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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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Thomas Merton: The Lost Sheep

Thomas Merton: The Lost Sheep

On this day 56 years ago, in 1968, the renown Trappist Monk, Thomas Merton, died of a tragic accident near Bangkok while attending a conference. This prolific writer, poet, mystic and theologian was best known for his book “Seven Story Mountain”, which continues to be a best seller today. It’s the story of Merton’s own…

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Colors of the Advent Candles

Colors of the Advent Candles

The Advent wreath, typically a circular garland of evergreen branches, is a symbol of eternity and unending love. Four candles are arranged on the wreath, and one is lit each Sunday in Advent. The first candle of the Advent wreath, the prophecy candle, or candle of hope is purple. The second is called the Bethlehem…

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Advent: A Faith Adventure

Advent: A Faith Adventure

The first part of the word ‘adventure’ is ‘advent’. Our Church wisely puts aside this time for us to enter into a faith adventure. The first reading tells us this adventure begins with a shoot that shall sprout from the stump of Jesse. We are privileged to know that this new life, this new sprouting…

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