https://catholichangout.com/ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 22:46:57 +0000 MyBB https://catholichangout.com/showthread.php?tid=408 Fri, 22 May 2026 20:27:24 +0000 Jericho]]> https://catholichangout.com/showthread.php?tid=408 Note: You may join this thread discussion if you want to  

This Mass in a Month podcast by Dr. Eward Sri is interesting - sadly it is only exclusive to the Ascension App (or website?).

One example mentioned that the Liturgy is God writing a letter to you. Another episode mentioned the homily is when God comes down to speak to use.]]> Note: You may join this thread discussion if you want to  

This Mass in a Month podcast by Dr. Eward Sri is interesting - sadly it is only exclusive to the Ascension App (or website?).

One example mentioned that the Liturgy is God writing a letter to you. Another episode mentioned the homily is when God comes down to speak to use.]]> https://catholichangout.com/showthread.php?tid=406 Fri, 22 May 2026 01:53:16 +0000 Doug1979]]> https://catholichangout.com/showthread.php?tid=406 I have a concept that I believe will be good for everyone. I call it “What if I was there”. We take a piece of a Bible story, and everyone tells what they believe they experience if they were part of the story. Add a reference to the bible verse so if someone wants to read the part and visualize from there, they can (feel free to just go off your memory of the story if you want).
 
After the initial post sets the story and the originator’s “experience”, then everyone else can post their “experiences”. You may reference another post (i.e. “My experience is similar to ****** with the exception that the envisioned Jesus was wearing a light gray tunic.”).
 
As for a vague set of guidelines (you can write it as a story, list experiences, etc.[no right or wrong way to express your own “experience”]), first tell where you are in the story and then give what you sense (hear, see, smell, taste, & touch), and then the emotions felt going through the event.
 
So, to start this off:
Story/Event: Shepherds watching flock at night when angels show up to proclaim the birth of the Savior.
Reference: Luke 1:8-14
I am a shepherd watching a flock of sheep.
1.      Sight
   a.      Starlit night with a scattering of sheep in a rolling field of grass.
   b.      I come over to the fire after finishing my patrolling round and hand my torch to another shepherd so he can do a round.
   c.      Several other shepherds are around the fire talking with occasional glances keeping check on the flocks situation and the          patrolling shepherd’s progress.
   d.      As the patrolling shepherd is returning, I notice that one
star seems to be getting bigger and brighter.
   e.      The white light is almost blinding.
   f.        Then I clearly see humanoid in the light and is speaking to me and the other shepherds with me.
   g.      As my vision clears, I notice a blond lady wearing white robes tied with a golden cord around the waist and has giant wings that beat in slow motion keeping them pretty much in the same place (only a slight waver in position).
   h.      After the angel speaks, a couple hundred other angels (dressed the same but different genders and ethnicities) sitting on a towering cloud singing.
2.      Sound
   a.      Voices of me and my fellow shepherds talking (conversation topic forgotten) with some sheep bleating.
   b.      Shocked voices of me and my fellow shepherds followed by the melodic sounding voice of a soft-spoken lady.
   c.      A massive choir with all ranges of voices (harmoniously blended).
3.      Smell
   a.      Fresh air mixed with a smoky smell of nearby fire.
   b.      I assume that the smell remains the same, but do not remember anything in particular when the angels showed up.
4.      Taste
   a.      I don’t have any specific taste beyond normal saliva.
5.      Feel
   a.      Cool light breeze with a little bit of warmth from the fire.
   b.      Feels comfortable (not cold or hot) while the angels are seen.
6.      Emotions
   a.      Content, but a little bit tired since I just finished my patrol.
   b.      Confusion and a little bit of fear at the sudden appearance of the angel.
   c.      Calm as the angel speaks.
   d.      Uplifted/joyous as the angel choir sings.
 
(This may seem long, but I think it “paints a picture” with how I envisioned the event.)]]> I have a concept that I believe will be good for everyone. I call it “What if I was there”. We take a piece of a Bible story, and everyone tells what they believe they experience if they were part of the story. Add a reference to the bible verse so if someone wants to read the part and visualize from there, they can (feel free to just go off your memory of the story if you want).
 
After the initial post sets the story and the originator’s “experience”, then everyone else can post their “experiences”. You may reference another post (i.e. “My experience is similar to ****** with the exception that the envisioned Jesus was wearing a light gray tunic.”).
 
As for a vague set of guidelines (you can write it as a story, list experiences, etc.[no right or wrong way to express your own “experience”]), first tell where you are in the story and then give what you sense (hear, see, smell, taste, & touch), and then the emotions felt going through the event.
 
So, to start this off:
Story/Event: Shepherds watching flock at night when angels show up to proclaim the birth of the Savior.
Reference: Luke 1:8-14
I am a shepherd watching a flock of sheep.
1.      Sight
   a.      Starlit night with a scattering of sheep in a rolling field of grass.
   b.      I come over to the fire after finishing my patrolling round and hand my torch to another shepherd so he can do a round.
   c.      Several other shepherds are around the fire talking with occasional glances keeping check on the flocks situation and the          patrolling shepherd’s progress.
   d.      As the patrolling shepherd is returning, I notice that one
star seems to be getting bigger and brighter.
   e.      The white light is almost blinding.
   f.        Then I clearly see humanoid in the light and is speaking to me and the other shepherds with me.
   g.      As my vision clears, I notice a blond lady wearing white robes tied with a golden cord around the waist and has giant wings that beat in slow motion keeping them pretty much in the same place (only a slight waver in position).
   h.      After the angel speaks, a couple hundred other angels (dressed the same but different genders and ethnicities) sitting on a towering cloud singing.
2.      Sound
   a.      Voices of me and my fellow shepherds talking (conversation topic forgotten) with some sheep bleating.
   b.      Shocked voices of me and my fellow shepherds followed by the melodic sounding voice of a soft-spoken lady.
   c.      A massive choir with all ranges of voices (harmoniously blended).
3.      Smell
   a.      Fresh air mixed with a smoky smell of nearby fire.
   b.      I assume that the smell remains the same, but do not remember anything in particular when the angels showed up.
4.      Taste
   a.      I don’t have any specific taste beyond normal saliva.
5.      Feel
   a.      Cool light breeze with a little bit of warmth from the fire.
   b.      Feels comfortable (not cold or hot) while the angels are seen.
6.      Emotions
   a.      Content, but a little bit tired since I just finished my patrol.
   b.      Confusion and a little bit of fear at the sudden appearance of the angel.
   c.      Calm as the angel speaks.
   d.      Uplifted/joyous as the angel choir sings.
 
(This may seem long, but I think it “paints a picture” with how I envisioned the event.)]]> https://catholichangout.com/showthread.php?tid=404 Sun, 17 May 2026 02:56:50 +0000 susanb]]> https://catholichangout.com/showthread.php?tid=404 and I know the Fatima date is october not may.

However there was recently a lot of publicity on 13 may.

this Sister Agnes had an eventful life including paralysis......
..which was cured by drinking water from Lourdes......and various
experiences of stigmata and vrious visions and miracles...

your thoughts?]]> and I know the Fatima date is october not may.

However there was recently a lot of publicity on 13 may.

this Sister Agnes had an eventful life including paralysis......
..which was cured by drinking water from Lourdes......and various
experiences of stigmata and vrious visions and miracles...

your thoughts?]]> https://catholichangout.com/showthread.php?tid=401 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 18:22:13 +0000 Jericho]]> https://catholichangout.com/showthread.php?tid=401 https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=JJPQ-uMKc_o]]> https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=JJPQ-uMKc_o]]> https://catholichangout.com/showthread.php?tid=388 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 23:51:50 +0000 Jericho]]> https://catholichangout.com/showthread.php?tid=388 ]]> ]]> https://catholichangout.com/showthread.php?tid=385 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 16:40:16 +0000 susanb]]> https://catholichangout.com/showthread.php?tid=385
took the Scott Hahn and Jeff Cavins ones years ago also]]>
took the Scott Hahn and Jeff Cavins ones years ago also]]> https://catholichangout.com/showthread.php?tid=369 Thu, 04 Dec 2025 21:16:03 +0000 Jericho]]> https://catholichangout.com/showthread.php?tid=369
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/]]>
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/]]> https://catholichangout.com/showthread.php?tid=367 Sun, 30 Nov 2025 20:16:05 +0000 Jericho]]> https://catholichangout.com/showthread.php?tid=367 https://missions.ewtn.com/liturgical-year/

If anyone else has additional resources, feel free to share them in this thread ]]> https://missions.ewtn.com/liturgical-year/

If anyone else has additional resources, feel free to share them in this thread ]]> https://catholichangout.com/showthread.php?tid=362 Sun, 02 Nov 2025 09:06:43 +0000 English Rose]]> https://catholichangout.com/showthread.php?tid=362
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 would be interested to hear your views on the trans issue and particularly Catholic teaching on it.

I am all at sea about it.]]> https://catholichangout.com/showthread.php?tid=358 Wed, 22 Oct 2025 09:41:16 +0000 Jericho]]> https://catholichangout.com/showthread.php?tid=358
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 ]]>
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 ]]> https://catholichangout.com/showthread.php?tid=340 Tue, 19 Aug 2025 21:24:22 +0000 susanb]]> https://catholichangout.com/showthread.php?tid=340
We are all happy and flattered to be asked]]>
We are all happy and flattered to be asked]]> https://catholichangout.com/showthread.php?tid=300 Wed, 07 May 2025 06:48:23 +0000 English Rose]]> https://catholichangout.com/showthread.php?tid=300 https://catholichangout.com/showthread.php?tid=272 Thu, 17 Apr 2025 17:10:45 +0000 larryforlife]]> https://catholichangout.com/showthread.php?tid=272 Today is Holy Thursday and is also the start of the Triduum. Tomorrow is Good Friday. It is the day that Christ died for our sins. It is also the first day for the Divine Mercy Novena.

Saint (Sister) Faustina (Helen) Kowalska, through her diary, gave the world Jesus’ words on Divine Mercy, His Chaplet of Divine Mercy, and a very powerful Novena that He asked be prayed especially during the nine days immediately preceding Divine Mercy Sunday. Good Friday (today) marks the beginning of the Novena. In her diary, St. Faustina wrote what Christ told her about the Novena:
“I desire that during these nine days you bring souls to the fountain of My mercy, that they may draw there from strength and refreshment and whatever grace they have need of in the hardships of life, and especially at the hour of death.
“On each day of the novena you will bring to My heart a different group of souls and you will immerse them in this ocean of My mercy … On each day you will beg My Father, on the strength of My passion, for the graces for these souls.”
Completing the Novena involves praying the Divine Mercy chaplet daily for that day’s intention.

Here are some resources:

http://thedivinemercy.org/
http://thedivinemercy.org/extras.php - wallpaper, screen savers, and other freebies


More information about St. Faustina: https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/library...mercy-5458
Divine Mercy Novena: https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/devotions/novena-13366

The info below was taken from https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/devotions/divine-mercy-12705. Please consider praying the novena (from Good Friday to Divine Mercy Sunday).

Have a blessed Triduum and a Joy-filled Easter!
Larry

Background
From the diary of a young Polish nun, a special devotion began spreading throughout the world in the 1930s. The message is nothing new, but is a reminder of what the Church has always taught through scripture and tradition: that God is merciful and forgiving and that we, too, must show mercy and forgiveness. But in the Divine Mercy devotion, the message takes on a powerful new focus, calling people to a deeper understanding that God’s love is unlimited and available to everyone — especially the greatest sinners.

The message of mercy is that God loves us — all of us —no matter how great our sins. He wants us to recognize that His mercy is greater than our sins, so that we will call upon Him with trust, receive His mercy, and let it flow through us to others. Thus, all will come to share His joy. It is a message we can call to mind simply by remembering ABC.
A — Ask for His Mercy. God wants us to approach Him in prayer constantly, repenting of our sins and asking Him to pour His mercy out upon us and upon the whole world.
B — Be merciful. God wants us to receive His mercy and let it flow through us to others. He wants us to extend love and forgiveness to others just as He does to us.
C — Completely trust in Jesus. God wants us to know that the graces of His mercy are dependent upon our trust. The more we trust in Jesus, the more we will receive.
]]> Today is Holy Thursday and is also the start of the Triduum. Tomorrow is Good Friday. It is the day that Christ died for our sins. It is also the first day for the Divine Mercy Novena.

Saint (Sister) Faustina (Helen) Kowalska, through her diary, gave the world Jesus’ words on Divine Mercy, His Chaplet of Divine Mercy, and a very powerful Novena that He asked be prayed especially during the nine days immediately preceding Divine Mercy Sunday. Good Friday (today) marks the beginning of the Novena. In her diary, St. Faustina wrote what Christ told her about the Novena:
“I desire that during these nine days you bring souls to the fountain of My mercy, that they may draw there from strength and refreshment and whatever grace they have need of in the hardships of life, and especially at the hour of death.
“On each day of the novena you will bring to My heart a different group of souls and you will immerse them in this ocean of My mercy … On each day you will beg My Father, on the strength of My passion, for the graces for these souls.”
Completing the Novena involves praying the Divine Mercy chaplet daily for that day’s intention.

Here are some resources:

http://thedivinemercy.org/
http://thedivinemercy.org/extras.php - wallpaper, screen savers, and other freebies


More information about St. Faustina: https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/library...mercy-5458
Divine Mercy Novena: https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/devotions/novena-13366

The info below was taken from https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/devotions/divine-mercy-12705. Please consider praying the novena (from Good Friday to Divine Mercy Sunday).

Have a blessed Triduum and a Joy-filled Easter!
Larry

Background
From the diary of a young Polish nun, a special devotion began spreading throughout the world in the 1930s. The message is nothing new, but is a reminder of what the Church has always taught through scripture and tradition: that God is merciful and forgiving and that we, too, must show mercy and forgiveness. But in the Divine Mercy devotion, the message takes on a powerful new focus, calling people to a deeper understanding that God’s love is unlimited and available to everyone — especially the greatest sinners.

The message of mercy is that God loves us — all of us —no matter how great our sins. He wants us to recognize that His mercy is greater than our sins, so that we will call upon Him with trust, receive His mercy, and let it flow through us to others. Thus, all will come to share His joy. It is a message we can call to mind simply by remembering ABC.
A — Ask for His Mercy. God wants us to approach Him in prayer constantly, repenting of our sins and asking Him to pour His mercy out upon us and upon the whole world.
B — Be merciful. God wants us to receive His mercy and let it flow through us to others. He wants us to extend love and forgiveness to others just as He does to us.
C — Completely trust in Jesus. God wants us to know that the graces of His mercy are dependent upon our trust. The more we trust in Jesus, the more we will receive.
]]> https://catholichangout.com/showthread.php?tid=264 Tue, 01 Apr 2025 14:17:07 +0000 susanb]]> https://catholichangout.com/showthread.php?tid=264 Good Friday
Easter vigil
Easter sunday

I used to love the easter vigil but too late now even though
it starts at 9 pm

......one of our tenors sings the passion on Good Friday which is fabulous....
we sing Good Friday and Easter morning]]> Good Friday
Easter vigil
Easter sunday

I used to love the easter vigil but too late now even though
it starts at 9 pm

......one of our tenors sings the passion on Good Friday which is fabulous....
we sing Good Friday and Easter morning]]> https://catholichangout.com/showthread.php?tid=256 Sat, 15 Mar 2025 11:03:03 +0000 April Maccabees]]> https://catholichangout.com/showthread.php?tid=256 A Hidden Life, which is about a Catholic martyr from Austria during WWII, seems to fit the Lenten theme, so I will plan on watching it.

https://catholicexchange.com/beyond-the-...zed-cross/

Movie trailer:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qJXmdY4lVR0]]> A Hidden Life, which is about a Catholic martyr from Austria during WWII, seems to fit the Lenten theme, so I will plan on watching it.

https://catholicexchange.com/beyond-the-...zed-cross/

Movie trailer:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qJXmdY4lVR0]]>