FAITHWATCH: “Solemnity Of Christ The King; While govern­ments may crumble, Christ’s Kingdom, unlike the kingdoms of this world, will last forever” – USCCB

Christ the King Historic Image Print For Planned Stained Glass Window, adapted from image at loc.gov

On the Catholic Liturgical Calendar, the final Sunday of Ordinary Time and of the entire Liturgical Year marks the Solemnity of Christ the King. Advent and the new Liturgical Year start a week later. The USCCB provides inspirational background on the Solemnity of Christ the King, excerpts of which follow: “Each year at the conclusion of the liturgical year, we

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FAITHLINK #Catholic #Mass Readings: Tuesday of the 33rd Week in Ordinary Time 11.15.16 – USCCB/NABRV

Historic Bible

… “‘Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, then I will enter his house and dine with him, and he with me. I will give the victor the right to sit with me on my throne, as I myself first won the victory and sit with my Father on his

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FAITHLINK: “The Coming of Christ” – Saint Ambrose Commentary on Saint Luke’s Gospel – DailyGospel

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“… Being aware of so many sins, what is the point of knowing the Savior will one day come if he has not come into my soul, if he is not recalled to my mind, if Christ does not live in me, if Christ does not speak in me? So it is to me Christ must come and it is

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FAITHLINK: Catholic Mass Readings – 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time 11.13.16

Historic Bible

“Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be powerful earthquakes, famines, and plagues from place to place;and awesome sights and mighty signs will come from the sky. “Before all this happens, however, they will seize and persecute you, they will hand you over to the synagogues and to prisons, and they will have you led before

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FAITHLINK: “Our Journey Through a Passing World – A Homily for the 33rd Sunday of the Year” – Archdiocese of Washington

View of Edge of Earth and Sun from Space, adapted from image at nasa.gov

“During the month of November, the Church has us ponder the Four Last Things: death, judgment, Heaven, and Hell. As the golden gown of autumn gives way to the lifeless look of winter, we are encouraged to see that our lives are on a trajectory that leads to autumn and then to the winter of death. But those who have

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FAITHLINK: “Pre-Election Novena to Mary, Patroness of the United States” – CNA

Immaculate Heart of Mary

“Most Holy Trinity: Our Father in Heaven, who chose Mary as the fairest of your daughters; Holy Spirit, who chose Mary as your Spouse; God the Son, who chose Mary as your Mother, in union with Mary we adore your majesty and acknowledge your supreme, eternal dominion and authority. Most Holy Trinity, we put the United States of America into

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FAITH LINK: #CATHOLIC #MASS: Solemnity of All #Saints 11.1.16 – Video, Scripture, Links

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“Lord, this is the People that longs to see Your Face.”… “… I had a vision of a great multitude, which no one could count, from every nation, race, people, and tongue. They stood before the throne and before the Lamb … ‘Salvation comes from our #God, who is seated on the throne, and from the Lamb.’” … “See what

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