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Holy Housework
- Archives
- Thursday, December 28th, 2006
- Gina Giambrone
Mopping floors never felt more significant. I had just passed three-and-a-half hours cleaning a vast expanse of linoleum at the Gift of Peace house, a residence for the homeless and terminally ill run by the Missionaries of Charity in Washington… Read More
A Parent’s Calling
- Archives
- Tuesday, September 5th, 2006
- Gina Giambrone
I’ve never gotten excited about downloading new ringtones onto my cell phone. But other people love having one-of-a-kind rings. Like the woman who was in the adoration chapel the other afternoon while we were praying the rosary. Her phone started… Read More
Hope Endures
- Archives
- Friday, August 25th, 2006
- Gina Giambrone
Mabel only said one word the day I met her. It was my first time volunteering at the nursing home. I had taken her on a wheelchair walk through the gardens, and as we stopped to admire the flowers and… Read More
A Fortune from Fatima
- Archives
- Thursday, May 11th, 2006
- Gina Giambrone
The summer before I started fourth grade, I won twenty-five dollars playing Bars and Bells at the St. Luke Parish pig roast. I was thrilled. The money lasted three whole days. It would be nearly two decades before I won… Read More
The Art of Saints
- Archives
- Tuesday, October 25th, 2005
- Gina Giambrone
One could argue, I suppose, that the Dominican artist (who died in 1455) won’t actually be there, but I believe otherwise. Fra Angelico was beatified in 1984. This means we can officially venerate him as a model of holiness and… Read More
Is “Doing Eucharist” Your Thing?
- Archives
- Tuesday, October 4th, 2005
- Gina Giambrone
I had traveled to a far-off parish for this lecture because I love the Eucharist. I love participating in the Mass, receiving Jesus in Holy Communion, and adoring Him in the Blessed Sacrament. And I’ve seen the abundant graces of… 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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