by Father Richard G. Cipolla St. Mary’s Norwalk, Connecticut “And behold, the star which they had seen in the East went before them, till it came and stood over where the young Child was. When they saw the star, they … Continue reading
November 22, 2013 (Zenit.org) As the Year of Faith draws to a close, an English bishop has encouraged his flock not to be discouraged by the antagonism they face when bearing witness to Christ in society. Bishop Mark Davies of Shrewsbury … Continue reading
From the Vatican Radio website: At his Angelus on Sunday, Pope Francis spoke about the day’s Gospel account of the conversion of Zacchaeus. The Holy Father recalled that Zacchaeus, a man “short in stature,” because he was a publican “was … Continue reading
Dear Brothers and Sisters! The month of June is traditionally dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, the highest human expression of divine love. Just this past Friday, in fact, we celebrated the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus: … Continue reading
by Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen (1895-1979) was an American theologian and bishop, in Rochester, New York. He became well-known for his preaching, especially on television and radio. He hosted the night-time radio programThe Catholic Hour for twenty … Continue reading
By: Msgr. Charles Pope All the gospels of the Easter Octave describe not only an event, but even more so, a journey. For we are tempted to to think that, having seen the risen Lord, the disciples and apostles were immediately … Continue reading
28th February 2013 – Holy Angels Church, Hales Barnes I am sure most of us can remember exactly where we were when we heard the news that Pope Benedict was to resign. The sadness we feel at his departing reminds … Continue reading
Diocesan Mass of Thanksgiving for Marriage Our Lady’s Church, Stockport, 9th February 2013 Today we come together to give thanks for marriage represented here by so many couples celebrating 25, 40, 50, 60 and 65 years of married life. For … Continue reading
From Zenit.org: Your Eminences, Dear Brother Bishops and Priests, Dear Brothers and Sisters, Today’s Solemnity of Christ, King of the Universe, the crowning of the liturgical year, is enriched by our reception into the College of Cardinals of six new members … Continue reading
Quality communication By Fr. Thomas Rosica Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time – September 9, 2012 The readings for this Sunday are: Isaiah 35:4-7; James 2:1-5; Mark 7:31-37 In the magnificent piece of biblical poetry in Isaiah 35:4-7 (today’s first reading) … Continue reading
Jesus sends us to teach and heal By Fr. Thomas Rosica Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – July 15, 2012 The readings for this Sunday are: Amos 7:12-15; Ephesians 1:3-14 or Ephesians 1:3-10; Mark 6:7-13 E.F: Romans 6, 19-23; Matthew 7, … Continue reading
Today we welcome the relic of a saint to Shrewsbury. All those who know something of the story of this historic town will appreciate the echoes of history in that statement. It was to this town of Shrewsbury eight centuries … Continue reading
Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary? By Fr. Thomas Rosica Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – July 8, 2012 The readings for this Sunday are: Ezekiel 2:3-5; 2:23-24; 2 Corinthians 12:7-10; Mark 6:1-6 E.F:Romans 6, 3-11; Mark 8, 1-9. … Continue reading
The following sermon was posted yesterday by Father Tim Finigan on his blog: Here is my sermon for today, the feast of St Peter and St Paul: This autumn, we will begin the Year of Faith, called by Pope Benedict XVI, … Continue reading
The slow progress in the growth of God’s Kingdom By Fr. Thomas Rosica June 15, 2012 – 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B The readings for this Sunday are: 1 Ez 17:22-24, Ps 92:2-3, 13-14, 15-16, 2 Cor 5:6-10, Mk 4:26-34 Extraordinary Form: … Continue reading
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