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"The family that prays together stays together." - Venerable Patrick Peyton
Love thy Neighbor | Seasonal Reflections
I don’t remember the last time that Valentine’s Day fell on Ash Wednesday, but when you think about it, both have to do with matters of the heart. Valentine’s Day is known for the romantic type of love with its gifts, flowers, and dinners, all of which somehow cost more right before and on February 14th! Still, it is a reminder that God has made us man and woman, each in His image, to come together in marriage and to share the love of God as husband and wife.
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Holy lives of inspiration | Seasonal Reflections
At the end of a long sermon on gratitude, a visiting preacher said, "And remember, no matter how small the gift, always be grateful to the Lord." Later, when it was time for the collection, an usher used the preacher's hat to take up the offering.
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Celebrating family life | Seasonal Reflections
We recently asked the grandchildren what one word would describe their experience of Christmas. Their word responses were joyful, warm, and family.
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Celebrating family life | Seasonal Reflections
There is something touching about a newborn child. Children have their own way of relating to the world around them. They were once so "one" with the womb of their mother. They relate to the world around them with that sense of "oneness." It is as if the whole world is their friend.
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Learn more about our faith | Seasonal Reflections
The Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome and the Feast of the Chair of Peter often require some thought and additional information. The Lateran Basilica is the Holy Father's local parish as bishop of Rome; therein lies the importance of this sacred building.
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Learn more about our faith | Seasonal Reflections | Why pray?
Today, we are gathered here, my brothers and sisters, to commemorate the faithful departed. The first reading says, all the faithful departed shall abide with the Lord in love. We are here to prayerfully remember our loved ones - friends, family, neighbors, people we knew and some we did not know - who have already gone to the Lord. We celebrate their lives and thank God for the time we spent with them here on earth. We pray that God gives them good rest and peace. We pray that their lives remain an inspiration to us who are still on pilgrimage here on earth.
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