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Hail Mary
- Archives
- Tuesday, October 25th, 2011
- Most Rev. John Vlazny
Shortly after his election as our Supreme Pontiff, Pope John Paul II said, “The rosary is my favorite prayer. A marvelous prayer! Marvelous in its simplicity and its depth.” Many Catholics, including myself, share those sentiments. During this month of… Read More
Life Matters
- Archives
- Tuesday, October 18th, 2011
- Most Rev. John Vlazny
Back when Pope John Paul II wrote his masterful encyclical entitled The Gospel of Life, he called for “a general mobilization of consciences and a united ethical effort to create a great campaign in support of life.” Here in the… Read More
Altar Servers
- Archives
- Tuesday, September 21st, 2010
- Most Rev. John Vlazny
Here in our own country reports about an interesting gathering in Rome during the early days of August were somewhat limited. But in perusing the Aug. 11 issue of the Vatican newspaper L’Osservatre Romano, I learned that our Holy Father,… Read More
Standupgirl.com
- Archives
- Saturday, September 4th, 2010
- Most Rev. John Vlazny
Over the years I have met many amazing women who are adamantly pro-life and truly make a difference for life. On the national scene I think of Gail Quinn, the Executive Director Emeritus of the USCCB Pro-Life Activities Committee and… Read More
Ad Maiorem Dei Gloriam
- Archives
- Saturday, August 14th, 2010
- Most Rev. John Vlazny
Every year on the final day of July the Jesuits, together with their many friends and admirers, celebrate the feast of St. Ignatius of Loyola, the intrepid founder of this amazing group of men. Stories of taciturn and stern Jesuit… Read More
Pallium Days
- Archives
- Saturday, August 7th, 2010
- Most Rev. John Vlazny
In late June I had the opportunity to return to Rome for the celebration of the feast of Saints Peter and Paul, June 29. It’s a holiday in Rome and a time for the conferral of the pallium on the… Read More
Sharing Our Faith
- Archives
- Saturday, July 31st, 2010
- Most Rev. John Vlazny
When I arrived at my residence in Portland after being appointed archbishop here, I soon noticed a framed sketch of a railroad car hanging on one of the walls. As a youngster I was somewhat of a railroad buff and… Read More
The Church Today
Today's Mass Readings
Readings for May 21
Liturgy of the Hours
Daily Divine Office
Words of Encouragement
“Teach me to pray, Lord. Teach me to pray in your name, to pray with faith, to pray unceasingly. Teach me to pray for the people you have entrusted to my care. You want to shower your graces down upon…
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
“There is nothing more beautiful than to be surprised by the gospel, by the encounter with Christ. There is nothing more beautiful than to know Him and to speak to others of our friendship with him.” ~Pope Benedict XVI…
Homily of the Day
Be brave
Saint of the Day
St. Godric of Finchale
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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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