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Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
The sign of the Cross.. In the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. So simple…yet, so complete… the basis of the Christian faith…the foundation upon which all is built. One God, Three … Continue reading
The Cross or the Crucifix
It might seem like a ridiculous question, almost as ridiculous as the ever popular ‘Are you Catholic or Christian?‘ question, which many of the Protestant groups like to toss around every so often, almost as if they are trying to … Continue reading
Blessed Stefan Grelewski/ Blessed Casimir Grelewski – Brother Priests of Poland
The 1930’s into the 1940’s were tough years. There was unrest in many areas of the world, particularly in Europe. The evil of Nazism was spreading out of Germany… spewing its poison to the surrounding countries… borders were being threatened … Continue reading
Saint Rita of Cascia Prayers -Patroness of Impossible Causes
Prayer to Saint Rita (Patroness of Impossible Cases) O glorious St. Rita, your pleadings before the divine crucifix have been known to grant favors that many would call the impossible. Lovely St. Rita, so humble, so pure, so devoted in … Continue reading
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Pentecost Sunday – Breathe On Me, Oh Breath of God
First reading: Acts of the 2:1–11 When the time for Pentecost was fulfilled, they were all in one place together. And suddenly there came from the sky a noise like a strong driving wind, and it filled the entire house … Continue reading
Say, Do You Love Me? The Gospel of John- 21:15 -19
Gospel John 21: 15 – 19 After Jesus had revealed himself to his disciples and eaten breakfast with them, he said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?” Simon Peter answered him, “Yes, … Continue reading
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Tagged agape, Feed my sheep, follow me, Jesus says to Peter, phileo, Tend my sheep
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Saint Brendan the Navigator
Heroes. The history of the Catholic Church is chock full of them. Some of these heroes were pretty ordinary men, who with the grace of God wound up doing great heroic deeds. And others, well, their adventures just beg for … Continue reading
Saint Matthias – ‘The Twelfth Man’
Acts of the Apostles 1:20-26 20 “For,” said Peter, “it is written in the Book of Psalms: “‘May his place be deserted; let there be no one to dwell in it,’ and, “‘May another take his place of leadership.’ 21 Therefore it … Continue reading
Sixth Sunday of Easter – Gospel of John 15: 9-17
Jesus said to his disciples: “As the Father loves me, so I also love you. Remain in my love. If you keep my commandments, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commandments and remain … Continue reading
Honoring the Request of Our Blessed Mother at Fatima
There could perhaps be no better way to honor our Blessed Mother than by trying to do what She asks. Since today is the first Saturday of the month it would be a good idea to try and … Continue reading
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