A handy list to have as we prepare for the new liturgical year. Hat tip to Father Z.
Fr. Z’s 20 Tips For Making A Good Confession o{]:¬)
We should…
1) …examine our consciences regularly and thoroughly;
2) …wait our turn in line patiently;
3) …come at the time confessions are scheduled, not a few minutes before they are to end;
4) …speak distinctly but never so loudly that we might be overheard;
5) …state our sins clearly and briefly without rambling;
6) …confess all mortal sins in number and kind;
7) …listen carefully to the advice the priest gives;
8) …confess our own sins and not someone else’s;
9) …carefully listen to and remember the penance and be sure to understand it;
10) …use a regular formula for confession so that it is familiar and comfortable;
11) …never be afraid to say something “embarrassing”… just say it;
12) …never worry that the priest thinks we are jerks…. he is usually impressed by our courage;
13) …never fear that the priest will not keep our confession secret… he is bound by the Seal;
14) …never confess “tendencies” or “struggles”… just sins;
15) …never leave the confessional before the priest has finished giving absolution;
16) …memorize an Act of Contrition;
17) …answer the priest’s questions briefly if he asks for a clarification;
18) …ask questions if we can’t understand what he means when he tells us something;
19) …keep in mind that sometimes priests can have bad days just like we do;
20) …remember that priests must go to confession too … they know what we are going through.
More of Father Z’s wisdom at What Does The Prayer Really Say?
Tags: Catholic, Resources
The good folks at Mystic Monk Coffee have come up with a limited edition Christmas Blend exclusively for the Christmas season of 2008. Just after I spent a bomb on my latest batch of coffee to last me until March 2009. 
The Christmas blend is a delicious limited coffee for the 2008 Christmas only. It is a blend of 8 carefully roasted beans and the monks most sophisticated blend to date. It is only available until New Year’s Eve so get it now!
I wonder if any of my friends will be so sweet as to send me a bag of this delicious coffee. I’ll personally “canonize” you to be my very own guardian angel! 
Of course, a Mystic Monk Gift Card of any denomination will be equally appreciated too! 
Now you can purchase Mystic Monk Coffee Gift Cards for your friends and family and let them choose their favorite coffees! A gift that will never disappoint, these cards are perfect for all.
For more gift ideas this Christmas, do check out Mystic Monk Coffee’s brand new website!
Tags: Announcements, Christmas, coffee, Personal
Ok, this sounds like another good reason for me to stay Christian. I sure don’t want to insult my parent’s intelligence! 
On the first day of school, young Lucy took her seat in science class. The teacher began to explain why there was no God and why she was an atheist. The students all listened carefully. At the end of the class the teacher asked how many of the children wanted to be atheists like her.
Not wanting to contradict the new teacher all the students raised their hands — except Lucy. The teacher said, “Lucy, why didn’t you raise your hand?” Lucy responded, “Because I am not an atheist and never will be. I am a Christian.”
The teacher was perturbed and said, “Why are you a Christian?” Lucy answered, “My mother is intelligent and she is a Christian; my father is very intelligent and he is a Christian — so I am a Christian too.”
The teacher was angry now and asked, “That is ridiculous. If your mother was a moron and your father was a moron, what would you be then?”
Lucy thought for a moment and then said, “I’d probably be an atheist!”
H/T: Steve Ray
Tags: Humor
I came across this on Catholic Exchange today. A truly inspirational piece by Karen Rinehart.
It’s the day you spend one hour vacuuming the house and three hours trying to dislodge a pink Barbie comb out of the vacuum cleaner engine.
It’s the day you got a sitter for the baby, switched preschool carpool days, set the alarm thirty minutes early to put on makeup and iron a shirt in order to get to school for the class party, only to find out your kid told you the wrong day.
It’s the day you rush out the door to meet the bus on time, stub you toe and spill your Starbucks on your freshly ironed blouse only to have your kid say, “Why didn’t you bring the dog?”
It’s the day you remember to bring the dog to the bus stop but he sees a cat and pulls you into the half shut door which hits your brow bone so hard that you see stars, but you stumble to the bus stop anyway only to have the kid say, “Why are you late?”
… …
It’s the day you cave into your maternal conscience and put clean sheets on those stupid bunk beds only to throw out your back and be forced to cancel the hair appointment that’s made your life worth living for the last two weeks.
It’s the day you’re cemented to the couch with the bad back and heating pad, wondering if you’ll be incapacitated through the rest of the fall planting season only to have your daughter bring you a “Get Well” drawing, a root beer and a kiss.
It’s the day that anything that could possibly hit the domestic fan and fly in your face does; only you realize it’s going to be okay.
Read it in it’s entirety here.
Tags: Inspirational
Some have called him “the one“. Some have even taken him for their “messiah“. Apparently, the man actually thinks so about himself too. So.. let’s see prove of ID please. 
H/T: Inge
Tags: Humor, Obama
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