This year I’m following my husband’s lead in not eating meat on Fridays. Having been raised Catholic, this was the norm for him to have Friday penance. For me as a convert, it was not a familiar practice.
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Today is the annual commemoration of blessed Dymphna, who is an example for us of chastity and fortitude during distressing times. We see through her life how God’s protection was her shield and shelter, rescuing her from the plaque of the life she in which she found herself.
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Hope you get your worship on and have a beautiful day!
Wake up and smile ’cause it’s been awhile. It’s been like a whole day since I stopped so You could hold me. This child awaits, strong in the faith Lord you are the refuge that I can’t wait to get to ‘Cause I can’t let a day go, Can’t let a day go by, Without thanking you for the joy that you bring to my life.
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Today is the Feast of Our Lady of Fatima when a large group of people witnessed the sun “dance” on October 13, 1917 near Fatima, Portugal, however three shepherd children did not see the miracle.
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Recently I’ve been praying the liturgy of the hours from The Divine Office which invites us to pray without ceasing for the salvation of the world. I wanted to share the words of a song that spoke to me during prayer. May you see the brightness of the Father’s glory providing you life!
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The election of a new pope holds profound implications, not just for Catholics but for the global community. A successor of Peter, 2,000 years later, is now in place and will have a profound impact on life and culture.
With joy, the Church welcomes Pope Leo XIV the 267th Bishop of Rome.
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The installation of the chimney atop the Sistine Chapel signals the commencement of the conclave—a moment of anticipation and hope.
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April 10, 2024 Wednesday General Audience, St. Peter’s Square (Personal Photo)
By Jacquelyne Rocan
Like so many throughout the world, I enjoyed a beautiful Easter celebration on April 20, rejoicing in the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ and His triumph over death. I watched the coverage of our Holy Father, Pope Francis, preside over the Urbi et Orbi message from Rome and then travel throughout St. Peter’s Square in the Popemobile to give his blessings to those gathered in the square. It was a beautiful moment of love and I thought a good sign that the pope was continuing to heal after his recent health issues and long hospital stay.
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Eucharist. Communion. The food that satisfies.
Through the power of Christ’s word, the bread and wine, the gifts become his very Body and Blood, the only food capable of feeding the deepest hunger of the human heart.
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Smitten With Goodness 