Category Archives: Chastity

Taking a Stand for the Truth

Posted on January 20, 2013 by Be Open to God

Post by Fr. Thomas Fitzpatrick, Rector of St. Joseph Cathedral “For Zion’s sake I will not be silent, For Jerusalem’s sake I will not be quiet. Until her vindication shines forth like the dawn And her victory like a burning … Continue reading →

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Finding True Hope and Joy in Christ

Posted on December 23, 2012 by Be Open to God

Posted by Fr. Thomas Fitzpatrick, Rector of St. Joseph Cathedral These last days before Christmas were absolute torture growing up. The expectation, coupled with the struggle to stay on Santa’s good list while trying to tame our excitement meant each minute passed … Continue reading →

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The Hidden Gift of Suffering

Posted on November 17, 2012 by Be Open to God

A unique characteristic of the Christian life is the call to carry our crosses – not only to carry them but embrace them.  In our convenience-driven culture, we are apt to feel that struggles are mistakes.  We work quickly to … Continue reading →

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Prayer for Purification

Posted on September 7, 2012 by Be Open to God

From a talk by Fr. Jeff Norfolk: Three Hail Mary’s Protection of Mind, Heart and Body Purification of Thoughts, Words and Actions One of the first to practice this and to recommend it was St Anthony of Padua (1195–1231). His … Continue reading →

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Welcome to Natural Family Planning Awareness Week!

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Be Open to God

A new child is one of the most amazing gifts that a couple can receive.  The child serves as a sign of his parents’ love and becomes a lifelong adventure for the couple as they learn to form and nurture … Continue reading →

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A Revolt Against Artificial Contraception

Posted on July 12, 2012 by Be Open to God

The debate about religious freedom has heated up in recent months as new health care laws lay down the mandate that health care providers will be required to cover artificial contraceptives, abortifacients, and sterilizations.  For many, this has brought up the … Continue reading →

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Fortnight for Freedom

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Be Open to God

Last night began our “Fortnight for Freedom” where Catholic Americans around the country united together to defend the rights guaranteed by our Founding Fathers and endowed by our Creator: the right to Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness. Believing … Continue reading →

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Terror of Demons

Posted on March 24, 2012 by Be Open to God

Posted by Monsignor Charles M. Mangan + J.M.J. The Universal Church exults daily in the memory of Saint Joseph but especially each March 19th—the Solemnity of Saint Joseph. It is often said that we know little information about Joseph and his life … Continue reading →

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St. Joseph Novena

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Be Open to God

NOVENA PRAYER – “a devotion of prayer on nine consecutive days” Oh, Saint Joseph, whose protection is so great, so strong, so prompt before the throne of God, I place in you all my interests and desires. Oh, Saint Joseph, do assist me by … Continue reading →

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Examination of Conscience

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Be Open to God

Sin is a peculiar reality because we hate it, yet desire leads us to do it anyways.  Paul in Romans 7:19 states: “For I do not do the good I want, but I do the evil I do not want.”  … Continue reading →

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