It's dawn in the Holy Land on the ninth day of constant fighting in this latest crisis.  The news will give several accounts ... and both sides will point to the other and say that their situation was not acceptable which caused this latest unacceptable situation.   You cannot put a roaring fire out with more fire .. unless of course you destroy completely every substance that is burning.   Peace can only come from God -- Peace requires working for justice. Right now we can pray...

Please join in Prayer & Fasting Novena beginning Jan 11, 2009 to stop the Freedom of Choice Act (FOCA),  Include in your Intention:  Stop FOCA from passing in Congress, for a change of heart of the president, that he will not sign this bill permitting  "unrestricted abortion on demand"    
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The plan is NINE DAYS of prayer and fasting.  This has roots in Muslim, Jewish and Christian faiths, different circumstances, same result.  The power of prayer & fasting!    If you...

"Manhandled in the Panhandle" was the headline on one of the electronic news agency reports.  The Solemnity of Mary, The Mother of God -- January 1, 2009 --- what a great anniversary date to remember this VICTORY!  Your prayers before the Most Blessed Sacrament are bearing fruit.  Remember there is a Coliation for Life in San Antonio, well organized and waiting for your volunteer assistance www.sacfl.org.  Please keep Bishop Yanta in your prayers, and if you see him around town give him a "welcome...

Greetings to all!  Wanted to update you all on what we have been doing and hope to accomplish in the future.
We were blessed in  2007, marking the 10th Anniversary of full-time ministry.   We  were able to assist at all  parishes, conducted four qtrly meetings & organized an annual retreat  for Parish Eucharistic Adoration Coordinators.  We assisted at the July Fullness of Truth (San Antonio) in several ways including setting up and manning the Eucharistic Adoration Chapel during the conference at the Municipal Auditorium. We were invited to...

As part of the Sacred Music Series in celebration of the Twenty-fifth Anniversary of Our Lady of the Atonement Church, San Antonio, TX  (1983-2008), you are invited to enjoy The Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols this Sunday, December 16, 2007 at 4 o'clock in the afternoon.  www.atonementonline.com/
Originating in 1918 at the famed Kings' College in Cambridge, England, this beautiful service features the unfolding of the mystery of the Incarnation as told through scripture and sacred song.
 
Sacred music is an important means of evangelization.  The Sacred...

Yes, that's right .... and Martha Fernandez-Sardina will be the guest Speaker!
 
If you are able join in the celebration at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church (Details below).
If you are making or renewing your (de Montfort) Consecration to Jesus through Mary after receiving
booklets from EASA/Friends of Our Lady in October ... I'll be there to answer your questions or assist in any way you would like.  Bring your booklet and immediately following Mass we can gather at the...

 
Yes, it's Bishop Popp's 90th Birthday on the Feast of St. Nicholas, December 6, 2007! 
St. Nicholas, the patron of children!
 
* Read the Today's Catholic, Nov 2007 - "A Lifetime of Blessings" Article about
Bishop Bernard F. Popp at  http://www.adore24.org/BishopPoppLifetimeBlessings.pdf 
 
Many people have known him for most of his 65 years as a priest .. and some even before as a small boy in Nada, TX.  There is always a reason to celebrate Bishop Popp and his gifts to us all...

2007—18th Annual National Night of Prayer for Life
Begins 9:00 PM Dec. 8th (Saturday) through 1:00 AM Dec. 9th (Sunday)
 
Join others throughout the nation in prayer!  The National Night of Prayer for Life is a pro-life prayer service consisting of exposition and adoration to the Most Blessed Sacrament, 20 decades of the Rosary, prayer to St. Michael, meditation and hymns.  Please include in your petitions the upcoming 2008 Presidential Elections! 
 
Uniting the Feast of the Immaculate Conception with the Feast of...

Update, see original email at   Bishop Popp - Prayer Request (Surgery Update)
October Update:   Update & Thank You from Bishop Popp
 
Bishop Popp asks for our continued prayers before the Most Blessed Sacrament for his physical rehab progress and complete recovery!  
 
Bishop Popp wanted me to extend to all; his heartfelt gratitude for all the cards, phone calls, and especially those prayers! 
 
Bishop Popp did so well at CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Rehab Hospital, that he was ready for the next stop on his road...

You are invited today, November 9, 2007 to begin prayers for the Consecration Day of December 12, 2007 Feast Our Lady of Guadalupe.  Please include all those who are attempting this "short cut" to sanctity for the first time.  This is a special year, the 90th Anniversary of our lady's message to the world at Fatima.  If you have not yet made your consecration to Jesus through Mary, or would like to renew your consecration, this is the time!!!   
Consecration Schedule -  English &...

 Eucharistic Adoration of San Antonio, (EASA)
 Serving the Archdiocese of San Antonio Since 1997
Email: Adore24@aol.com- Web:   www.adore24.org/
 
 
Meeting Location Change, For this Sat. Nov 10, 2007 - RSVP to Adore24@aol.com 
St. Paul Parish Pastoral Center (St. Cloud & John Adams),    
310 John Adams, San Antonio, TX  - Click Here for:  Map | Driving Directions |
Parking at the main church parking lot.  Cross the street to 310 John Adams, which is the Catechist Center, the green house next to...

ADORE 2007 - Eucharistic Youth Conference    (*) see below
 
We strongly encourage you to consider attending the Adore 2007 Eucharistic Youth Conference.   We have been praying for several years for this event to take place in San Antonio ... and now here it is!!!     Many of us enjoyed attending the ADORE 2005 Hanceville, Alabama -- View Photos at http://www.flickr.com/photos/adore24easa/sets/
(URL for ADORE2005 http://www.flickr.com/photos/adore24easa/sets/72157601275713407  ) 
 
This is going to be a fun, Holy Spirit filled...

Guadalupe Radio Network will be holding the Fall Radiothon for San Antonio on KJMA 89.7
Weds - Friday, November 7, 8 & 9, 2007.  You can call with your support between 7am-7pm at the toll free phone number      1-800-476-3311
 
We are still looking for volunteers to help man the phones for the Radiothon.especially the 7am-11am Teams.  The location for the Radiothon is in the Banquet Hall at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in the Stone Oak area (1604 & 281), Get directions  20523 Huebner, San Antonio, TX 78258....

Tonight in San Antonio, TX ... at the Santikos Palladium, (that's the new theater at the "Rim"  I-10 & 1604) http://www.santikos.com/sites/flashindex.htm, FREE Advance Screening of "Bella" begins at 7pm!
Free passes will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis at the Palladium beginning at 6pm Monday.  You don't want to miss this one!!  The actors are scheduled to be there too! 
 
Find "Bella" at a theater near you:   http://www.bellathemovie.com/
 
 
Chance Meeting After Mass Leads to 'Bella' - By Paula Doyle...

The October 27, 2007 Retreat is filling up!   This weekend we received so many calls  …    we have extended the registration deadline to Weds. Oct 24, 2007.  
Remember your bag lunch & get Car Pool information ... and more:
Some folks don’t use PDF files, others can’t accept attachment files to their email accounts.  So, over the weekend, I worked on this new site for the BLOG that contains the registration information as text, on...