https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGi-hx2pndwhiN27kK3eCxaUfs8V2q–m (Plain Text Version) My parents used to watch “Bishop Sheen” on our small black-and-white TV. I was too young to understand what he was saying, but I was amazed that he smiled while he preached! A Long and Fruitful Apostolate Archbishop Fulton John Sheen was born 1895, became a priest in 1919, a bishopContinue reading “Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen”
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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”
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”
The Blessed Virgin Mary, Part 1
(Plain Text Version) We believe that God became Man in Jesus Christ. Jesus is the Son of God and the Son of Mary. Mary is the human link which makes us the brothers and sisters of Jesus Christ. It is only through faith that we can accept this amazing reality. We should ask God toContinue reading “The Blessed Virgin Mary, Part 1”
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”
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 Letter to Diognetus
(Plain Text Version) The “Letter to Diognetus” is a description of the life of Christians in the world, written roughly 100—200 AD. It was sent by an unknown author to an unknown recipient. The original letter is lost, but a copy was written a thousand years later. This copy was found in 1436 AD. ItContinue reading “The Letter to Diognetus”
Celebrations for May
(Plain Text Version) May 1: St. Joseph the Worker. St. Joseph was chosen by God to be the husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the foster father of Jesus Christ. Through his years of physical labor, he provided for his family and helped his neighbors. St. Joseph is an example for us, but moreContinue reading “Celebrations for May”
St. John Bosco News and Notes 