Johan's Ark

Johan Huiber is the man who created a replica of Noah's Ark. Its is about 450 feet long and 75 feet wide. He has sent a letter to the city's mayor, Boris Johnson, asking permission to dock in London just in time for the 2012 Summer Olympics.

See more pictures of the replica here

Flash Mob

It crazy to see how all those who recognize Jesus in the Eucharist kneel before him, those who are curious stand behind them and watch, and those who don't know or don't care keep walking, worried about their own things.

The High Tech Popea

Here are some Fun Facts about Pope Benedict XVI

• He is the 265th Pope
• He is the 8th German Pope and the 54th non-Italian Pope
• He is the first German pope in almost 500 years
• Benedict XVI is the oldest man to have been elected pope in almost 300 years
• He is the first pope to own an iPod
• He has six email addresses. Each one begins with the name "Benedict."
• It is widely rumored he enjoys Fanta orange soda, and he prefers fresh-squeezed orange juice
• He loves classical music and is said to play the piano for a few minutes each day.
• He has a preference for Mozart and Beethoven
• He walks in the Vatican Gardens every day at exactly 4pm
• He has approximately 20,000 books in his personal library and speaks 10 languages.
• He is a cat lover. He used to feed the stray cats that lurked around his building in Rome, but no pets are allowed in the Apostolic Palace.
• Pope Benedict XVI has a pilot's license for the papal helicopter and likes to fly from the Vatican to the papal summer residence, Castel Gandolfo, but the pope does not have a driver's license as he never learned to drive a car.
•  Pope Benedict XVI was the youngest of three children whose father, Joseph Sr., was a police officer. His brother, Monsignor Georg Ratzinger, is a retired priest.
• At the age of 16, Josef Ratzinger was drafted into the German army.
• In 1945 during World War II, Josef deserted from the German army and was a U.S. prisoner of war.
• Pope Benedict XVI is fluent in German, English, Italian, French, and Spanish and has knowledge of Portuguese. Naturally, he can also speak classical Latin.
• Pope Benedict XVI's favorite meal is Bavarian potato ravioli with pancake strips.
• Pope Benedict XVI still has the stuffed animals his mother made for him when he was a child.

Good Catholic Marriages.

12 Keys to a Sacramental Marriage

1. Laughter
2. Celebration
3. Living in the Now
4. Climbing into Love
5. Synergy
6. Setting a Great Table
7. Adventure
8. Knowing Where Their Treasure Is
9. Making Room for Each Other's Issues
10. Forgiveness
11. Shared Spirituality
12. Mission

Check out what these 12 things have to do with marriage at American Catholic.org

Prayer of the Week: A Humble Reliance Upon God

A PRAYER FOR A
HUMBLE RELIANCE UPON GOD.

Lord, if you withdraw your hand,
there is no grace.
If you cease to guide us,
we have no wisdom.
If you no longer defend us,
we have no courage.
If you do not strengthen us,
our chastity is vulnerable.
If you do not keep a holy watch over us,
our watchfulness cannot protect us.
By ourselves we sink, we perish;
when you are with us, we are uplifted, we live.
We are shaky, you make us firm.
We are lukewarm, you inflame us.

Amen.

Saint of the Week: The First is the First

Saint Peter
The First Pope
Prince of the Apostles
Martyr

Feast Day: June 29
Patron Saint Of: Popes, Fishermen, Fishmongers, Sailors, Bakers, Harvesters, Butchers, Glass makers, Carpenters, Shoemakers, Clockmakers, Blacksmiths, Potters, Masons, Bridge builders, Cloth makers.

St. Peter being crucified upside down. 

St. Peter is best known for his place among the Apostles and his role as the first pope of the Church. Jesus changed his name from Simon to Peter and told him that he would be the rock on which he would build His church.

Some interesting facts about St. Peter
-The Apostle Andrew was Peter's brother.
-Andrew introduced Peter to Jesus who called him to become an Apostle.
-Peter was a fisherman.
-Jesus made peter the first Pope in the Gospel of Matthew:16. This is when Jesus changed his name as well.
-Peter was always listed as the first of the Apostles in all of the New Testament accounts.
-Peter cut off the right ear of a slave of the high priest Malchus.
-He also denied Christ three times as the Lord predicted.
-The first appearance of the Risen Christ was before Peter, ahead of the other disciples, and when the Lord came before the disciples at Tiberias, he gave to Peter the famous command to “Feed my lambs.... Tend my sheep.... Feed my sheep”.
-He appointed the replacement of Judas Iscariot
-He was the first Apostle to perform miracles in the name of the Lord
-St. Peter was crucified but because he felt unworthy to be crucified like Jesus he was crucified upside down. The upside down cross is actually St. Peter's cross and is a Catholic Symbol.
-While Peter’s chief feast day is June 29, he is also honored on February 22 and November 18.

To read more on St. Peter, Check out these links.
The Twelve Apostles of the Catholic Church
The Catholic Encyclopedia
Catholic Online

This Week's Daily Mass Readings

For those who would like to read along with the Church or don't know where to start reading the Bible, I suggest you start with these readings.

Sunday, June 26, 2011
The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ

First Reading: Deuteronomy 8:2-3, 14-16
Psalm: Psalm 147:12-15, 19-20
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 10:16-17
Gospel: John 6:51-58

Monday, June 27, 2011

First Reading: Genesis 18:16-33
Psalm: Psalm 103:1-4, 8-11
Gospel: Matthew 8:18-22

Tuesday, June 28, 2011
St. Irenaeus, Bishop, Martyr (Memorial)

First Reading: Acts 12:1-11
Psalm: Psalm 34:2-9
Second Reading: 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 17-18
Gospel: Matthew 16:13-19

Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles (Solemnity)

First Reading: Acts 12:1-11
Psalm: Psalm 34:2-9
Second Reading: 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 17-18
Gospel: Matthew 16:13-19

Thursday, June 30, 2011

First Reading: Genesis 22:1-19
Psalm: Psalm 115:1-6, 8-9
Gospel: Matthew 9:1-8

Friday, July 01, 2011
The Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus

First Reading: Deuteronomy 7:6-11
Psalm: Psalm 103:1-4, 6-7, 8, 10
Second Reading: 1 John 4:7-16
Gospel: Matthew 11:25-30

Saturday, July 02, 2011
The Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Memorial)

First Reading: Genesis 27:1-5, 15-29
Psalm: Psalm 135:1-6
Gospel: Luke 2:41-51

Eye Opening Videos and Stories

This program is from RealCatholicTV.com

Biotech company using cell lines from aborted babies in food enhancement testing

PRO-LIFE GROUP EXPOSES PLANNED PARENTHOOD MAMMOGRAM ‘CORRUPTION’

Pray Together, Stay Together

Rome to consider possible miracle of 'Rosary Priest'

Fr. Patrick Peytion was the father who is best known for coming up with the motto. " The family that prays together, stays together" (He was talking about the Rosary) is attributed with a possible miracle. The Diocese of Albany has investigated the alleged miracle and will send its findings to Rome on June 28. A what-could-be-modern-day miracle. That's awesome. Check it out.

St. John the Baptist...Pray For Us

Feast of St. John the Baptist brings crowds to Roman Church

I did not know this but Friday was the Feast Day of St. John the Baptist, Jesus' cousin. In the Gospel of john it tells the story of how he was beheaded by Herod. The other thing I did not know is that his head is on display at the Church of San Silvestro. Check out the link.

Be Sealed!

Congrats to all my 2nd Year Confirmation students who did their Confirmation today. It was awesome. I was a bit sad that bishop wasn't able to be here, but it really was an awesome ceremony. I gotta give props to Martin for his beautiful speech. Thank you to Ramiro and Suzanne for everything you guy do for the Confirmation Group in Parlier and for the yummy dinner. :)

Rest In Peace
Bishop John T Steinbock

Fresh Beats

All GSA,
Please send me a lists of your favorite Christian artists. I want to make a list so we can all share music that is pleasing to God. Please comment below.

Thank you.

For those who like to read....like me

For those who are serious about learning to explain and defend the faith, I HIGHLY recommend getting this book. It's thick and has pretty much a defense and explanation of just about everything we believe in. I can't find mine right now, but I would definitely buy it again.

Twitter!

I made a twitter account for all the fun stuff i find online i want to share with you guys. Check it out. :) http://twitter.com/#!/RecollectionGuy

Peace

Requests

Hey kids.
Its Brother Carlos. Just made this blog for you guys. Hope you guys take advantage of this site and check it regularly. I will do my best to keep this updated. But i want to know what you guys want to see. Comment or email me your requests. I will try to post all I can.

Peace