Catholic Gadfly Pamphlets-LIGHT OF THE WORLD AND DEFENDER::

As a bit of Gadfly myself and as it is: The Year Of Faith it has been suggested that these Pamphlets below or similar could be copied and left in Catholic Churches  as an aid to a True Renewal Of Faith (Thanks to Michael -Catholic Gadfly-Ora Pro Nobis:here)

YEAR OF FAITH 20012-2013

LIGHT OF THE WORLD

By Catholics faithful to Christ & the Magisterium of the Church

Containing ONLYarticles faithful to Christ & the Magisterium of the Church

Catholic Pro-lifers Step Up Prayer Vigils

Despite Legal Threat

Pro-life prayer vigils outside abortion clinics are expected to increase across London despite the threat of legal action from a global abortion provider. The pro-life prayer group, 40 Days for Life, will hold vigils outside abortuaries in Brixton, Bedford Square and the Marie Stopes clinic in Whitfield Street between 26^th September  and 4^thNovember of this year. Faithful Catholics are firmly supporting pro-life vigils.

5 lost Catholic practices presently being re-instated by faithful Catholics

1. Sprinkling of Holy Water around the home.
2. Catholic Home Altars
3. Once again calling our Church the One True Church.
4. Kneeling for Communion
5. Increased attendance at Pro-Life Vigils from all age groups.

 Finally Moving forward in Faith

Since Vatican II Catholic liberalism has damaged our Church by elevating political correctness & falsehoods at the expense of the true message of the Gospel & the teachings of the Magisterium of the Church. Liberals have also permanently damaged many peoples faith by perpetuating lies. It is good to see that this damaging trend is finally being reversed by a new generation of faithful Catholics.

Faithful Orthodox Bishop Appointed.

It is with great pleasure that we are able to announce that Mgr Philip Egan, vicar general of the orthodox Diocese of Shrewsbury, has been appointed Bishop of Portsmouth. Bishop Egan, a philosopher and theologian, replaced Bishop Crispian Hollis, who has stepped down after reaching the mandatory retirement age of 75.

After a number of years of pressure from Daphne McCloud at Pro Ecclesia Et Pontefice, and other faithful Catholic organisations, our new Papal Nuncio appears to be appointing orthodox Catholics to the post of Bishop now that many of the old guard liberals are on the verge of retiring. This has come after a long fight; for years since Vatican II many Catholics have complained that church liberalism is destroying true Catholic teaching. Many negative trends and ‘un-Catholic’ initiatives are now beginning to be reversed across the country. Some orthodox dioceses are now seeing an increase in those attending confession and Exposition. This reflects a change that we are also seeing in America with many Bishops rigorously defending the One True Church and publicly supporting Church teaching.

Pilgrimages to Shrines on the Increase

There has been an increase in those going on pilgrimage to Walsingham and walking the Holy Mile whilst saying the rosary. Many are also going on the Spanish Santiago de Compostela pilgrimage. One recent English pilgrim in his 30’s walked the 177 mile Way of St. James route. He walked this long pilgrim route to thank God for all of the positive things that have happened during his life.

Why should Catholics be obedient to the Church?

As a nun shows her obedience to God by being obedient to her Abbess, Catholics show their obedience to God by being obedient to the Church. This is the way we grow in humility and spiritual maturity. This is also one of our main paths to salvation.

Do NOT be afraid of challenging liberal Catholics in YOUR church

Stand up for authentic and faithful Catholicism in YOUR Catholic Churc

THE DEFENDER 

'There is nothing like the smell of incense in the morning. It's the smell of victory!'

YEAR OF FAITH FACT SHEET

“A Christian may never think of belief as a private act” - Pope Benedict XVI

WHAT ARE WE ASKED TO DO DURING THE YEAR OF FAITH?

 1. Study Vatican II – We are called to revisit the documents of V2, in context with scripture, so that this time around correct interpretations can be made. The mistakes that came out of the mis-interpretations of Vatican II can be finally reversed, so that Catholics can engage in the mission of the Catholic Church correctly for the first time in 50 years.

2. Study the Catechism of the Catholic Church which will help us all to grow in faith and become closer to Christ.

We are also called to engage with the NEW EVANGELISATION

THE YEAR OF FAITH TIME TO PUT THE RECORD STRAIGHT.

What is the Year of Faith?

Is not every year ‘a year of faith’ in the eyes of the Catholic Church and not just something that we engage with on a Sunday morning?” Pope Benedict's has said of the Year of Faith that “faith is a lifelong companion that makes it possible to perceive, ever anew, the marvels that God works for us. Intent on gathering the signs of the times in the present history, faith commits every one of us to become a living sign of the presence of the Risen Lord in the world."

IN OTHER WORDS IT CALLS US TO DEEPEN OUR FAITH SO THAT WE CAN PUBLICLY WITNESSES TO CHRIST!

It is no coincidence that the Year of Faith starts on the 50^thAnniversary of Vatican II, because this ‘year’ calls on Catholics to do the one thing that has not been done well for the last 50 years. It calls us to become public witnesses to Christ in light of the encroaching grip of secularisation on society. 

It calls us to save those caught in the grip of secularisation from HELL.

Hell & sin is a reality that many Catholics have marginalised in the last 50 years, since Vatican II.

WHAT IS THE NEW EVANGELISATION?

1. It is about engaging with God more than once a week at Mass.

2. It is about encouraging you to read the scriptures to discover what God's plan is for you in your life.

3. It is about engaging with scripture and invites us to do the things that the Gospel tells us to do, rather than be by-stander.

4. It encourages you to pray everyday, morning and night. However, beyond this it encourages Catholics to keep speaking to Him, throughout the day, so that He becomes a part of your life rather than just being the subject of a rigid set of prayers. (Remember that this is in the best tradition of our most well known Saints).

5. It encourages young & adult Catholics to return to the Sacrament of Confession, but also not to take part in communion when you are not in a state of grace.

6. It encourages Catholics to attend Adoration (Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament).

7. It encourages you to explore the Catechism of the Catholic Church so that you become well versed in Catholic teaching. 

8. It highlights the fact that even the smallest reference to faith in a conversation to a non-believer is crucial. Despite it appearing insignificant, it may very well be a small link in a long chain of events that will eventually lead someone to God.

9. It encourages you to discover a 'reason for your hope in Christ' so that when it comes to actually speaking to a non-believer you will be able to witness to Christ by testifying to them of

'the hope you have within you'.