Monthly Archives: November 2011

It’s Time For The Saint Andrew Novena!

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Gary Zimak

I have to admit that when I first heard of this Novena, which begins on November 30th (the feast of Saint Andrew), I was skeptical.? It sounded a little too superstitious to me.? As I did some more research and … Continue reading →

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Why I’m Glad That I Said “And Also With You”!

Posted on November 27, 2011 by Gary Zimak

Maybe I shouldn’t admit this publicly, but I did slip up and say “and also with you” at Mass today.? Although I understand that this is the first day that we’ve used the new Roman Missal, I really should know … Continue reading →

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A Thanksgiving Prayer – Catholic Style

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Gary Zimak

On Thursday of this week, those of us in the United States will celebrate the holiday of Thanksgiving.? It is a day set aside to give thanks for the many blessings we have received in our lives.? While we usually?find … Continue reading →

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Who Says Miracles Don’t Happen?

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Gary Zimak

On October 31st, I received this email from my friend Mary Ann: Hello Gary: I?have a?prayer request for you please. My husband just called me and told me of a friend of ours, Melissa, who is pregnant and due in … Continue reading →

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Why Everyone Should Be Catholic!

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Gary Zimak

Disclaimer: If you’re expecting?a long, detailed theological dissertation, let me apologize in advance.? Being somewhat of a simple minded person, I’m going to present a basic reason why I believe everyone should be Catholic.?? On a very broad level, everyone … Continue reading →

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One Of The Best Night Prayers You’ll Ever Find…

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Gary Zimak

If you’re looking for something to say to the Lord before you go to sleep, you may want to try this prayer by Saint Alphonsus Liguori.? It’s one of the nicest that I’ve seen. A Night Prayer by Saint Alphonsus … Continue reading →

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Resources For New Mass Translation

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Gary Zimak

As mentioned on today’s radio program, here are some resources that will help you to better understand the changes taking place at Mass beginning on November 27, 2011 in the Unites States: Welcoming The Roman Missal by the United States … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Mass Changes…Are You Ready?

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Gary Zimak

While the actual Mass is not changing, beginning on Sunday, November 27th,?what we say and hear at Mass (in the United States) will sound a bit different.? In order to help you prepare, I’ll be devoting 3 of? my Following … Continue reading →

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