(Plain Text Version) If we get to know who Jesus Christ really is, many other things will be easy to understand. We will get this knowledge by learning the Church’s teachings and accepting them on Faith. Church Teaches the Truth Jesus entrusted the Apostles with the duty to spread His teachings throughout the world. ThisContinue reading “True God and True Man”
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Celebrations For September
(Plain Text Version) September 8: The Birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary – We always remember the birthdays of our loved ones. Mary is the New Eve, whose obedience has enabled us to have eternal life. Therefore, she is our mother in the best sense of the word. September 9: St. Peter Claver (1580-1654) –Continue reading “Celebrations For September”
“… His Only Son…”
(Plain Text Version) We can become so used to the name of Jesus that we could forget how everything depends on Him. As we go through our days, many ideas come and go. We deal with problems. We enjoy what we like. We avoid what we don’t like. How easy it is to forget theContinue reading ““… His Only Son…””
Novena to Blessed Michael Mc Givney:
Celabrations for August
(Plain Text Version) August 4: St. John Vianney (1786-1859) – Today’s saint was a priest who served in a remote parish in France. Despite the distance, thousands of people traveled to hear him preach and to meet with him for confession. August 6: The Transfiguration of the Lord – “Transfiguration” means to “change appearance”. BeforeContinue reading “Celabrations for August”
The Feast of the Assumption
(Plain Text Version) On August 15, the Church celebrates the Assumption of Blessed Virgin Mary into Heaven. At the end of her life, she entered Heaven with body and soul united. We look forward to entering Heaven in the same way at the end of time. Here are a few points from a homily byContinue reading “The Feast of the Assumption”
The Apostles’ Creed
(Plain Text Version) Here Is What We Believe Why We Have a CreedFrom the earliest days of the Church, people needed a clear, simple statement of what Christians believe. Several of these statements, called Creeds, were made for various situations. The Apostles’ Creed is the one used most often. In the early Church, new membersContinue reading “The Apostles’ Creed”
St. Cyprian On Praying Together
(Plain Text Version) United In Prayer With Others, Continued In the previous article, I gave examples of Christ’s command for His people to pray together. I had the feeling that I was overlooking something. St. Cyprian To the RescueThe Teacher of peace and Master of unity did not want prayer to be made singly andContinue reading “St. Cyprian On Praying Together”
United In Prayer With Others
(Plain Text Version) When we pray, we take a step away from what is familiar and become connected to God. We need to pray alone and pray with others. Back in March we discussed personal prayer. Today let’s look at group prayer. Praying TogetherEver since God called His Chosen People together, they regularly prayed together. Continue reading “United In Prayer With Others”
Some Celebrations For June
(Plain Text Version) June 3: St. Charles Lwanga and Companions. Charles, and 21 other Ugandan Christians were martyred for Christ in 1886. June 5: St. Boniface. Boniface, a bishop from England, traveled to Germany in 716 AD. He spread the faith, and died for it, along with 52 companions. June 6: The Most Holy BodyContinue reading “Some Celebrations For June”
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