Bishop Johnston has begun a new program where you can submit a question about the Catholic faith and get an answer from - guess who?! - Bishop Johnston! Hence, the name of the program - Ask the Bishop! Thank you Bishop Johnston for this great new program and all you do to shepherd Christ's flock in our diocese! To ask Bishop Johnston a question click here then find the 'Ask the Bishop' section on the right hand side of the page.
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Ask the Bishop
Bishop Johnston has begun a new program where you can submit a question about the Catholic faith and get an answer from - guess who?! - Bishop Johnston! Hence, the name of the program - Ask the Bishop! Thank you Bishop Johnston for this great new program and all you do to shepherd Christ's flock in our diocese! To ask Bishop Johnston a question click here then find the 'Ask the Bishop' section on the right hand side of the page.
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Soon-To-Be Raymond Cardinal Burke!
Well, this post is a little late seeing as this was announced last week, but with all the events going on at CCM I've just now been able to get around to posting about it!
CCM is very happy to hear of the Holy Father's recent announcement that Archbishop Burke will soon be designated as a cardinal! Pope Benedict made the announcement following last week's general audience. We will continue to pray for our beloved Cardinal-elect Burke! You can find out more in this story from the St. Louis Review:
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Archbishop Burke will Become a Cardinal
By Joseph Kenny
Pope Benedict XVI has named Archbishop Raymond Burke, archbishop emeritus of St. Louis and prefect of the Supreme Tribunal of the Apostolic Signatura in Rome, as a cardinal.
The pope announced the names of new 24 cardinals at the end of his general audience Oct. 20.
“Cardinals,” said the pope, “have the task of helping Peter’s successor carry out his mission as permanent and visible source and foundation of the Church’s unity of faith and communion.”
Cardinal-designate Burke served as the eighth Archbishop of St. Louis from 2004-08.
In a statement released Oct. 20, Cardinal-designate Burke wrote: “I express my deepest gratitude to His Holiness for the great confidence which he has placed in me, and I renew my commitment to serve Him, as Shepherd of the universal Church, in total fidelity and with all my being.”
Archbishop Robert J. Carlson said the Archdiocese of St. Louis is very proud of Cardinal-designate Burke upon his elevation to the College of Cardinals.
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Continue Reading Here.
Cardinal-elect Burke has been a long-time friend of Catholic Campus Ministry and we know we will see many more great things from this soon-to-be Prince of the Church!
CCM is very happy to hear of the Holy Father's recent announcement that Archbishop Burke will soon be designated as a cardinal! Pope Benedict made the announcement following last week's general audience. We will continue to pray for our beloved Cardinal-elect Burke! You can find out more in this story from the St. Louis Review:
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Archbishop Burke will Become a Cardinal
By Joseph Kenny
Pope Benedict XVI has named Archbishop Raymond Burke, archbishop emeritus of St. Louis and prefect of the Supreme Tribunal of the Apostolic Signatura in Rome, as a cardinal.
The pope announced the names of new 24 cardinals at the end of his general audience Oct. 20.
“Cardinals,” said the pope, “have the task of helping Peter’s successor carry out his mission as permanent and visible source and foundation of the Church’s unity of faith and communion.”
Cardinal-designate Burke served as the eighth Archbishop of St. Louis from 2004-08.
In a statement released Oct. 20, Cardinal-designate Burke wrote: “I express my deepest gratitude to His Holiness for the great confidence which he has placed in me, and I renew my commitment to serve Him, as Shepherd of the universal Church, in total fidelity and with all my being.”
Archbishop Robert J. Carlson said the Archdiocese of St. Louis is very proud of Cardinal-designate Burke upon his elevation to the College of Cardinals.
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Continue Reading Here.
Cardinal-elect Burke has been a long-time friend of Catholic Campus Ministry and we know we will see many more great things from this soon-to-be Prince of the Church!
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| Archbishop Burke celebrated Mass with Fr. Patrick for the CCM pilgrims at the Vatican in the summer of 2009. |
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| CCM students and employees spoke with Archbishop Burke following the Installation Mass of Archbishop Carlson in St. Louis in the spring of 2009. |
TOR Sisters Visit CCM!
We are so blessed that Sr. Mary Catherine and Sr. Maria Pio of the Franciscan Sisters, TOR of Penance of the Sorrowful Mother were able to join us at CCM for an evening of wonderful prayer and discernment! What a joyful and Spirit-filled evening! Thank you so much Sisters! We began the evening with a fabulous presentation by Sr. Maria Pio on St. Ignatius' Rules for Discernment of Spirits then made our way to the Chapel for a tremendous experience of prayer in the presence of Lord in the Blessed Sacrament with incredible music provided by student musicians Alex Carroll, Nick Koeppel and Anna Essner. The Holy Spirit was movin'! We hope to welcome the TOR Sisters back to CCM again soon!
Check out this video from the recent First Profession of Vows for the TOR Sisters at the Motherhouse in Toronto, Ohio (includes the profession of our own southeast Missouri native, Sr. Elizabeth Beussink!):
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| Sr. Mary Catherine and Sr. Maria Pio with Fr. Patrick and CCM students after the Holy Hour in St. Thomas Aquinas Chapel on Thursday, Octobe 21st. What a stupendous evening! Praised be Jesus now and forever! |
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Living Hope 5K a Success!
Thank you to everyone who came out to support CCM at our 1st Annual Living Hope 5K on Saturday, October 9th! We had a great turnout and are sincerely grateful for everyone's support and participation! We hope to see you all and more at next year's event!Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Retreat Day with Daughters of St. Paul
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Family Weekend 2010
Monday, September 27, 2010
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Great Message from Pope Benedict on the Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows
I have a special devotion to Our Lady of Sorrows, so it's nice to see this great encouragement from our Holy Father on her feast day.
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Pontiff Tells Youth Not to Fear Cross
VATICAN CITY, SEPT. 15, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Referring to today's feast of Our Lady of Sorrows,
Benedict XVI is encouraging youth to stay next to the cross like Mary did.
The Pope made this recommendation at the end of today's general audience, during his
traditional greeting to youth, the sick and newlyweds.
"Today we remember Our Lady of Sorrows, who with faith stayed next to the cross of her Son,"
he said. "Dear young people, like Mary, do not be afraid to stay next to the cross. The Lord will
instill in you the courage to overcome every obstacle in your daily life."
Referring to the sick, the Holy Father made a similar recommendation: that they find in Mary the
"consolation and support to learn the salvific value of suffering from the crucified Christ."
Finally, he encouraged newlyweds to have confidence in turning to the Virgin of Sorrows in
moments of difficulty. "With her maternal intercession," he said, she "will help you to face" such
moments.
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I love this antiphon for the Canticle of Zechariah from morning prayer in the breviary for today:
"Rejoice, O Sorrowful Mother; after your great sufferings, you shine forth as Queen, enthroned beside your Son."
Our Lady of Sorrows, pray for us.
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Pontiff Tells Youth Not to Fear Cross
VATICAN CITY, SEPT. 15, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Referring to today's feast of Our Lady of Sorrows,
Benedict XVI is encouraging youth to stay next to the cross like Mary did.
The Pope made this recommendation at the end of today's general audience, during his
traditional greeting to youth, the sick and newlyweds.
"Today we remember Our Lady of Sorrows, who with faith stayed next to the cross of her Son,"
he said. "Dear young people, like Mary, do not be afraid to stay next to the cross. The Lord will
instill in you the courage to overcome every obstacle in your daily life."
Referring to the sick, the Holy Father made a similar recommendation: that they find in Mary the
"consolation and support to learn the salvific value of suffering from the crucified Christ."
Finally, he encouraged newlyweds to have confidence in turning to the Virgin of Sorrows in
moments of difficulty. "With her maternal intercession," he said, she "will help you to face" such
moments.
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I love this antiphon for the Canticle of Zechariah from morning prayer in the breviary for today:
"Rejoice, O Sorrowful Mother; after your great sufferings, you shine forth as Queen, enthroned beside your Son."
Our Lady of Sorrows, pray for us.
Pope John Paul II's Biographer Releases New Book
George Weigel has released a new book about the late Pope's final years. If any of you have come to our Theology of the Body studies here on campus, this is the author who wrote that TOB is a "theological time bomb... set to go off... in the third millenium of the Church" meaning that TOB has the ability to do amazing things for the new evangelization. His biography of Pope John Paul II, "Witness to Hope", is great and if you can find the time (because it's quite long) you should definitely read it - and from this news article you'll probably also want to pick up a copy of his new book, too.
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Washington D.C., Sep 14, 2010 / 12:21 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- More than a
decade after writing “Witness to Hope: The Biography of Pope John Paul II,”
noted Catholic author George Weigel is releasing a second book on the late
Pope, continuing the story where he left off. “The End and the Beginning: Pope
John Paul II – The Victory of Freedom, the Last Years, the Legacy” goes on sale
today. In an interview with CNA, Weigel recently reflected on the legacy of the
beloved Pope that is chronicled in his latest book.
“At my last meal with John Paul II, which was on December 15, 2004, I promised
the pope that, if he didn't bury me first, I'd finish what I started in the matter of his
biography,” Weigel explained. “'The End and the Beginning' is the fulfillment of
that promise: it's both the completion of the story, and an amplification of 'Witness
to Hope.'”
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Continue Reading Here.
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Washington D.C., Sep 14, 2010 / 12:21 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- More than a
decade after writing “Witness to Hope: The Biography of Pope John Paul II,”
noted Catholic author George Weigel is releasing a second book on the late
Pope, continuing the story where he left off. “The End and the Beginning: Pope
John Paul II – The Victory of Freedom, the Last Years, the Legacy” goes on sale
today. In an interview with CNA, Weigel recently reflected on the legacy of the
beloved Pope that is chronicled in his latest book.
“At my last meal with John Paul II, which was on December 15, 2004, I promised
the pope that, if he didn't bury me first, I'd finish what I started in the matter of his
biography,” Weigel explained. “'The End and the Beginning' is the fulfillment of
that promise: it's both the completion of the story, and an amplification of 'Witness
to Hope.'”
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Continue Reading Here.
Living Hope 5K Run/Walk
Join CCM for our 1st Annual Living Hope 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Kids Fun Run on Saturday, October 9th at 9am!
Register by September 27th to guarantee your t-shirt!
Early Registration Fee: $15
Race Day: $20
Kids Fun Run: $7
All proceeds will go to benefit student programs, events and retreats!
Register by printing the form at http://www.ccmin.org/
Or pick up a registration form in the Chapel on campus.
Register by September 27th to guarantee your t-shirt!
Early Registration Fee: $15
Race Day: $20
Kids Fun Run: $7
All proceeds will go to benefit student programs, events and retreats!
Register by printing the form at http://www.ccmin.org/
Or pick up a registration form in the Chapel on campus.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Purification of Sacred Vessels - A Question Answered
It’s that time of year when our students have returned to campus and we will be training lectors and extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion. One aspect of this that comes up often is the purification of the sacred vessels, especially the chalices with which the EMHCs distribute the Precious Blood. The question has been asked, ‘Can lay persons purify the sacred vessels?’ The short answer is ‘no’. Here’s why:
From “Purification of Sacred Vessels by Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion”:
"On October 13, 2006 Bishop William Skylstad, President of the United
States Conference of Catholic Bishops, informed all Bishop members of
the conference that he had received a response to his request for an
extension of an indult permitting extraordinary ministers of Holy
Communion to assist with the purification of sacred vessels at Mass.
In a recent letter to the Conference President, Cardinal Francis Arinze,
Prefect of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the
Sacraments (Prot. no. 468/05/L), reported that he had brought the matter
to the attention of our Holy Father on June 9, 2006 and received a
response in the negative."
Cardinal Arinze’s letter can be accessed here.
In “Seven Questions on the Distribution of Holy Communion Under Both Kinds” it also states:
"5. Who then purifies the sacred vessels?
As ordinary ministers of Holy Communion, the Priest and the Deacon purify the sacred vessels.
The instituted acolyte, by reason of his office, “helps the priest or deacon to purify and arrange
the sacred vessels.”10 In the Dioceses of the United States of America, the ministry of
instituted acolyte, which is open only to men, is primarily made up of those preparing to
receive Holy Orders.11
6. May an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion assist in the purification of sacred
vessels?
In accord with the Holy Father’s recent decision, as reported in Cardinal Arinze’s letter of
October 12, 2006 (Prot. no. 468/05/L), an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion may not
assist in the purification of sacred vessels. This extraordinary ministry was created exclusively
for those instances where there are not enough ordinary ministers to distribute Holy Communion,
due to the consummate importance of assuring that the faithful have the opportunity to receive
Holy Communion at Mass, even when it is distributed under both species. (cf. RS, no. 102)."
So those are some references regarding this issue. Further information can be found in Redemptionis Sacramentum and the General Instruction of the Roman Missal.
Got another question? Contact Kristen or Fr. Patrick at http://www.ccmin.org/.
From “Purification of Sacred Vessels by Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion”:
"On October 13, 2006 Bishop William Skylstad, President of the United
States Conference of Catholic Bishops, informed all Bishop members of
the conference that he had received a response to his request for an
extension of an indult permitting extraordinary ministers of Holy
Communion to assist with the purification of sacred vessels at Mass.
In a recent letter to the Conference President, Cardinal Francis Arinze,
Prefect of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the
Sacraments (Prot. no. 468/05/L), reported that he had brought the matter
to the attention of our Holy Father on June 9, 2006 and received a
response in the negative."
Cardinal Arinze’s letter can be accessed here.
In “Seven Questions on the Distribution of Holy Communion Under Both Kinds” it also states:
"5. Who then purifies the sacred vessels?
As ordinary ministers of Holy Communion, the Priest and the Deacon purify the sacred vessels.
The instituted acolyte, by reason of his office, “helps the priest or deacon to purify and arrange
the sacred vessels.”10 In the Dioceses of the United States of America, the ministry of
instituted acolyte, which is open only to men, is primarily made up of those preparing to
receive Holy Orders.11
6. May an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion assist in the purification of sacred
vessels?
In accord with the Holy Father’s recent decision, as reported in Cardinal Arinze’s letter of
October 12, 2006 (Prot. no. 468/05/L), an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion may not
assist in the purification of sacred vessels. This extraordinary ministry was created exclusively
for those instances where there are not enough ordinary ministers to distribute Holy Communion,
due to the consummate importance of assuring that the faithful have the opportunity to receive
Holy Communion at Mass, even when it is distributed under both species. (cf. RS, no. 102)."
So those are some references regarding this issue. Further information can be found in Redemptionis Sacramentum and the General Instruction of the Roman Missal.
Got another question? Contact Kristen or Fr. Patrick at http://www.ccmin.org/.
They're Baaaaaack!
We've started off another great year here at CCM and had a great turn out for last night's Praise & Worship/Adoration evening. Thirty students came to pray and adore the Lord in the Eucharist and it was a great way to start off our opening activities!
Don't miss out on our other events:
Thursday, Aug. 26th @ 6:30 - Karaoke & BBQ at the Marquette Center
Sunday, Aug. 29th, 12pm-6pm: Launch Retreat for new students
Wednesday, Sep. 1st @ 5:30: Love Your Neighbor Service Event - Meet at the Newman Center to carpool to a house to do yard work
Thursday, Sep. 2nd @ 8pm - Outdoor Coffeehouse - don't forget to sign up if you want to perform an act!
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
CCM Attends Church Teaches Forum 2010
Last weekend Fr. Patrick, Kristen and two students attended the Church Teaches Forum in Kentucky. Speakers in attendance were Archbishop Raymond Burke, Archbishop Joseph Kurtz, Bishop James Timlin, Fr. Edmund McCaffrey and Fr. Roger Arnsparger. All gave wonderful presentations and/or homilies. Below are a few quotes from the Forum along with some photos:
Abp Burke: "The Heart of Jesus is ever open to receive us in the Eucharistic sacrifice."
Fr. Arnsparger: "Living in the truth always brings the joy for which Jesus prayed." (John 15:10-11: If you keep my commandments, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father's commandments and remain in his love. I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and your joy may be complete.)
Bishop Timlin: "Holiness is the goal of the Christian life."
Abp Kurtz: "Trust in God will lead to an understanding of truth.", "Friendships in their depth will always connect with sacrifice."
Fr. McCaffrey: "To know what is right and not do it is the worst kind of cowardice", "Courage permits valor in doing what is right."
CCM Student Alex greeting Archbishop Burke at the dinner Friday evening.
The CCM group with Bishop James Timlin of the Diocese of Scranton.
On our way back from the Forum we decided to stop by St. Meinrad Archabbey where some of our diocesan seminarians are/will be attending seminary. What a beautiful place!
Cory, Fr. Patrick and Alex in front of the Archabbey at the seminary. Simply beautiful!
We were pleased to run into Fr. Ciprian, Church historian and Benedictine monk, before Vespers began. It's always uplifting to hear monks chant the Liturgy of the Hours!
Abp Burke: "The Heart of Jesus is ever open to receive us in the Eucharistic sacrifice."
Fr. Arnsparger: "Living in the truth always brings the joy for which Jesus prayed." (John 15:10-11: If you keep my commandments, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father's commandments and remain in his love. I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and your joy may be complete.)
Bishop Timlin: "Holiness is the goal of the Christian life."
Abp Kurtz: "Trust in God will lead to an understanding of truth.", "Friendships in their depth will always connect with sacrifice."
Fr. McCaffrey: "To know what is right and not do it is the worst kind of cowardice", "Courage permits valor in doing what is right."
On our way back from the Forum we decided to stop by St. Meinrad Archabbey where some of our diocesan seminarians are/will be attending seminary. What a beautiful place!
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Summer 2010 = CCM Wedding Extravaganza!
CCM Weddings for 2010:
Travis & Michelle
Justin & Sarah
John & Christy
Anthony & Chelsea (upcoming!)
I didn't realize that we are apparently also running a dating service! haha!
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Another southeast Missouri native professes religious vows!
More CCM students featured in SEMO's "Southeast Spotlight"
Hannah Korte
Jamie Litteken
Denise Schmidt
Rita Jo Dirnberger
Joseph Ramos
Kelli Foster
Congrats to all our students! It is quite a testament to all our students who continue to be featured in this and other publications - we are so blessed to have such wonderful students at CCM who are striving to become the people God has made them to be!
CCM on Life on the Rock
Thanks to everyone who tuned in to Life on the Rock for our appearance! If you missed the show be sure to check it out below. Also, the show can be purchased on DVD or audio CD from the EWTN Religious Catalogue here.
Monday, August 2, 2010
Announcing Mr. and Mrs. Justin Moore!
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