Vol 11 Issue 7~ Editor: Rev. Fr. Courtney Edward Krier

All men are vain, in whom there is not the knowledge of God: and who by these good things that are seen, could not understand him that is, neither by attending to the works have acknowledged who was the workman. (Wisdom 13:1)

February 17, 2018 ~ Flight into Egypt

1. What is the Sacrament of Confirmation
2. First Sunday in Lent
3. Saint Simeon
4. Family and Marriage
5. Articles and notices

Dear Reader:

This week, the first full week of Lent, Holy Mother Church takes up our fervor to enter the season by adding the ember days to the week—this does not affect those already fasting, just those who do not fast must also restrain themselves from the use of meat to only the main meal on Wednesday and Saturday. Continue reading →

For the sake of his peace of mind, Pope Francis says he doesn’t read websites that accuse him of heresy, which he attributes to “resistance” to necessary reforms in the Vatican.

“The opposition after Vatican II, which is still present, has this aim: to relativize and water down the Council,” he added. MORE

“Threshold” is one of the most infamous Star Trek episodes ever. You know what’ we’re talking about—the one with Warp 10 and the weird evolved amphibians. Well, it was also the recent subject of a fake scientific research paper submitted in a test to expose the ever-growing problem of “predatory” scientific journals. MORE

To read the Readings and Gospel for each day will now be doubled because of the Lenten Readings and Gospel,  if daily Mass is not available. 

What would happen if Trump hired an artist who’s blatantly prejudiced against minorities, in this case black women cutting off white women’s heads. MORE Memes Continue reading →

I’m sad to say, No Biblical Great chastisement this year or Christ’s return on this year’s Pentecost Sunday.

The Trump administration wants to overhaul the longstanding food stamp program, replacing it with a box of canned goods that it has likened to Blue Apron—a high-end meal kit service. MORE

 Michael Snyder is one of the most popular conservative authors in America.  He is the author of four books, he has been a frequent guest on major radio and television shows all over the nation, and his websites have been viewed more than 100 million times.  Michael’s articles are also republished on dozens of other major websites, and this includes some of the biggest alternative news websites on the entire planet.  MORE

Kahalu‘u and Upcountry Maui top the state’s list of priority areas for cesspool replacement. The state Department of Health shared its latest assessment of Hawai‘i’s nearly 88,000 cesspools with legislators yesterday. The report found half of those cesspools pose a potential risk of contaminating drinking water or coastal ecosystems and should be replaced as soon as possible. But exactly how to replace them and who’s going to pay for it remains in question. HPR’s Ku‘uwehi Hiraishi reports. MORE

A dispute between an order of nuns and an American priest over control of two major hospitals for the poor has ended with the nuns — backed by a court order and the police — storming one of the hospitals.

The battle for the St. Mary’s Mission Hospitals has pitted the priest against the Assumption Sisters of Nairobi in the courts for more than six years and finally ended when the nuns, who had already taken over the Nairobi hospital, entered its sister hospital on Friday (Jan. 19). MORE

Asparagus is s spring vegetable that’s packed with nutrition. When you buy asparagus, either fresh from the farmers’ market or grocery store, it’s best to eat it right away. Asparagus pairs nicely with lots of other spring vegetables and flavors—think peas, garlic or new potatoes. 1 cup of cooked asparagus has 40 calories, 4 grams of protein, 4 grams of fiber and 404 milligrams of potassium. Potassium is good for blood pressure and asparagus also contains asparaptine, which helps improve blood flow and in turn helps lower blood pressure. If you need more reasons to enjoy this yummy vegetable read on to see some surprising reasons it’s so good for you. MORE