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~ United in Prayer ~
The Sisters of Charity of Our Lady, Mother of the Church, in Connecticut and in Wisconsin join in the fervent prayers of so many, for the victims, families and the School Community of Annunciation Elementary School who have endured today’s tragedy in Minneapolis this morning. May all who have been touched in any way by the heartbreak of such senseless action be comforted by the knowledge that the souls of those who lost their lives as well as all who are affected by this heartbreak are held in the Heart of Jesus Who understands all our pain.
We earnestly pray for an end to all violence in this country and beyond. May the Peace that Christ desires for each of us triumph over the power of evil that has such a stronghold in our world. We entrust all our children to the Immaculate Heart of Mary today and forever.
RFW: Day 3
Catholic Healthcare June 24, 2025 This article is from the USCCB website: https://www.usccb.org/RFW2025_CatholicHealthcare Pray that governments will respect the consciences of all people who care for the sick and vulnerable. Reflect An essential part of Christ’s earthly ministry was to cure the sick, and when he sent the
RFW: Day 2
IVF Mandates June 23, 2025 This article is from the USCCB website: https://www.usccb.org/RFW2025_IVFMandates Pray for couples who suffer fertility challenges, and that political leaders would promote therapies that respect the dignity of all human persons. Reflect The demand for IVF that has been expressed recently is understandable. Couples
RFW: Day 1
Political Polarization June 22, 2025 This article is from the USCCB website: https://www.usccb.org/RFW2025_Polarization Pray that Catholics will have the courage to put the truth of the gospel and fidelity to the Church above partisan politics. Reflect Catholic social doctrine does not provide ready-made solutions to every political
Feast of the Body and Blood of Jesus
This is my body which is given for you – Luke 22:19 Love must be shared; that is its nature. Love also calls for a response of love from us. Under the layers of our busy lives, our souls long for union with God and in the peaceful silence of Eucharistic
Patrons for Religious Freedom Week 2025
St. Thomas More and St. John Fisher About our patrons This Article is from the USCCB website: https://www.usccb.org/committees/religious-liberty/st-thomas-more-and-st-john-fisher The USCCB begins Religious Freedom Week on June 22, the day when the Church celebrates the feast day of Sts. Thomas More and John Fisher. Sts. Thomas More and
Religious Freedom Week 2025
Dear Friend, Sunday we celebrate the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Jesus. As we celebrate His Real Presence in the Eucharist, present in all the tabernacles in all the Catholic Churches and Chapels throughout the world, we must also pause to remember His presence in each one of
Trinity Sunday ~ June 15, 2025
Proverbs:8:22-31; Psalm 8; Romans:5:1-5; John 16:12-15 From of old I was poured forth… Any communication of love from our dear ones is treasured. This is not surprising because God is love and He created us for an exchange of love, beginning here on earth in the darkness
Reflection for the 6th Sunday of Easter, 2025
Reflection for the 7th Sunday of Easter June 1, 2025 Acts 7:1-2, 55-60; Psalm 97; Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20; John 17:20-26 …that they may be brought to perfection as one… Shakespeare’s King Lear reminded his daughter to not be “a thankless child.” As children of the King of
Reflection for the 6th Sunday of Easter, 2025
Acts 15:1-2, 22-29; Psalm 67; Revelation 21:10-14, 22-23; John 14:23-29 The Advocate will teach you everything Are you attending any graduations this Spring? The words graduation and commencement indicate important milestones on the path of a person’s academic maturity. At this exciting time the family and community celebrate joyfully
Reflection for the 5th Sunday of Easter, 2025
Acts 14:21-27; Psalm 145; Revelation 21:1-5a; John 13:31-33a, 34-35 I will praise your name forever, my King and my God We continue to rejoice in the Lord’s great kindness to His Church by giving us, Pope Leo XVI, a new “good shepherd” for His large flock! We pray
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