(Plain Text Version) (This article was originally published in March, 2021.) The three common practices for Lent, prayer, fasting, and almsgiving, are all expressions of humility. When we are humble, we know our proper place in the world. We are still aware that there are good things about us, but we give up the ideaContinue reading “Lent, Part 3”
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Lent – Part 2
(Plain Text Version) Lent, Part 2: To Pray Is to Be Alive (This article was originally published in March 2021) Pray, and You Will Get to Heaven! St. Alphonsus Liguori wrote a very simple saying which can be the guide for our entire life: “Those who pray are certainly saved; those who do not prayContinue reading “Lent – Part 2”
Lent, Part 1
(Plain Text Version) (This article was originally published in March, 2021. The celebration dates have been updated.) As Christians, we celebrate the great events of God’s love for us. We celebrated God becoming man during the Christmas season. Next, we will take time to remember our great need for God. Our Lord Jesus became manContinue reading “Lent, Part 1”
May God Bless Your Easter Celebration!
(Plain Text Version) In order to satisfy the divine justice, Jesus Christ died for our sins. Jesus was, and is, truly God and truly man. Since He was human, his sufferings and death were real. Because He is divine [truly God], His death is only the beginning of the story. By His own power, JesusContinue reading “May God Bless Your Easter Celebration!”
Celebrations For January, 2022
(Plain Text Version) January 1: Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God. Today, we celebrate the Second Person of the Holy Trinity becoming “one of us.” His mother Mary is called the Mother of God because she is mother of the whole Christ, who is inseparably divine and human. January 2: The Epiphany of the Lord.Continue reading “Celebrations For January, 2022”
Celebrations For December, 2021
(Plain Text Version) December 6: St. Nicholas. Nicholas was a bishop who lived around the year 350 AD. During a time of confusion, he helped the faithful to believe in the Divinity of Christ. According to tradition, Nicholas dropped three bags of coins down the chimney of a poor family to ransom their daughters. TheContinue reading “Celebrations For December, 2021”
Advent: Waiting For the Savior
(Plain Text Version) Advent is the time to prepare for Christmas, which is the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. Advent began on Sunday, November 28, and will end on Christmas Eve. While we celebrate Christ’s first coming as an infant, we look forward to His second coming, when all things will be madeContinue reading “Advent: Waiting For the Savior”
Celebrations for November
(Plain Text Version) We begin this month by looking ahead to the end of our lives on Earth. The Church founded by Christ is made up of three groups: those living here on Earth, those who are in heaven, and those in purgatory. November 1 is All Saints Day. On this day we rejoice withContinue reading “Celebrations for November”
Celebrations for October, 2021
(Plain Text Version) October 1: St. Therese of Lisieux (1873-1897). St. Therese became a Carmelite nun at age 15 and died when she was 24. She was aware of her limitations but did not become discouraged. In her autobiography, we learn that God loves us as we are. We can love Him in return byContinue reading “Celebrations for October, 2021”
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”
St. John Bosco News and Notes 