Category Archives: Papacy

Blessed John Paul II

Posted on 05/01/2011 by

For the past ten years, Roman Catholics have been celebrating the 2nd Sunday of Easter as Divine Mercy Sunday.  It is a day to be reminded of the infinite mercy of God, and the grace available to all those who … Continue reading →

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Pope John Paul II

Posted on 04/02/2011 by

It’s hard to believe six years have gone by since Pope John Paul II went home to the Father’s house.  It is hard to imagine that there will ever be another pope like him. His legacy will be felt and … Continue reading →

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Lead Kindly Light

Posted on 09/19/2010 by

I hope you’re having a good weekend.  I just got back from a quick trip to South Carolina, and today marks the beginning of my parish’s religious education year.  Say a prayer for us Over the past few days Pope … Continue reading →

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Peter and Paul

Posted on 06/28/2010 by

Tomorrow the Church marks the great feast of Saints Peter and Paul.  Years ago, when I was in the seventh grade and getting ready to be confirmed, I chose the name Peter as my confirmation name.  As best I can … Continue reading →

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Corpus Christi

Posted on 06/06/2010 by

In the Catholic Church, today is the Feast of Corpus Christi, a day we commemorate Christ’s desire to remain with us always in the Eucharist. This special feast began centuries ago in the Umbrian town of Orvieto.  The story is … Continue reading →

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We Are An Easter People

Posted on 04/04/2010 by

“I came into the world as light, so that everyone who believes in me might not remain in darkness.  And if anyone hears my words and does not observe them, I do not condemn him, for I did not come … Continue reading →

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John Paul II

Posted on 04/02/2010 by

Five years ago today, Pope John Paul II returned home to his Father’s house.  When he died, it was like everyone lost a dear friend, a confidant, a teacher.  As we remember him on this Good Friday, here are a … Continue reading →

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Holy Thursday

Posted on 04/01/2010 by

This image of Christ washing the feet of His Disciples is from a series of frescos painted by Giotto and found in the Scrovegni Chapel in Padua.  I have been blessed to have seen the originals more than once, and … Continue reading →

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Make it a Holy Week

Posted on 03/28/2010 by

And so it begins again. Holy Week is here, starting today with Palm Sunday.  Yesterday, we had our annual RCIA retreat for all those coming into the Church at the Easter Vigil. How blessed we are to be able to … Continue reading →

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