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Empathy

Empathy
There’s a lovely Portuguese proverb which says: “To love God is the greatest of virtues; to be loved by God is the greatest of blessings.”  That proverb reflects the key message in our first reading today: “Love, then, consists in this: not that we have loved God, but that God has loved us.” That single,…
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The Month of January

The Month of January
The first eleven days of January fall during the liturgical season known as Christmas which is represented by the liturgical color white (and gold) — the color of light, a symbol of joy, purity and innocence (absolute or restored). The remaining days of January are the beginning of liturgical season known as Tempus per Annum or Ordinary Time (formerly Time After Epiphany),…
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For Real????

For Real????
My mother told me that a week ago, the first-grade class of St. Francis Catholic School in Lagrange, Illinois, came to sing Advent carols to the residents where Mom lives.  After singing, these precious children came to the residents’ tables to play Christmas bingo together.  Mom said the cutest little girl stood by her and…
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Respect Life Corner

Respect Life Corner
Respect Life Corner December 2024 Written by Mike Roche’s father: Bill Roche, A parishioner of St. Mary Star of the Sea, Diocese of Venice At Christmas We, as the People of Life, celebrate Christmas as the fulfillment of the promised Savior. The celebration of our Savior’s birth brings hope, joy, peace and light to us…
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