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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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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On this Good Shepherd Sunday the risen Christ consoles us: “My sheep hear my voice; they follow me.”
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The dawn from on high shall break on us… to guide our feet into the way of peace (Luke 1:78, 79).
The heavens proclaim the glory of God
and the firmament shows forth the work of his hands. Day unto day takes up the story
and night unto night makes known the message.
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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