The Millennial Cross is located in the foyer area above the enclosed bulletin board to the right as you enter the building. This cross was made in commemoration of the new millennium (the year 2000). Pope John Paul II saw it as a new era of holiness that we are all called to bring God’s goodness to all the world. Jesus and His triumph over sin and death, hence the cross, was the symbol he chose as the symbol of His mercy and the new era of reign. It is to be a reign of mercy, reconciliation and peace. It is to be all a part of the new evangelization and the Church’s role and contribution to society. It involves all Catholics in whatever state in life they are in. All Catholics are called to take part. Jesus is calling even you today. Have you stopped to hear His voice? Continue reading “Symbolism in the Church #20”
Domingo XVI tiempo ordinario ciclo C 2019
En estos días de convivencia familiar y de compartir con amigos el descanso veraniego, se nos llama a practicar la hospitalidad, siguiendo el ejemplo de Abraham. Dar de comer al hambriento y de beber al sediento es una obra de misericordia y una demostración de acogida al prójimo. Abrahán fue llamado “el amigo de Dios”. El texto narra con sencillez y calor humano la acogida que Abrahán, el más ilustre de todos los nómadas, dispensa al mismo Dios. Abrahán despliega en su honor todas las delicadezas de la hospitalidad proverbial en los hombres del desierto. La narración alcanza su punto culminante en la promesa. Abrahán y Sara eran dos ancianos, pero Abrahán había esperado contra toda esperanza. El nacimiento de Isaac vendría a demostrar que la esperanza de Abrahán en su amigo fiel no iba a ser defraudada. Continue reading “Domingo XVI tiempo ordinario ciclo C 2019”
Bethlehem Arts – July 20 & 21
We will host representatives of the Catholic Christian Community from Jerusalem and Bethlehem in the Holy Land on Saturday and Sunday, July 20 and 21. Handcrafted olive wood religious figurines and articles will be on display and available for purchase after the 4:00pm Mass on Saturday, and after all three Masses on Sunday.
Due to the political conflict and the reduction of tourism, the Catholic Community has come to depend more on the sale of these articles abroad to survive. The woodcarvings are beautiful and reflect the faith and love for the Lord. Please consider purchasing a gift that will be remembered and cherished for yourself or someone dear to you, and help our sisters and brothers in Christ to keep their Christian identity and presence in the Holy Land.
NFP’s Modern Marvels Draws Millennials, Scientists and Some Pushback
More millennial women than ever are turning to fertility-awareness-based methods, not simply for a natural way to plan their families, but as a way to keep track of their bodily health and well-being without putting hormones or artificial devices into their bodies.
“I’m a millennial, and we’re just kind of tired of anything that looks like it’s from the 1970s, especially for our health,” Cassie Moriarity, a 29-year-old Catholic woman living in New York City, told the Register. …
http://www.ncregister.com/daily-news/nfps-modern-marvels-draws-millennials-scientists-and-some-pushback
– St. John Bosco
Many people [in authority] oppose us, persecute us, and would like even to destroy us, but we must be patient. As long as their commands are not against our conscience, let us obey them, but when the case is otherwise, let us uphold the rights of God and of the Church, for those are superior to all earthly authority.”
Pro-Life Women Deliver Semi-Truck Full of Supplies, $72,000 to the Border
Mary Rezac/CNA
BROWNSVILLE – The heat index in McAllen, Texas was 125 degrees on Saturday, but that did not stop members of the pro-life movement from delivering a semi-truck full of supplies and thousands of dollars in aid to respite centers at the border of the United States and Mexico.
The #BottlestotheBorder campaign, launched by New Wave Feminists in partnership with And Then There Were None (ATTWN), collected more than $120,000 worth of supplies and donated more than $70,000 in aid funding to multiple respite centers, where migrants who…
http://www.ncregister.com/daily-news/pro-life-women-deliver-semi-truck-full-of-supplies-72000-to-the-border
Venerable Augustus Tolton Puts Focus on Black Catholic Insight Into Holiness
Peter Jesserer Smith
CHICAGO — Pope Francis’ June 12 decree declaring Father Augustus Tolton “Venerable,” signifying that the priest’s heroic virtues are worthy of honor by the universal Church, struck Jim Coleman as both “unbelievable, yet believable.”
For the past six months, Coleman, an acting veteran of 30 years, has been taking up the role of Father Augustus Tolton for St. Luke Productions. Coleman, who’s immersed himself in Venerable Tolton’s life to prepare for…
http://www.ncregister.com/daily-news/venerable-augustus-tolton-puts-focus-on-black-catholic-insight-into-holines
Pope Francis in Gaudete et Exscultate
Do not be afraid to set your sights higher, to allow yourself to be loved and liberated by God. Do not be afraid to let yourself be guided by the Holy Spirit. Holiness does not make you less human, since it is an encounter between your weakness and the power of God’s grace.
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Symbolism in the Church #19
Two other images we have in the back of the Church are some relief work on orange boards. These came from the old high altar. When they took down the old high altar, these were preserved, but it was decided to have them sand blasted for the antique look. It did more damage than good, but we still have them. We had asked about getting them refurbished by a company in Madison that does this. They said they could not do it because there was too much damage. Continue reading “Symbolism in the Church #19”