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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Readings for May 21
Daily Divine Office
“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…
May 27th – Pentecost Sunday
Vatican Basilica, at 9:30
PAPAL MASS
Holy Mass
Saint Peter’s Square, at 12:00
Regina Caeli…
“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…
Be brave
St. Godric of Finchale
Spiritual advice from a Benedictine monastery by Brother Sebastian
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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…