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A Rose Blossoming Among Thorns
- Archives
- Friday, May 8th, 2009
- Amy Blythe
The prophet Isaiah proclaims these words concerning Christ’s Church: “The land that was desolate and impassable shall be glad, and the wilderness shall rejoice, and shall flourish like the lily. It shall bud forth and blossom, and shall rejoice with… Read More
The Faith of Our Fathers
- Archives
- Friday, February 27th, 2009
- Amy Blythe
“Blessed is the Kingdom of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” These are the words Byzantine Rite Catholics hear from the lips of the priest at the beginning of every Divine Liturgy. It is a… Read More
Priestly Celibacy: Yes, It Is Apostolic
- Archives
- Thursday, December 11th, 2008
- Amy Blythe
Christ came to redeem mankind from slavery to the passions by His life of sacrifice. Everything about Him went against the grain in a most unprecedented, radical manner causing scandal to the Jewish people who were expecting a temporal Messiah.… Read More
A Spiritual Oasis on the Nile
- Archives
- Saturday, October 4th, 2008
- Amy Blythe
When one hears the words “Egyptian Monastics and Solitaries” certain images naturally come to mind: a barren wasteland with whirling dust storms; burning thirst under a scorching sun; desolation and shivering through cold nights; scarcity of food and the heart… Read More
A Gem in the Canadian Prairies Demonstrates Principles of Catholic Care for the Aged
- Archives
- Saturday, August 30th, 2008
- Amy Blythe
Life is a precious gift from God, a gift to be cherished and respected from conception to natural death. The Church calls the faithful to be witnesses to the sanctity of life in a society that places little value on… Read More
The Church Today
Today's Mass Readings
Readings for May 25
Liturgy of the Hours
Daily Divine Office
Words of Encouragement
“You have given me a glimpse of your nature, of your relationship with the father. I can’t fully understand that, Lord. Why did you reveal it to me? You want to be known by me. You want me to enter…
Pope Benedict's Day
May 27th – Pentecost Sunday
Vatican Basilica, at 9:30
PAPAL MASS
Holy Mass
Saint Peter’s Square, at 12:00
Regina Caeli…
Quote of the Day
“The whole Blessed Trinity dwells in us, the whole of that mystery which will be our vision in heaven. Let it be our cloister.” ~Blessed Elizabeth of the Trinity…
Homily of the Day
Father, look out for them.
Saint of the Day
Sts. Donatian and Rogatian (Martyrs)
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Holy Cuisine!
Celebrate St. Joseph’s Feast Tonight!
Pasta di San Giuseppe
(St. Joseph Pasta – Pasta with Sardines)
Italians have a great devotion to St Joseph, and the dishes they prepare to celebrate the feast day inevitably have a cute reference to him. Just before you serve…
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