For Our Lady's University I offer the following free audio this lovely game day:


Lyrics:

Dropkick me, Jesus, through the goal posts of life.
End over end, neither left nor to right.
Straight through the heart of them righteous uprights.
Dropkick me, Jesus, through the goal posts of life.

Make me, oh make me, Lord, more than I am.
Make me a piece in your master game plan.
Free from the earthly tempestion below.
I've got the will, Lord, if you've got the toe.

Dropkick me, Jesus, through the goal posts of life.
End over end, neither left nor to right.
Straight through the heart of them righteous uprights.
Dropkick me, Jesus, through the goal posts of life.

Bring on the brothers who've gone on before.
And all of the sisters who've knocked on your door.
All the departed dear loved ones of mine.
Stick 'em up front in the offensive line.

Dropkick me, Jesus, through the goal posts of life.
End over end, neither left nor to right.
Straight through the heart of them righteous uprights.
Dropkick me, Jesus, through the goal posts of life.

Dropkick me, Jesus, through the goal posts of life.
End over end, neither left nor to right.
Straight through the heart of them righteous uprights.
Dropkick me, Jesus, through the goal posts of life.

[ Fade. ]
Yeah, dropkick me, Jesus, through the goal posts of life
End over end, neither left nor to right...

I've posted several of the last years' conferences before, but here's the material from the 2007 and 2008 Men's Conferences (found here and here):

2007 Conference Audio

2008 Men's Conference.

1. Fr. John C. Riccardo.mp3

2. Richard L. Lane.mp3

3. Michael Timmis.mp3

4. Kenneth Henderson.mp3

5. Cursillo Movement.mp3

6. Men's Groups.mp3

7. Chaldean Prayer.mp3

8. Bishop Daniel Flores.mp3

9. Adam Cardinal Maida.mp3

FYI, you can get a few new premium Christian audiobooks for free at Christianaudio.com. Registration is required and it's a Protestant site (so be careful what you download) but they're really very good about not spamming you -- the registration is totally worth the price you pay (free). In any case, here's my shopping cart:

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40 Days for Life is kicking off again. There have been some pretty fantastic results and it's a huge push, so please get involved with the group in your local area -- even if it's only saying a rosary or giving up meat a few days a week. 40 Days for Life could use whatever prayers or sacrifices you could offer.


In any case, here's some free audio:

David Bereit - 40 Days for Life (8/10/07)

Here is their promotional video:

www.40daysforlife.com

Found the following huge archives of good free Catholic MP3s:

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Thanks to reader mj for the following:

Bible Studies from Fr. Christopher Phillips, Pastor of Our Lady of the Atonement Catholic Church in San Antonio, Texas

The Gospel of St. Mark, Part 1

The Gospel of St. Mark, Part 2

The Gospel of St. Mark, Part 3

The Gospel of St. Mark, Part 4

The Gospel of St. Mark, Part 5

The Gospel of St. Mark, Part 6

The Gospel of St. Mark, Part 7

The Gospel of St. Mark, Part 8

The Gospel of St. Mark, Part 9

The Gospel of St. Mark, Part 10

The Gospel of St. Mark, Part 11

The Gospel of St. Mark, Part 12

The Gospel of St. Mark, Part 13

The Gospel of St. Mark, Part 14

The Gospel of St. Mark, Part 15

The Gospel of St. Mark, Part 16

The Gospel of St. Mark, Part 17

Thomas Peters, the American Papist, did a Theology on Tap talk recently. Here's the talk:

Faith in the Ballot Box

Thomas Peters

Theology On Tap

Sep 18, 2008

1:24:45

Hopefully the Madison diocese will upload the American Papist's talk as well:

Title	Speaker	Category	Date	Length
Feast of the Triumph of the Cross	Msgr. Kevin Holmes	Homily	Sep 14, 2008	0:15:49
The Politics of Pro-Life	Bishop Robert Morlino	Homily	Sep 7, 2008	0:16:07
The Seven Deadly Social Sins	Fr. Brian Dulli	Theology On Tap	Aug 28, 2008	0:49:29
Peter and the Keys	Msgr. Kevin Holmes	Homily	Aug 24, 2008	0:17:55
"Badger them lovingly with the truth"	Bishop Robert Morlino	Homily	Aug 17, 2008	0:15:50
Feast of the Assumption of Mary	Bishop Robert Morlino	Homily	Aug 15, 2008	0:06:13
Claretian Missionaries	Fr. Marco Cardenas	Homily	Aug 10, 2008	0:06:28
Reflections on the Mission of the Church	Ennie Hickman	Theology On Tap	Jul 31, 2008	0:47:31

Fine. Maybe it's not a true palindrome. Deal. In any case, a friend of mine blogged the following and I thought I'd share...'cuz intercessory prayer is what Catholics do. It's sorta' our thing. Oh, and the pics I've attached aren't in the original -- I just think Sarah looks a lot like Wonder Woman.


Sarah Palin is a born-again, Spirit-filled, Godly person who said 'yes' when asked recently to serve her country. Since then, Gov. Palin asked my daughter Rosanne, who is part of her staff in Anchorage, for prayer, and so over the weekend Rosanne and I put together the attached 'Psalm for Sarah for 66.' It's intercessory prayer using Psalm 27 for the 66 days between the date of Sarah's accepting McCain's offer and election day, Nov. 4; it's not about who wins the election or about politics or your voting choice.

We've sent it to a number of Christians across the county, so would you also pray for Gov. Palin in this Esther-like time of her life? You might also pass it along or copy any one who might pray. If this request is offensive to you, I apologize.

Rosemary Dupras


Pray for:

Singleness of Vision, Moral Clarity

Ps 27:1a - The Lord is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear?

Fearlessness, Boldness

Ps 27:1b - The Lord is the defense of my life; Whom shall I dread?

Protection from Libel, Slander, Hatred, Persecution

Ps 27:2 - When [not “if”] evildoers came upon me to devour my flesh, my adversaries and my enemies, they stumbled and fell.

Confidence in Christ, a Guarded Heart

Ps 27:3 - Though a host encamps against me, my heart will not fear; Though war arise against me, in spite of this I shall be confident.

Priorities: Devotions, Rest, Balance

Ps 27:4 - One thing I have asked from the Lord, that I shall seek: That I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord, and to meditate in His temple.

Deliverance, Favor

Ps 27:5 - For in the day of trouble He will conceal me in His tabernacle; In the secret place of His tent He will hide me; He will lift me up on a rock.

An Overcoming Spirit, a Higher Perspective

Ps 27:6 - And now my head will be lifted up above my enemies around me; And I will offer in His tent sacrifices with shouts of joy. I will sing, yes, I will sing praises to the Lord.

Direction, Wisdom, Surefootedness

Ps 27:7, 11 - Hear, O Lord, when I cry with my voice, and be gracious to me and answer me. . . . Teach me Thy way, O Lord and lead me in a level path because of my foes.

A Release of Faith, an Expectancy of Good,

Ps 27:13 - I would have despaired unless I had believed that I would see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.

Strength, Courage, Endurance,

Ps 27:14 - Wait for the Lord; Be strong and let your heart take courage. Yes, wait for the Lord.

And let Your kingdom come and let Your will be done.

The Anchoress is rapidly turning into one of my favorite bloggers - if for no other reason than she updates frequently and has a good take on all the Palin info.

In any case, she recently did an Office of the Dead podcast for the 9/11 folks and has done some Morning Prayer, Compline and Vespers podcasts as well and I thought you folks might be interested. Here is the full page of podcasts. (Copied below:)

9-12 Morning Prayer, No Chant Direct download: 9-12_Morning_Prayer_No_Chant.mp3

9-11 Office of the Dead; Morning Prayer Direct download: 9-11_Office_of_the_Dead_Morning_Prayer.mp3

Aug 28 Morning Prayer Morning prayer on feast of St. Augustine/Office of Pastors Direct download: Aug_28_Morning_Prayer.mp3

Compline Aug 26 Prayer before sleep. (Slightly buzzy, sorry). Direct download: Compline_Aug_26.mp3

Aug 16 Compline Direct download: Compline_Aug_16.mp3

Aug 16 Vespers Direct download: Vespers_Aug_16.mp3

Aug 15 Vespers Chant Direct download: vespers.mp3