tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71418494155299893552011-07-30T22:43:30.864-05:00A Future Priest!<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><big><big><big><u>Fides Quaerens Intellectum. Credo Ut Intellegam.</u></big></big></big>
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<big>(Faith seeking understanding. I believe that I may understand.)</big>Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01513496214885058730noreply@blogger.comBlogger281100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7141849415529989355.post-4223865453582855572010-06-28T17:17:00.001-05:002010-06-28T17:18:52.758-05:00New Cardinals?There has been much talk over the last year or so about new Cardinals being appointed to the Church; when, where, who, etc. Today I read with interest an article on one of my favorite blogs Whispers in the Loggia. Reprinted here is a portion of that article:
Come the first days of July, B16 will literally head for the hills, remaining in residence at the papal retreat at Castel Gandolfo until Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01513496214885058730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7141849415529989355.post-53834484089531534342010-06-23T12:21:00.000-05:002010-06-23T12:21:37.763-05:00Where has the time gone?
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This article s courtesy of Whispers in the Loggia, on of my favorite blogs, written by Rocco Palmo.
While everyone's hopefully enjoying the long Thanksgiving weekend, the Pope is about to make his first turn with an early Christmas present.
For tomorrow night's first Vespers of the First Sunday of Advent -- the start of the new liturgical year -- B16 will debut a new pastorale ("pastoral Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01513496214885058730noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7141849415529989355.post-44088571528731435062009-11-26T13:00:00.000-06:002009-11-26T13:00:19.027-06:00Thanksgiving 2009Thanksgiving has arrived. What a wonderful holiday! Today we pause to consider what we are truly thankful for. Unfortunately, Thanksgiving is too often overshadowed by the approach of Christmas. Greed rears its ugly head as we overstuff ourselves on good food and look forward to Black Friday where we can resume the pursuit of worldly goods with great gusto. Now don’t misunderstand, these are not Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01513496214885058730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7141849415529989355.post-76407181003153755102009-11-17T15:36:00.000-06:002009-11-17T15:36:33.249-06:00A Historic MomentJust a few moments ago, the USCCB, in an historic event, FINALLY passed ALL of the translation adaptations for all parts of the REVISED MISSAL of the ordinary form of the Mass. For those who have been following, this is indeed an opportunity for much rejoicing. Let us give thanks to God for the wonderful work of many people who have worked so diligently and faithfully for the good of the Church.Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01513496214885058730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7141849415529989355.post-38260014156185242352009-11-17T06:38:00.002-06:002009-11-17T06:51:09.146-06:00A LossI have determined that Missouri has two seasons. Wet and humid. That’s it, nothing else. It is not unusual to receive 1-2 inches overnight. The news reports flooded roadways the way most cities report traffic jams. Not that the humidity has decreased, but at least now you can see it as it falls from the sky. The good news is that I think I am about ready to be honored with my first pair of water Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01513496214885058730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7141849415529989355.post-25416283215099262092009-11-11T07:46:00.007-06:002009-11-11T08:10:24.004-06:00Veteran's DayToday is Veteran’s Day. Please remember to take the time to thank the veterans you know and pray for all veterans. Remember also their families who also have sacrificed. Military widows should be the top priority as their sacrifice is the greatest. Were it not for these sacrifices, we would not enjoy the freedoms we have today.
Veterans Day is a day to remember the individual soldiers who foughtJohnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01513496214885058730noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7141849415529989355.post-2393341174445461402009-11-02T05:59:00.000-06:002009-11-02T05:59:34.934-06:00All Souls DayHere are some thoughts and guidance for All Souls Day and this month of November.
"With Faber most theological writers maintain, that of all the works of mercy and charity the most exalted, pure and charitable is to aid the Suffering Souls in Purgatory."-from "Charity for the Suffering Souls" by Rev. John A. Nageleisen, p. 235, TAN ed.
"The dead are aided by alms, by the prayers of the ChurchJohnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01513496214885058730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7141849415529989355.post-73293761467214109802009-10-31T21:46:00.001-05:002009-10-31T21:47:55.059-05:00All Saint's DayEveryone understands that All Saint’s Day is November 1st, but how many Catholics really understand the point of All Saint’s Day? Here are few main reasons for the celebration of All Saint’s Day:
1. To give thanks to God.
2. To consider the holy example of the Saints.
3. To ask for intercession by the Saints.
4. To make up for any remiss in honoring the Saints on their particular feast days.Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01513496214885058730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7141849415529989355.post-50929517921665617972009-10-27T20:53:00.001-05:002009-10-27T20:54:59.241-05:00All Souls Day and IndulgencesPray for the souls of priests.
First, remember that you can gain indulgences on All Souls and the days following.
Second, 5 November is a first Thursday. You can gain a plenary indulgence during this year for Priests.
Third, would it not be a good idea in this Year for Priests, during the week after All Souls, for this 1st Thursday, to pray in a special way for the souls of deceased priests?
Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01513496214885058730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7141849415529989355.post-15992041330675914362009-10-23T11:16:00.000-05:002009-10-23T11:16:40.550-05:00RetreatIt is that wonderful time of year. The mid-terms are done and the term papers turned in (all for better or worse) and now it is time to look forward to finals. BUT!! Before we go there, there is a little treat. Three days of silence! AAAHHH! I can hear the silence ring in the ears now. No phone, no computer with its endless supply of e-mails, no textbooks, no 4:45 am wake-ups, no class, no Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01513496214885058730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7141849415529989355.post-79277754590040723102009-10-21T08:44:00.001-05:002009-10-21T08:45:19.305-05:00What a resumeMember of a board of a group that supports abortion services.
Ignores Church teaching.
Ignores the mandate of Catholic bishops.
Supports scandalous plays in an academic atmosphere.
Ignores Ex corde Ecclesiae.
Gives awards to pro-abortion politicians.
So what is this person qualified for? President of a Catholic University? Of Course!
Once again Notre Dame leads the way. Yes, Jenkins was Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01513496214885058730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7141849415529989355.post-45394442648004524292009-10-20T10:48:00.002-05:002009-10-20T10:54:09.310-05:00ReunificationAfter many centuries of seperation, there is great joy and anticipation in the the Church today. Today great strides were made to bring our Anglican brothers home after their seperation from Rome in 1534 during the reign of King Henry VIII. Of course this comes from many years of hard work and there is much work yet to be done; nevertheless, this is truly a momentous occasion. I give you, below, Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01513496214885058730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7141849415529989355.post-63069592059415801072009-10-09T09:28:00.001-05:002009-10-09T09:29:11.767-05:00Another Undeserved AccoladeMy morning routine usually starts between 4:45 and 5:00. After my morning offering and prayers, shower, etc. I usually sit down for a few minutes with my coffee and peruse the news. This morning, what to my wandering eyes did appear, but the following headlines:
US President Barack Obama wins Nobel Peace Prize
(AP) – 2 hours ago
OSLO — The Norwegian Nobel Committee says U.S. President Barack Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01513496214885058730noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7141849415529989355.post-81684430794912178562009-10-07T06:35:00.001-05:002009-10-07T06:36:35.084-05:00Father John CorapiAs promised, today's blog is about Fr. John Corapi, this blog's guest speaker. This information was taken directly from Fr.'s website. For you who may not know him (and even if you do) you will find this very interesting.
Father John Corapi is what has commonly been called a late vocation. In other words, he came to the priesthood other than a young man. He was 44 years old when he was ordained.Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01513496214885058730noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7141849415529989355.post-33521181603602354342009-10-06T10:40:00.011-05:002009-11-17T10:35:49.624-06:00A Guest SpeakerOne of the strengths we have, and should promote, as Catholics is a sense of community. As brothers and sisters in Christ we support and help each other as we strive for our common goal of eternal life in the beatific vision. We are our brother’s keeper. To this end, one of my fellow Catholic bloggers has started a wonderful program. You may visit his site at http://www.fallibleblogma.com/. He Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01513496214885058730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7141849415529989355.post-54618641093463502012009-09-29T07:37:00.007-05:002009-10-06T14:34:08.520-05:00Ember DaysAs we have just concluded the celebration of Ember Days and I have had several questions regarding Ember Days, I thought I would post an article about these wonderful penitential days of the Church. I hope that you will find the article helpful and informative.
The Glow of the Ember Days
By Michael P. Foley
The Four Seasons
The Ember days, which fall on a Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday ofJohnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01513496214885058730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7141849415529989355.post-27623407627240139162009-09-28T06:34:00.002-05:002009-10-03T11:55:12.919-05:00One Month DownSo the first month of year two has come and gone and I am off and running. Classes are going well although I am finding Latin to be a bit challenging. Rote memorization isn’t really my thing, but there is just no other way to learn the declensions and conjugations. Oh well, this too shall pass.
The first soccer game of the season was rained out. A little disappointing, but there is good news; Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01513496214885058730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7141849415529989355.post-79518965467544042372009-08-25T20:56:00.001-05:002009-08-25T20:59:07.255-05:00Day 2Today is the second day of classes at the seminary. I have now been to all of my classes once and it looks like it is going to be an exciting but intensive semester. I am taking Metaphysics (not what is commonly thought of as metaphysics but Aristotelian Metaphysics), Philosophy of God (not His but ours), Church History (this is going to be great; 2,000 years packed into 28 weeks…Oh Joy!!), Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01513496214885058730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7141849415529989355.post-29095177500077957032009-08-21T21:54:00.001-05:002009-10-06T14:34:34.215-05:00And So It BeginsAnd so as the new academic year begins I start a new blog. I have moved to Blogger.com in an attempt to make my blog more user friendly. This blog allows me to have pages instead of all of the content on one ENDLESS page. I hope that you will find this helpful and more enjoyable. Additionally, I have made the pages open in new windows so that you may enjoy the music while you browse and also be Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01513496214885058730noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7141849415529989355.post-54497113918462071602009-08-21T21:26:00.000-05:002009-08-21T21:26:09.102-05:00Contact MeClick here to send a private e-mail message to John D. Stearns
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This is the web site for the seminarians of the Colorado Springs region.
The Vatican
This is the site for the Holy See (The Vatican)
The Diocese of Colorado Springs
Website for the Diocese of Colorado Springs.
Holy Apostles Catholic Church
This is the website for my parish.
Colorado Springs Vocations Website
The vocation website for the Catholic Diocese of Colorado Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01513496214885058730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7141849415529989355.post-29032681799590270592009-07-23T21:05:00.000-05:002009-07-23T21:07:34.499-05:00About MeI was born in Tucson, Arizona and shortly thereafter my father, a major in the United States Air Force, was killed in action over Pleiku, South Vietnam. I was raised by my mom with help from her parents.In school I excelled in both studies and social activities and was active in Church. I graduated High School with a 3.75 GPA, was awarded two scholarships, and named in the Who's Who of AmericanJohnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01513496214885058730noreply@blogger.com0