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St. Joseph the Worker

St. Joseph the Worker

The feast of St. Joseph the Worker, celebrated May 1st, was established by Pope Pius XII in 1955 in order to Christianize the concept of labor and give to all workmen a model and a protector. By the daily labor in his shop, offered to God with patience and joy, St. Joseph provided for the…

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Earth Day

Earth Day

As we continue to mourn the loss and celebrate the life of our beloved Pope Francis, may we also honor his memory and legacy in a special way today, the 55th International Earth Day. How providential that the day after his death, we would be celebrating this Earth Day, for it was 10 years ago…

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Reflection from the Gospel of Luke 22:14–23:56

Reflection from the Gospel of Luke 22:14–23:56

Each passion narrative is profoundly rich in meaning and helps us enter more deeply into the mystery of the crucified Lord. You are encouraged to take time this week and carefully read the Passion Narrative in its entirety so as to enter into these Holy Days with Jesus as He leads us to His glorious…

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God’s Mercy and Healing

God’s Mercy and Healing

“Being lifted up”. We heard about that action and its healing power in both readings today. First, we heard about the chosen people who weren’t happy as they made their way to the Promised Land. The desert was hot and dry. Food and water were scarce. They had long forgotten how grateful they were when…

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