7 Quick Takes Monday

Ok, so we've been doing this 7 Quick Takes Friday thing with Conversion Diary lately and I was just about ready to put this up Friday, but then, surprise, surprise, I got a little busy and ergo, the posting was, uh, postponed - no pun intended, well maybe a little intended (haha).  Anyway, so long story short, this time we're doing a 7 Quick Takes Monday instead, so enjoy it while it lasts :)

1.  Imagine:



2.  Sr. Helena Burns, FSP who some of you graduates and upper classmen/women will remember from her visit to CCM in 2009, has written a new devotional book called "He Speaks to You".  It looks awesome! Take a peek:




Bl. Jose Sanchez del Rio

Bl. Jose Anacleto Gonzalez Flores

3.  "For Greater Glory" was released in theaters on Friday and features the stories of many martyrs during the Cristero war in Mexico in the late 1920s in which Catholics were persecuted by the government.  Two such martyrs featured in the film are Bl. Jose Sanchez del Rio and Bl. Anacleto Gonzalez Flores.  The portrayal of 14 year old Jose's martyrdom was quite accurate as he was captured during a battle, tortured by having the soles of his feet cut off and then forced to walk on salt before being shot.  Anacleta's martyrdom was somewhat accurate in that he was captured at the home of the Vargas family and eventually shot, however what was not shown was that after being captured at the home he was taken to a prison where he was tortured and then shot with three other men, two of which were captured at the home with him.  To read more about the stories of Jose and Anacleta click here where you can read the Vatican biographical descriptions of these men along with six other martyrs who were all beatified by Pope John Paul II in 2005.

4.  June is traditionally a month dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.  Jesus appeared to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque in the 17th century.  Click on the link to learn about devotion to the Sacred Heart and the 12 promises for those who practice the devotion. 

Fr. Brian Fallon

5.  This time of year is filled with many ordination anniversaries (including Fr. Patrick's 10 year anniversary on June 7th and Fr. William Hennecke's 5 year anniversary June 1st) and new ordinations:  there are 160 men being ordained to the priesthood during this time, including Fr. Brian Fallon who some of you may remember visited CCM about three years ago.   

6.  Say howdy to SEMO's new FOCUS missionaries:

7.  Remember St. Drogo?  Meet one of his best friends: Bl. Dodo.

Enjoy your Monday!