Articles For Heart Mind Soul

1.   Thank God for teaching us His Truth 2.   The cost of traveling light and not carrying any baggage is to never allow ourselves to waver from the Truth of God 3.   The Truth is in the tragedy and in the triumph 4.   Stop believing lies, start believing The Truth of God 5.   It’s time we got back in touch with the truth about the real relationship between giving and receiving 6.   May our message and our mission be intricately wrapped with integrity, gentleness and truth 7.   Truth: God is Love 8.   We need to be Christians who are not ashamed of the Gospel, who have the courage to speak the truth in love, who witness for Christ, who have stopped worrying about being popular; because now is not the time for being fearful and selfish – now is the time for fearlessness and selflessness 9.   We must be a Christian who cares enough to lovingly speak the truth in love 10.   Trus...

Lenten Bible Study              (18 years and older)                             Starting March 6, 2015                                 Sponsored by the Legion of Mary Date: Fridays of Lent Time: 7:00 – 8:00 p. m.                                                   Location: St. Joseph Office Hall        ...

TheTerrifying Book that Pope Francis Wants the World to Read By  Dan Joseph  | January 27, 2015   In an airplane news conference on his way back from the Philippines, Pope Frances referenced   a 1907 book entitled   “Lord of the World"   and advised all of  those in attendance to read it. It’s not the first time Francis has mentioned the 1907 novel by Robert Hugh Benson, but his recommendation appears to be due to the daunting warning that is contained in the novel’s plot line.   “Lord of the World” portrays a dystopian vision of the future and culminates in the final battle between humanism and Catholicism, which eventually leads to Armageddon. The author depicts a Marxist world in which a charismatic senator from Vermont named Julian Felsenburgh promises world peace if world’s citizens follow him obediently. He is made president of Europe, and then the world, due to his charisma and promises of utopia, but little remains known ab...

Letter to the Editor, Vaccination Vexation In the not too distant future: Angi, Cathi, Isla, Judi, Mora, Nona and Vangi are at the college campus clinic filling out their health history forms because they all need to take the mandatory Combined Disease Vaccine (CDV).  All of them are first year students who are required to take the CDV in order to be enrolled at Southern Desert State University (SDSU) and live on campus at Abbey Downton Dormitory. After they have completed their health history forms they are given an informational pamphlet about the CDV.   The informational pamphlet states in part, “College presents a wonderful new world of educational and social opportunities, but unfortunately it also presents a new world of hazardous risks to student’s health and wellbeing; among these are communal living spaces, less than sanitary conditions, irregular sleeping habits, less than nutritious eating habits and less...

TUESDAY-FRIDAY, Feb. 24-27, 2 am CT, 5:30 pm CT The Crusades on EWTN This four-part docudrama miniseries from EWTN refutes perennial anti-Catholic distortion by portraying the Crusades as they really were. Historians and dramatizations reveal the reasons for the Crusades, their nature, their successes and failures, as well as their legacy.  Here's an overview of a fascinating – and timely – series: • Episode 1: A look at the history and reasons for the Crusades, which were originally known as "armed pilgrimages" because they sought to protect pilgrims visiting the Holy Land against Muslim conquerors.  • Episode 2: A look at the Crusader States, which were set up by the Crusader hierarchy after the miraculous success of the First Crusade; the formation of Military Orders such as the Knights Templars; the re-conquest of the Iberian Peninsula, as well as the rise of Sultan Saladin and his conquest of Jerusalem. • Episode 3: A look at the Thi...

Upcoming Conferences We are thrilled that many more Catholic Women’s Conferences are being organized around the country.  We would like to highlight a few being held this February.  Please include these events in your daily CWC prayer and share with any women you may know who live near these areas. February 21  -   Columbus, Ohio Catholic Women’s Conference February 28  -   Houston Catholic Women’s Conference  with Keynote Speaker, ‘our own', Mary Jane Fox, Co-Director of the Pilgrim Center of Hope and founder of the San Antonio Catholic Women’s Conference February 28  -  Del Rio Catholic Woman of Hope Conference  with speaker ‘our own’ Angela Sealana, Pilgrim Center of Hope Ministry Coordinator and CWC Steering Committee Member

The Seven Holy Founders of the Order of Servites         Seven laymen of the city of Florence, in the mid-thirteenth century, renounced the world and lived as hermits on Monte Senario, about 12 miles from Florence.         They had a particular devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary; they spent themselves in the care of others and eventually in preaching throughout Tuscany.         The Order of Servites was founded from those who came to follow them, and was recognised by the Holy See in 1304. (from  www.dailygospel.org ) History of the Seven Sorrows Rosary "This devotion, which brings to mind the seven sorrows of Mary has a long history which began with the  Servites (Servants of Mary)  in Monte Senario, Italy about the time the order was started (1233),  feast of the Assumption . Seven professional men from Florence, which was an important c...

Letter to the Editor, Comics page challenge Sr. Blanco and Mr. Brown are next door neighbors. Sr. Blanco: What’s the matter with you?  You look horrible. Mr. Brown:  I must be going through “missing reading comics withdrawal”. I feel anxious and jumpy. I’m shaking and trembling. I’m sweating profusely. I didn’t get a good night’s sleep. I feel depressed. I’ve been irritable and tired all day. I’ve lost my appetite and I’ve had this headache that I can’t get rid of no matter how many aspirins I take. I so look forward to the Tuesday edition of the Del Rio News-Herald (DRNH) because of the double header comics for Monday and Tuesday together in one newspaper. And this past Tuesday there were no comics. Sr. Blanco: You’ve got to get a grip on yourself. Don’t you realize that you’re a mess? You’re addicted to reading comics daily. Mr. Brown: I miss my Saturday comic strips page but then I make up for it on Sunday wi...

Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord. And let the perpetual light shine upon her. And may her soul and all the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen. Esperanza C. Arredondo   (September 9, 1917 - February 12, 2015) Esperanza Cumpian Arredondo, age 97, peacefully passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2015 here in Del Rio. She was born September 8, 1917 in Durango, Mexico. Preceding her in death was her beloved husband of 45 years, Eulalio Arredondo; parents, Aniceto and Guadalupe Cumpian; son, Eulalio Arredondo, Jr; and sisters,Pura Torres and Guadalupe Cumpian. Family members left to cherish her memory include her son, Jose Arredondo and wife Olga Arredondo of Del Rio; daughters: Elvira Holguin and husband Albert Fowler of Sonora, TX, and Estela Acosta and husband Ramiro Acosta of Hobbs, NM; Esperanza is also survived by numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Visitation will be...

(Email received) Wonderful blessings to all! Below is information and registration form for the upcoming Conference.   This year's  THEME:  HEALING THE HEART OF WOMAN   is perfect for a Lenten reflection and our spiritual journey. Wonderful speakers from San Antonio, our very own Father Moreno, music, song, worship, skits and more await you this year. Please make plans to join us.   The attached registration form along with your check/cash payment can be submitted to any Catholic parish office in Del Rio. Also, please share this email with anyone you feel might be interested.  All are welcome. The Del Rio Catholic Women of Hope Committee Del Rio Catholic Women’s Conference “Healing the Heart of Woman” Saturday, February 28, 2015 St. Joseph’s Catholic Church 8:00 a.m. Mass Several women from our local parishes; Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, Sacred Heart Church and St. Joseph Church have united togeth...

Letter to the Editor,  Op-Ed Hommage UFO (Uninhibited Furry Omnivores) Sighting It is midnight and Memo, the Mexican Mouse and Norton, el Ratón Norteamericano are scurrying atop Amistad Dam, when all of a sudden both of them stop dead in their tracks.  Right before their eyes they see a luminous orb silently hovering over the water. Memo: What is it? Is it a drone? Is it a new aircraft from the Base? Norton: I think it’s a UFO (Unidentified Flying Object)! Memo: You mean we’re being invaded by space aliens! Norton: I think they’ve been here before. Memo: What do you mean? Norton: I’ve explored the Seminole Canyon rock art; I’ve gone to the sections that the public is not allowed to enter and view. There are pictographs there that would amaze you; of spaceships and intergalactic space travelers. Memo: Really? Why haven’t you told me? Norton: I didn’t quite believe it myself, but now...