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Praying to avert the Wrath of Hurricane Irma- Our Lady of the Hurricane
Way back in the late 1800’s off the coast of Florida, near the nation’s oldest city of St. Augustine, a ship had come under fire form a terrible storm. The captain of the ship ordered that all of the extra … Continue reading
Celebrating the Feast of the Blessed Mother’s Nativity, as we continue to Track the Path of Hurricane Irma
For those of us in North Florida, we wait….Watching as the path of hurricane Irma shifts and turns…we hold our breath…waiting… and praying…Much like those who are awaiting the birth of a baby…and praying that everything will go well…We are … Continue reading
Prayers for Protection Against Hurricane Irma
Jesus has instituted the Holy Mother Church to provide comfort and guidance as we make our way on earth. During the good times and the bad, She is a source of consolation and comfort…Jesus Christ would have it no other … Continue reading
Living Your Life For Christ
We have all heard at one time or another, that not only are we to call ourselves Christians, but that we should be living our lives so that others, will see Christ when they encounter us. In Church we are … Continue reading
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Tagged Christ's face, Christian life, God's glory, image of God, sweat and tears
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Remembering the Lesser Known Saints of Heaven
Six months into this, and it still surprises me, how little I know of the lives of saints. I mean sure, there are those saints that everyone has heard of, whether they are Catholic or not….St. Patrick…St. Valentine…St. Francis … Continue reading
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Martyrs of Lyons and Vienne – June 2nd- Also the 1st Friday of the Month
In the history of the world we have found that wherever there are men who despise the One True Faith and the Truth that came from Jesus, we will also find men and women with hearts and mind’s filled with … Continue reading
Monday of Holy Week – John 12: 1 – 11
Gospel John 12 : 1-11 Six days before Passover Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazarus was, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. They gave a dinner for him there, and Martha served, while Lazarus was one of those reclining … Continue reading
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Seven Sorrows of The Blessed Mother – Preparing Ourselves for Holy Week
Our Lady of Sorrows, surrounded by her seven dolours: the Prophesy of Simeon, the Flight into Egypt, the Three Day’s Loss of Jesus, the Meeting with Jesus on the Way of the Cross, the Crucifixion of Jesus, the Body of … Continue reading
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The Value of Our Blood, Sweat and Tears – April 3rd
We have all heard the old adage…if you want anything in this world, you’ve got to put in the work…you’ve got to give it your blood, sweat and tears. In 1940 Winston Churchill coined the phrase “I have nothing to … Continue reading
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