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One Person at a Time

One Person at a Time
When he died, a big part of her died too.  He was her only son, and she was also a widow.  Now she was alone; imagine her pain.  We hear about her in our gospel, but we don’t hear much.  What was her name and how long had she been a widow?  How did her…
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St. John Chrysostom

St. John Chrysostom
St. John Chrysostom Feast Day: September 13 John Chrysostom was the son of a Latin father and a Greek mother; his mother, Anthusa, was widowed at the age of twenty, soon after his birth. Putting aside all thought of remarriage, Anthusa gave all of her attention to her son: she gave him the best classical…
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Jubilee Year: Pilgrims of Hope

Jubilee Year: Pilgrims of Hope
Although we’re well into the Jubilee Year, 2025, it was only recently that I took the time to notice the beautiful Jubilee logo and discover its meaning.  This logo consists of 4 stylized figures, one behind the other made to image them on a boat. Each figure is a different color, representing humanity from the…
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September Overview

September Overview
September falls during the liturgical season known as Tempus per Annum or Ordinary Time (formerly Time After Pentecost), which is represented by the liturgical color green. Green is a symbol of hope, as it is the color of the sprouting seed and arouses in the faithful the hope of reaping the eternal harvest of heaven, especially the hope of a…
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