

http://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/the-mass/order-of-mass/liturgy-of-the-eucharist/the-real-presence-of-jesus-christ-in-the-sacrament-of-the-eucharist-basic-questions-and-answers.cfm

 

Help My Unbelief – Tixtla Mexico (N) (C)

http://www.miracolieucaristici.org/en/Liste/scheda_b.html?nat=messico&wh=tixtla&ct=Tixtla,%202006

 The Catechism of the Catholic Church–  (CCC 1381)

 

 Witness: Tixtla, Mexico (T)

 http://www.miracolieucaristici.org/en/Liste/scheda_b.html?nat=messico&wh=tixtla&ct=Tixtla,%202006

 The Catechism of the Catholic Church- (CCC 1381)

 

 

 

The Fleet Sources – 19 August 2018 – 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time – 38-B

Be Still – This is the Bread of Life (N) – Pray Without Ceasing  (C)

U.S.C.C.B. – Liturgy of the Eucharist
http://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/the-mass/order-of-mass/liturgy-of-the-eucharist/

A Biblical Walk Through the Mass – Liturgy of the Eucharist, downloads
https://biblestudyforcatholics.com/biblical-walk-mass-downloads/ 

St. Paul Center – [see online studies > “The Lamb’s Supper: The Bible and the Mass,” by Dr. Scott Hahn]
https://stpaulcenter.com/category/online-studies-overviews/

Catholic Resources – Fr. Felix Just, S.J., Ph.D, “Basic Texts for the Roman Catholic Eucharist, EUCHARISTIC PRAYERS I – IV (from the 1975 edition of the Sacramentary for Mass)”
http://catholic-resources.org/ChurchDocs/EP1-4.htm

Companions of the Cross – The Mass in Scripture
www.companionscross.org/sites/default/files/The%20Mass%20in%20Scripture.pdf

 

 Catholic I.D. (T)

 Same as above
 and    
The Catechism of the Catholic Church(CCC 1365)

 

Taste and See (N) – Taste and See (C)

Wikipedia – Grail Psalms
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grail_Psalms

 

Councils & Creeds (T)

Catholicism – Council of Trent
http://catholicism.org/the-council-of-trent-overview-of-its-importance-and-difficulties.html

The Catechism of the Catholic ChurchCCC 1376 

 

Scriptural Secrets (N)– Hidden Treasures (C)– Bible Secrets (T)

Food and Drink, Bread and Wine: Life or Death—themes that call us to life in the Eucharist.


Help My Unbelief – Legnica, Poland (N) (C)

 St. Hyacinth’s Church, Lignica, Poland on December 25, 2013:
http://www.miracolieucaristici.org/en/Liste/scheda_b.html?nat=polonia&wh=legnica&ct=Legnica,%202013
and
The Catechism of the Catholic Church- CCC 1376

 

Witness: Legnica, Poland  (T)

St. Hyacinth’s Church, Lignica, Poland on December 25, 2013:
http://www.miracolieucaristici.org/en/Liste/scheda_b.html?nat=polonia&wh=legnica&ct=Legnica,%202013

 

The Fleet Sources – 12 August 2018 – 19th Sunday Ordinary Time – 37-B

Be Still – This is the Bread of Life (N) – Pray Without Ceasing (C)

U.S.C.C.B. – Liturgy of the Eucharist
http://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/the-mass/order-of-mass/liturgy-of-the-eucharist/

A Biblical Walk Through the Mass – Liturgy of the Eucharist, downloads
https://biblestudyforcatholics.com/biblical-walk-mass-downloads/

St. Paul Center – [see online studies > “The Lamb’s Supper: The Bible and the Mass,” by Dr. Scott Hahn]
https://stpaulcenter.com/category/online-studies-overviews/

Catholic Resources – Fr. Felix Just, S.J., Ph.D, “Basic Texts for the Roman Catholic Eucharist, EUCHARISTIC PRAYERS I – IV (from the 1975 edition of the Sacramentary for Mass)”
http://catholic-resources.org/ChurchDocs/EP1-4.htm

Companions of the Cross – The Mass in Scripture
www.companionscross.org/sites/default/files/The%20Mass%20in%20Scripture.pdf

 

Catholic I.D. (T)

refer to above sources,
and,
*eucharist – definition from the Catechism of the Catholic Church, p. 877

 

Kneeling to Pray Gives Us the Strength to Stand  (N) (C) (T)

Pope Francis’ Twitter account:
Pope Francis‏@Pontifex
“The mystery of the Cross, a mystery of love, can only be understood in prayer. Pray and weep, kneeling before the Cross.” 6:10 AM – 10 Oct 2013

The Catechism of the Catholic Church- (CCC 2559)

 

Scriptural Secrets (N) – Hidden Treasures (C) – Bible Secrets  (T)

EWTN – EWTN Catholic Q&A, “They Will All Know Me” —John 6:45
http://www.ewtn.com/v/experts/showmessage_print.asp?number=295302&language=en

Holidays Calendar
http://www.holidayscalendar.com/event/assumption-of-mary/

St. Clement Parish – “The Transfiguration of the Lord and the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary”
http://www.sanclementeparish.org/blog/Liturgy-Corner-Blog/july-23-2017-the-transfiguration-of-the-lord-and-the-assumption-of-the-blessed-virgin-mary

 

Help My Unbelief – Lanciano (N) (C)
and
Witness: Miracle at Lanciano (T)

For a thorough listing of Eucharistic Miracles :
http://www.miracolieucaristici.org/en/Liste/list.html

 

 

 

 

 

The Fleet Sources – 5 August 2018 – 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time – 36-B

Be Still – This is the Bread of Life (N) – Pray Without Ceasing (C) – Catholic I.D. and Bible Secrets (T)

U.S.C.C.B. – Order of the Mass
http://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/the-mass/order-of-mass/liturgy-of-the-eucharist/

A Biblical Walk Through the Mass – Liturgy of the Eucharist, downloads
https://biblestudyforcatholics.com/biblical-walk-mass-downloads/

St. Paul Center – [see online studies > “The Lamb’s Supper: The Bible and the Mass,” by Dr. Scott Hahn]
https://stpaulcenter.com/category/online-studies-overviews/

Catholic Resources – Fr. Felix Just, S.J., Ph.D, “Basic Texts for the Roman Catholic Eucharist, EUCHARISTIC PRAYERS I – IV (from the 1975 edition of the Sacramentary for Mass)”
http://catholic-resources.org/ChurchDocs/EP1-4.htm

Companions of the Cross – The Mass in Scripture
www.companionscross.org/sites/default/files/The%20Mass%20in%20Scripture.pdf

 

I Believe – Help My Unbelief  (N) (C) – Getting Closer to God  (T)

The Real Presence website offers an in depth look at Eucharistic Miracles
http://www.therealpresence.org/eucharst/mir/a3.html

 

Scriptural Secrets (N) – Hidden Treasures (Ephesians) (C)

USCCB– Introduction to the Letter to the Ephesians in the NABRE:
http://www.usccb.org/bible/ephesians/0

 

Witness: Bread From Heaven – “manna: ‘what is that?’” (T)

Got Questions – What is it?
https://www.gotquestions.org/what-was-manna.html

 

Catechetical Corner (N) – Catholic Passport (C)

Catechism of the Catholic Church-
  CCC 1350

 

The Fleet Sources –29 July 2018 – 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time – 35-B

Be Still And Know That I Am God (N) – Pray Without Ceasing (C) – Getting Closer To God (T)
AND
Only in John (N) (C)  ….  Not in John (N) (C)
AND
Scriptural Secrets (N) – Hidden Treasures (C) – Bible Secrets  (T)

Catholic News Agency – Gospel of John
https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/resources/bible/introduction-to-the-new-testament/gospel-of-john

Catholic Resources – Felix Just, S.J. Ph.D., “Contrasts between John and the Synoptics”
http://catholic-resources.org/John/Synoptic-Differences.htm

Catholic Answers –  Mark Shea, “Did John Write His Gospel?”
https://www.catholic.com/magazine/print-edition/did-john-write-his-gospel

Loyola Press – Readings and Background, Seventeenth Sunday of Ordinary Time, Cycle B: Sunday, July 29, 2018
https://www.loyolapress.com/our-catholic-faith/liturgical-year/sunday-connection/17th-sunday-of-ordinary-time-b-sunday-connection?p=1

Bible.org – W. Hall Harris, III. “Major Differences Between John and the Synoptic Gospels”
https://bible.org/seriespage/2-major-differences-between-john-and-synoptic-gospels

St. Charles Borromeo – Bible Study: COMMENTARY ON JESUS – BREAD OF LIFE DISCOURSE
http://www.scborromeo.org/papers/bread.pdf

Agape Bible Study – Commentary: 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time
http://www.agapebiblestudy.com/Sunday_Readings/Ordinary_Time/Ordinary_Time_17_b.htm

 

Witness: the 5000 (T)

My Jewish Learning
https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/judaism-numbers/

 

Catechetical Corner (N) – Catholic Passport (C) – Catholic I.D. (T)

Catechism of the Catholic Church-  (CCC 1324, 1327, 2031)

 

The Fleet Sources –22 July 2018 – 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time – 34-B

The Spirituality of the Precious Blood Missionaries: Blood of the Chalice (N) (C)
and background for Getting Closer to God (T)

St. Charles – Carthagena, Ohio
http://www.st-charles-cpps.org/cpps.htm

The Spirituality of the Blood of Christ
http://preciousbloodspirituality.org

 

In Water and in Blood, A Spirituality of Solidarity and Hope
By: Fr. Robert Schreiter, C.PP.S.
Published by Precious Blood Resources Volume 16.
Available on-line:  www.preciousbloodspirituality.org

(Go to “Spirituality and Theology” & click on “Books”)

The Passion and the Cross by: Fr. Ronald Rolheiser

Chapter 4, The Cross as Salvation.  Franciscan Media, 2015.

Strokes of the Pen

Selected quotes of some letters of St. Gaspar published internally by the Missionaries of the Precious Blood. Quote from a letter in 1825.

Did You Know? –Eucharistic Miracles (N) (C)

The Real Presence –
http://www.therealpresence.org/eucharst/mir/a3.html

Aleteia – “‘Computer geek’ takes one more step toward sainthood.” On Carlo Acutis
https://aleteia.org/2016/12/03/computer-geek-takes-one-more-step-toward-sainthood/

Carlo Acutis – Association and the Cause of Beatification of the Servant of God Carlo Acutis,
*List and links to Eucharistic Miracles around the world, by country:
      http://www.miracolieucaristici.org/en/Liste/list.html

 

Catechetical Corner (N) – Catholic Passport (C) – Catholic I.D. (T)

Catechism of the Catholic Church-  (CCC 684)

 

The Fleet Sources– 15 July 2018 – 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time – 33-B

The Spirituality of the Precious Blood Missionaries: Blood of the Cross (N) (C)

and background for Getting Closer to God (T)

St. Charles – Carthagena, Ohio
http://www.st-charles-cpps.org/cpps.htm

The Spirituality of the Blood of Christ
http://preciousbloodspirituality.org

 

In Water and in Blood, A Spirituality of Solidarity and Hope

By: Fr. Robert Schreiter, C.PP.S.
Published by Precious Blood Resources Volume 16.
Available on-line:  www.preciousbloodspirituality.org

(Go to “Spirituality and Theology” & click on “Books”)

The Passion and the Cross by: Fr. Ronald Rolheiser
Chapter 4, The Cross as Salvation.  Franciscan Media, 2015.

Strokes of the Pen
Selected quotes of some letters of St. Gaspar published internally by the Missionaries of the Precious Blood. Quote from a letter in 1825.

 

 Did You Know? (N) (C)

Catholic Culture – Sr. Madeleine Grace, C.V.I., “The Quest for the Holy Grail”
https://www.catholicculture.org/culture/library/view.cfm?recnum=982

 

Scriptural Secrets (N) – Hidden Treasures (C) – Bible Secrets (T)

Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy – Aristotle: Ethics
http://www.iep.utm.edu/aris-eth/

Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy – Thomas Aquinas: Moral Philosophy
http://www.iep.utm.edu/aq-moral/

Spark Notes – Aristotle (384–322 B.C.): Nicomachean Ethics: Books I to IV
http://www.sparknotes.com/philosophy/aristotle/section8/

 

Witness: Two-by-Two (T)

St. Charles Borromeo – Bible Study
http://www.scborromeo.org/biblestu/b_ot_15.pdf

 

Catechetical Corner (N) – Catholic Passport (C) – Catholic I.D. (T)

Catechism of the Catholic Church-  (CCC 1709, 2470)

 

The Fleet Sources – 8 July 2018 – 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time – 32-B

The Spirituality of the Precious Blood Missionaries: Blood of the Covenant (N) (C)

and background for Getting Closer to God (T)

St. Charles – Carthagena, Ohio
http://www.st-charles-cpps.org/cpps.htm

The Spirituality of the Blood of Christ
http://preciousbloodspirituality.org

In Water and in Blood, A Spirituality of Solidarity and Hope
By: Fr. Robert Schreiter, C.PP.S.
Published by Precious Blood Resources Volume 16.
Available on-line:  www.preciousbloodspirituality.org
(Go to “Spirituality and Theology” & click on “Books”) 

The Passion and the Cross by: Fr. Ronald Rolheiser
Chapter 4, The Cross as Salvation.  Franciscan Media, 2015.

Strokes of the Pen
Selected quotes of some letters of St. Gaspar published internally by the Missionaries of the Precious Blood. Quote from a letter in 1825.

 

Did You Know… (N) (C)

Salve Regina
http://www.salvemariaregina.info/Reference/PreciousBlood.html

Etymology Online – grail
https://www.etymonline.com/word/grail

Aquinas & More
http://www.aquinasandmore.com/catholic-articles/monthly-dedications-of-the-church-year/article/184

 

Scriptural Secrets (N) – Hidden Treasures (C) – Bible Secrets (T)

Bishop Robert Barron discusses St. Paul’s  ‘a thorn in the flesh’ in this podcast:
https://www.wordonfire.org/resources/homily/a-thorn-in-the-flesh-why-we-suffer/969/


Witness: Local Folks (T)

Basic facts about Nazareth and its people in Jesus’ time:
http://www.jesus-story.net/nazareth_about.htm

See also this link for further study:
http://www.jesus-story.net/index.htm

 

Catechetical Corner (N)– Catholic Passport (C)– Catholic I.D. (T)

Catechism of the Catholic Church- (CCC 268, 306)

 

The Fleet Sources – 1 July 2018 – 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time- 31-B

The Spirituality of the Precious Blood Missionaries: Introduction (N) (C)

St. Charles – Carthagena, Ohio
http://www.st-charles-cpps.org/cpps.htm

The Spirituality of the Blood of Christ
http://preciousbloodspirituality.org

In Water and in Blood, A Spirituality of Solidarity and Hope

By: Fr. Robert Schreiter, C.PP.S.
Published by Precious Blood Resources Volume 16
Available on-line:  www.preciousbloodspirituality.org

(Go to “Spirituality and Theology” & click on “Books”)

The Passion and the Cross by: Fr. Ronald Rolheiser

Chapter 4, The Cross as Salvation.  Franciscan Media, 2015.

Strokes of the Pen

Selected quotes of some letters of St. Gaspar published internally by the Missionaries of the Precious Blood. Quote from a letter in 1825.

Did You Know… (N) (C)

Missionaries of the Precious Blood, Cincinnati Province
http://cpps-preciousblood.org/about/founder/

The Sorrowful Mother Shrine
https://www.sorrowfulmothershrine.org/about/missionaries-precious-blood/

 

Scriptural Secrets (N) – Hidden Treasures (C) – Bible Secrets (T)

St. Charles Borromeo – Bible Studies
http://www.scborromeo.org/biblestudies.htm
and
http://www.scborromeo.org/biblestu/b_ot_13.pdf

Agape Bible Study – Sunday Readings
http://www.agapebiblestudy.com/Sunday_Readings/Ordinary_Time/Ordinary_Time_13_b.htm

 

Precious Blood Missionaries (T)

Click on the About Tab on this website:
http://cpps-preciousblood.org/

 

Catechetical Corner (N) – Catholic Passport (C) – Catholic I.D. (T)

Catechism of the Catholic Church- (CCC 397, 623)

 

The Fleet Sources- 24 June 2018 – Nativity of John the Baptist- 30–B

Be Still And Know That I Am God (N) – Pray Without Ceasing (C) – Getting Closer To God (T)

Chabad – Songs of Ascents
http://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/655450/jewish/What-is-a-Song-of-Ascents.htm

U.S.C.C.B – Psalms of Ascent, see fn. 120:1
http://www.usccb.org/bible/psalms/120:5

Bible Study Tools – The Baptist’s Imprisonment [ab urbe condita- from the founding of the city; alternative dating found in this article that dates event from the founding of Rome]
https://www.biblestudytools.com/classics/andrews-the-life-of-our-lord-upon-the-earth/part-iii/the-baptists-imprisonment.html

Bible Questions – Rob J Hyndman, “How long was John the Baptist in prison?”
http://bibleq.net/answer/5317/

 

History’s Mysteries! (N) (C)

Catholic.com: About John the Baptist
https://www.catholic.com/encyclopedia/john-the-baptist-saint

 

John Who? (N) (C)

The Morning Watch
http://the-morning-watch.blogspot.com/2011/05/collected-sayings-of-john-baptist.html

 

Scriptural Secrets (N) – Hidden Treasures (C) – Bible Secrets  (T)

St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church (Picayune, MS) – Bible Studies: The Birth of John the Baptist
http://www.scborromeo.org/biblestu/johnbap.pdf

 Catholic Answers – Charles L. Sourvay, “John the Baptist, Saint; New Testament prophet, herald of the Messiah”
https://www.catholic.com/encyclopedia/john-the-baptist-saint

Agape Bible Study – Isaiah
http://www.agapebiblestudy.com/Isaiah/Isaiah_Lesson_18.htm

Agape Bible Study – Comparisons Between the Birth of John the Baptist and Jesus of Nazareth
http://www.agapebiblestudy.com/charts/Comparison%20between%20the%20birth%20of%20John%20the%20Baptist%20and%20Jesus.htm

Etymology Online – baptize
https://www.etymonline.com/word/baptize

 

 Witness: A Very Young John (T)

Saint Fun Facts: John the Baptist
https://www.catholic.org/saints/fun_facts_arch.php?saint=152

Please click on ‘continue reading’ at this site for an oral presentation.

Catechetical Corner (N) – Catholic Passport (C) – Catholic I.D. (T)

Catechism of the Catholic Church- (CCC  522, 720)

Agape Bible Study – Comparisons Between the Birth of John the Baptist and Jesus of Nazareth
http://www.agapebiblestudy.com/charts/Comparison%20between%20the%20birth%20of%20John%20the%20Baptist%20and%20Jesus.htm

 

The Fleet Sources – 17 June 2018 – 11th Sunday Ordinary Time- 29-B

Be Still And Know That I Am God(N)–Pray Without Ceasing(C)–Getting Closer To God(T)

The Real Presence, The Modern Catholic Dictionary – canticle
http://www.therealpresence.org/cgi-bin/getdefinition.pl

New Advent – canticle
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/03301a.htm

U.S. Catholic – Ed Block, “A Canticle a Day”
http://www.uscatholic.org/articles/201504/canticle-day-29983

 

All Creatures Great and Small (T)–

 Catholic Education Resource Center (CERC) – Fr. William Saunders, “The Symbolism of the Pelican”
https://www.catholiceducation.org/en/culture/catholic-contributions/the-symbolism-of-the-pelican.html

Durham World Heritage Site – The Pelican as a Christian Symbol
https://www.durhamworldheritagesite.com/architecture/castle/intro/west-range/kitchen/pelican

Religion Facts – Pelican Symbol
http://www.religionfacts.com/pelican

 

Scriptural Secrets (N) – Hidden Treasures (C)

 Catechism of the Catholic Church- (CCC 353, 852)

 

Bible Secrets (T)

Catechism of the Catholic Church- (CCC 353) 

 

 Witness: the mustard seed (T)

 Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC 852)

Catechetical Corner (N) – Catholic Passport (C)

 Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC 2725, 2733, 2755)

 

Catholic I.D. (T)

Catechism of the Catholic Church- (CCC 2755)

 

The Canticle of Daniel is found in Daniel 3:57-88, 56

 

The Fleet Sources –10 June 2018 – 10th Sunday Ordinary Time – 28-B

Be Still And Know That I Am God (N) – Pray Without Ceasing (C)

10th Sunday in Ordinary Time: 2nd Reading –

“Therefore, we are not discouraged;
rather, although our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day….
For we know that if our earthly dwelling, a tent, should be destroyed, we have a building from God, a dwelling not made with hands, eternal in heaven.”
                                           Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 4:16; 5:1

 

The Order of Things (N) (C) – In the Beginning (T)|

Catholic Answers – Creation and Genesis
https://www.catholic.com/tract/creation-and-genesis

St. Charles Borromeo – “A Commentary on the Story of Creation, (Genesis 1:1 – 2:3 RSV)”
http://www.scborromeo.org/papers/genesis.pdf

 

Beware the Blasphemy (N) ©

Catholic Answers- Beelzebub
https://www.catholic.com/encyclopedia/beelzebub

 

Scriptural Secrets (N)– Hidden Treasures (C) – Bible Secrets (T)

The Real Presence Association: Modern Catholic Dictionary – scribe
http://www.therealpresence.org/cgi-bin/getdefinition.pl

…and – blasphemy
http://www.therealpresence.org/cgi-bin/getdefinition.pl

 

Witness: Family, ‘whoever does the will of God’ (T)

The Real Presence Association: Modern Catholic Dictionary – scribe
http://www.therealpresence.org/cgi-bin/getdefinition.pl

 

Catechetical Corner (N) – Catholic Passport (C) – Catholic I.D. (T)

Catechism of the Catholic Church-  (CCC 539)

 

The Fleet Sources – 3 June 2018 – Corpus Christi Sunday – 27-B

Be Still & Know That I Am God (N)–Pray Without Ceasing (C)–Getting Closer To God (T)

EWTN – Anima Christi
https://www.ewtn.com/devotionals/prayers/anima2.htm

Franciscan Media –  Jack Wintz, OFM, “Anima Christi: A Mystical Prayer
http://blog.franciscanmedia.org/anima-christi-a-mystical-prayer

 

The Devout Heart (N) – Devoted Heart (C)

Catechism of the Catholic Church- ( CCC 1674, 1675)

USCCB – Popular Devotions
http://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/prayers-and-devotions/prayers/popular-devotional-practices-basic-questions-and-answers.cfm

Aquinas and More – Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus: June
http://www.aquinasandmore.com/catholic-articles/monthly-dedications-of-the-church-year/article/184

Aquinas and More – “St. Margaret Mary Alacoque and the Sacred Heart”
http://www.aquinasandmore.com/blog/st-margaret-mary-and-the-sacred-heart/

 

The Body of Christ (C)

Catechism of the Catholic Church- ( CCC 115-117)

 

Scriptural Secrets (N) – Hidden Treasures (C) – Bible Secrets (T)

Hebrews4Christians – B’rit
http://www.hebrew4christians.com/Glossary/Word_of_the_Week/Archived/Brit/brit.html

 

Witness: Your Devout Heart (T)

Catechism of the Catholic Church- (CCC 1674, 1675)

Catechetical Corner (N) – Catholic Passport (C)– Catholic I.D. (T)

Pitre, Brant. Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist, Unlocking the Secrets of the Last Supper. New York: Image, 2011.
                    *pages 104-115: “This is a Hard Saying”

The Real Presence – John Hardon, S.J. Modern Catholic Dictionary, dogma
http://www.therealpresence.org/cgi-bin/getdefinition.pl

 

The Fleet Sources– 27 May 2018 – Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity- 26-B

Be Still And Know That I Am God (N) – Pray Without Ceasing (C) – More Gifts of the Holy Spirit?! (T)

Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC 1266, 1303)

“Recall then that you have received the spiritual seal, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of right judgment and courage, the spirit of knowledge and reverence, the spirit of holy fear in God’s presence. Guard what you have received. God the Father has marked you with his sign; Christ the Lord has confirmed you and has placed his pledge, the Spirit, in your hearts.” + (CCC 1303)

 

Still More Gifts…? (N) – More Gifts?! (C)

Catechism of the Catholic Church– (CCC 1303)

 

 Saints Preserve Us! (N) Champions of the Faith (C) – Stars of Our Faith (T)

New Advent – Justin Martyr, June 1
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/08580c.htm

Aquinas and More – Justin Martyr
http://www.aquinasandmore.com/catholic-articles/the-feast-of-st.-justin-martyr/article/106

Orthodox Wiki – Justin Martyr
https://orthodoxwiki.org/Justin_Martyr

Etymology Online – apologist
https://www.etymonline.com/word/apologist

Etymology Online – philosopher
https://www.etymonline.com/word/philosopher

 

Scriptural Secrets (N) – Hidden Treasures (C) – Bible Secrets (T)

Catechism of the Catholic Church- (CCC 249: the Holy Trinity, root of the Faith)

Living as Missionary Disciples:

“Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you.” (Mt. 28:19-20)

 

Catechetical Corner (N) – Catholic Passport (C) – Catholic I.D. (T)

Catechism of the Catholic Church- (CCC 234, 236)

The Fleet Sources– 20 May 2018 – Pentecost Sunday- 25-B

“Be Still And Know That I Am God” (N) – “Pray Without Ceasing” (C) – Tugboat <Detective> Challenge (T)

Matthew 12:28 – “But if it is by the Spirit of God that I drive out demons, then the kingdom of God has come upon you.”

Ephesians 1:13 – “In him you also, who have heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and have believed in him, were sealed with the promised holy Spirit.”

1 Corinthians 2:9-10 – “But as it is written: ‘… what God has prepared for those who love him,’ this God has revealed to us through the Spirit. For the Spirit scrutinizes everything, even the depths of God.”

    All who are called out by Jesus are to give witness and carry the Good News to the ends of the earth. Through the Holy Spirit we receive today, we can now know the vanquishing of evil, the spreading of the truth, and the victory of the Light. The Holy Spirit has come!

 

Shavuot/Pentecost – (N) ©

Dr. Taylor Marshall compares Shavuot and Pentecost:
http://taylormarshall.com/2015/05/jewish-pentecost-and-catholic-pentecost-compared.html

 

East- West (N) (C)

Catholic Answers discusses the Filioque:
https://www.catholic.com/tract/filioque

 

Dear Sr. Saint Henry – Pentecost (T)

From Busted Halo: Pentecost in 2 Minutes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=6&v=J5tr4pqWIo4

Etymology Online
https://www.etymonline.com/word/pentecost

 

Scriptural Secrets (N)– Hidden Treasures (C) Bible Secrets  (T)

 “The Holy Spirit gives a spiritual understanding of the Word of God to those who read or hear it, according to the dispositions of their hearts…” – The Catechism of the Catholic Church- (CCC 1101)

USCCB – Sequence, Come, Holy Spirit
http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/052415-pentecost-day.cfm

Etymology Online – sequence
https://www.etymonline.com/word/sequence

 

Witness: A Strong Driving Wind (T)

“The Holy Spirit gives a spiritual understanding of the Word of God to those who read or hear it, according to the dispositions of their hearts… (CCC 1101)

 

Catechetical Corner (N) – Catholic Passport (C) – Catholic I.D. (T)

Catechism of the Catholic Church- (CCC 1097, 1098, 1108)

National Catholic Register – Hannah Brockhaus, “Pope: Pre-Mass Time Is Meant for Silent Prayer, Not Chitchat” (November 15, 2017)
http://www.ncregister.com/daily-news/pope-pre-mass-time-is-meant-for-silent-prayer-not-chitchat

Robert Cardinal Sarah, The Power of Silence: Against the Dictatorship of Noise; Ignatius Press, San Francisco, 2017
         ISBN-13: 978-1621641919

 

The Fleet Sources – 13 May 2018 – Seventh Sunday of Easter – 24-B

“Be Still And Know That I Am God” (N) – “Pray Without Ceasing” (C)– Tugboat Challenge (T)

1 Corinthians 12:8-10 – “To one is given through the Spirit the expression of wisdom; to another the expression of knowledge according to the same Spirit…” and faith, healing, mighty deeds, prophecy, discernment of spirits, varieties of tongues or interpretation of tongues.

1 Corinthians 3:16 – “Do you not know that you are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?”

2 Peter 1:21 – “…for no prophecy ever came through human will; but rather human beings moved by the holy Spirit spoke under the influence of God.”

 

Breath of God (N) (C)

Bob Kurland has this article in Catholic Stand on Old and New Testaments treatment of the Holy Spirit:
http://www.catholicstand.com/holy-ghost-holy-spirit

 

Facts About Acts (N) (C)  Some Facts on Acts (T)

Encyclopedia – Acts of the Apostles
http://www.encyclopedia.com/philosophy-and-religion/bible/new-testament/acts-apostles

Bible Charts – Acts of the Apostles
http://www.biblecharts.org/thebible/interestingfactsaboutacts.pdf

Catholic – Acts of the Apostles
https://www.catholic.com/encyclopedia/acts-of-the-apostles

 

Scriptural Secrets (N) – Hidden Treasures (C)– Bible Secrets (T)

Catechism of the Catholic Church  (CCC 1488)

 

Witness: Theophilus (T)

Etymology Online – Theophilus
https://www.etymonline.com/word/theophilus

 

Catechetical Corner (N)– Catholic Passport  (C)– Catholic I.D. (T)

Catechism of the Catholic Church  (CCC 1076, 1162)

 

The Fleet Sources – 6 May 2018 – Sixth Sunday of Easter- 23-B

“Be Still And Know That I Am God” (N)– “Pray Without Ceasing” (C) – Tugboat Challenge (T)

Romans 8:2 – “For the law of the spirit of life in Christ Jesus has freed you from the law of sin and death.”
Ephesians 2:18 – “…for through [Jesus] we both have access in one Spirit to the Father.
John 15:26 – “When the Advocate comes whom I will send you from the Father… he will testify to me.”

Mary’s May (N) – May Days (C) –  May Is For Mary (T)

National Catholic Register – Marge Fenelon, “Why Is May the Month of Mary?”
http://www.ncregister.com/blog/mfenelon/why-is-may-the-month-of-mary


Scriptural Secrets – Hidden Treasures – Bible Secrets 

An brief  introduction to mystagogy (mystagogia):
https://www.encyclopedia.com/religion/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/mystagogy


Witness: Gentiles (T)

Etymology Online – Gentiles
https://www.etymonline.com/word/gentile


A Mostly Silent Presence (N)- The Quiet One (C)- Catholic I.D.  (T)

The Catholic Source Book, Our Sunday Visitor, Curriculum Division. Huntington, IN: Our Sunday Visitor, 2008.
*p. 64

Catechism of the Catholic Church(CCC  691)


Catechetical Corner (N)– Catholic Passport (C)– Catholic I.D. (T)

Catechism of the Catholic Church(CCC 687)

The Fleet Sources – April 29, 2018 – Fifth Sunday of Easter- 22-B

“Veni, Sancte Spiritus”(N) – “Veni, Sancte Spiritus”(C)

Romans 8:26,
“…the Spirit too comes to the aid of our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we ought, but the Spirit itself intercedes with inexpressible groanings.”
John 16:13, “But when he comes, the Spirit of truth, he will guide you to all truth… and will declare to you the things that are coming.”

John 14:26, “…the holy Spirit that the Father will send in my name—he will teach you… and remind you of all [I] told you.”
Revelation 2:7, “Whoever has ears ought to hear what the Spirit says to the churches…

The Holy Spirit is present when… 1. we are helped in our weakness, our prayer is lifted up to God, 2. we are guided to the truth and our eyes are opened to what is to come, 3. we are taught and reminded of what Christ taught us, and, 4. we hear what the Spirit has said to the Church.

 

Getting Closer To God (T)

EWTN – “Come, Holy Spirit” (Latin: “Veni, Sancte Spiritus”)
https://www.ewtn.com/devotionals/pentecost/pent11.htm

 

Saints Preserve Us! (N) Champions of the Faith (C)

Pope St. Pius V:
Crisis Magazine’s article:
http://www.crisismagazine.com/2016/lessons-from-the-reform-papacy-of-st-pius-v

EWTN article:
https://www.ewtn.com/library/MARY/PIUSV.HTM

 

Catechetical Corner (N)– Catholic Passport (C) – Catholic I.D. (T)

Catechism of the Catholic Church(CCC 365)

Scriptural Secrets  (N)– Hidden Treasures (C)

Catholic Culture – “Catechism of the Catholic Church: The senses of Scripture”
https://www.catholicculture.org/culture/library/catechism/index.cfm?recnum=467

 CERC – Mark Shea, “The Allegorical Sense of Scripture”
https://www.catholiceducation.org/en/religion-and-philosophy/apologetics/the-allegorical-sense-of-scripture.html

Catholic Exchange- Mark Shea, “Coming to our Senses: The Allegorical Sense”
http://catholicexchange.com/coming-to-our-senses-the-allegorical-sense

 

Bible Secrets (T)

The “I Am” statements of St. John’s Gospel reveal who Jesus is!  A great Catholic resource for learning more about these statements is posted online by Fr. Felix Just, S.J.:
http://catholic-resources.org/John/Themes-IAM.htm

 

Witness: Barnabas (T)

New Advent’s article about St Barnabas:
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02300a.htm


Tugboat Detective Challenge: Tracking the Holy Spirit
(T)

Romans 8:26, “…the Spirit too comes to the aid of our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we ought, but the Spirit itself intercedes with inexpressible groanings.”
John 16:13, “But when he comes, the Spirit of truth, he will guide you to all truth… and will declare to you the things that are coming.”
John 14:26, “…the holy Spirit that the Father will send in my name—he will teach you… and remind you of all [I] told you.”
Revelation 2:7, “Whoever has ears ought to hear what the Spirit says to the churches…”

The Holy Spirit is present when… 1. we are helped in our weakness, our prayer is lifted up to God, 2. we are guided to the truth and our eyes are opened to what is to come, 3. we are taught and reminded of what Christ taught us, and, 4. we hear what the Spirit has said to the Church.

 

 

The Fleet Sources – 22 April 2018 – Fourth Sunday of Easter- 21-B

Veni, Sancte Spiritus (N) (C)

   Acts 4:31, “…and they were all filled with the holy Spirit and continued to speak the word of God with boldness.”
   Titus 3:5, “…through the bath of rebirth and renewal by the holy Spirit.”
2 Corinthians 3:18, “All of us… are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, as from the Lord who is the Spirit.”

   Galatians 5:22-23, “In contrast, the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control…”

The Holy Spirit is present when… 1. we give witness to the Word of God boldly and courageously, 2. we are renewed, 3. we are transformed, being changed into God’s likeness, and, 4. we see fruits of the Holy Spirit being produced in us.

“A” Good Shepherd – “The” Good Shepherd (T)

Chabad – Gennadiy Bogolubov, “People of the Land, Shepherdology: Understanding the Jewish obsession with shepherding”
http://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/1762017/jewish/People-of-the-Land.htm

My Jewish Learning – “Shepherd Consciousness”
https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/shepherd-consciousness/

 

In God We Trust (N) – America’s Slow Trust in God (C)

U.S. Dept. of the Treasury: History of In God We Trust
https://www.treasury.gov/about/education/Pages/in-god-we-trust.aspx

 

Saints Preserve Us! (N) Champions of the Faith (C)

St. Mark the Evangelist:
Catholic Culture on St. Mark:
https://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2015-04-25
and
New Advent on St. Mark
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/09672c.htm

 

Catechetical Corner (N) – Catholic Passport (C)

Catechism of the Catholic Church: (CCC 1764, 1768, 2702)

 

Scriptural Secrets (N) – Hidden Treasures (C)

Catholic Culture: Allegory
https://www.catholicculture.org/culture/library/dictionary/index.cfm?id=31733

CERC-  Fr. George Rutler, “The Allegory of our Lives”
https://www.catholiceducation.org/en/religion-and-philosophy/spiritual-life/the-allegory-of-our-lives.html

 

Witness: Our Senses!  (T)

Catholic Culture: Allegory
https://www.catholicculture.org/culture/library/dictionary/index.cfm?id=31733

 

Tugboat Detective Challenge: Tracking the Holy Spirit

   Acts 4:31, “…and they were all filled with the holy Spirit and continued to speak the word of God with boldness.”
   Titus 3:5, “…through the bath of rebirth and renewal by the holy Spirit.”
   2 Corinthians 3:18, “All of us… are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, as from the Lord who is the Spirit.”
Galatians 5:22-23, “In contrast, the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control…”

The Holy Spirit is present when… 1. we give witness to the Word of God boldly and courageously, 2. we are renewed, 3. we are transformed, being changed into God’s likeness, and, 4. we see fruits of the Holy Spirit being produced in us.

 

 

 

The Fleet Sources– 15 April 2018 – Third Sunday of Easter- 20-B

Veni, Sancte Spiritus (N) (C)

Biblical Evidence for the Presence of the Holy Spirit:
Acts 9:31, “So the church… had peace and was built up; and walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit it was multiplied.”
Ephesians 3:16, “…that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with might through his Spirit in the inner man.”
2 Corinthians 3:17, “…and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.”
1 Thessalonians 1:6, “And you became imitators of us and of the Lord, receiving the word in great affliction, with joy from the holy Spirit.”

 

Saints Preserve Us! (N); Stars of Our Faith: St. Anselm: “Faith Seeking Understanding” (T)

Franciscan Media – St. Anselm
https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-anselm/

New Advent – St. Anselm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/01546a.htm

Encyclopedia Britannica – St. Anselm
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Saint-Anselm-of-Canterbury

Holy Spirit Interactive (kids) – St. Anselm
http://www.holyspiritinteractive.net/kids/saints/0421.asp

 

Brain Buster (N)

Logos Library – (Brain Buster): from Chapter II of Anselm’s Proslogian
http://www.logoslibrary.org/anselm/proslogion/102.html

 

A Friend In Need: Intercessors (C)

Catechism of the Catholic Church: CCC 2577

Catholic Answers – “How to Defend the Intercession of the Saints
https://www.catholic.com/magazine/print-edition/how-to-defend-the-intercession-of-the-saints

 

Scriptural Secrets (N) – Hidden Treasures (C)– Bible Secrets (T)

Church Catechism of the Catholic: CCC 989

Haydock Commentary – St. Luke, chapter 24
http://haydock1859.tripod.com/id90.html

Agape Bible Study – commentary, St. Luke, chapter 24
http://www.agapebiblestudy.com/Luke_Gospel/Luke_Lesson_16.htm

St Charles Borromeo – commentary, St. Luke, chapter 24
http://www.scborromeo.org/biblestu/b_east_3.pdf

 

Witness: Jesus’ Body (T)

Catechism of the Catholic Church: CCC 997

 

Catechetical Corner (N)– Catholic Passport (C)– Catholic I.D. (T)

Catechism of the Catholic Church: CCC 990, 997

 

The Fleet Sources- 8 April 2018 – Second Sunday of Easter, Divine Mercy- 19-B

Veni, Sancte Spiritus (N) (C)

Biblical Evidence the Presence of the Holy Spirit:
Galatians 5:5, “For through the Spirit, by faith, we await the hope of righteousness.”
Romans 8:14, “For those who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God.”
Acts 1:8, “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, throughout Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”

           

* Getting Closer To God: ‘The 3 O’clock Prayer’ (T)

“O Blood and Water, which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a fountain of Mercy for us, I trust in You!”

EWTN
https://www.ewtn.com/library/PRAYER/MERCY.TXT

And, for… ‘How to Pray the Chaplet’:
USCCB
http://www.usccb.org/beliefs-and-teachings/how-we-teach/new-evangelization/year-of-faith/how-to-pray-the-chaplet-of-divine-mercy.cfm

 

Divine Mercy Comes To America (N) (C)

Fr. Sopocko, the priest who believed St. Faustina:
http://www.thedivinemercy.org/news/The-Priest-Who-First-Believed-Faustina-3354

Fr. Jarzebowski, the priest who brought Divine Mercy to America
http://www.thedivinemercy.org/news/Man-on-a-Mission-2879

 

Scriptural Secrets (N) – Hidden Treasures (C) – Bible Secrets (T)

Agape Bible Study – John, Chapter 20
http://www.agapebiblestudy.com/John_Gospel/Chapter%2020.htm

Jewish Encyclopedia – rabbi
http://www.jewishencyclopedia.com/articles/12494-rabbi

 

Witness: “The Apostles & The Community of Believers” (T)

A suggested Family activity might be to read together a portion of the Acts of the Apostles each evening after dinner during the fifty days of Easter.

 

Catechetical Corner (N) – Catholic Passport (C) – Catholic I.D. (T)

Catechism of the Catholic Church – (CCC 976, 985, 1487)

 

The Fleet Sources –1 April 2018 – The Resurrection of the Lord – 18-B

Be Still and Know That I Am God (N) – Pray Without Ceasing (C) – Bible Secrets (T)

Bible Gateway – Matthew 28:11-15
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=mt.28:11-15&version=NABRE;RSVCE

The Real Presence – Modern Catholic Dictionary, octaves
http://www.therealpresence.org/cgi-bin/getdefinition.pl

Mary Magdalene and the Easter Egg (N) – The Good Egg (C)

On Mary Magdalene and the Easter egg… and more:
https://www.catholiccompany.com/getfed/mary-magdalene-first-easter-egg/#comments

The Great Sunday! (N) (C) (T)

Vatican – Catechism, ‘The Great Sunday,’ see CCC 1169
http://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/_P39.HTM

Catholic Online – The Great Sunday
http://www.catholic.org/featured/headline.php?ID=5633

 

Scriptural Secrets (N) – Hidden Treasures (C)

John R. Donahue, S.J. and Daniel J. Harrington, S.J. Daniel J. Harrington, S.J, Editor. Sacra Pagina, The Gospel of Mark.
Collegeville, MN: Liturgical Press, 2002.
                                 pps. 457 – 461

 

Witness: (T)

“A young man clothed in a white robe”
Haydock’s Catholic Bible Commentary, 1859 edition.
http://haydock1859.tripod.com/id63.html

Agape Bible Study
http://www.agapebiblestudy.com/Mark_Gospel/Mark_Lesson_10.htm

Catechism of the Catholic Church – (CCC: 333)

 

Catechetical Corner (N) – Catholic Passport (C) – Catholic I.D. (T)

Catechism of the Catholic Church:
       Navigator and Clipper – CCC 640
       Tugboat – CCC 639, 640

 

The Fleet Sources – 25 March 2018 – Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion – 17-B

Be Still And Know That I Am God (N) – Pray Without Ceasing (C)

Catholic Online – Andrew M. Greenwell, Esq., “Hosanna in the Highest: Blessed is He Who Comes in the Name of the Lord
http://www.catholic.org/news/hf/faith/story.php?id=49994

Austin, blogspot: ‘hosanna!’
http://www.preceptaustin.org/hosanna-save_now#ot

 

Bible Secrets; “HOSANNA…!”  (T)

Pitre, Dr. Brant. “The Jewish Roots of Palm Sunday,” March 27, 2010
http://www.thesacredpage.com/2010/03/why-palm-branches-and-why-donkey-jesus.html

 

Scriptural Secrets (N) – Hidden Treasures (C)

Bible Knowing – Judas Iscariot
https://bible.knowing-jesus.com/topics/Judas-Iscariot

and,
https://bible.knowing-jesus.com/topics/Judas-Betraying-Christ

Pope Benedict XVI, “Never Despair of God’s Mercy,” General audience, Vatican City, October 19, 2006.
* focus: the figures of Judas Iscariot and Matthias.
http://www.catholic.org/featured/headline.php?ID=3733

The Catholic Herald – Fr. Alexander Lucie-Smith, “Love and envy: exploring the psychology of Judas,” posted Tuesday, 15 April 2014.
http://www.catholicherald.co.uk/commentandblogs/2014/04/15/love-and-envy-exploring-the-psychology-of-judas/

 

Catechetical Corner (N) – Catholic Passport (C) – Catholic I.D. (T)

Catechism of the Catholic Church(CCC 2539)

Bishop Robert Barron, Study Guide by Mark Shea, 7 Deadly Sins – 7 Lively Virtues. Word on Fire ©
*pp. 7-9 or
For free downloadables:
www.WordOnFire.org/SDS.aspx

 

Witness (T)

“An Untamed Colt”
Zechariah 9:9 -New American Bible (Revised Edition) (NABRE)

The King’s Entry into Jerusalem:

Exult greatly, O daughter Zion!
   Shout for joy, O daughter Jerusalem!
Behold: your king[b] is coming to you,
   a just savior is he,
Humble, and riding on a donkey,
   on a colt, the foal of a donkey.

 

The Fleet Sources – 18 March 2018 – Fifth Sunday in Lent- 16-B

Be Still And Know That I Am God (N)– Pray Without Ceasing (C)– Getting Closer To God
(T)
The Catholic Navigator: “A Prayer to St. Joseph.” © 2018


Saints Preserve Us! (N)
Champions of the Faith (C) – Stars of Our Faith (T)

The Solemnity of St. Joseph:
http://www.spiritualdirection.com/2016/03/19/solemnity-of-saint-joseph

Eight Little known facts about St. Joseph:
https://churchpop.com/2015/06/21/8-little-known-facts-about-st-joseph-the-foster-father-of-jesus/

Catholic Q&A: The Glorious St. Joseph:
https://www.thestationofthecross.com/catholic-qa-the-glorious-saint-joseph/

Papal writings about St. Joseph (English translations):
Pope Pius IX: Quemadmodem Deus
https://osjusa.org/st-joseph/magisterium/quemadmodum-deus/ 

Pope Leo XIII: Quamquam Pluries
http://w2.vatican.va/content/leo-xiii/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_l-xiii_enc_15081889_quamquam-pluries.html

Pope St. John Paul II: Redemptoris Custos
http://w2.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/apost_exhortations/documents/hf_jp-ii_exh_15081989_redemptoris-custos.html

 

The Lie That Hides In Plain Sight (N) (C)

My Jewish Learning – lashon hara, evil speech
http://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/gossip-rumors-and-lashon-hara-evil-speech/

Halakah – Talmud, Mas. Arachin (E) 2a: “Of him who slanders, the Holy One, blessed be He, says: He and I cannot live together in the world, as it is said: Who so slandereth his neighbor in secret, him will I destroy…”
https://halakhah.com/pdf/kodoshim/Arachin.pdf

 

Witness: “A Voice” (T)

Bible Gateway – ‘Glorifying’
https://www.biblegateway.com/resources/dictionary-of-bible-themes/8440-glorifying-God

Study Light – “Verse-by-Verse Bible Commentary, John 12:28”
https://www.studylight.org/commentary/john/12-28.html

 

Catechetical Corner (N)– Catholic Passport (C)– Catholic I.D. (T)

The Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCCs 1695, 2477, 2488)

The Fleet Sources– 11 March 2018 – Fourth Sunday of Lent/Laetare Sunday- 15-B

Be Still And Know That I Am God (N) – Pray Without Ceasing (C)

Our Catholic Prayers – “St. Patrick’s Breastplate
http://www.ourcatholicprayers.com/st-patricks-breastplate.html

 

Dear Fr. Thom (N) – Dear Aquinas (C)

The Real Presence – Fr. John A. Hardon, S.J., “Understanding the Bible Series: Joy – Part 1
http://www.therealpresence.org/archives/Sacred_Scripture/Sacred_Scripture_029.htm

Catholic Exchange – Br. Hyacinth Marie Cordell, OP, “Why Gaudete?”
http://catholicexchange.com/why-gaudete

 

Saints Be Praised! (N) – Champions of the Faith (C) – Stars of Our Faith (T)

Christianity Today –  St. Patrick, March 17
http://www.christianitytoday.com/history/2008/august/real-st-patrick.html

Jimmy Akin – “Was St. Patrick Catholic?”
http://jimmyakin.com/was-st-patrick-catholic

St. Patrick’s Purgatory
http://devotiontoourlady.com/st-patricks-purgatory.html
and
https://www.catholicsandcultures.org/ireland-republic-ireland/st-patricks-purgatory-lough-derg

 

Scriptural Secrets (N) – Hidden Treasures (C) – Bible Secrets (T)

Dr. Brant Pitre, “The Jewish Roots of the Eucharist”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P45BHDRA7pU

see also:
www.BrantPitre.com

 

Witness: ‘Good’ and ‘Bad’ (T)

Scriptural allegory: Sunlight Through the Window


Tugboat Challenge:

Catechetical lesson – This is called a prayer of thanksgiving (CCC 2638).

 

Catechetical Corner (N) – Catholic Passport (C) – Catholic I.D. (T)

Sixth and Ninth Commandments – (CCC 2519).

 

The Fleet Sources – 4 March 2018 –Third Sunday of Lent- 14-B

Be Still And Know That I Am God (N) – Pray Without Ceasing (C)

Our Catholic Prayers – the Gloria
http://www.ourcatholicprayers.com/the-glory-be-prayer.html

 

Getting Closer To God (T)

Our Catholic Prayers – Glory Be
http://www.ourcatholicprayers.com/the-glory-be-prayer.html

 

He Said – She Said (N) (C)

A-Z Quotes – St. Augustine, quotes on ‘glory’
http://www.azquotes.com/author/663-Saint_Augustine/tag/glory

A-Z Quotes – Mechthild of Magdeburg Quotes
http://www.azquotes.com/author/22331-Mechthild_of_Magdeburg


Scriptural Secrets (N) – Hidden Treasures (C)

Psalm 19, The Psalms, New Catholic Version. A Saint Joseph Edition. New Jersey: Catholic Book Publishing Corp, 2004.
*see commentary at pages 58-59

 

Bible Secrets (T)

Introduction to the Ten Commandments and Jesus as ‘new Temple,’ place where God resides on earth
 

Witness (T)

Creation & God’s Law: Psalm 19, learn words used for “God’s Law”: law, decree, precept, command, commandment, word, ordinance, statutes

Tugboat Challenge

Catechetical lesson: This is called a prayer of blessing and adoration:
Catechism of the Catholic Church – (CCC 2627)

 

Catechetical Corner (N)– Catholic Passport (C)

First Three Commandments:
Catechism of the Catholic Church – (1706, 2803)

 

Catholic I.D. (T)

First Three Commandments:
Catechism of the Catholic Church – (CCC 1706)

The Fleet Sources – 25 February 2018 – 2nd Sunday of Lent – 13-B

Wonderings and Wanderings (N) – Pray Without Ceasing (C) – Bible Secrets (T)

The writer poses an open question on ‘what lies within us’ in light of what Christ revealed at the Transfiguration.

Beliefnet – “Could a Jury Convict You of Being a Christian?”
http://www.beliefnet.com/faiths/christianity/galleries/could-a-jury-convict-you-of-being-a-christian.aspx

 

Releasing the Christian Within (N) – Finding the Christian Within (C)

University of Notre Dame – Jerome H. Neyrey, S.J., “Readers Guide to Clean/Unclean, Pure/Poluted, and Holy/Profane: the Idea and System of Purity
https://www3.nd.edu/~jneyrey1/purity.html

 

Scriptural Secrets (N) – Hidden Treasures (C) – Bible Secrets and Witness (T)

Haydock’s Catholic Bible Commentary, 1859 edition. – “The Law – The Gospel – The Prophets”
http://haydock1859.tripod.com/id56.html

Agape Bible Study – commentary, 2nd Sunday of Lent
http://www.agapebiblestudy.com/Sunday_Readings/Lenten_Season/Lent_2_b.htm

St. Charles Borromeo Bible Study – commentary, 2nd Sunday of Lent
http://www.scborromeo.org/biblestu/c_lent_2.pdf

 

Witness: Abraham & Isaac (T)

Scriptural allegory: foreshadows Jesus’ Passion and death

Tugboat Challenge

Catechetical lesson: This is called a prayer of intercession (CCC 2635).

 

Catechetical Corner (N) – Catholic Passport (C) – Catholic I.D. (T)

Catechism of the Catholic Church –  (CCC-1868)
also,
see John 14:15 and 15:10: “If you love me, you will keep my commandments… If you keep my commandments, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commandments and remain in his love.” >

 

The Fleet Sources – 18 February 2018 – First Sunday of Lent – 12-B

Be Still And Know That I Am God (N) – Pray Unceasingly (C) – Getting Closer To God (T)

EWTN – the Act of Contrition
https://www.ewtn.com/devotionals/prayers/contrit.htm

 

Dear Fr. Thom (N) – Dear Aquinas (C) – Dear Sister St. Henry (T)

Catechism of the Catholic Church:  2563; 2283

 

Quote Box (N)  

Pride: “It was pride that changed angels into devils; it is humility that makes men as angels.”
 Augustine of Hippo, as quoted in Manipulus Florum (c. 1306), edited by Thomas Hibernicus.
https://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Pride

(C) Pride: “Pride is concerned with who is right; humility is concerned with what is right.”
                                                E.T. Benson

 

Witness: Angels (T)

Catechism of the Catholic Church: 329

 

Tugboat Challenge (T)

 Catechetical lesson: This is called a prayer of petition (CCC 2629).

 

Catechetical Corner (N) – Catholic Passport (C) – Catholic I.D. (T)

Catechism of the Catholic Church- 1849

Scriptural Passages – Sins against the Holy Spirit: Matthew 12:31-32; Mark 3:28-29; Luke 12:8-10; Hebrews 10:26-29; Mark 3:30

EWTN – James Akin, “The Unforgiveable Sin
http://www.ewtn.com/library/answers/unforgiv.htm

Catholic Answers –
https://forums.catholic.com/showthread.php?t=508031

Additional Background –

Direct Quote, Excerpted from The Douay Catechism of 1649:

CHAP. XIX. The Sins against the Holy Ghost Expounded
Q915: How many are the sins against the Holy Ghost?
A: Six: despair of salvation, presumption of God’s mercy, to impugn the known truth, envy at another’s spiritual good, obstinacy in sin, and final impenitence.

Q916: What is despair of salvation?
A: It is diffidence in the mercies and power of God as also, in the merits of Jesus Christ, as if they were not of force enough to save us. This was the sin of Cain, when he said, “My sin is greater than I can deserve pardon.” Gen. iv. 13. And of Judas, “when casting down the silver pieces in the temple, he went and hanged himself.” Matt. xxvii. 4, 5.

Q917: What is the presumption of God’s mercy?
A: A foolish confidence of salvation, without leading a good life, or any care to keep the
commandments; such as they entertain who think they will be saved by faith only,
without good works.

Q918: What is it to impugn the known truth?
A: To argue obstinately against known points of faith, or to prevent the way of our Lord
by forging lies and slander, as Heretics do, when they teach the ignorant people, that
Catholics worship images as God, and give Angels and Saints the honour which is due to
God; or that the Pope for money gives us pardon to commit what sins we please; that all
which, greater falsehoods cannot be invented.

Q919: What is the envy to another’s spiritual good?
A: A sadness or repining at another’s growth in virtue and perfection; such as sectaries
seem to have when they scoff and are troubled at the frequent fasts, prayers, feasts,
pilgrimages, alms-deeds, vows, and religious orders of the Catholic Church, calling them
superstitious and fooleries, because they have not in their churches any such practices of
piety.

Q920: What is obstinacy in sin?
A: A willful persisting in wickedness, and running on from sin to sin, after sufficient
instructions and admonition.

Q923: What is final impenitence?
A: To die without either confession or contrition for our sins, as those do of whom it is
said, “With a hard neck, and with uncircumcised hearts and ears, you always resist the
Holy Ghost.” Acts vii. 51. And in the person of whom Job speaks, saying, “Depart thou
from us, and we will not have the knowledge of thy ways.” Job xxi. 14.

 

 

 

The Fleet Sources– 11 February 2018 – Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time- 11-B

Be Still And Know That I Am God (N) – Pray Without Ceasing (C) – Getting Closer To God (T)

Latin Mass – Asperges Me

http://latinmass.com/1962ordinaryofthemass.html

 

History’s Mysteries: You Are Standing on Holy Ground (N) (C)

For a great artistic rendition of the Hebrew Tabernacle and description:
https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/the-tabernacle/

For a listing of the 613 Mitzvot (Commandments):
http://www.jewfaq.org/613.htm

 

Scriptural Secrets (N) – Hidden Treasures (C) – Bible Secrets (T)

The Didache Bible, With Commentary based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church (NABRE)
                        *see commentary for Psalm 51, Miserere, p. 867

 

Witness: The Disobedient Leper (T)

Bible Hub, Commentary – Mark 1:40-45
http://biblehub.com/commentaries/mark/1-40.htm

Haydock’s Catholic Bible Commentary, 1859 edition. – Mark 1
http://haydock1859.tripod.com/confraternity/id38.html

Agape Bible Study – Mark 1:40-45
http://www.agapebiblestudy.com/Sunday_Readings/Ordinary_Time/Ordinary_Time_6_b.htm

 

Tugboat Challenge

Catechetical Lesson: ‘The Three Pillars of Lent’ – prayer, fasting, almsgiving.  (CCC 1434)

 

Catechetical Corner (N) – Catholic Passport (C) – Catholic I.D. (T)

EWTN – “Communion, Dispositions to Receive”
https://www.ewtn.com/expert/answers/communion_dispositions.htm

Vatican Website – Code of Canon Law
                *see paragraphs: #916, #988, #919
http://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG1104/_INDEX.HTM

Mechthild of Magdeburg, The Flowing Light of the Godhead. Frank Tobin, Translator. New York • Mahwah: Paulist Press, 1998.
           *at pp. 64 and 157-158 (following an “if… then…” structure)

The Fleet Sources- 4 February 2018- Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time- 10-B

Be Still And Know That I Am God (N) – Pray Unceasingly (C) – Getting Closer To God (T)

Prayer for the Morning and New Beginnings:
https://www.xavier.edu/jesuitresource/online-resources/Morning-and-New-Beginnings-Prayers.cfm

 

Dear Fr. Thom (N) – Dear Aquinas (C)

Sergius Bulgakov, The Lamb of God. Boris Jakim, Translator. Grand Rapids, Michigan: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 2008.
                       *see pp. 213-247 for discussion of ‘pouring out’: kenosis

 

Words to Live By (N) (C)

Words of Wisdom
AZ Quotes – ““We first make our habits and then our habits make us.” John Dryden (1631-1700), poet, literary critic, playwright
http://www.azquotes.com/quote/82009

 

Scriptural Secrets (N) – Hidden Treasures (C) – Bible Secrets (T)

The Didache Bible, With Commentary based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church (NABRE)
                          *see commentary p. 1671

 

Getting Closer to God (T)

Traditional prayers for Catholic Children:
http://www.catholic-kids.com/prayers.htm

 

 Witness: the Crowds (T)

Pope Francis on Christian witnessing:
http://www.catholicnews.com/services/englishnews/2017/christian-witness-requires-action-pope-says-during-parish-visit.cfm

 

 Catechetical Corner (N) – Catholic Passport (C) – Catholic I.D. (T)

Catechism of the Catholic Church- paragraphs: 2742, 2743-2745

The Fleet Sources- 28 January 2018; Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time- 9–B

Be Still And Know That I Am God (N)– Pray Without Ceasing (C):

EWTN – “Gospel of Mark, Question from Dave”
http://www.ewtn.com/v/experts/showmessage.asp?number=465833&Pg=&Pgnu=&recnu=

America Magazine Online – The Messianic Secret
https://www.americamagazine.org/content/the-word/messianic-secret

Oxford Biblical Studies Online – The Messianic Secret
http://www.oxfordbiblicalstudies.com/article/opr/t94/e1244

 

Saints and Such (N)– Champions Of The Faith (C):

St. Blaise
EWTN: About St. Blaise
http://www.ewtn.com/library/MARY/BLASE.htm

St, John Bosco
St. Don Bosco’s life story:

http://www.donboscowest.org/saints/donbosco
EWTN: about  St. Don Bosco
https://www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/J/stjohnbosco.asp

 

Stars Of Our Faith (T):

St. Blaise
A short EWTN account:

https://www.ewtn.com/library/MARY/BLAISE.HTM


Scriptural Secrets (N)- Hidden Treasures (C)- Witness: An ‘Unclean Spirit’ (T):

The Didache Bible, With Commentary based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church (NABRE)
*see commentary for Mark 1: 21-23; 1:23-28, page 1671


Bible Secrets: Words To Live (N)

CCEL – The Gospel According to Mark
https://www.ccel.org/bible/phillips/CP02MarkRed.htm
and
https://www.ccel.org/bible/phillips/CP02MarkRed2.htm

 

Catechetical Corner (N)– Catholic Passport (C)- Catholic I.D. (T):

See Catechetical References, Paragraphs 438, 1673

 

 

 

 

The Fleet Sources- 21 January 2018- Third Sunday in Ordinary Time- 8-B

Be Still And Know That I Am God (N) – Pray Without Ceasing (C) – Getting Closer To God (T):

The Luminous Mysteries, The Mysteries of Light:
Order of Carmelites – “George Preca and the New Mysteries of the Rosary”
http://ocarm.org/en/content/ocarm/george-preca-and-new-mysteries-rosary
Our Sunday Visitor –
https://www.osv.com/OSVNewsweekly/ByIssue/Article/TabId/735/ArtMID/13636/ArticleID/8284/Reflecting-on-10-years-of-the-luminous-mysteries.aspx

 

More on Nazareth (N)– More On Nazareth (C):

Nazareth, Jesus’ Village:
http://www.jesus-story.net/nazareth_about.htm

The People of Nazareth:
http://www.jesus-story.net/nazareth_people.htm

 

Knocked Off A Horse? (N) – Knocked Off A Horse, You Say (C) – Bible Secrets (T)

Acts 9, Verse by Verse Study:
http://www.bibleversestudy.com/acts/acts9-saul-damascus-road.htm

The Conversion of St. Paul:
http://catholicbiblical.com/the-conversion-of-st-paul/

 

Scriptural Secrets (N) – Hidden Treasures (C)

The Didache Bible, With Commentary based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church (NABRE), 2015.
*see commentary, page 1670.

 

Witness? (T):

Abarim Publications- Boanerges
http://abarim-publications.blogspot.com/2011/10/name-boanerges-doesnt-mean-sons-of.html#.WXY0JCmQxPY

Coptic Orthodox Diocese – Peter, James, and John
https://suscopts.org/resources/interesting-facts/25/st-peter-st-james-and-st-john/

 

Catechetical Corner (N):

 See Catechetical Reference: paragraphs 541, 542, 1989

You Tube – “Who Am I,” by Casting Crowns:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBcqria2wmg

 

Catholic Passport (C) – Catholic I.D. (T):

*See Catechetical Reference: paragraphs 541, 1989

 

 

The Fleet Sources– 14 January 2024 – Second Sunday in Ordinary Time – 7-B

Be Still And Know That I Am God (N)– Pray Without Ceasing (C) – Getting Closer To God (T)

See catechetical references: Paragraph 2826

 

Can Anything Good Come From Nazareth? (N) (C)

http://www.nazareth-en.custodia.org/default.asp?id=6240
and
http://www.biblebasics.co.uk/natcit/nazareth.htm

 

Scriptural Secrets (N) – Hidden Treasures (C)

See catechetical references: Paragraph 52, 608

             

Bible Secrets (T)

See catechetical references: Paragraph 3

 

Witnesses: Simon & Andrew (T)

The Didache Bible, With Commentary based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church (NABRE), 2015
see commentary, pages 1586, 1670, 1731, and 1796-97

 

Catechetical Corner (N) – Catholic Passport (C)

See catechetical references: Paragraphs 3, 1951, 1953

 

Catholic I.D. (T)

See catechetical references: Paragraphs 1951, 1953

 

 

The Fleet Sources – 7 January 2024 – The Epiphany of the Lord – 6-B

N.B.: No sources are listed for the Epiphany 2024 issue of The Catholic Navigator because it is based on editorial reflections upon private communications.

“Pray Without Ceasing”(C)

The Arlington Catholic Herald – Fr. William Saunders, “Who Were the Magi?” (December 1, 2003)
http://www.catholicherald.com/Faith/Your_Faith/Straight_Answers/Straight_Answers__Who_Were_the_Magi_/

The Psalms, New Catholic Version, A Saint Joseph Edition. New Jersey: Catholic Book Publishing Corp, 2004.
*see commentary at pps. 183-185, for Psalm 72

“A Star, A Star, Dancing in the Night…!” (C) (T)

For a fascinating discussion of the ‘when’ of Jesus’ birth:

Pope Benedict XVI. Jesus of Nazareth: The Infancy Narratives. New York: Image, an imprint of Crown Publishing Group, 2012
See Chapter III  

It’s All In the Stars (C)

Christian Courier – Balaam
https://www.christiancourier.com/articles/1508-did-balaam-prophesy-concerning-the-messiah


Hidden Treasures (C)– Bible Secrets (T)

The Didache Bible, With Commentary based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church (NABRE)
*see commentary, 13:1-18; p. 655


Witness: the Magi (T)

Bible History Daily, Biblical Archeology – the Magi
http://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/people-cultures-in-the-bible/jesus-historical-jesus/bible-scholar-brent-landau-asks-%E2%80%9Cwho-were-the-magi%E2%80%9D/

The Arlington Catholic Herald – Fr. William Saunders, “Who Were the Magi?” (December 1, 2003)
http://www.catholicherald.com/Faith/Your_Faith/Straight_Answers/Straight_Answers__Who_Were_the_Magi_/

New Advent – Magi
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/09527a.htm

EWTN – Magi
http://www.ewtn.com/v/experts/showmessage.asp?number=475561&Pg=&Pgnu=&recnu=

EWTN – Epiphany of the LORD
http://www.ewtn.com/saintsholy/saints/E/epiphanyofthelord.asp

 

Catholic Passport (C)– Catholic I.D. (T)

Catechism of the Catholic Church — Refer to CCC 528 and 2446

 

The Fleet Sources – 31 December 2023 – Feast of the Holy Family – 5-B

Church and State (N)– Church or State (C)

St. Thomas Becket:
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Saint-Thomas-Becket/As-archbishop

St. Thomas  More:
https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14689c.htm

 

Scriptural Secrets (N)– Hidden Gems (C)– Buried Treasures (T)

Commentary.

 

Catechetical Corner (N)– Catholic Passport (C)– Catholic I.D. (T)

Commentary

 

*Tugboat – Witness: the Family

Commentary

 

 *Tugboat Challenge: Fill-in

 

The Fleet Sources – 24 December 2023 – Fourth Sunday of Advent/Christmas Eve – 4-B

Be Still and Know That I Am God (N)– Pray Without Ceasing (C)– From Your Lips to God’s Ear (T)

Catholic Stand – “The Birth of Christ: The Invasion of Time by Eternity,” by Melanie Jean Juneau
https://catholicstand.com/the-birth-of-christ-the-invasion-of-time-by-eternity-2/

The Catholic Thing – “A Proportioned Extravagance,” by Fr. Paul D. Scalia
https://www.thecatholicthing.org/2022/12/24/a-proportioned-extravagance/

 

Different Trees, Different Fruits (N) (C)

Catholicism – “Saint Adam and Saint Eve (First Age of the world)”
https://catholicism.org/saint-adam-and-saint-eve-first-age-of-the-world.html

Catholic Stand – “Sts. Adam and Eve – A Christmas Feast,” by Masha Goepel
https://catholicstand.com/sts-adam-and-eve-a-christmas-feast/

Catholic World Report – The Glastonbury Thorn: a resurrected symbol of Christmas,” by Jonah McKeown
https://www.catholicworldreport.com/2022/12/26/the-glastonbury-thorn-a-resurrected-symbol-of-christmas/

“Lo, How a Rose E’re Blooming”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5fE8M7c-Yg

 

Scriptural Secrets (N)– Hidden Gems (C)

Catholic World Report – “What is the Nativity,” by James V. Schall, S.J.
https://www.catholicworldreport.com/2022/12/23/what-is-the-nativity/

 

Catechetical Corner (N)– Catholic Passport (C)

A catechetical and biblical reflection.

 

Stars of Our Faith (T)

St. Stephen
https://www.teachingcatholickids.com/st-stephen-a-saint-for-deacons/

 

*Tugboat – Witness: Mary

A biblical  reflection

 

*Tugboat Challenge: Prepare the Manger, IV

Activity

 

 

The Fleet Sources – 17 December 2023 – Third Sunday of Advent – Gaudete! – 3-B

Some Background for Liturgical Year  2024

Agape Bible Study – “The Gospel of Mark, Lesson 1: Introduction – The Gospel According to St. Mark: Lion of God,” by Michal Hunt
https://www.agapebiblestudy.com/Mark_Gospel/Mark_Lesson_1.htm

Catholic Resources – Seasons… Fr. Felix Just
https://catholic-resources.org/Lectionary/Seasons-Advent-Christmas.htm

 

A Star, a Star, Dancing in the Night… (N) (C)

Old Testament sources:
Exodus 22:18, Leviticus 20:6, Deuteronomy 18:10-13, 2 Kings 21:6, 1 Chronicles 10:13-14, Proverbs 3:5-7, Isaiah 8:19, Daniel 2:27-28, Zechariah 10:2
New Testament sources:
Matthew 24:24, Luke 21:25, Acts 8:9-13 and 16:16-19, Ephesians 6:11-12, 1 Peter 5:8, 1 John 4:1-3, Revelation 22:15

YouTube – Retrograde Motion
https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=1nVSzzYCAYk

 

Scriptural Secrets (N)– Hidden Gems (C)– Buried Treasures (T)

Agape Bible Study:
https://www.agapebiblestudy.com/Sunday_Readings/Sunday_Readings.php?Sunday_Doc=Advent_Season/Advent_3_b

St. Charles Borromeo Church:
scborromeo.org/biblestu/b_adv_3.pdf

 

Catechetical Corner (N)– Catholic Passport (C)

The Meaning of the Advent Wreath’s Candles
https://www.dynamiccatholic.com/advent/advent-candles.html

 

*Tugboat – Witness: John the Baptist

John the Baptist Facts for Kids:
https://kids.kiddle.co/John_the_Baptist

 

*Tugboat Challenge: Prepare the Manger, III

 

The Fleet Sources – 10 December 2023 – Second Sunday of Advent – 2-B

Be Still and Know That I Am God (N)– Pray Without Ceasing (C)– From Your Lips to God’s Ear (T)

Agape Bible Study – “The Gospel of Mark, Lesson 1: Introduction – The Gospel According to St. Mark: Lion of God,” by Michal Hunt
https://www.agapebiblestudy.com/Mark_Gospel/Mark_Lesson_1.htm

Catholic Answers – “A Big Fight Over St. Mark,” by Jimmy Akin
https://www.catholic.com/magazine/online-edition/a-big-fight-over-st-mark

Catholic Answers – “Person of Interest: Who Is the Naked Man in Mark’s Gospel?” by hector Molina
https://www.catholic.com/magazine/online-edition/person-of-interest-who-is-the-naked-man-in-marks-gospel

Catholic Answers – “Mark, saint, Author of the Gospel of Mark,” by J. MacRory. Excerpted “unabridged … from the original Catholic Encyclopedia, published between 1907 and 1912.”
https://www.catholic.com/encyclopedia/mark-saint

Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Southern United States – “St. Mark the Apostle, the Founder of the Coptic Church”:
https://suscopts.org/coptic-orthodox/church/saint-mark/

NC Register – “8 Things to Know and Share About St. Mark and His Gospel, by Jimmy Akin”
https://www.ncregister.com/blog/8-things-to-know-and-share-about-st-mark-and-his-gospel

Patristic Bible Commentary – “Gospel of Mark Commentary‎, Catena Aurea on Mark”
https://sites.google.com/site/aquinasstudybible/home/gospel-of-mark-commentary/chapter-1

Sanctoral – “Lives of the Saints, Our Models and Protectors; St. Mark, evangelist.” Little Pictorial Lives of the Saints, a compilation based on Butler’s Lives of the Saints and other sources by John Gilmary Shea (Benziger Brothers: New York, 1894)
https://sanctoral.com/en/saints/saint_mark_evangelist.html

Catholic Resources – Seasons… Fr. Felix Just
https://catholic-resources.org/Lectionary/Seasons-Advent-Christmas.htm

 

Our Lady of the World, Old & New (N) (C); Faith and Prayer (T)

A History:  the Immaculate Conception
https://friarmusings.com/2022/12/08/a-history-the-immaculate-conception/

The Story of St. Juan Diego’s Tilma by a physician-scientist:
https://www.kenmaymd.com/blog-1/miracles-part1

https://www.kenmaymd.com/blog-1/miracles-part2

https://www.kenmaymd.com/blog-1/miracles-part3

The Miraculous Image of Our Lady of Guadalupe:
https://www.catholiccompany.com/magazine/the-miraculous-image-of-our-lady-of-guadalupe/

 

Lady Bug, Lady Bug, Fly Away Home (T)

uDayton – “Ladybugs and Mary,” by Father Johann Roten, S.M.
https://udayton.edu/imri/mary/l/ladybugs-and-mary.php

uCatholic – “Did You Know? Ladybugs Are Named for the Virgin Mary,” by George Ryan
https://ucatholic.com/blog/did-you-know-ladybugs-are-named-for-the-virgin-mary/

Tom Perna, Mariology – “Mondays with Mary” – ‘The Beetles of Our Lady’
https://tomperna.org/2014/04/07/mondays-with-mary-the-beetles-of-our-lady/

 

Scriptural Secrets (N)– Hidden Gems (C)

Agape Bible Study – “The Gospel Of Mark, Lesson 1: Introduction, The Gospel According to St. Mark: Lion of God,” by Michal Hunt
https://www.agapebiblestudy.com/Mark_Gospel/Mark_Lesson_1.htm

 

Catechetical Corner (N)– Catholic Passport (C)

Grace in Torah – Hebrew Numbers 1 – 10
https://graceintorah.net/2015/06/15/hebrew-numbers-1-10/

Mercy Home – “The Purpose and Symbolism Of The Advent Wreath And Candles”
https://www.mercyhome.org/blog/sunday-mass/advent-wreath/

Catholic Exchange – The Traditional Symbolism of Four, by David Clayton
https://catholicexchange.com/the-traditional-symbolism-of-four/

Catholic Care – Faithfully Waiting, an Advent Reflection, Meredith Lemos
https://www.catholiccare.org/about-us/news-and-publications/latest-news/advent/

 

*Tugboat – Witness: Isaiah

Who was Isaiah?
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/isaiah/0

 

*Tugboat Challenge: Prepare the Manger, II

The Fleet Sources – 3 December 2023 – First Sunday of Advent – 1-B

Beginnings With Mark (… and, in fact, sources for the entire month) (N) (C)

Agape Bible Study – “The Gospel of Mark, Lesson 1: Introduction – The Gospel According to St. Mark: Lion of God,” by Michal Hunt
https://www.agapebiblestudy.com/Mark_Gospel/Mark_Lesson_1.htm

Catholic Answers – “A Big Fight Over St. Mark,” by Jimmy Akin
https://www.catholic.com/magazine/online-edition/a-big-fight-over-st-mark

Catholic Answers – “Person of Interest: Who Is the Naked Man in Mark’s Gospel?” by Hector Molina
https://www.catholic.com/magazine/online-edition/person-of-interest-who-is-the-naked-man-in-marks-gospel

Catholic Answers – “Mark, saint, Author of the Gospel of Mark,” by J. MacRory. Excerpted “unabridged … from the original Catholic Encyclopedia, published between 1907 and 1912.”
https://www.catholic.com/encyclopedia/mark-saint

Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Southern United States – “St. Mark the Apostle, the Founder of the Coptic Church,” by
https://suscopts.org/coptic-orthodox/church/saint-mark/

NC Register – “8 Things to Know and Share About St. Mark and His Gospel, by Jimmy Akin”
https://www.ncregister.com/blog/8-things-to-know-and-share-about-st-mark-and-his-gospel

Patristic Bible Commentary – “Gospel of Mark Commentary‎, Catena Aurea on Mark”
https://sites.google.com/site/aquinasstudybible/home/gospel-of-mark-commentary/chapter-1

Sanctoral – “Lives of the Saints, Our Models and Protectors; St. Mark, evangelist.” Little Pictorial Lives of the Saints, a compilation based on Butler’s Lives of the Saints and other sources by John Gilmary Shea (Benziger Brothers: New York, 1894)
https://sanctoral.com/en/saints/saint_mark_evangelist.html

 

Liar, Lunatic, or LORD? (N) (C)

“If he was not what He said He was, the Christ, the Son of God, He was the anti-Christ! If He was only a man, then He was not even a ‘good’ man,” … as found in The Catholic Navigator, vol. VIII, is. 3, “Be Still and Know That I Am God.”
                    The Life of Christ, Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen, Life of Christ, 2008. p. 7

 

Scriptural Secrets (N)– Hidden Gems (C)– Buried Treasure (T)

Catholic Resources – “The Gospel according to Mark: Literary Features & Thematic Emphases,” by Felix Just, S.J., Ph.D”
https://catholic-resources.org/Bible/Mark-Literary.htm

Catholic Resources – Seasons… Fr. Felix Just
https://catholic-resources.org/Lectionary/Seasons-Advent-Christmas.htm

Bible Project – “The Identity of Jesus: Mighty Messiah & Son of God (Mark 1:1-8:30),” by Mark L. Strauss
https://bibleproject.com/articles/mark-gospel-servant-messiah/#:~:text=Mark%20is%20fond%20of%20the,forward%20with%20speed%20and%20urgency.

Got Questions – “Why does the Gospel of Mark use the term immediately so often?”
https://www.gotquestions.org/immediately-in-Mark.html

Biblical Hermeneutics – “Why does Mark use ‘immediately’ so often?”
https://hermeneutics.stackexchange.com/questions/19821/why-does-mark-use-immediately-so-often

 

Catechetical Corner (N)– Catholic Passport (C)

CERC, Catholic Education Resource Center – “The History of the Advent Wreath,” by Rev. William Saunders
https://www.catholiceducation.org/en/culture/catholic-contributions/the-history-of-the-advent-wreath.html

Grace in Torah – Hebrew Numbers 1 – 10
https://graceintorah.net/2015/06/15/hebrew-numbers-1-10/

Mercy Home – “The Purpose and Symbolism Of The Advent Wreath And Candles”
https://www.mercyhome.org/blog/sunday-mass/advent-wreath/

Catholic Exchange – The Traditional Symbolism of Four, by David Clayton
https://catholicexchange.com/the-traditional-symbolism-of-four/

Catholic Care – Faithfully Waiting, an Advent Reflection, Meredith Lemos
https://www.catholiccare.org/about-us/news-and-publications/latest-news/advent/

 

*Catholic I.D. – (T)

U.S.C.C.B. – Liturgical Year
https://www.usccb.org/prayer-worship/liturgical-year

Catholic Resources – An Introduction to the Christian Liturgical Year
https://catholic-resources.org/Lectionary/Liturgical_Year.htm

 

*Tugboat – Witness: You

 

*Tugboat Challenge: Prepare the Manger, I

 

The Fleet Sources – 26 November 2023 – Solemnity of Christ the King – 53-A

A Feast Fit For a King (N) (C)

On the Solemnity of Christ the King:
https://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2016-11-20
and
Pope Pius XI’s Encyclical: Quas Primas
https://www.ewtn.com/library/encyc/p11prima.htm

Scriptural Secrets (N) – Hidden Treasures (C)

The Psalms, New Catholic Version, A Saint Joseph Edition. New Jersey: Catholic Book Publishing Corp, 2004.
*pps. 7-24

Agape Bible Study:
https://www.agapebiblestudy.com/Sunday_Readings/Sunday_Readings.php?Sunday_Doc=Obligations_Solemnities_Feasts/solemnity_christ_the_king_a

St. Charles Borromeo, Picayune, MS  Bible Study
http://www.scborromeo.org/biblestu/a_ot_34.pdf

Catechetical Corner (N) – Catholic Passport (C)

Beginning Catholic
http://www.beginningcatholic.com/precepts-of-the-catholic-church

Parents, the following might be considered to help children better understand Christ the King Sunday,

An appreciation of the Liturgy for the Solemnity of Christ the King can be gained at this site.  It offers of variety of resources. Please note that even though the Year A cited is 2014, it is applicable to 2017:
http://www.liturgytools.net/2014/11/hymns-feast-of-christ-the-king-year-a.html

Catholic Culture offers insight and activities for the Solemnity:
https://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2017-11-26


Tugboat – Bible Story  Time – Looking Back… as We Move Forward

 A review of two earthly kings as we recognize the King of the Universe.

The Fleet Sources – 19 November 2023 – 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time – 52-A

Chasing Holiness (N) – Pray Unceasingly (C)

Catherine of Siena, The Dialogue. Suzanne Noffke, O.P. Translator. New York: Paulist Press, 1980.
re: “You gave me as well a medicine against a hidden sickness I had not recognized, by teaching me that I can Never sit in judgment on any person… For I… have often judged other under the pretext of working for you honor and their salvation.”
*p. 202.

New Advent – Catherine of Siena
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/03447a.htm

 

Saints Preserve Us (N) – Champions of the Faith (C) – Stars of Our Faith (T)

St. Catherine of Alexandria
http://www.ewtn.com/library/mary/catherin.htm

 

Scriptural Secrets (N) – Hidden Gems (C)

 Agape Bible Study:
https://www.agapebiblestudy.com/Sunday_Readings/Sunday_Readings.php?Sunday_Doc=Ordinary_Time/Ordinary_Time_33_a

St. Charles Borromeo, Picayune, MS  Bible Study:
http://www.scborromeo.org/biblestu/a_ot_33.pdf


Tugboat – Bible Story Time – The Student Becomes the Master

The story of Elisha continues intermittently from 2 Kings 4 through nine following chapters ending with Elisha’s death described in 2 Kings 13: 14-25.

 

The Fleet Sources – 12 November 2023 – 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time – 51-A

Chasing Holiness (N) – Pray Unceasingly (C)

The Psalms, New Catholic Version. New Jersey: Catholic Book Publishing Corp., 2002.
    *p. 99-103


Saints Preserve Us (N) – Champions of the Faith (C) – Stars of Our Faith (T)

St. Frances Cabrini
https://www.mothercabrini.org/who-we-are/mother-cabrini/

Scriptural Secrets (N) – Hidden Treasures (C) – Bible Secrets (T)

The Psalms, New Catholic Version. New Jersey: Catholic Book Publishing Corp., 2002.
    *p. 99-103

Agape Bible Study:
https://www.agapebiblestudy.com/Sunday_Readings/Sunday_Readings.php?Sunday_Doc=Ordinary_Time/Ordinary_Time_31_a

St. Charles Borromeo, Picayune, MS  Bible Study
http://www.scborromeo.org/biblestu/a_king.pdf

 

Tugboat – Bible Story Time – The Student

Elisha joins Elijah as his attendant and student in 1 Kings:  19: 19-21. The story of the two continues in 2 Kings 2 with Elisha succeeding Elijah, who is taken up to heaven in a fiery chariot. The account of Elisha and the widow’s oil is in 2 Kings 4.

 

 

The Fleet Sources – 5 November 2023 – 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time – 50-A

Chasing Holiness (N) – Pray Unceasingly (C)

Etymology Online – scandal
http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?allowed_in_frame=0&search=scandal

Catechism of the Catholic Church – (CCC 1178, 2284)
 

Saints Preserve Us (N) – Champions of the Faith (C) – Stars of Our Faith (T)

Leo the Great, Pope and Doctor of the Church
http://www.ewtn.com/library/mary/leo.htm


Scriptural  Secrets (N) – Hidden Treasures (C)

 John A. Hardon, S.J. Modern Catholic Dictionary. Bardstown, Kentucky: Eternal Life, 2004.
“hypocrite” – see p. 261-262.

Agape Bible Study:
https://www.agapebiblestudy.com/Sunday_Readings/Sunday_Readings.php?Sunday_Doc=Ordinary_Time/Ordinary_Time_31_a

St. Charles Borromeo, Picayune, MS  Bible Study
http://www.scborromeo.org/biblestu/a_ot_31.pdf

 

Stars of Our Faith (T)

Pope St. Leo the Great
http://www.ewtn.com/library/mary/leo.htm


Bible Story Time (T) – Elijah, Prophet of Prophets, 2

The story of Elijah’s defeat of the Prophets of Baal is found in 1 Kings 18

 

 

The Fleet Sources – 29 October 2023 – 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time – 49-A

Chasing Holiness (N) – Pray Unceasingly (C)

Judaism 101 – Sh’ma
http://www.jewfaq.org/shemaref.htm

Jewish Encyclopedia –  Shema
http://www.jewishencyclopedia.com/search?utf8=%E2%9C%93&keywords=shema&commit=search

Jewish Virtual Library – Shema
http://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/the-shema

Name That Tune (N)

[Q & A based on readings from previous issues]

What’s In A Psalm? (C)

[Q & A all taken from previous issues]

Dear Fr. Thom (N)

Etymology Online – breviary
http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?term=breviary

USCCB – Lectionary
http://www.usccb.org/bible/liturgy/index.cfm?refresh=1

Dear Aquinas (C)

Etymology Online – breviary
http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?term=breviary

USCCB – Lectionary
http://www.usccb.org/bible/liturgy/index.cfm?refresh=1

Scriptural Secrets (N) – Hidden Treasures (C)

G.K. Beale and D.A. Carson, Editors. Commentary on the New Testament Use of the Old Testament. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Baker Academic, 2007.

See Matthew 22:34-39; p. 80

Bible Story Time (T) – Elijah, Prophet of Prophets, 1

1 Kings 17 introduces Elijah the Prophet.

The Fleet Sources – 22 October 2023 – 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time – 48-A

A Jewish Perspective ( on the  Psalms) (N)

Religion Online –  Stanley N. Rosenbaum, “Our Own Silly Faces: C.S. Lewis on Psalms
http://www.religion-online.org/showarticle.asp?title=1684

My Jewish Learning –  Rabbi Louis Jacobs , “The Book of Psalms, Traditional & modern views of the Book of Psalms, and the role of Psalms in Jewish liturgy
http://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/the-book-of-psalms/

Jewish Encyclopedia – Emil G. Hirsch, “Psalms
http://www.jewishencyclopedia.com/articles/12409-psalms


Pray Unceasingly (C)

The Liturgy of the Hours
http://universalis.com/
and
http://www.ewtn.com/Expert/answers/breviary.htm

Poetry To The Ears III: Psalm 119 (N) – Poetry & Prayer III: Psalm 119 (C)

Eight Hebrew words are used to refer to God’s Word in Psalm 119:
1. The first word is promise or word, dabar in Hebrew; used 24 times: it means God’s spoken, revealed word.
2. The second word is saying, imrah in Hebrew, used 19 times: this is another way to say word, anything God has spoken, commanded or promised.
3. The third word is statutes, chuqqim, used 21 times: these are the rules that God gave to His people early in their history. It can be translated “laws”.
4. The fourth word is judgments, mishpatim, used 23 times: a later word for statutes, can be translated as judgements or rules or rulings.
5. The fifth word is law, torah, used 25 times: this means the first 5 books of the Bible. Later it included other books like Isaiah and Jeremiah. It is translated as “law” or “teaching” or even “revelation”.
6. The sixth word is commands, miswah/miswot, used 22 times: what someone with authority (God) tells you to do, orders.
7. The seventh word is precepts, piqqudim, used 21 times: these give us help when we want to know what to do. It is sometimes translated as “guidelines” or “instructions” in Psalm 119.
8. The eighth word is testimonies, eduth, used 23 times: these are the things that God tells us to do. Related to the word “witness”, keeping His testimonies means being loyal to the covenant or promise that God has made with us.

EWTN – Father Edward McNamara, “Substituting the Psalm”
https://www.ewtn.com/library/Liturgy/zlitur277.htm

The Catholic Liturgy Library – Chapter IV: The General Arrangement of Readings for Mass; 1. The Pastoral Purpose of the Order of Readings for Mass
http://www.catholicliturgy.com/index.cfm/FuseAction/documentText/Index/2/SubIndex/11/ContentIndex/134/Start/126

Wellsprings – Psalms at the Mass (how selected)
http://www.wellsprings.org.uk/the_mass/liturgy_word_responsorial_psalm.htm

**Additional Background to Psalm 119, excerpted from  “50 Facts and Links for Psalm 119,” Posted by Sherry on 1/4/2015
@ semicolon Blog
http://www.semicolonblog.com/?p=22735

Scriptural Secrets (N) – Hidden Treasures (C)

Bible Research
http://www.bibleresearch.org/articles/a2pws.htm


Catechetical Corner (N) – Catholic Passport (C)

Bible Research – Cyrus
http://www.bibleresearch.org/articles/a2pws.htm

Christian Courier – Wayne Jackson, “Cyrus the Great in Biblical Prophecy.”
https://www.christiancourier.com/articles/264-cyrus-the-great-in-biblical-prophecy


Bible Story Time: The Broken Kingdom (T)

1 Kings 12-16 gives an account of the general unfaithfulness to the Lord by the split kingdoms up to the time of Elijah.

 

The Fleet Sources – 15 October 2023 – 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time – 47-A

Our Father, Who Art In Heaven (N)

Catechism of the Catholic Church – (CCC 2767, 2774)


Saints Preserve Us! (N)

Catholicism.org – “Saint Teresa and the Calendar”
https://catholicism.org/saint-teresa-and-the-calendar.html


Champions of the Faith (C)

St. Teresa of Avila

http://www.ewtn.com/library/MARY/AVILA.htm


Religious Orders ©

The Carmelites
http://traditionalcarmelite.com/learn/history/


Scriptural Secrets (N)

Agape Bible Studies – 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time, cycle A
http://www.agapebiblestudy.com/Sunday_Readings/Sunday_Readings.php?Sunday_Doc=Ordinary_Time/Ordinary_Time_28_a

Resources for Catholic Educators – Commentary: Matthew 22:1-14
http://4catholiceducators.com/gospel-matthew-22-a-bible.htm

St. Charles Borromeo Bible Study – 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time, cycle A
http://www.scborromeo.org/biblestu/a_ot_28.pdf

 

 Hidden Treasures (C) Hidden Treasures

Bible Hub Commentaries wedding garment
http://biblehub.com/commentaries/matthew/22-11.htm

The Ignatius Catholic Study Bible, Revised Standard Version, Second Catholic Edition, The New Testament. San Francisco: Ignatius Press, 2010.
p. 46; footnote 22:1-14; 22:11

Wesley Center Online – Mark Walker, THE PARABLE OF THE WEDDING GARMENT, Matthew 22:11-14
http://wesley.nnu.edu/fileadmin/imported_site/biblical_studies/parables/Wa_Mt22_11-14.htm

Bible Hub Commentaries wedding garment
http://biblehub.com/commentaries/matthew/22-11.htm

The Ignatius Catholic Study Bible, Revised Standard Version, Second Catholic Edition, The New Testament. San Francisco: Ignatius Press, 2010.
p. 46; footnote 22:1-14; 22:11

Wesley Center Online – Mark Walker, THE PARABLE OF THE WEDDING GARMENT, Matthew 22:11-14
http://wesley.nnu.edu/fileadmin/imported_site/biblical_studies/parables/Wa_Mt22_11-14.htm

 

Catechetical Corner (N)

Catechism of the Catholic Church – (CCC 2016)

 

Bible Story Time (T) – Solomon’s Mistakes

 1 Kings 10 and 11 relates how Solomon’s love of riches led to his undoing. With his death his
heir could not hold the Kingdom together. It split into the Northern Kingdom (Israel) and the
Southern Kingdom (Judah).

 

 

 

 

The Fleet Sources – 8 October 2023 – 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time – 46-A

The Lord’s Prayer (N)

Catechism of the Catholic Church – (CCC 2569, 2570, 2779)

Abarim Publications – shub
https://www.abarim-publications.com/Dictionary/si/si-w-b.html#.Xx8RGkMVE5s

 Metanoia – ‘Turn Toward the Light’
https://www.metanoia.org/light.htm


In the Year 732 (N) 

History Hit – “What Was the Significance of the Battle of Tours?”
https://www.historyhit.com/day-battle-tours/

The National Review – “The Battle of Tours,” by Raymond Ibrahim
https://www.nationalreview.com/2013/10/battle-tours-raymond-ibrahim/

 

Religious Orders

St. Dominic de Guzman
http://www.ewtn.com/library/MARY/DOMINIC.htm

 

Saints Preserve Us! (N)

CatholicSaints.Info – St. Denis, and Sts. Rusticus and Eleutherius
https://catholicsaints.info/saints-of-the-day-denis-rusticus-and-eleutherius/

Weird Catholic –
https://weirdcatholic.com/2018/09/12/st-deniss-wonderful-talking-head/

 

Champions of the Faith

St. Louis Bertrand
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/09376b.htm

St. Vincent Ferrer
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15437a.htm

 

Scriptural Secrets (N)

Resources for Catholic Educators – Commentary: Matthew 21:33-43
http://4catholiceducators.com/gospel-matthew-21-b-bible.htm

Agape Bible Study – 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time, cycle A
http://www.agapebiblestudy.com/Sunday_Readings/Sunday_Readings.php?Sunday_Doc=Ordinary_Time/Ordinary_Time_27_a

St. Charles Borromeo – 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time, cycle A
http://www.scborromeo.org/biblestu/a_ot_27.pdf

 

Hidden Treasures (C)

The Ignatius Catholic Study Bible, Revised Standard Version, Second Catholic Edition, The New Testament. San Francisco: Ignatius Press, 2010.
p. 45; footnote, 21:33-41.

Mirriam Webster –  allegory
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/allegory

 

Catechetical Corner (N)

Catechism of the Catholic Church – (CCC 2207)

 

 Bible Story Time (T) – A House for the Lord

 There are two accounts of Solomon building the Temple: 1 Kings 6 and 2 Chronicles 3.

But in 1 Kings 9: 1-9 the Lord gives Solomon a warning to be faithful or suffer God’s wrath.

 

 

 

The Fleet Sources – 1 October 2023 – 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time – 45-A

Saints Be Praised! (N)

Catholic Answers – Michael the Archangel, Saint
https://www.catholic.com/encyclopedia/michael-the-archangel-saint

EWTN – St. Michael, St. Gabriel, & St. Raphael
https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/saints/michael-gabriel-raphael-704

New Advent, Catholic Encyclopedia –
St. Michael the Archangel
https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/10275b.htm

St. Raphael the Archangel
https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12640b.htm

St. Gabriel the Archangel
https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/06330a.htm

 

A Modern Day Challenge (N)

Catholic Answers – “How Could Lucifer, an Archangel, Have Rebelled against God?”
https://www.catholic.com/qa/how-could-lucifer-an-archangel-have-rebelled-against-god

Catholic World Report – “Harry Potter and the Sacramental Universe,” by Rachel Hoover
https://www.catholicworldreport.com/2020/06/11/harry-potter-and-the-sacramental-universe/

Poetry Foundation – “God’s Grandeur,” by Gerard Manley Hopkins
https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/44395/gods-grandeur

Catholic World Report – “Calling upon St. Michael the Archangel on Mount Gargano,” by Fr. Seán Connolly
https://www.catholicworldreport.com/2020/05/07/calling-upon-st-michael-the-archangel-on-mount-gargano/

Catholic Exchange – “Understanding the Mysterious Sword of St. Michael,” by R. Jared Staudt
https://catholicexchange.com/understanding-mysterious-sword-st-michael

Aleteia – “7 Sanctuaries linked by a straight line: The legendary Sword of St. Michael
https://aleteia.org/2017/05/31/7-sanctuaries-linked-by-a-straight-line-the-legendary-sword-of-st-michael/

Aleteia – “There still exists a powerful relic connected to St. Michael the Archangel,” Philip Kosloski |
https://aleteia.org/2018/09/29/there-still-exists-a-powerful-relic-connected-to-st-michael-the-archangel/

 

Religious Orders (C)

New Advent – Franciscan: “Origin of the three orders”
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/06217a.htm

New Advent – stigmatist
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14294b.htm


Champions of the Faith (C)

St. Francis of Assisi
https://www.ewtn.com/library/MARY/FRANCIS.HTM

 

Scriptural Secrets (N)

St. Charles Borromeo Bible Commentary – 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A
http://www.scborromeo.org/biblestu/a_ot_26.pdf

Agape Bible Study – 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time (cycle A)
http://www.agapebiblestudy.com/Sunday_Readings/Sunday_Readings.php?Sunday_Doc=Ordinary_Time/Ordinary_Time_26_a

 

Catechetical Corner (N)

Catechism of the Catholic Church – (CCC 1749, 1769)

 

 Catholic Passport (C)

Etymology Online – obedience
http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?allowed_in_frame=0&search=obedire

 

Bible Story Time(T) –  A King’s Wisdom

Solomon decides who the real mother is—see 1 Kings 3: 16-28

 

 

The Fleet Sources – 24 September 2023 – 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time – 44-A

Hail Mary! (N)

EWTN – Regina Coeli
https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/devotions/regina-caeli-o-queen-of-heaven-375

New Advent – “Regina Coeli (Queen of Heaven),” by Hugh Henry
https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12718b.htm

Adoremus – ‘’Singing the Four Seasonal Marian Anthems”
https://adoremus.org/2007/09/15/Singing-the-Four-Seasonal-Marian-Anthems/

Sacred Heart Catholic Church – “The Angelus & Regina Caeli Prayers”
https://sacredheartfla.org/about-us/being-franciscan/franciscan-prayers-devotions/angelaregina-caeli/

 

History’s Mysteries: Soldier of Christ (N)

Thomas F. Madden, Crusades Controversy, Setting the Record Straight. North Palm Beach, Florida: Beacon Publishing, 2017.
*PAGE 11

The Catholic World Report – “The Crusade of Saint Francis,” by Father Seán Connolly
https://www.catholicworldreport.com/2019/09/26/the-crusade-of-saint-francis/

OFM – “Ancient Model For Modern Dialogue: St. Francis in the Sultan’s Court”
https://ofm.org/blog/ancient-model-for-modern-dialogue-st-francis-in-the-sultans-court/

 

RELIGIOUS ORDERS (C)

On Benedictine Monasticism:
http://www.osb.org/gen/benedictines.html

 

Champions of the Faith (C)

St. Hildegard of Bingen:
http://www.ewtn.com/library/MARY/07351A.htm

 

Hidden Treasures (C)

The Psalms, New Catholic Version. New Jersey: Catholic Book Publishing Corp., 2002.
*p.  379

 

Scriptural Secrets (N)

St. Charles Borromeo Bible Commentary – 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A
http://www.scborromeo.org/biblestu/a_ot_25.pdf

Agape Bible Study – 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time (cycle A)
http://www.agapebiblestudy.com/Sunday_Readings/Sunday_Readings.php?Sunday_Doc=Ordinary_Time/Ordinary_Time_25_a

 

Catechetical Corner (N)

Catechism of the Catholic Church – (CCC 1996, 1997, 2023)

 

Bible Story Time (T) – Solomon’s Choice

 Solomon’s choice of wisdom is recounted in 1 Kings 3:1-15

 

 

The Fleet Sources – 17 September 2017 – 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time – 43-A

The Angel’s Greeting (N)

EWTN – “Short History of the Angelus,” by Giuseppe Luppino
https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/library/short-history-of-the-angelus-9114

Simply Catholic – “The Angelus,” D.D. Emmons
https://simplycatholic.com/what-is-the-angelus/

EWTN – the Angelus
https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/devotions/angelus-383

New Advent – “Regina Coeli (Queen of Heaven),” by Hugh Henry
https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12718b.htm

Tugboat: Aleteia – the Memorare
https://aleteia.org/2017/07/12/what-is-the-memorare-2/

 

The Bells of St. Mary (N)

Catholic Answers – “bells”
https://www.catholic.com/encyclopedia/bells

Catholic Straight Answers – “When May Bells Be Used at Mass”
https://catholicstraightanswers.com/when-may-bells-be-used-at-mass/

Christmas Carnivals – Christmas Bell History
http://www.christmascarnivals.com/christmas-history/christmas-bell-history.html

 

RELIGIOUS ORDERS (C)

New Advent- religious orders
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12748b.htm

Champions of the Faith (C)

St. Joseph of Cupertino:
https://www.teachingcatholickids.com/saint-joseph-of-cupertino-playing-with-the-saints/

 EWTN – St. Joseph Cupertino
https://www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/saints/J/stjosephofcupertino.asp
and
http://www.ewtn.com/library/mary/joseph.htm

New Advent – St. Joseph of Cupertino
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/08520b.htm

Catholic News Agency
http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/saint.php?n=598

 

Scriptural Secrets (N)

St. Charles Borromeo Bible Commentary – 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A
http://www.scborromeo.org/biblestu/a_ot_24.pdf

Agape Bible Study – 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time (cycle A)
http://www.agapebiblestudy.com/Sunday_Readings/Sunday_Readings.php?Sunday_Doc=Ordinary_Time/Ordinary_Time_24_a

Agape Bible Study – “The Significance of Numbers in Scripture”
http://agapebiblestudy.com/documents/The%20Significance%20of%20Numbers%20in%20Scripture.htm

Grace In Torah – “Hebrew Numbers 1-10,” by K. Gallagher
https://graceintorah.net/2015/06/15/hebrew-numbers-1-10/

Bible Study – “The Meaning of Numbers, The Number ‘7’”
https://www.biblestudy.org/bibleref/meaning-of-numbers-in-bible/7.html

 

Catechetical Corner (N)

Catechism of the Catholic Church(CCC 2843, 2844)

 

Hidden Treasures (C)

The Psalms, New Catholic Version. New Jersey: Catholic Book Publishing Corp., 2002.
*p. 267, footnote:103:7-12.

Catholic Passport (C)

Etymology Online – missionary
http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?allowed_in_frame=0&search=missionary

St. Mary’s Press – Poverty, Chastity, and Obedience
https://www.smp.org/resourcecenter/resource/4379

Bible Story Time (T) – “Absalom…!”

The story of King David’s son Absalom is found in 2 Samuel 13-19

 

 

The Fleet Sources – 10 September, 2023 – 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time – 42-A

Three Bells for Our Lady (N)

Chabad – “Why Do Jews Pray Three Times a Day?” by Yehuda Shurpin
https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/3169553/jewish/Why-Do-Jews-Pray-Three-Times-a-Day.htm

EWTN – “Short History of the Angelus,” by Giuseppe Luppino
https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/library/short-history-of-the-angelus-9114

Simply Catholic – “The Angelus,” D.D. Emmons
https://simplycatholic.com/what-is-the-angelus/

EWTN – the Angelus
https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/devotions/angelus-383

New Advent – “Regina Coeli (Queen of Heaven),” by Hugh Henry
https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12718b.htm

EWTN – The Prayer of Mary
https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/devotions/magnificat-392


Poetry & Prayer
II (C)

USCCB
http://www.usccb.org/bible/psalms/0

Cavins, Jeff, Sarah Christmyer, & Tim Gray. Psalms, The School of Prayer. The Great  Adventure: Ascension Press.
BibleStudyforCatholics.com at AscensionPress.com

National Catholic Register – David Kerr, “Pope: Psalms ‘Are a School of Prayer'”

http://www.ncregister.com/daily-news/pope-psalms-are-a-school-of-prayer

Catholic Resources – Fr. Felix Just, S.J., Ph.D., “The Liturgy of the Hours, Psalms and Verses Omitted from the Four-Week Psalter”
http://catholic-resources.org/LoH/Psalter-Omissions.html

Jews For Jesus – Stuart Dauermann, “Interesting Facts About the Book of Psalms,” April 1985 Newsletter.
https://jewsforjesus.org/publications/newsletter/newsletter-apr-1985/interesting-facts-about-the-book-of-psalms-newsletter-apr-1985

Jewish Encyclopedia – Emil G. Hirsch, “Psalms”
http://www.jewishencyclopedia.com/articles/12409-psalms

Knowable Word
http://www.knowableword.com/2013/03/20/top-10-ot-books-quoted-in-nt

Note: re the fifth bullet point in this article, (*Psalms of Lamentation, or sorrow, “always end on a note of praise, thanksgiving, or absolute trust in God.”), Information via personal communication to the Editor by Sr. Mary Timothea Elliott, RSM, S.S.D. 

The Exaltation of the Holy Cross (C)

The Universal Exaltation of the Precious and Life-Giving Cross
https://oca.org/saints/lives/2014/09/14/102610-the-universal-exaltation-of-the-precious-and-life-giving-cross

Saints Preserve Us (N)

Boston Catholic Journal –The Complete Roman Martyrology for Daily Reflection:
http://www.boston-catholic-journal.com/roman-martyrology-complete-in-english-for-daily-reflection.htm

Catholic Saints – September 6
http://catholicsaints.mobi/calendar/6-september.htm

* CatholicSaints.Info, notes about your extended family in heaven – Home
https://catholicsaints.info

Wikipedia – Portal: Catholic Church/Patron Archive/September
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portal:Catholic_Church/Patron_Archive/September


Scriptural Secrets (N)

Agape Bible Study – 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time (Cycle A)
http://www.agapebiblestudy.com/Sunday_Readings/Sunday_Readings.php?Sunday_Doc=Ordinary_Time/Ordinary_Time_23_a

Agape Bible Study – “The Significance of Numbers in Scripture”
http://agapebiblestudy.com/documents/The%20Significance%20of%20Numbers%20in%20Scripture.htm

St. Charles Borromeo Bible  Commentary – 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time, cycle A
http://www.scborromeo.org/biblestu/a_ot_23.pdf

Bible Study – “Meaning of Numbers in the Bible: the Number 4”
https://www.biblestudy.org/bibleref/meaning-of-numbers-in-bible/4.html

Grace In Torah – “Hebrew Numbers 1-20,” K. Gallagher
https://graceintorah.net/2015/06/15/hebrew-numbers-1-10/


Catechetical Corner (N)

Catechism of the Catholic Church – (CCC 1776)

Catholic Answers – “The Shema: Catholic vs. Jewish Perspective,” by Tom Nash
https://www.catholic.com/qa/the-shema-catholic-vs-jewish-perspective

Catholic Answers – “Where Does Conscience Come From,” by Matt Nelson
https://www.catholic.com/magazine/online-edition/where-does-conscience-come-from

Catholic Answers – “Conscience”
https://www.catholic.com/encyclopedia/Conscience

The Real Presence, Modern Catholic Dictionary – “conscience,”
http://www.therealpresence.org/cgi-bin/getdefinition.pl

 

Bible Story Time: Davis’s Sin (T)

The story of King David and Bathsheba is told in 2 Samuel 11

 

 

The Fleet Sources – 3 September 2017- 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time – 41-A

Be Still and Know That I Am God (N)

EWTN – “Lorica of St. Patrick”
https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/devotions/lorica-of-saint-patrick-349

Our Catholic Prayers – St. Patrick’s Breastplate
https://www.ourcatholicprayers.com/st-patricks-breastplate.html

Wikipedia – St. Patrick’s Breastplate
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Patrick%27s_Breastplate


Pray Unceasingly (C)

USCCB
http://www.usccb.org/bible/psalms/0

The Didache Bible, With Commentary based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church (NABRE)
*p. 1622


Saints Preserve Us! (N)

Catholicism.org – The Life of Saint Gregory the Great.” Sr. Catherine Goddard Clark, M.I.C.M.
https://catholicism.org/gregory-great.html

New Advent – “Pope St. Gregory I (“the Great”),” by Gilbert Huddleson
https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/06780a.htm

EWTN – St. Gregory the Great
https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/saints/gregory-the-great-596

 

Champions of the Faith (C)

St. Peter Claver:
http://www.cartagenainfo.net/saintpeterclaver/


Poetry & Prayer I (N) (T)

Cavins, Jeff, Sarah Christmyer, & Tim Gray. Psalms, The School of Prayer. The Great Adventure: Ascension Press.
BibleStudyforCatholics.com at AscensionPress.com

National Catholic Register – David Kerr, “Pope: Psalms ‘Are a School of Prayer'”
http://www.ncregister.com/daily-news/pope-psalms-are-a-school-of-prayer

Catholic Resources – Fr. Felix Just, S.J., Ph.D., “The Liturgy of the Hours, Psalms and Verses Omitted from the Four-Week Psalter”
http://catholic-resources.org/LoH/Psalter-Omissions.html

Jewish Encyclopedia – Emil G. Hirsch, “Psalms”
http://www.jewishencyclopedia.com/articles/12409-psalms


Scriptural Secrets (N)

Agape Bible Study – 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time (cycle A)
http://www.agapebiblestudy.com/Sunday_Readings/Sunday_Readings.php?Sunday_Doc=Ordinary_Time/Ordinary_Time_22_a

St. Charles Borromeo Bible Study – 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A
http://www.scborromeo.org/biblestu/a_ot_22.pdf

 

Hidden Treasures (C)

Aland, Kurt, Editor. Synopsis of the Four Gospels , English Edition. United States: United Bible Societies, 1985.
*Three Predictions of his Suffering and Death, p. 151, #159; p. 157, #164; p. 224, #262

First Prediction of Passion and Death:          Matthew 16:21-23 — Mark 8:31-33 —  Luke 9:22
Second Prediction of Passion and Death:     Matthew 17:22-23 — Mark 9:30-32  — Luke 9:43-45
Third Prediction of Passion and Death:         Matthew 20:17-19 — Mark 10:32-34 — Luke 18:31-3


Catholic I.D. (T)

Evangelical  Councils:
Catechism of the Catholic Church – (CCC 915)

Catechetical Corner (N)

Catechism of the Catholic Church – (CCC 1197, 2857)

Catholic Answers – “What Are Some of the Meanings of the Word ‘Glory’?” by Tom Nash
https://www.catholic.com/qa/what-are-some-of-the-meanings-of-the-word-glory

Catholic Culture – ‘glory’
https://www.catholicculture.org/culture/library/dictionary/index.cfm?id=33751

Catholic Exchange – “We Were Made For the Glory of God,” by Fr. Maurice Emelu
https://catholicexchange.com/made-glory-god

 

Catholic Passport (C)

Catechism of the Catholic Church – (CCC 618)


Bible Story Time: David Rocked…Then Ruled (T)

King David’s transfer of the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem is recounted in 2 Samuel 6:1-19

 

 

The Fleet Sources – 27 August 2023 – 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time – 40-A

The Way of the Discalced (N); The Carmelite Way (C)

Charity & Contemplation:
Catechism of the Catholic Church – (CCC 2709)

Carmelite Institute – Teresa of Avila, “Living a Life of Humility”
https://carmeliteinstitute.net/teresa-of-avila-living-a-life-of-humility/

OCDS – Formation Handbook, Secular Order of the Discalced Carmelites; The Specific Guidelines for Formation in the United States and The Responsibilities of Councils, Formators, Candidates, Groups, and Communities
https://www.ocds.info/Formation23/OCDS_Formation_Handbook.pdf

Holy Name of Mary – The Virtue of Detachment, Fr. Mark
https://holynameofmary.net/2022/09/04/the-virtue-of-detachment/

Carmelite Conversations
https://www.carmeliteconversations.com
Browse archives; search by topic:
https://www.carmeliteconversations.com/episodes/

­­­­­­St. John of the Cross Lay Carmelites – Charity in the Heart of the Church – Lesson from Blessed Titus Brandsma
https://stjohnofthecrosslaycarmelites.ca/2020/09/24/charity-in-the-heart-of-the-church-lesson-from-blessed-titus-brandsma/

Catholic Stand – “Principles for Your Spiritual Life: Insights from the Carmelite Rule,” by Father Nicholas Blackwell O. Carm.
https://catholicstand.com/principles-for-your-spiritual-life-insights-from-the-carmelite-rule/

Carmelite Monks – Carmelite Spirituality
https://www.carmelitemonks.org/CarmeliteSpirituality.php

Turning Point (N) (C) (T)

Catechism of the Catholic Church – (CCC 586)

 Warfare History Network – “The Fall of Jerusalem in 70 CE: A Story of Roman Revenge,” by Tim Miller
https://warfarehistorynetwork.com/article/the-fall-of-jerusalem-in-70-ce-a-story-of-roman-revenge/

World History Encyclopedia – “The Siege of Jerusalem in 70 CE”
https://www.worldhistory.org/article/1993/the-siege-of-jerusalem-in-70-ce/

 

Saints Preserve Us! (N)– Champions of the Faith (C)– Stars of the Faith (T)

St. Simeon Stylites the Elder (390-459; feast, September 1st)

Britannica – St. Simeon Stylites
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Saint-Simeon-Stylites

New Advent – St. Simeon Stylites the Elder
https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13795a.htm

New World Encyclopedia – Simeon Stylites
https://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Simeon_Stylites

The Tertullian Project – “The Life of St. Simeon Stylites: A Translation of the Syriac Text in Bedjan’s Acta Martyrum et Sanctorum, Vol. IV.,” by the Rev. Frederick Lent, Ph. D., of New Haven, Conn.
https://www.tertullian.org/fathers/simeon_stylites_vita_00_intro.htm

 

Scriptural Secrets (N)– Hidden Gems (C)– Buried Treasure (T)

The Sacred Page – Is the Pope In the Bible?
https://thesacredpage.com/2020/08/21/is-the-pope-in-the-bible-21st-week-of-ot/

Catholic Exchange – “The Biblical Boots of the Papacy,” by Tyler Blanski
https://catholicexchange.com/biblical-boots-papacy/

Agape Bible Study – 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time (Cycle A)
https://www.agapebiblestudy.com/Sunday_Readings/Sunday_Readings.php?Sunday_Doc=Ordinary_Time/Ordinary_Time_21_a

St. Charles Borromeo Bible Study – 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A
http://www.scborromeo.org/biblestu/a_ot_21.pdf

 

Catechetical Corner (N)– Catholic Passport (C)– Catholic I.D. (T)

Catechism of the Catholic Church – (CCC 882)

Tugboat – Our Salvation History: David’s Sin

 For the full story, read 2 Samuel 11-12


Tugboat Challenge: Fill In the Blanks

 

The Fleet Sources – 20 August 2023 – 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time – 39-A

The Way of the Discalced Carmelite (N) (C)

Detachment & Meditation
Catechism of the Catholic Church – (CCC 2705)

Carmelite Institute – Teresa of Avila, “Living a Life of Humility”
https://carmeliteinstitute.net/teresa-of-avila-living-a-life-of-humility/

OCDS – Formation Handbook, Secular Order of the Discalced Carmelites; The Specific Guidelines for Formation in the United States and The Responsibilities of Councils, Formators, Candidates, Groups, and Communities
https://www.ocds.info/Formation23/OCDS_Formation_Handbook.pdf

Holy Name of Mary – The Virtue of Detachment, Fr. Mark
https://holynameofmary.net/2022/09/04/the-virtue-of-detachment/

Carmelite Conversations
https://www.carmeliteconversations.com
browse archives; search by topic:
https://www.carmeliteconversations.com/episodes/

St. John of the Cross – Banishing our false gods, the importance of detachment in Carmelite Spirituality
https://stjohnofthecrosslaycarmelites.ca/2021/02/04/banishing-our-false-gods-the-importance-of-detachment-in-carmelite-spirituality/

Carmelite Sisters – Spiritual Detachment
https://carmelitesistersocd.com/2012/spiritual-detachment/


Catholic I.D./ From Your Lips to God’s Ear
(T)

Kinds of Prayer
Catechism of the Catholic Church – (CCC 2577, 2626, 2627, 2630, 2631, 2635, 2638, 2644)


Saints Preserve Us! (N)– Champions of the Faith (C)– Stars of the Faith (T)

The College of St. Rose – Saint Rose of Lima (1586-1617): The inspiration for the College’s name
https://www.strose.edu/2021/05/14/saint-rose-of-lima-1586-1617-the-namesake-of-the-college/

Catholic Online – St. Rose of Lima
https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=446

CNA, Catholic News Association – St. Rose of Lima
https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=446

Catholics & Cultures – Celebrating the Feast of Saint Rose of Lima
https://www.catholicsandcultures.org/educator-resources/student-blog/2018/celebrating-feast-saint-rose-lima


Scriptural Secrets (N)– Hidden Gems (C)– Buried Treasure (T)

Agape Bible Study – 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Cycle A)
https://www.agapebiblestudy.com/Sunday_Readings/Sunday_Readings.php?Sunday_Doc=Ordinary_Time/Ordinary_Time_20_a

St. Charles Borromeo – 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A
http://www.scborromeo.org/biblestu/a_ot_20.pdf


Catechetical Corner (N)– Catholic Passport (C)

Catechism of the Catholic Church – (CCC 2610)


Tugboat –
Our Salvation History:

David Rocked, Then Ruled:
David’s story, found in detail in 1 and 2 Samuel and 1 Chronicles, is presented in this article as an overview to help in remembering this great King of Israel.


Tugboat Challenge:
Make Your Prayer

 

The Fleet Sources – 13 August 2023 – 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time – 38-A

The Way of the Discalced (N); The Carmelite Way (C)

Humility & Vocal Prayer –
Catechism of the Catholic Church – (CCC 2700)

Carmelite Institute – Teresa of Avila, “Living a Life of Humility”
https://carmeliteinstitute.net/teresa-of-avila-living-a-life-of-humility/

OCDS – Formation Handbook, Secular Order of the Discalced Carmelites; The Specific Guidelines for Formation in the United States and The Responsibilities of Councils, Formators, Candidates, Groups, and Communities
https://www.ocds.info/Formation23/OCDS_Formation_Handbook.pdf

Holy Name of Mary – The Virtue of Detachment, Fr. Mark
https://holynameofmary.net/2022/09/04/the-virtue-of-detachment/

Carmelite Conversations
https://www.carmeliteconversations.com
browse archives; search by topic:
https://www.carmeliteconversations.com/episodes/

Spiritual Direction – Humility; Divine Intimacy, a meditation
https://spiritualdirection.com/2017/03/13/humility

 

From Your Lips to God’s Ear (T)

The Assumption, August 15:
The First Good News: Genesis 3:15

 

Humility Enfleshed (N); Humility  Made Flesh (C)

Petrine and Marian dimensions of the Church:
Catechism of the Catholic Church – (CCC 721, 773)

 

Scriptural Secrets (N)– Hidden Gems (C)– Buried Treasure (T)

Catechism of the Catholic Church – (CCC 1661)

Agape Bible Study – 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Cycle A)
https://www.agapebiblestudy.com/Sunday_Readings/Sunday_Readings.php?Sunday_Doc=Ordinary_Time/Ordinary_Time_19_a

St Charles Borromeo Bible Study – !9th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A
http://www.scborromeo.org/biblestu/a_ot_19.pdf

 

Catechetical Corner (N)– Catholic Passport (C)– Catholic I.D. (T)

Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC 219, 1618)

 

Tugboat: 4 Cardinal Virtues, a Review

Catechism of the Catholic Church – (CCC 1809)

 

Tugboat – Our Salvation History: From Judges to Kings

 This summary account concludes the First Book of Samuel (1 Samuel).


Tugboat Challenge:
Matching

 

The Fleet Sources – 6 August 2023 – The Transfiguration of The Lord – 37-A

The Way of the Discalced Carmelite (N) – Pray Without Ceasing (C)

 Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC 2721)

Carmelite Institute – Teresa of Avila, “Living a Life of Humility”
https://carmeliteinstitute.net/teresa-of-avila-living-a-life-of-humility/

OCDS – Formation Handbook, Secular Order of the Discalced Carmelites; The Specific Guidelines for Formation in the United States and The Responsibilities of Councils, Formators, Candidates, Groups, and Communities
https://www.ocds.info/Formation23/OCDS_Formation_Handbook.pdf

Holy Name of Mary – The Virtue of Detachment, Fr. Mark
https://holynameofmary.net/2022/09/04/the-virtue-of-detachment/

Carmelite Conversations <browse archives;
https://www.carmeliteconversations.com
search by topic:
https://www.carmeliteconversations.com/episodes/

EWTN – The Way of Perfection, Teresa of Avila
https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/library/way-of-perfection-12646

 

From Your Lips to God’s Ear (T)

Ways to Pray:

Catechism of the Catholic Church – (CCC 2701, 2705, 2706, 2709, 2721)

 

Saints Preserve Us! (N)– Champions of the Faith (C)– Stars of the Faith (T)

Edith Stein, St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (August 9):

Catholic News Agency (CNA) – St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (Edith Stein)
https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/saint/st-teresa-benedicta-of-the-cross-edith-stein-557

Vatican News Services – “Teresa Benedict of the Cross Edith Stein (1891-1942), nun, Discalced Carmelite, martyr”
https://www.vatican.va/news_services/liturgy/saints/ns_lit_doc_19981011_edith_stein_en.html

My Catholic Life – Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (Edith Stein)
https://mycatholic.life/saints/saints-of-the-liturgical-year/august-9-saint-teresa-benedicta-of-the-cross-edith-stein-virgin-and-martyr/

Franciscan Media – St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross’ Story
https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-teresa-benedicta-of-the-cross/

 

Scriptural Secrets (N)– Hidden Gems (C)– Buried Treasure (T)

Agape Bible Study – Feast of the Transfiguration (Cycle A)
https://www.agapebiblestudy.com/Sunday_Readings/Sunday_Readings.php?Sunday_Doc=Obligations_Solemnities_Feasts/transfiguration_a

St. Charles Borromeo Bible Study – Transfiguration of Our Lord – Cycle A
http://www.scborromeo.org/biblestu/a_transfig.pdf

 

Catechetical Corner (N)– Catholic Passport (C)– Catholic I.D. (T)

Catechism of the Catholic Church – (CCC 294, 556, 772)


*Tugboat – Our Salvation History: Saul’s Sin

 Reading 1 Samuel 28 will show how greatly Saul offended God by breaking the Law. No Israelite was permitted to  partake in fortune telling and sorcery. Saul even went against his own command against consulting mediums.


*Tugboat Challenge:
True or False

Did you get all the right answers?

 

The Fleet Sources – 30 July 2023 – 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time – 36-A

The Catholic Imagination: Sharing the Joy (N) (C)

*“My Lord and my God!”
*Revised from previously published Catholic Navigator issues

 

4 Cardinals: Justice, for Others (N) (C)

Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC 1807)

 

Stars of the Faith (T)

St. John Vianney: feast, August 4th
https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=399

 

Scriptural Secrets (N)– Hidden Gems (C)– Buried Treasure (T)

Agape Bible Study –  17th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Cycle A)
https://www.agapebiblestudy.com/Sunday_Readings/Sunday_Readings.php?Sunday_Doc=Ordinary_Time/Ordinary_Time_17_a

St. Charles Borromeo – 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A
http://www.scborromeo.org/biblestu/a_ot_17.pdf

Catechetical Corner (N)– Catholic Passport (C)– Catholic I.D. (T)

Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC 905, 1825)

 

Tugboat: Catholic I.D.

Catechism of the Catholic Church – (CCC 1807)     

 

Tugboat: Our Salvation History: Saul’s Jealousy

The  account of David and King  Saul begins with David meeting Saul after he has slain Goliath (1 Samuel 17:55) and continues to Saul’s death (1 Samuel 31). It is quite a story!

 

Tugboat Challenge: Match the Virtue

 

The Fleet Sources – 23 July 2023 – 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time – 35-A

The Catholic Experience: Savoring Goodness (N) (C)

Touching & Being Touched By God* –

*Revised from previously published Catholic Navigator issues


4 Cardinals: Justice, for God & Self (N) (C) (T)

Catechism of the Catholic Church – (CCC 1807)


Stars of the Faith (T)

St. James, feast: July 25th

CNA, Catholic News Agency – St. James
https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/saint/st-james-547

Catholic Answers – “Who Was the First Apostle to Be Martyred?” Jimmy Akin
https://www.catholic.com/magazine/online-edition/who-was-the-first-apostle-to-be-martyred


Scriptural Secrets (N)– Hidden Gems (C)– Buried Treasure (T)

Catechism of the Catholic Church – (CCC 1731)

Agape Bible Study – 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A
https://www.agapebiblestudy.com/Sunday_Readings/Sunday_Readings.php

St. Charles Borromeo Bible Study – 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A
http://www.scborromeo.org/biblestu/a_ot_16.pdf

*Tugboat: parables, the Kingdom of God Parables


Catechetical Corner (N)– Catholic Passport (C)

Catechism of the Catholic Church – (CCC 311, 1822, 1826)


Catholic I.D
. (T)

Temperance:
Catechism of the Catholic Church – (CCC  1809)

Tugboat – Our Salvation History: David & Goliath

1 Samuel 17 has the story of David conquering Goliath.

 

Tugboat Challenge: Double Scramble

 

The Fleet Sources – 16 July 2023 – 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time – 34-A

The Catholic Ear: Knowing Truth (N) (C)

Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC 117, 118)

 

The Senses of Scripture*:

God the Father, Creator ours,
Filled time and place with proof,                 (literal deeds)
And through the Word, the Son of God,
Revealed His hidden truths.                     (spiritual: what is)
Jesus, Son of God enfleshed,
Showed us how to be,                (spiritual: what should be)
While Holy Spirit, here at last,
Leads us to Eternity!                        (spiritual: what will be)

*Revised from previously published Catholic Navigator issues

 

4 Cardinals: Fortitude (N) (C)

Catechism of the Catholic Church – (CCC 1808)

 

Stars of the Faith (T)

CNA, Catholic News Agency– “St. Mary Magdalene” (July 22nd)
https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/saint/st-mary-magdalene-309

 

Scriptural Secrets (N)– Hidden Gems (C)– Buried Treasure (T)

Agape Bible Study – 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Cycle A)
https://www.agapebiblestudy.com/Sunday_Readings/Sunday_Readings.php?Sunday_Doc=Ordinary_Time/Ordinary_Time_15_a

St. Charles Borromeo Bible Study – 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A
http://www.scborromeo.org/biblestu/a_ot_15.pdf

 

Catechetical Corner (N)– Catholic Passport (C)

Catechism of the Catholic Church – (CCC 1817, 1818, 1820, 1821)

 

Catholic I.D. (T)

Catechism of the Catholic Church – (CCC 1804)

 

Tugboat – Our Salvation History: Last Judge – First Prophet

1 Samuel 8-10 tells of the Israelites desire for  a king, of Samuel’s resistance, and finally of the choice of Saul  as Israel’s first king. 1 Kings 13 relates  how Saul lost favor with God. In 1 Kings 15 Saul is rejected  by God, and in  1 Kings 16 Samuel goes to Bethlehem and anoints David as future King of Israel.

 

Tugboat Challenge: Three Things Necessary to Nourish God’s Word in Us…

What three things did you write about?

The Fleet Sources – 9 July 2023 – 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time – 33-A

The Catholic Eye: Recognizing Beauty (N) (C)

Article includes Aquinas, on objective beauty*
* Revised from previously published Catholic Navigator issues

 

4 Cardinals: Temperance (N) (C)

Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC 1809)

 

Stars of the Faith (T)

St Benedict – (July 11th, birthday; March 21st, day of death)

Being Benedictine – Happy Birthday, St. Benedict!
https://beingbenedictine.com/2019/03/20/transitus-of-st-benedict-happy-feast-day/

Homiletic & Pastoral Review – “St. Benedict: A Sixth Century Saint for the Twenty-First Century”
https://www.hprweb.com/2012/07/st-benedict-a-sixth-century-saint-for-the-twenty-first-century/

St. Benedict Church – “A Life of Saint Benedict”
http://www.saintbenedict.org/saint-benedict

 

Scriptural Secrets (N)– Hidden Gems (C)– Buried Treasure (T)

Agape Bible Study – 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time, (Cycle A)
https://www.agapebiblestudy.com/Sunday_Readings/Sunday_Readings.php

St. Charles Borromeo Bible Study – 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A
http://www.scborromeo.org/biblestu/a_ot_14.pdf

 

Catechetical Corner (N)– Catholic Passport (C)

Catechism of the Catholic Church – (CCC 150, 166, 1814, 2609, 2610)

 

Catholic ID (T)

Catechism of the Catholic Church – (CCC 1804, 1806)

 

Tugboat – Our Salvation History: Models of Faithfulness

The story of Ruth is told in four short chapters in the Book of Ruth.

1 Samuel 1-2 tells of Hannah, Samuel’s birth, and his dedication to  the Lord.

 

Tugboat Challenge: “When I was wise…”

Did you remember a right (and wise) decision you made?

The Fleet Sources – 2 July 2023 – 13th Sunday of Ordinary Time – 32-A

The Children of God:

Origins & Ends – Psalm 139: 14a, RSVCE & NABRE
*Revised from previously published Catholic Navigator issues

 

4 Cardinals: Prudence (N) (C)

Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC 1806)

 

Scriptural Secrets (N)– Hidden Gems (C)– Buried Treasure (T)

Agape Bible Study – 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Cycle A)
https://www.agapebiblestudy.com/Sunday_Readings/Sunday_Readings.php

St. Charles Borromeo Bible Study – 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time
http://www.scborromeo.org/biblestu/a_ot_13.pdf

 

Catechetical Corner (N)– Catholic Passport (C)

Catechism of the Catholic Church – (CCC 1766, 2197)
           *Order of Love – Catholic Definition of Love

 

Catholic I.D. (T)Theological Virtues: Faith, Hope, & Charity

Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC 1813, 1814, 1817, 1818, 1822)

 

Tugboat – Our Salvation History: Here Comes the Judge!

Solomon’s story, from birth to death, is found in the Book of Judges, Chapters 13 through 16.

 

Tugboat Challenge: Examples of Virtue

 

The Fleet Sources – 25 June 2023 – 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time – 31-A

Be Still and Know That I Am God (N)– Pray Without Ceasing (C)

Prayer for the New Evangelization
https://www.usccb.org/prayers/prayer-new-evangelization#:~:text=pour%20forth%20your%20Holy%20Spirit,these%20words%20from%20Holy%20Scripture.&text=so%20that%20I%20might%20truly%20believe%20in%20and%20live%20the%20Good%20News.&text=and%20grant%20me%20the%20confidence%20to%20proclaim%20the%20Good%20News%20to%20others.&text=and%20witness%20to%20the%20Gospel,through%20my%20words%20and%20actions.

 

They Gave Their All (N) (C) (T)

Catholic News Agency (CNA) – Sts. Peter and Paul
https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/saint/sts-peter-and-paul-501

Franciscan Media – Saints Peter and Paul
https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saints-peter-and-paul/

Catholic Culture – “Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul, Apostles”
https://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2021-06-29

Aleteia – “3 Types of martyrdom that lead to a heavenly reward”
https://aleteia.org/2017/10/31/3-types-of-martyrdom-that-lead-to-a-heavenly-reward/

Catholic Herald – “Don’t Forget to Honor the White Martyrs”
https://catholicherald.org/catholic-herald/general/don-t-forget-to-honor-the-white-martyrs/

Palais Du Rosaire, Lourdes – “The martyrs of Christianity: The red martyrs”
https://www.palaisdurosaire.com/gb/blog/the-martyrs-of-christianity-the-red-martyrs-n79

 

Scriptural Secrets (N)– Hidden Gems (C)– Buried Treasure (T)

Agape Bible Study – 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Cycle A)
https://www.agapebiblestudy.com/Sunday_Readings/Sunday_Readings.php

St. Charles Borromeo Bible Study – 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A
http://www.scborromeo.org/biblestu/a_ot_12.pdf

 

Catechetical Corner (N)– Catholic Passport (C)– Catholic I.D. (T)

Catechism  of the Catholic Church – (CCC 852)

Etymology Online – Apostle
https://www.etymonline.com/word/apostle#:~:text=apostle%20(n.)&text=The%20current%20form%20of%20the,people”%20is%20from%20early%2015c.

Tugboat- Our Salvation History: And the Walls Came Tumblin’ Down

Read Joshua 2; 5:13-15; 6 for the story of Rahab and Jericho’s fall.


Tugboat Challenge:
Fill-in

The Fleet Sources – 18 June 2023 – 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time – 30-A

Be Still and Know That I Am God (N)– Pray Without Ceasing  (C)–From Your Lips to God’s Ear (N)

Pope Francis – Prayer to be Disciples and Missionaries:
http://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/prayers-and-devotions/prayers/prayer-to-be-disciples-and-missionaries.cfm

 

Disciples: Hearing & Heeding (N) (C)

Catechism of the Catholic Church – (CCC 905)

Franciscan Media – John Fisher
https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-john-fisher/

A short biography of St. Thomas More:
https://stmchapelhill.org/biography-of-st-thomas-more

The Catholic Dictionary’s account of St. John Fisher:
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/08462b.htm

Catholic Reading – “Saint John Fisher, Bishop and Martyr – Feast Day – June 22”
https://catholicreadings.org/saint-john-fisher-of-rochester/

Catholic News Agency (CNA) – Thomas More
https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/saint/st-thomas-more-499

Catholic Reading – Thomas More
https://catholicreadings.org/saint-thomas-more/

 

Laborers of the Harvest (T)

Catechism of the Catholic Church – (CCC 852, 1575)

Online Etymology Dictionary – apostle
https://www.etymonline.com/word/apostle

Catholic Answers – Apostle
https://www.catholic.com/encyclopedia/apostles

 

Scriptural Secrets (N)– Hidden Gems (C)– Buried Treasure (T)

Agape Bible Study – 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Cycle A)
https://www.agapebiblestudy.com/Sunday_Readings/Sunday_Readings.php?Sunday_Doc=Ordinary_Time/Ordinary_Time_11_a

St. Charles Borromeo – 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A
http://www.scborromeo.org/biblestu/a_ot_11.pdf

 

Catechetical Corner (N)– Catholic Passport (C)– Catholic I.D. (T)

Catechism of the Catholic Church – (CCC 3, 12)

 

Our Salvation History: The Law & the Sin (T)

This is a summary of the story of Moses leading the  Israelites from Egypt to the edge of the Promised Land.

 

Tugboat Challenge: Learn About an Apostle

 Which Apostle did you choose, and what did you  learn about him?

 

 

 

The Fleet Sources – 11 June 2023 – Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood – 29-A

Be Still and Know That I Am God (N) – Pray Without Ceasing (C)

Pope Benedict XVI commented on  St. Augustine’s “self-excommunication” – i.e., fasting from  the Most Holy Eucharist:
https://www.catholicworldreport.com/2020/03/19/joseph-ratzinger-on-fasting-from-the-eucharist/

Fr. Raymond DeSousa asks what St.  Augustine’s penitential Eucharistic fast can teach  us today:
https://www.ncregister.com/news/what-can-st-augustine-s-penitential-eucharistic-fast-teach-us-today

 

A Singular Moment… (N) (C) – Stars of Our Faith (T)

The Story of Little Li – Taken from “The Hidden Child of Medjugorje” by Sister Emmanuel:
https://maryrefugeofsouls.com/2022/01/02/the-story-of-little-li-taken-from-the-hidden-child-of-medjugorje-by-sister-emmanuel/

Catholicism.org – “China’s Holy Little Girl, Martyr for the Eucharist,”
https://catholicism.org/chinas-holy-little-girl-martyr-for-the-eucharist.html

*via Zenit:
https://zenit.org/articles/eucharistic-adoration-transforming-a-city/

 

 Scriptural Secrets (N) – Hidden Gems (C) – Buried Treasure (T)

Fr. Michael Rennier writes that the Eucharist is not just for eating:
https://www.crisismagazine.com/opinion/the-eucharist-is-not-just-for-eating

St. Charles Borromeo  Church, Picayune, MS: Bible Studies
http://www.scborromeo.org/biblestu/a_corpus.pdf

Agape Bible Study:
https://www.agapebiblestudy.com/Sunday_Readings/Sunday_Readings.php?Sunday_Doc=Obligations_Solemnities_Feasts/corpus_christi_a

Orthodox Church Quotes – St. Cyril of Alexandra
https://www.orthodoxchurchquotes.com/2014/06/27/st-cyril-of-alexandra-if-the-poison-of-pride-is-swelling-up-in-you-turn-to-the-eucharist/

 

Catechetical Corner (N) – Catholic Passport (C)

Catechism of the Catholic Church – (CCC 1331)

Catholic World Report – “The Blessed Sacrament: It’s either All or nothing,” Carl E. Olson
https://www.catholicworldreport.com/2019/06/22/the-blessed-sacrament-its-either-all-or-nothing-2/

Understanding Our Church – “Spiritual communion available when unable to receive Eucharist,” by Abbot Jerome Kodell, OSB
https://www.dolr.org/article/those-unable-receive-eucharist-can-have-spiritual-communion

Baltimore Catechism – #3; Lesson 23, Q. #912
http://www.baltimore-catechism.com/lesson23.htm

Our Catholic Prayers – Spiritual Communion
https://www.ourcatholicprayers.com/spiritual-communion.html

 

Tugboat: Our Salvation History – Bread From Heaven

 Exodus 15-17 tells the story in exciting detail. Note what difficulties Moses had shepherding his flock.

 

Tugboat Challenge: Unscramble Words

Did you unscramble the scrambled clues successfully?

 

 

The Fleet Sources – 04 June 2023 – Holy Trinity Sunday – 28-A

Be Still and Know That I Am God (N) – Pray Without Ceasing (C)

Liturgy of the Hours: Ordinary Time – WEEK III – TUESDAY Evening Prayer
https://www.liturgies.net/Liturgies/Catholic/loh/week3tuesdayep.htm

Trinity: Template for Life & Love (N) – The Diagram for Life (C)

Catechism of the Catholic Church – (CCC 234)

Scriptural Sources (listed):
Romans 5:13; Jer.:31:33; Ez. 36:26a

Tim Staples of Catholic Answers has written an excellent article to help with understanding and explaining the Most Holy Trinity:
https://www.catholic.com/magazine/online-edition/explaining-the-trinity

Stars of Our Faith (T)

St. Boniface:
https://faith.nd.edu/s/1210/faith/interior.aspx?sid=1210&gid=609&calcid=53508&calpgid=61&pgid=14866&crid=0
and
NewAdvent.org offers the original Catholic Encyclopedia article on St. Boniface:
https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02656a.htm

Scriptural Secrets (N) – Hidden Gems (C)

The Gospel  for Holy Trinity Sunday: John 3:16-18

Agape Bible Study:
https://www.agapebiblestudy.com/Sunday_Readings/Sunday_Readings.php?Sunday_Doc=Obligations_Solemnities_Feasts/most_holy_trinity_a

St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, Picayune, MS:
http://www.scborromeo.org/biblestu/a_trinit.pdf


Catechetical Corner (N) – Catholic Passport (C)

Catechism of the Catholic Church – (CCC 234)

A Morning Song (For the First Day of Spring) by Eleanor Farjeon
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morning_Has_Broken
and
https://www.godtube.com/popular-hymns/morning-has-broken/


Tugboat: Our Salvation History – The Exodus

Exodus 12:31 to 15:21 recounts the story of how the Israelites left Egypt. Ex. 15:1-21, a song of thanksgiving to the Lord, is regarded by many scholars as one of the oldest compositions in the Bible.


Tugboat Challenge: Compiling a List of Threes

How many ‘threes’ could you list?

The Fleet Sources – 30 May 2023 – Pentecost Sunday – 27-A

A Slip of The Tongue (N)– Pray Without Ceasing (C)

Britannica – Glossolalia
https://www.britannica.com/topic/glossolalia

Catholic Answers – “Speaking in Tongues,” by Tim Staples
https://www.catholic.com/video/speaking-in-tongues

New Advent, Catholic Encyclopedia – Summa Theologiae, Second Part of the Second Part, Question 176:

Speaking in tongues
https://www.newadvent.org/summa/3176.htm

 

Dear Fr. Thom (N)– God’s Gifts (C)– God’s Gifts To You (T)

Catechism of the Catholic Church – (CCC 35, 1831, 1837)

Catholic Answers – “The Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit, What are the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit, and why do they matter?” by Frank X. Blisard
https://www.catholic.com/magazine/print-edition/the-seven-gifts-of-the-holy-spirit

 

Scriptural Secrets (N)– Hidden Gems (C)– Buried Treasure (T)

Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC 1831, 2623)

Agape Bible Study – The Feast of Pentecost (Cycles ABC)
https://www.agapebiblestudy.com/Sunday_Readings/Sunday_Readings.php?Sunday_Doc=Easter_Season/pentecost_abc

St. Charles Borromeo – The Feast of Pentecost (cycle A)
http://www.scborromeo.org/biblestu/a_pentecos.pdf

 

Catechetical Corner (N)– Catholic Passport (C)– Catholic I.D. (T)

Catechism of the Catholic Church – (CCC 655, 1832)

 

Tugboat – Our Salvation History: A Plague to End All Plagues

Exodus 11-12 relate the story of the tenth and last plague.

 

Tugboat Challenge: Matching, Gifts of the Holy Spirit

Can you remember these always?

 

The Fleet Sources – 21 May 2023 – Ascension of the Lord/ Seventh Sunday of Easter – 26-A

Big Bang 2.0 (N)– Pray Without Ceasing (C)

 A reflection on creation.


From Your Lips to God’s Ear (T)

Quote Investigator – “Watch your thoughts. They become words….”
http://quoteinvestigator.com/2013/01/10/watch-your-thoughts

Quora – “Watch your thoughts. They become words….”
https://www.quora.com/Who-said-this-quote-Gandhi-or-Margaret-Thatcher

 

Master-Disciple… Disciple or Mimic? (N) (C)

The Catholic Thing – “Total Recall,” by Paul D. Fr. Scalia
https://www.thecatholicthing.org/2023/01/22/total-recall/

 

Scriptural Secrets (N)– Hidden Gems (C)

Agape Bible Study – Solemnity of the Ascension of The Lord (cycle a)
https://www.agapebiblestudy.com/Sunday_Readings/Sunday_Readings.php?Sunday_Doc=Obligations_Solemnities_Feasts/ascension_a

Agape Bible Study – Seventh Sunday of Easter (cycle A)
https://www.agapebiblestudy.com/Sunday_Readings/Sunday_Readings.php?Sunday_Doc=Easter_Season/Easter_7_a

St. Charles Borromeo – Solemnity of the Ascension of Our Lord
http://www.scborromeo.org/biblestu/a_ascen.pdf

St. Charles Borromeo – Seventh Sunday of Easter – cycle
http://www.scborromeo.org/biblestu/a_east_7.pdf

 

Buried Treasures (T)

Moses, a man of prayer:
Catechism of the Catholic Church – (CCC 2593)

 

Catechetical Corner (N)– Catholic Passport (C)

Catechism of the Catholic Church – (CCC 661, 663, 668, 669, 1794)

 

Catholic I.D. (T)

Catechism of the Catholic Church – (CCC 661, 668, 2794)

 

Tugboat – Our Salvation History: Plagues!

Moses’ story  is found in Exodus, Chapters 7-10. The Final Plague is described in Exodus, Chapter  12.

 

Tugboat Challenge: True or False

 

The Fleet Sources – 14 May 2023 – Sixth Sunday of Easter – 25-A

Ruah YHWH (N)– The Breath of God (C)– From Your Lips to God’s Ear (T)

               *St. Augustine’s Prayer To the Holy Spirit

Catholic Link – St. Augustine’s Prayer to the Holy Spirit
https://catholic-link.org/images/holy-spirit-prayer-st-augustine/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIpN6O_sLb_QIVtWxvBB3WmQZBEAAYAiAAEgJX8PD_BwE

Knights of the Holy Spirit – Prayers to the Holy Spirit
https://www.knightsoftheholyeucharist.com/to-the-holy-spirit-prayer-download/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIpN6O_sLb_QIVtWxvBB3WmQZBEAAYAyAAEgKRa_D_BwE

Young Catholics – Prayer to the Holy Spirit
https://young-catholics.com/1408/prayer-to-the-holy-spirit/

 

Up, Up, and Away(N) (C)

Catechism of the Catholic Church – (CCC 660)

Catholic Answers – “Is Heaven a Place or Only a State of Mind?” by Terrye Newkirk
https://www.catholic.com/qa/is-heaven-a-place-or-only-a-state-of-mind

Catholic Answers – “What is Heaven,” by Tim Staples
https://www.catholic.com/magazine/online-edition/what-is-heaven

Catholic Encyclopedia – Heaven, A treatment of the doctrine of heaven
https://www.catholic.com/encyclopedia/heaven

 

Scriptural Secrets (N)– Hidden Gems (C)

The Spirit of Truth, “What is truth?”

Agape Bible Study – Sixth Sunday of Easter (Cycle A)
https://www.agapebiblestudy.com/Sunday_Readings/Sunday_Readings.php?Sunday_Doc=Easter_Season/Easter_6_a

St. Charles Borromeo – Sixth Sunday of Easter – cycle A
http://www.scborromeo.org/biblestu/a_east_6.pdf

 

Buried Treasure: (T)

‘The Spirit of Truth’

Catechism of the Catholic Church
– (CCC 1848)

 

Catechetical Corner (N)– Catholic Passport (C)– Catholic I.D. (T)

The Spirit of Truth, “What is truth?”

Catechism of the Catholic Church – (CCC 2464, 2466)

 

Tugboat – Our Salvation History: Moses’ Mission

Exodus 3-4 tells how God prepared Moses to free His people in Egypt.

 

Tugboat Challenge: The Ten Commandments

To understand more about the Ten Commandments, visit this site:
https://young-catholics.com/233/ten-commandments-activity/

 

 

 

The Fleet Sources – 7 May 2023 – Fifth Sunday of Easter – 24-A

You’re My Home (N) (C)– Jesus, You’re My Home (T)

Catechism of the Catholic Church – (CCC 756)

Etymology Online – cornerstone
https://www.etymonline.com/word/cornerstone#:~:text=cornerstone%20(n.),use%20is%20biblical%20(Isaiah%20xxvii.

Verbum 23.2.35, Verbum 9 Library. © 2000-2023 Faithlife, LLC.
*Inline Search, Revised Standard Version, Catholic Edition, “house.”

 

Living Stones (N) (C)

The Roman Guy – “18 Astonishing Facts About St. Peter’s Basilica In Rome,” by Sean Finelli
https://theromanguy.com/italy-travel-blog/vatican-city/st-peters-basilica/st-peters-basilica-facts-and-history/

Architectural Digest – “How Michelangelo Spent His Final Years Designing St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome,” by Janelle Zara
https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/how-michelangelo-spent-final-years-designing-st-peters-basilica-rome

St. Peter’s Basilica – “St. Peter’s Basilica – A Brief History,” by Fr. Carolan, OMI
https://stpetersbasilica.info/Docs/eguides-brief.htm

Nations Online – “About the Basilica of St. Peter,”
https://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/map/St_Peter_Vatican.htm

 

Scriptural Secrets (N)– Hidden Gems (C)– Buried Treasure (T)

Carmelite Conversation Podcasts –
https://www.carmeliteconversations.com

Sacred Texts – “The Interior Castle, or The Mansions,” by St. Teresa of Avila [1921]
https://www.sacred-texts.com/chr/tic/index.htm

Agape Bible Study – Fifth Sunday of Easter (Cycle A)
https://www.agapebiblestudy.com/Sunday_Readings/Sunday_Readings.php?Sunday_Doc=Easter_Season/Easter_5_a

St. Charles Borromeo Bible Study – Fifth Sunday of Easter – Cycle A
http://www.scborromeo.org/biblestu/a_east_5.pdf

 

Catechetical Corner (N)– Catholic Passport (C)

Catechism of the Catholic Church – (CCC 784, 1536, 1538, 1569)

 

Catholic I.D. (T)

Catechism of the Catholic Church – (CCC 784, 1536, 1569)             

 

Tugboat Our Salvation History

Moses Grows – Exodus 1-2 relate the beginnings of Moses’ story.

 

Tugboat Challenge: Imagining Our Father’s House

Let your imagination be your guide!

The Fleet Sources – 30 April 2023 – Fourth Sunday of Easter – 23-A

Be Still and Know That I Am God (N)– Pray Without Ceasing (C)– From Your Lips to God’s Ear (T)

Preparing For the Descent of the Holy Spirit

Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of Your faithful and kindle in them the fire of Your love.

  1. Send forth Your Spirit and they shall be created
  2. And Thou shall renew the face of the earth. Amen.

Let us pray

O God, who taught the hearts of the faithful by the light of the Holy Spirit, grant that, by the gift of the same Spirit, we may be always truly wise, and ever rejoice in His consolation. Through Christ our Lord, Amen.


What’s In a Word – mysterion = mysterium + sacramentum (N) (C)

Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC 774, 1131)


Scriptural Secrets (N)– Hidden Gems (C)

Agape Bible Study – Fourth Sunday of Easter, cycle A
https://www.agapebiblestudy.com/Sunday_Readings/Sunday_Readings.php?Sunday_Doc=Easter_Season/Easter_4_a

St. Charles Borromeo – Fourth Sunday of Easter, Cycle A
http://www.scborromeo.org/biblestu/a_east_4.pdf


Buried Treasure (T)

Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC 1185, 1186)


Catechetical Corner (N)– Catholic Passport (C)

 Catechism of the Catholic Church – (CCC 754, 1465, 1524, 2665)


Catholic I.D. (T)

Catechism of the Catholic Church – (CCC 1465, 2665)


Tugboat – Our Salvation History:

Baby in a Basket – Exodus 1 – 2 relate the beginnings of Moses’ story.


Tugboat Challenge:
Fill-Ins

 

The Fleet Sources – 23 April 2023 – Third Sunday of Easter – 22-A

Be Still and Know That I Am God (N)– Pray Without Ceasing (C)

God’s Truth and Justice: Prerequisites for Mind and Heart as Requirements for Divine Mercy

 

Forgive Us Our Trespasses (Repentance, Mercy, Reconciliation) (N) (C)

Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC 1441, 1442, 1445)

The Catholic Thing – “Repentance for Sin and Sacramental Absolution,” By Fr. Thomas G. Weinandy, OFM, Cap.
https://www.thecatholicthing.org/2023/01/25/repentance-for-sin-and-sacramental-absolution/

The Catholic Thing – “And Those Whose Sins Ye Shall Retain…” by James V. Schall, S.J. (1928-2019)
https://www.thecatholicthing.org/2016/07/05/and-those-whose-sins-ye-shall-retain/

Answering Genesis – The Sequence of Christs’ Post Resurrection Appearances, Where Exactly Did Jesus Appear, and to Whom?’ by Dr. Elizabeth Mitchell
https://answersingenesis.org/jesus/resurrection/the-sequence-of-christs-post-resurrection-appearances/

 

Family Prayer & Worship (T)

Catechism of the Catholic Church – (CCC 1324, 1327, 1328, 1329, 1330, 2179)

Franciscan Media – St. John Chrysostom
https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-john-chrysostom/

 

Scriptural Secrets (N)– Hidden Gems (C)

Robert Alter. The Hebrew Bible, Volume 3, The Writings, Ketuvim, A Translation With Commentary. New York: W.W. Norton & Co., 2019.
*@ p. 52

Agape Bible Study – Third Sunday of Easter, cycle A
https://www.agapebiblestudy.com/Sunday_Readings/Sunday_Readings.php?Sunday_Doc=Easter_Season/Easter_3_a

St. Charles Borromeo – Third Sunday of Easter, Cycle A
http://www.scborromeo.org/biblestu/a_east_3.pdf

Resources For Catholic Educators – Third Sunday of Waster, Year A
http://www.4catholiceducators.com/Year%20A/3easterA.htm

 

Buried Treasure (T)

Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC 1441, 1445)

 

Catechetical Corner (N)– Catholic Passport (C)– Catholic I.D. (T)

Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC 1324, 1327, 1328, 1329, 1330)

 

Tugboat – Our Salvation History: Family Reunion

Joseph’s story begins in Genesis 37 and concludes with his death where Genesis ends.

 

Tugboat Challenge: True or False

 

The Fleet Sources – 16 April 2023 – Divine Mercy Sunday (Second Sunday of Easter) – 21-A

Be Still and Know That I Am God (N)– Pray Without Ceasing (C)

Trisagion – “Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, have mercy on us and on the whole world.” (Repeat three times)
https://www.standrewchandler.com/how-to-pray-the-chaplet

 

Thirty-Three (N) (C) – Stars of Our Faith (T)

Britannica – Saint Catherine of Siena
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Saint-Catherine-of-Siena

Catholic News Agency – St. Catherine of Siena
https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/saint/st-catherine-of-siena-451

St. Faustina – Biography
https://www.saint-faustina.org/biography/

Epic Pew – 10 Things You May Not Know About Saint Faustina
https://epicpew.com/10-things-may-not-know-saint-faustina-divine-mercy/

New Advent – Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy
https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/10198d.htm

List:
Feed the hungry.
Give drink to the thirsty.
Clothe the naked.
Visit the imprisoned.
Shelter the homeless.
Visit the sick.
Bury the dead.

 

Scriptural Secrets (N)– Hidden Gems (C)– Buried Treasure (T)

Catholic Veritas – “Four Gifts of the Resurrected Body,” by John Johnson
https://catholicveritas.com/blog/four-gifts-resurrected-body

Dr. Taylor Marshall – “Do You Know the Four Properties of a Glorified Resurrected Human Body?”
https://taylormarshall.com/2012/10/do-you-know-four-properties-of.html

Theopolis Institute – “Subtlety, Agility, Clarity,” by Peter Leithart
https://theopolisinstitute.com/leithart_post/subtlety-agility-clarity/

Catholic Theology – Summa Theologica
http://www.catholictheology.info/summa-theologica/summa-part3sup.php?q=493

Agape Bible Study – Second Sunday of Easter, Cycle A
https://www.agapebiblestudy.com/Sunday_Readings/Sunday_Readings.php?Sunday_Doc=Easter_Season/Easter_3_a

St. Charles Borromeo – Second Sunday of Easter, Cycle A
http://www.scborromeo.org/biblestu/a_lent_2.pdf

 

Catechetical Corner (N)– Catholic Passport (C)– Catholic I.D. (T)

Catechism of the Catholic Church – (CCC 640, 643, 644)

 

TugboatOur Salvation History: Joseph’s Destiny

This part of Joseph’s story is found in Genesis 39-41.

 

Tugboat Challenge: Patron Saint of What?!

Consider how best you could serve as a patron saint.

The Fleet Sources – 9 April 2023 – The Resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ – 20-A

This is the Day the LORD Has Made! (N) (C)

Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC 2761, 2853, 2854)


From God’s Lips to Your Ears (T)

Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC 2761, 2853, 2854, 2865)

 

This Is the Day the Lord Has Made! (N) (C)

Catechism of the Catholic Church – (2853, 2854, 2761)

 

Let Us Rejoice and Be Glad! (N) (C) This is the Day (T)

Catechism of the Catholic Church – (CCC 1165, 1166, 1169)

 

‘Mother of All Masses’ (N) (C)

‘Breakdown’ of the Easter Vigil Mass: Service of the Light, Easter Proclamation, Liturgy of the Word, Liturgy of Baptism, Liturgy of the Eucharist

 

Catechetical Corner (N)– Catholic Passport (C)– Catholic I.D. (T)

Catechism of the Catholic Church – (CCC 356)

           

Tugboat – Our Salvation History: The Greatest Story Ever Told!

Theology of Work – “Joseph’s Promotion by Pharaoh (Genesis 41:1-45)”
https://www.theologyofwork.org/old-testament/genesis-12-50-and-work/joseph-genesis-372-5026/josephs-promotion-by-pharaoh-genesis-411-45

Got Questions – “How many brothers did King David have?”
https://www.gotquestions.org/David-brothers.html


Tugboat Challenge
: Word Jumble