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St. Edward High School freshman Brian Wolf of Strongsville helps prepare and distribute 8,500 Easter dinners at the St. Augustine Hunger Center in Cleveland Thursday. Students from St. Edward in Lakewood and Benedictine High School in Cleveland filled boxes with ham, rolls, vegetables, potatoes and desserts that will be delivered to several churches in the area. - Catholic Meme from Bookmarklet

Celebrate the Easter season from Easter Sunday through Pentecost with written, audio and video resources. - Catholic Meme from Bookmarklet

Care for creation is an ancient Catholic concern that has taken on renewed urgency in recent decades. Catholics are examining their faith-related responsibility to protect the environment. Earth Day and the legacy of St. Francis of Assisi share the goal of protecting the environment and all of God’s creation. - Catholic Meme from Bookmarklet

One tradition that I’ve grown to cherish takes place every year on Good Friday here in Cincinnati. It is praying the steps to Holy Cross-Immaculata Parish. My dad prayed the steps as a boy and it’s a tradition he has passed down to my sisters and me. - Catholic Meme from Bookmarklet

Over 750 requests were made and a hard decision-making process had to be put in place to ensure, as much as is possible, a broad representation of the blogosphere. There are some famous bloggers and some new bloggers, some are institutional, others personal, some tell vocational stories and others comment on international news or local issues. Some are well-financed, most are run on a shoestring. - Catholic Meme from Bookmarklet

Two of Ron Daisomont's Bible-inspired soap sculptures are pictured at left. (Photo by Jack Sheedy) - Catholic Meme from Bookmarklet

The Crucifix is at once both jarring and profound. You are forced to acknowledge the brutality of crucifixion–it is not a pleasant, polite, docile image. It is shocking. It is almost…garish. It made me ask myself: why? Why the crucifixion? Why such a brutal, seemingly needless end to life? - Catholic Meme from Bookmarklet

As the Roman Catholic Church in the United States struggles with an exodus of American-born faithful, its ranks have been replenished by recent Latino immigrants — most of them Mexicans, who have brought an intense faith and a youthful energy. That buoying effect is especially evident in New York City, where the Mexican population has grown more than 25-fold since 1980. In parishes where they have settled, they have flocked to church, replacing worshipers who have died, moved away, defected to evangelical congregations or abandoned religion altogether. - Catholic Meme from Bookmarklet

Houses are swept by water following a tsunami and earthquake in Natori City in northeastern Japan March 11, 2011. A massive 8.9 magnitude quake hit northeast Japan on Friday, causing many injuries, fires and a ten-metre (33-ft) tsunami along parts of the country’s coastline. Photos by REUTERS/KYODO Courtesy www.AlertNet.org. - Catholic Meme from Bookmarklet

Shafeek Shaheen, volunteer chairman of the St. George Romanian Catholic Cathedral in Canton, deep-fries a batch of beer-battered cod at the church’s fish fry last Friday. - Catholic Meme from Bookmarklet

Fr. Al is a humble man. A wonderful priest who has contributed more to American Catholicism than most are aware of. You may be familiar with the United States Catholic Catechism of Adults, St. Anthony Messenger Press produced the audio version. - Catholic Meme from Bookmarklet

What is your spring time line? What rituals do you enjoy during Lent? - Catholic Meme from Bookmarklet

Brennen, 13, went recently with his mother and grandparents on a mission awareness trip to the Philippines. His testimony is incredible and deeply moving. Read on … - Catholic Meme from Bookmarklet

I always get a kick out of these folks who go around saying, “I’m spiritual, but I’m not religious. Oh no, I’m not religious.” I want to say You're not religious? Does blood not beat in your veins? Have you never ached with sorrow at the suffering of the world? Have you never cried at the flight of a bird? Have you never fallen in love? - Catholic Meme from Bookmarklet

What do you think about weeping Mary statues? - Catholic Meme from Bookmarklet

Beyond the mega-liturgy -- customarily the largest gathering of the American bishops outside the bench's spring and fall plenary meetings -- the nation's largest church doubles for the night as one of the capital's biggest inns as the sleeping bags of room-less pilgrims from around the country take up practically all the lower level's open space. - Catholic Meme from Bookmarklet

Do you remember his inauguration 50 years ago? - Catholic Meme from Bookmarklet

Reading about King in a book or a magazine article offer valuable historic perspective. Listening and watching his speeches online allows Dr. King’s dream to actually live online for my son and the world. - Catholic Meme from Bookmarklet

Paul M. Smith, the host of the Son Rise Morning Show on EWTN radio, has over 30 years of experience in radio and TV journalism. The father of three, he enjoys volunteering, public speaking and anything involving the outdoors. “I am eternally grateful for God’s mercy,” he says. “I dedicate this article to my mother, Eva M. Smith.” - Catholic Meme from Bookmarklet

With the first Baby Boomers I recently entered the ranks of Medicare. Receiving a Medicare Card meant passing a milestone. I remembered when my 21st st birthday made it legal for me to vote and to purchase alcoholic beverages. That seemed like a big deal at the time. However, hitting 65 and qualifying for Medicare may be a greater milestone, especially since I am healthy. - Catholic Meme from Bookmarklet

“US usage has decreased significantly except for a small group of devoted users (many of whom are on this thread), but the site grown quite a bit in Turkey, Italy, and Japan. Turkey is now the largest user base by a decent margin, essentially compensating for the decreased US usage. The site actually has moderately higher traffic than before to the acquisition, but it is all international usage,” Taylor writes. - Catholic Meme from Bookmarklet

Video of announcement: http://www.youtube.com/watch... October 27, 2011 - Catholic Meme

“Out of the mouth of infants and of sucklings, O God, Thou hast perfected praise…” - Psalm 8:3 (Gregorian Chant Introit from the pre-1965 Feast of the Holy Innocents Mass) - Catholic Meme from Bookmarklet

Gone viral..!! - Catholic Meme

"A esta hora, para los Anglos, el día viene a su fin... para la comunidad Hispana, pero, aquí comienza la mañana." - Catholic Meme from Bookmarklet

"The fact is, for many people this time of year can be filled with anxiety, amplified by loneliness, depression, and sadness -- but it doesn't have to be. Here are a few ways to celebrate the season to make any solo Christmas spiritually fruitful and full of light." - Catholic Meme from Bookmarklet

"Recommended Technology Guidelines for Pastoral Work with Young People" - Catholic Meme from Bookmarklet

"Not only are Father Pat McCloskey, O.F.M., and Kathleen Carroll dedicated and valued members of the St. Anthony Messenger Press team, they are also newly published St. Anthony Messenger Press (SAMP) book authors!" - Catholic Meme from Bookmarklet

""The U.S. military in collusion with other countries is increasing the violence, especially in Latin America and in the Middle East. We find it very important to witness and one traditional way, as manifested by Mahatma Gandhi is spending time in jail. We entered Fort Benning to show our disapproval and to change U.S. foreign policy."" - Catholic Meme from Bookmarklet

"Catholic parents think outside the cry room." - Catholic Meme from Bookmarklet

Why is it the kids get loudest at the consecration?? LOL - Janet:#TeamMonique