George M. Sipe @George@rcsocial.net

Common language and what it really means:

Funny.

Veterans Day (US) today.

This painting is from my friend Britt Collins:
http://www.britttaylorcollins.com

#GospelToday (Lk: 15:10):
In just the same way, I tell you, there will be rejoicing among the angels of God over one sinner who repents.”

Yesterday during Mass, an unstable man rushed the altar during EWTN's live TV broadcast. Reportedly shouting about the "traditional Mass" and "conciliar abomination". There are valid issues on these topics, but disrupting Holy Mass is obviously not the time for one in control of themselves.

REMINDER!
Tomorrow is the Solemnity of All Saints, a Holy Day of Obligation.

#GospelToday (Mk 10:52):
Jesus told him, “Go your way; your faith has saved you.” Immediately he received his sight and followed him on the way.

Margaret Sanger, Planned Parenthood's founder, was not shy about her "mission".

21 of her quotes are here:
https://www.tfpstudentaction.org/blog/margaret-sanger-quotes

Why is there only one true, holy and apostolic Church? ...

‘Faith leaders’ to bless abortion clinic: ‘Accessing and providing abortions…are godly decisions’

Pastors Will Ask for God’s Blessing on Planned Parenthood Abortion Clinic

https://www.lifenews.com/2018/10/22/pastors-will-ask-for-gods-blessing-on-planned-parenthood-abortion-clinic/

(obviously, working as instruments but not of God)

"Michael" by Guido Reni in Santa Maria della Concezione dei Cappuccini in Rome (1636)
#art

Giuseppe Rollini - St. Joseph, Patron of the Universal Church
#art

Today is the Feast of Saints Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael (archangels)

The Immaculate Conception (1768) - Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
#art

Always insightful Prof. Anthony Esolen is one of my favorite Catholic writers. In a piece published today in Crisis Magazine (also highly recommended), he looks at the allure of "inner rings" and how that can often lead to sin -- one sad step at a time.

https://www.crisismagazine.com/2018/beware-the-allure-of-the-inner-ring

St. John Paul II, pray for us

The Madonna of the Lilies (1899) -
William-Adolphe Bouguereau
#art

17 years ago today, Muslim extremists killed 3,000 souls in NYC. First among them was Fr. Mychal Judge.

https://wikipedia.org/wiki/Mychal_Judge

St. Peters Basilica

#GospelToday (Lk 4:36):
They were all amazed and said to one another, “What is there about his word? For with authority and power he commands the unclean spirits, and they come out.”

The current issue (#69) of New Evangelists Monthly is open. So far, over 40 faithful Catholic bloggers have contributed. A number of these authors are also right here on RCsocial.net.

https://convertjournal.com/2018/09/new-evangelists-monthly-september-2018-issue-69/