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In Memory of Sister Clare Crockett
On April 16th in the Holy Mother Church, we celebrated the birthday of Emeritus Pope Benedict XVI, but in small communities of religious and lay members alike, spread throughout the world, we got together to view the new film “All … Continue reading
Be Not Afraid
“Be not afraid,” this was the message spoken by Pope Saint John Paul II when he became pope in 1978 … He continued to use this phrase…repeating this message….throughout the entirety of his pontificate throughout the 1980’s and 90’s… and … Continue reading
Holy Saturday or Sabbatum Sanctum
Holy Saturday or Sabbatum Sanctum…. is a day of great anticipation…we have made it to the final day of our Lenten journey. Like Good Friday, there is no celebration of Mass today. The Church will remain empty until dark….the altar … Continue reading
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Tagged Christ's passion, Holy Saturday, Vigil mass
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Maundy or Holy Thursday- The Mass of the Last Supper
Just four days after His triumphant ride into Jerusalem on the back of a donkey, Jesus celebrates the Passover Feast with His disciples… what is referred to as the Last Supper. It is what we celebrate on Holy Thursday, it … Continue reading
Happy Saint Patrick’s Day!
Happy Saint Patrick’s day! Today I spent the day at a Eucharistic Congress that was being held this weekend in downtown Jacksonville, Florida. There were Catholics from all over the state and even some that had traveled from out of … Continue reading
Suffering as a Means of Attaining God’s Goodness and Mercy
Suffering is a great favor. Remember that everything soon comes to an end . . . and take courage. Think of how our gain is eternal. -St. Teresa of Avila It seems that in our modern day, and … Continue reading
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Tagged allowing God's glory to be seen in our suffering, assisted suicide, compassionate care, eternity of hell, euthanasia, God's Mercy, mercy killing, pain and suffering, redemptive suffering, Saint John of Avila, St. Vincent de Paul, suffering, uniting our suffering with the Paassion of Christ
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