CELEBRATIONS FOR SEPTEMBER September 14: The Exaltation of the Holy Cross – We take this day to remember that the sacrifice of Christ on the Cross is the event which permanently changed the course of human history. It was Christ’s death on the Cross which defeated the Devil and opened the gates of Heaven toContinue reading “Celebrations For September”
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God Is Love
(Plain Text Version) THE SIMPLE CATECHISM—FROM MSGR. STEDMAN’S MISSAL I believe that there is one God Who created heaven and earth, Continued. (See issue numbers 2020-4 & 2020-8 for previous articles) As we try to understand God, things can get very complicated. But God Himself is not complicated. I am proposing another quiet time toContinue reading “God Is Love”
Celebrations For August
(Plain Text Version) Some Celebrations for August August 6: The Transfiguration of the Lord – “Transfiguration” means “change of appearance”. Before the Crucifixion, Jesus allowed Peter, James and John to see Him in His glory as God. This way, the disciples could realize that Christ’s power is greater than death, and that they should notContinue reading “Celebrations For August”
Persecution
(Plain Text Version) Persecution Depending on where we live, we may experience a little bit or a lot of persecution. In many places, persecution is not so obvious, like biased news reporting or negative portrayal of Christians by the media.In many places, it is not uncommon for people who freely express their Christian beliefs to loseContinue reading “Persecution”
Persistent Prayer
(Plain Text Version) Why Doesn’t God “Answer My Prayers”?There is no easy answer to this question. We have many needs. Some of these needs are very serious. We ask our loving God for help and we don’t hear Him or see an answer. We are not alone in having this problem.Sometimes it seems as ifContinue reading “Persistent Prayer”
Some Saints For July
Here is a link to information on the controversy about St. Junipero Serra: https://angelusnews.com/voices/letter-to-the-faithful-for-the-memorial-of-st-junipero-serra/ (Plain Text Version) Celebrations for July July 1: Blessed Junipero Serra (1713 – 1784). Fr. Serra traveled from Spain to California to bring the Gospel to the native peoples. He established ten missions, which were places of worship and education. ManyContinue reading “Some Saints For July”
Justice
(Plain Text Version) THE SIMPLE CATECHISM—FROM MSGR. STEDMAN’S MISSALI believe that there is one God Who created heaven and earth. (Continued) Many people do not believe that there is a God who created everything. There are many who are not sure, and there are many who have never thought about this question.Belief or unbelief inContinue reading “Justice”
A Miracle? – page 2
(Plain Text Version) HAVE WE RECEIVED A NEW MIRACLE?(Page 1 of 2) On March 27, Pope Francis led the world in prayer to ask God to bring an end to the Covid-19 pandemic. The video replay can be found on YouTube, using “Pope Francis March 27, 2020” as the search term.This event included Eucharistic BenedictionContinue reading “A Miracle? – page 2”
A Miracle? – page 1
(Plain Text Version) HAVE WE RECEIVED A NEW MIRACLE? (Page 1 of 2) On March 27, Pope Francis led the world in prayer to ask God to bring an end to the Covid-19 pandemic. The video replay can be found on YouTube, using “Pope Francis March 27, 2020” as the search term.This event included EucharisticContinue reading “A Miracle? – page 1”
Celebrations For June
(Plain Text Version) SOME CELEBRATIONS FOR JUNE June 3: St. Charles Lwanga and Companions. Charles and 21 other Ugandan Christians were martyred for Christ in 1886. June 7: The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. Christ said that He would be with us always. He carries out this promise at every Mass, where breadContinue reading “Celebrations For June”
St. John Bosco News and Notes 