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By Fr. Jonathan Morris Published September 14, 2014 He was so right, and I wish I could go back in time to tell him how wrong I was. It was a bitter cold night in Harlem when I met this gentleman, a man whose name I am embarrassed to say I don't remember. Coming up from the subway that evening, I was in no mood for conversation. It couldn't have been past 5pm but already it was mostly dark, one of those short days of the year that feel so very long. The world is a very messy place right now. But the great news is that amidst this chaos, no matter who we are or what people are doing around us, sacred moments still happen. The day at the office had been mostly disappointing. I wanted to get home, slump into the armchair, and zone out on ESPN. But I couldn't avoid him. "Father, I need to talk to you", he forcefully blurted out, in Spanish, just loud enough and in the perfect tone to make sure everyone around us knew I hea...

In his newest book, Father Jonathan leads us on a spiritual journey through one of the most beloved prayers of our day, The Serenity Prayer. Do you need the courage to change the things you can? Do you need Serenity to accept the things you cannot change? Do you need wisdom to know the difference? In this book, Father Jonathan teaches us how to live all three of these, day in and day out. Through moving narratives, illuminating historical anecdotes, and pertinent Biblical passages, he demonstrates the life-changing experience of using The Serenity Prayer as an instrument to grow closer to God and receive from him the peace and happiness we all seek. www.fatherjonathan.com The Way of Serenity: Finding Peace and Happiness in the Serenity Prayer by Jonathan Morris Description: FOX News religion analyst, program director of the Catholic Channel on SiriusXM radio, and bestselling author Father Jonathan Morris reveals how the Serenity Prayer offers a sure path to peace...

Letter to the Editor, Twelve Habits of Happy Humans 1)     Wiggle your fingers and your toes 8 times. Wiggling your fingers and toes will make you feel silly and happy. 2)     Wear a pedometer and walk for 8 miles. Find ways to extend your walking; for example, find a parking space further away from your destination or instead of using the drive-thru, park your car, get off and walk inside to place your order. Walking will make you feel energized and happy. 3)     Drink 8 cups of water. Drinking water will make you feel hydrated and happy. 4)     Sleep 8 hours. Sleeping will make you feel rested and happy. 5)     Set aside 8 minutes for silent meditation. Select an edifying and encouraging positive affirmation, for example, a short scriptural verse like, “Be still and know God.”  Meditating will make you feel calm and happy. 6)     Wri...

Letter to the Editor, The Colossal Christmas Schism For nearly two thousand years there was only one Christmas, which started with the Birth of Jesus Christ in 1 AD; AD stands for Anno Domini, Latin for “In the Year of Our Lord”, because everything before that was BC, which stands for “Before Christ”. Then toward the end of the 20 th century in the United States of America, the once joyous Christian celebration became contentious and controversial with the culmination of the cultural declaration of the War on Christmas. Cultural clashes and societal skirmishes were fought incessantly throughout the land, until finally the Colossal Christmas Schism occurred, which fractured into two separate and distinct camps; the adherents of traditional Christmas and the advocates of modern Xmas.  One side reveled in the merriment of a jolly old man named Santa Claus dressed in a red suit hollering “Ho, Ho, Ho!”  surrounded by elves ...

Letter to the Editor, First Christmas Mouse Tale Atop Amistad Dam on a cold Christmas Eve night, a family of mice from north and south of the border gathered to hear Grandpapa tell them this traditional Christmas mouse tale. We’ve all heard the poem that begins, “Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.” Well did you know that there were mice at the very first Christmas? Their names were Bethel and Elhem, the Mice from Bethlehem, who took shelter in a cave on that cold winter’s night, when to their surprise Two Travelers came into that very same cave. It was a Young Couple and the donkey they rode.  The Young Wife was pregnant and about to give birth.  All the animals gathered around Her, protecting the Mother and soon Baby to be born, from the cold wind that whisked and whirled around the cave. There were sheep, goats, cows, chickens ...

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(Email received) The Pillsbury Doughboy died yesterday in Minneapolis of a yeast infection and traumatic complications from repeated pokes in the belly. He was 71. Doughboy was buried in a lightly greased coffin.  Dozens of celebrities turned out to pay their respects, including Mrs. Butterworth, Hungry Jack, the California Raisins, Betty Crocker, the Hostess Twinkies, and Captain Crunch. The gravesite was piled high with flours. Aunt Jemima delivered the eulogy and lovingly described Doughboy as a man who never knew how much he was kneaded. Born and bread in Minnesota, Doughboy rose quickly in show business, but his later life was filled with turnovers. He was not regarded as a very smart cookie, wasting much of his dough on half-baked schemes.  Despite being a little flaky at times, he still was a crusty old man and served as a positive roll model for millions. Doughboy is survived by his wife, Play Dough, three children: ...

CHRISTIAN BALE & RIDLEY SCOTT, the star and director, respectively, of the new biblical epic, EXODUS: GODS & KINGS on their cinematic depiction of the story of Moses and his liberation of the Israelites from Egypt. Article:  Exodus: Gods and Kings : Theological reflections Article:  Interview: Exodus  filmmakers Ridley Scott, Christian Bale and Joel Edgerton Disclaimer Recognizing that this movie is controversial and has received mixed reviews, information is provided not as an endorsement of this movie, but for individuals to make their own decision about whether to view it and decide for themselves as to its merit and value.  It is rated PG-13.

The Legion of Mary of the Del Rio Catholic Community and Spiritual Director Father Antonio O. Moreno welcome the Seven (7) New Active Members of The Legion of Mary  1. Maria Rosales 2. Angela Martinez 3. Dr. Irma Montemayor 4. Carmen Gutierrez 5. Leticia Martinez 6. Maria Berny 7. Marisella Urueta

David Kauffman's Movie Premiere Watch David Kauffman's movie  trailer for “The One I Wrote For You”   here:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKQoAbB-Umc Pick a theater to go see this movie on December 5th, 6th, and 7th here:  http://www.theoneiwroteforyou.com/theater-locations David Kauffman has written dozens of songs.     He created the "Going Forth” CD.    He wrote Behold, Be Still and the Mass of Renewal – sung by millions of Catholics every Sunday.  This is an awesome Family Film and if it does well in Texas Theaters, it can open in theaters across the world.

Letter to the Editor, The Colossal Christmas Schism For nearly two thousand years there was only one Christmas, which started with the Birth of Jesus Christ in 1 AD; AD stands for Anno Domini, Latin for “In the Year of Our Lord”, because everything before that was BC, which stands for “Before Christ”. Then toward the end of the 20th century in the United States of America, the once joyous Christian celebration became contentious and controversial with the culmination of the cultural declaration of the War on Christmas. Cultural clashes and societal skirmishes were fought incessantly throughout the land, until finally the Colossal Christmas Schism occurred, which fractured into two separate and distinct camps; the adherents of traditional Christmas and the advocates of modern Xmas. One side reveled in the merriment of a jolly old man named Santa Claus dressed in a red suit hollering “Ho, Ho, Ho!”  surrounded by elves in a whimsical...