For those of you Who Haven't Signed the Letter in Support Pope Benedict XVI

Support Pope Benedict XVI Pray for me, that I may not flee for fear of the wolves.
Requiem Mozart KV 626, "Dies Irae" Part 4
Conducted by Leonard Bernstein.
Choir of Bayerischen Rundfunks

Sign the support letter here: Suotien a Benoit XVI

Beating the Winter Blues

I know someone very near and dear to me who suffers from this every winter. My suggestions of coming to Hawaii go unheeded so this is the next best thing. I hope these tips offers work.

Beat the Winter Blues

1. Be spontaneous. Change your schedule. Cancel a same ole’ same ole’ family activity and schedule a fun one in its place. Go bowling, to a museum, to Grandma’s house, anything fun and completely unplanned!

2. Relax the rules. No eating in the living room? Spread out a blanket for a picnic lunch. No sweets on weekdays? Dish up some ice cream. And now is the perfect time to pull out the noisy toys you hid after Christmas (you can hide them again later).

3. Go outside. Even if it’s cold, getting outdoors for 30 minutes or so can change your perspective and refresh your soul. Take a walk, build a snowman, or just breathe in the fresh air and relish the quiet of “outside.” Small bodies need to expend energy. Better to have them do it in a snow bank (even if it means taking 20 minutes to get dressed) than in your living room.

4. Get cooking. Kids love to “help” in the kitchen and making a meal, baking bread, or preparing a dessert can be a fun diversion for the whole family. Accept from the start that you will make a beautiful mess and then pull out the ingredients and call the kids in to help.

5. Learn something new. Teaching yourself and your kids a new skill can open your minds to new worlds, even if you are stuck in the house. Learn a foreign language, try out yoga, research your family tree, learn to knit, study architecture ... Get your brain juices flowing!

40 Days for Life Honolulu

If you haven't signed up yet, you can do so now at:

40 Days for Life Honolulu

This spring, from February 25 - April 5, Honolulu will join 125 cities around the world for the largest and longest coordinated pro-life mobilization in history -- the 40 Days for Life campaign. 40 Days for Life is a focused pro-life effort that consists of:

*40 days of prayer and fasting
*40 days of peaceful vigil
*40 days of public outreach

We are praying that, with God's help, this groundbreaking effort will mark the beginning of the end of abortion in Hawai'i--and around the world.

Take a stand for life

While all aspects of 40 Days for Life are crucial in our effort to end abortion, the most visible component is the peaceful, public prayer vigil. You can help make a life-saving impact by joining our local vigil at:

Planned Parenthood of Hawai'i
1350 S King St, Honolulu, HI 96814

The building is on the mauka side of King, 1/2 block 'ewa of Ke'eaumoku. We pray on the sidewalk in front of the building.

Sign up to participate in the 40 Days for Life Honolulu public prayer vigil by clicking here. Groups are encouraged to sign up as well. Please contact our prayer vigil coordinator, Mary, to register your group at marytom100@gmail.com or 389-2784.

Contact us

To learn more or let us know how you feel called to serve God in this effort, please contact 40 Days for Life Honolulu:

Isaiah, Campaign Director, 383-5137

Karen, Communications Coordinator, FortyDaysHonolulu@Juno.com

Scheduled Events:

Feb 24, 2009
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Spring Campaign Kick-off Rally and Candlelight Vigil
Gather at the Hawai'i State Capitol Rotunda for the spring campaign kick-off rally for 40 Days for Life Honolulu. The rally will include a candlelight vigil and prayer stations as we proceed around the Capitol block in a visual public display for LIFE.

Feb 25, 2009 - Apr 5, 2009
STARTS: 6:00 AM ENDS: 7:00 PM
40 Days for Life Honolulu Spring Campaign
Calling all prayer warriors and volunteers! To join this lifesaving effort, contact us at FortyDaysHonolulu@Juno.com

Feb 27, 2009 - Apr 3, 2009
STARTS: 6:00 PM ENDS: 7:00 PM
Stations of the Cross
Fr. Bill Xenos will lead a commemoration of the Stations of the Cross in front of Planned Parenthood each Friday evening throughout the 40-day campaign.

Mar 17, 2009
5:45 PM - 7:00 PM
40 Days for Life Honolulu Midpoint Pep Rally
Join us for prayer and a banner procession outside a leading abortion provider among hospitals in our state, Kapiolani Women & Children's Hospital, 1319 Punahou St., Honolulu.

Apr 5, 2009
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Liturgy for the Pre-born with Holy Communion
Fr. Bill Xenos of Church of the Risen Lord CEC will offer the Liturgy of the Preborn on Day 40 of the campaign on the sidewalk in front of Planned Parenthood.

Apr 5, 2009
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Victory Celebration
Location to be announced

Georg Ratzinger slams Angela Merkel over Criticism

H/T Fr. Z

Georg Ratzinger has defended his brother Pope Benedict XVI over his decision to rehabilitate Bishop Williamson, a Holocaust denier, into the Catholic Church - and slammed Angela Merkel for her criticism.

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Hooray for Monsignor Ratzinger for defending his younger brother. It takes a lot for me to feel outrage and anger but this unprovoked and evil attack on Pope Benedict XVI by certain politicians, liberals, main stream media who have their own agenda in mind, has really done it.

Please join me in offering up more prayers and sacrifices for our dear Holy Father. He does not deserve these vicious attacks.

Speak Out Illinois

Here's a report from Faith and Country who actually met Fr. Eunteneuer! Lucky her!

RIP Michael Dubriel

As most of you may already know, Amy Welborn's husband died unexpectedly today.

You can leave your condolences or offer your prayers at Father Z's blog since Amy has closed her comment box.

Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord and may Your perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace.

Support the Pope!

I say it is time for all loyal Catholics, whether you like the Ordinary or Extraordinary Form, Latin or Vernacular, Oriental or Roman Rite, to stand up and be counted. UBI PETRUS IBI ECCLESIA. WE STAND WITH PETER. The sad reality is that the far left and far right have something in common: their dislike and disobedience for the Holy Father. And they say politics makes stange bedfellows.

Fr. Trigilio

You can sign the letter supporting Pope Benedict XVI here

New Site - LOLSaints!

LOLSaints is tailored after everyone's favorite cat LOL site. All of the pictures were funny, but I thought I'd share this one with you.



Oops, I almost forgot the hat tip to Jeff

St. Gertrude's Prayer for the Holy Soul in Song

H/T Sue

This is a beautiful prayer and should be prayed many times during the day.

Humor Breaks - When it Rains it Pours

Q: Who was the wealthiest male financial planner in the Bible?

A: Noah. He was floating his stock while everybody else was in liquidation.

Shared by Bob.