Happy Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception!

I just realized that yesterday (December 7th, 2025) was National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. I remember Don talked about it on the old forums. I will try to remember it each year.

I was having a conversation with a woman who works for the Eucharistic Rosary Congress. She explained to me they are looking for parishes to lead a rosary in front of the blessed sacramental at parishes and dioceses.

I was wondering if anyone here heard of this Eucharistic Rosary Congress? You are welcome to share your thoughts. Here is their website: https://rosarycongressusa.org/

Here is a resource on Liturgical Seasons https://missions.ewtn.com/liturgical-year/

If anyone else has additional resources, feel free to share them in this thread

praying for folks here.....

also, of course, our choir rehearsal this weekend
is big on my list as preparation for those involved.

I hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving for 2025. Feel free to share What are you thankful for this Thanksgiving?

For me, I am thankful for my friends on CatholicHangout, thankful to join the Knights of Columbus (3rd degree), thankful for a large OCIA class (80 new people) joining the faith in Easter 2026 and God helping me discern my vocation to marriage.

I am seeing my Godson today who has decided he would like to become a woman and has changed his name by Deed Poll to a woman's name.  The next step is hormone therapy and then surgery.

I would be interested to hear your views on the trans issue and particularly Catholic teaching on it.

I am all at sea about it.

I hope everyone will have a blessed Hallowtide - Hallow's Eve, All Saints Day and All Souls Day for 2025

Today is the feast day of St. Pope John Paul II. He is the author of the books Love and Responsibility and the Theology of the Body.

There is also a poetry book called The Place Within which has St. Pope John Paul II’s poetry. I gave a copy to my father, who wrote and published some poetry books, and my Dad was amazed at his deep, poetic thoughts.

Sadly, I have not met Pope John Paul II in person, during his pontificate, before his passing in April 2005. I will be praying for those who are married, families, and anyone who needs healing

woo hoo......smells like turkey