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St. Maximilian Kolbe, Martyr of Charity

Posted on August 02, 2023 in: Reflections

St. Maximilian Kolbe (1894-1941) was a Polish Catholic priest and martyr. He founded the Militia Immaculata and promoted devotion to the Virgin Mary. During World War II, he was imprisoned in Auschwitz, where he selflessly volunteered to take the place of a condemned prisoner. His act of sacrificial...

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Clowning For Christ

Posted on July 31, 2023 in: Reflections

“Clowning,” is defined as “to do silly things and to dress in outrageous costumes in order to make people laugh.” But, Clowning for Christ is a ministry and involves sharing God's love more than laughs. Meet Clown David. Clown David, also known as David Kohn i...

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Preaching the Word of God

Posted on July 22, 2023 in: Reflections

Over the years sitting in the pews, I have heard some wonderful homilies — and, on occasion, some not so wonderful. Now that I have the honor of preaching as a deacon at Mass, I try my best to break open the Scriptures and let the Holy Spirit guide me in nourishing God’s people. I am ...

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Parenting Pursuits: Seeds of Faith

Posted on July 09, 2023 in: News, Reflections

One of the greatest responsibilities we have as parents is the blessing of instilling faith into our children’s lives. Most are familiar with the age-old proverb: “Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.” (Prv 22:6) However, as any parent will attest, this is no simple task. Many of us often carry the weight of the world upon our s...

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Diakonia: Preaching the Word of God

Posted on June 28, 2023 in: Reflections, Vocations

Over the years sitting in the pews, I have heard some wonderful homilies, and on occasion some not so wonderful. Now that I have the honor of preaching as a Deacon at Mass, I try my best to break open the Scriptures and let the Holy Spirit guide me in nourishing God’s people. I am in no way...

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Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ

Posted on June 10, 2023 in: News, Reflections

"While they were eating, he took bread, said the blessing, broke it, gave it to them, and said, 'Take it; this is my body.' Then he took a cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, and they all drank from it. He said to them, 'This is my blood of the covenant, which will be shed for ma...

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Bishop's Column: "This is My Body"

Posted on June 08, 2023 in: Reflections, Eucharistic Revival

Summer 2023 Four County Catholic This is My Body My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, also known as Corpus Christi, is celebrated this year on June 11th. As you know, the Latin term “Corpus Christi” translates into t...

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Why is June the Month of the Sacred Heart of Jesus?

Posted on May 31, 2023 in: Reflections

June is known as the month of the Sacred Heart of Jesus most simply because the solemnity of the Sacred Heart is celebrated during this month. This year, the solemnity falls on June 16. The date changes each year because it is celebrated on the Friday after the Corpus Christi octave, or the Friday a...

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Memorial Day and the Meaning of Sacrifice

Posted on May 24, 2023 in: Reflections

“Alright, boys, let’s go on in there and set up these guns for firing … We have a job to do!” Those were the final words ever spoken by Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. John Basilone on Feb. 19, 1945, on the first day of the Battle of Iwo Jima. In May, we, as a nation, will o...

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Bishop's Column: The Outpouring of the Holy Spirit

Posted on April 22, 2023 in: Reflections

Spring 2023 Four County Catholic 'The Outpouring of the Holy Spirit' My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, The celebration of Easter is much more than a one-day experience. Eastertide continues for 49 days, culminating in the Holy Spirit anointing the apostles and the Church ...

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