Good Saints (Boni Sancti) http://goodsaints.com A Northern Michigan Catholic Dad Blog Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:52:20 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Movieguide – If you like movies then check this site out! http://goodsaints.com/2010/03/08/movieguide-if-you-like-movies-then-check-this-site-out/ http://goodsaints.com/2010/03/08/movieguide-if-you-like-movies-then-check-this-site-out/#comments Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:52:20 +0000 Jeremy http://goodsaints.com/?p=176 I love watching movies with my wife and my children, so I absolutely love Movieguide. I've used a few other sites to try to find appropriate movies to watch, but I think this one is my new favorite. Great detail in the reviews of the type of content in the movie and all from a Christian and Family perspective. Anyway, check it out if you get a chance. I love this list on their About Us page...

Redeeming the values of the entertainment industry according to biblical principles means:

1. Know Before You Go
2. Monitor your child's leisure time activities, including your older teenagers
3. Read and study the Word daily
4. Preach the Gospel
5. Disciple believers
6. Train your children in the Christian worldview and in Media Wisdom
7. Seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness

Do you know what your children are watching?

Movieguide

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Click here to view the embedded video.

]]> http://goodsaints.com/2010/03/01/father-corapi-says-eat-well-exercise-and-be-smart/feed/ 0 2010 Vocation Awareness Week – January 10-16 http://goodsaints.com/2009/12/24/2010-vocation-awareness-week-january-10-16/ http://goodsaints.com/2009/12/24/2010-vocation-awareness-week-january-10-16/#comments Thu, 24 Dec 2009 13:55:20 +0000 Jeremy http://goodsaints.com/?p=169 Here's some info I just found on the Diocese website talking about Vocation Awareness Week coming up on January 10-16, 2010. Vocations are very important and you can find info about what you can do to help as a family or individual. Here's a brief summary from the site...

The observance of National Vocation Awareness Week began in 1976 when the National Conference of Catholic Bishops designated the 28th Sunday of the year as the beginning of National Vocation Awareness Week. In 1997 this celebration was moved to coincide with the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, which marks Jesus’ initiation into public ministry. At his baptism Jesus is named the Beloved Son of God. With this celebration we recommit ourselves to follow in the footsteps of Jesus. Initiated through our baptism we too are commissioned to proclaim Good News with our lives.

To download materials or learn more visit www.dioceseofgaylord.org/inside/2010-vocation-awareness-week-315.

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View Bishop Bernard Hebda's Ordination 12-1-09 at Picasa

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Read Why so many Michigan bishops from Pennsylvania? in the Pittsburgh Catholic Newspaper

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View Slideshow: Bishop Hebda Ordination and Installation at Gaylord Herald Times

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Read Bishop Hebda says Gaylord appointment was answer to prayer in the Pittsburgh Catholic Newspaper

]]> http://goodsaints.com/2009/12/15/prayer-answered-for-bishop-hebda/feed/ 0 Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe http://goodsaints.com/2009/12/12/feast-of-our-lady-of-guadalupe/ http://goodsaints.com/2009/12/12/feast-of-our-lady-of-guadalupe/#comments Sat, 12 Dec 2009 00:01:44 +0000 Jeremy http://goodsaints.com/?p=153 Our Lady of GuadalupeOur Lady of Guadalupe, mystical rose, make intercession for Holy Church, protect the Sovereign Pontiff, help all those who invoke thee in their necessities, and since thou art the ever Virgin Mary and Mother of the true God, obtain for us from thy most holy Son the grace of keeping our faith, sweet hope in the midst of the bitterness of life, burning charity and the precious gift of final perseverance. Amen.

Our Lady of Guadalupe - Pray for Us!

Our Lady of Guadalupe at Sancta.org

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Here's an article from the blog Whispers in the Loggia with some info about last night's vespers.

]]> http://goodsaints.com/2009/12/01/vespers-was-beautiful/feed/ 0 Solemn Vespers Tonight at Cathedral http://goodsaints.com/2009/11/30/solemn-vespers-tonight-at-cathedral/ http://goodsaints.com/2009/11/30/solemn-vespers-tonight-at-cathedral/#comments Mon, 30 Nov 2009 17:40:54 +0000 Jeremy http://goodsaints.com/?p=139 Bishop HebdaAs a convert I didn't grow up experiencing any of the traditions of the Catholic Church. So tonight I get to experience something new on the eve of the ordination of our new bishop. I'll be heading to Gaylord for Solemn Vespers tonight at 6 p.m. in the Cathedral. I didn't find out until the last minute that I'll get to go and needless to say I'm very excited. An article from the Petoskey News-Review breaks down the events for tonight and tomorrow. Here's what's happening tonight (no ticket required, all are welcome!)

The liturgy will include psalms, a scripture reading of the day, and the Bishop-elect Hebda will make his Profession of Faith and Oath of Fidelity as he prepares for his Episcopal (bishop) ordination the following day. A reception will follow in the parish hall.

Unfortunately I didn't receive a ticket to go to the ordination on Tuesday, so if you are going, please share your experiences in the comments!

Read New bishop to be ordained in the Petoskey News-Review

Photo from the Petoskey News-Review

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