From the Rector, Pentecost Sunday, May 28, 2023
Prayer for the Gifts of the Holy Spirit this Pentecost From Saint Alphonus Liguori Holy Spirit, divine Consoler, I adore You as my true God, with God the Father and Godthe Son. I adore You and unite myself to the adoration You receive from the angels andsaints.I give You my heart and I offer my …
From the Rector, Seventh Sunday of Easter, Ascension of the Lord, 5/21/23, Cycle A
Ascension of the LordFrom a Sermon by Saint Augustine Today our Lord Jesus Christ ascended into heaven; let our hearts ascend with him. Listento the words of the Apostle: If you have risen with Christ, set your hearts on the things thatare above where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God; seek the …
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From the Rector, Sixth Sunday of Easter, Happy Mother’s Day, 5/14/2023
May is the Month of Mary Adapted from an article at Catholic Culture The following practices which are recommended by the Magisterium are offered as suggestions for honoring Our Lady during Her month. The Regina Caeli The ecclesial community addresses this antiphon to Mary for the Resurrection of her Son. It adverts to, and depends …
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From the Rector/Catechesis, Fifth Sunday of Easter, 5/7/2023
Vocational Sacraments (Holy Orders and Holy Matrimony) Holy Order •Background o Ordination, consecration o OT (Fathers, Moses and 70, Aaron and sons, Levites) o Jesus the High Priest (Hebrews) o Baptismal priesthood (Body of Christ) and ministerial (Christ the Head) •Degrees (and succession) o Bishops , Priests, Deacons •Matter and Form o Man free to …
Read moreFrom the Rector/Catechesis, Fifth Sunday of Easter, 5/7/2023