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Corpus Christi Sung Vespers Replay

Posted on June 13, 2020 in: News, Reflections

Watch Replay of Sung Vespers Here Vespers for Corpus Christi Join us for a sung Vespers Sunday June 14 6:00 pm Vespers is evening prayer from the Liturgy of the Hours. Includes Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament Concluding with Benediction May we band together ...

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The Cracked Pot- Hope and Faith Video Series Week 11

Posted on June 11, 2020 in: Reflections, FaithSparks

The Office of Faith Events weekly video series "Hope and Faith" features videos focused on Hope and Faith during the pandemic. Week 11 This week on the Hope and Faith Series, Andrea Hoisl, the Director of the Office of Faith Events, reflections on the story of the Cracked...

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"Hold On" - A Musical Reflection- Hope and Faith Video Series

Posted on June 10, 2020 in: Reflections, FaithSparks

The Office of Faith Events weekly video series "Hope and Faith" features videos focused on Hope and Faith during the pandemic. Week 10 This week on the Hope and Faith Series, the Office of Faith Events presents a Musical Reflection. John Angotti ...

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'Hope & Faith' Video Series: USCCB Response to Death of George Floyd

Posted on June 03, 2020 in: News, Reflections, FaithSparks

The Office of Faith Events has decided to continue weekly videos focused on Hope and Faith during the pandemic. This week on the Hope and Faith Series, Andrea Hoisl reads the response to the death of George Floyd from Archbishop Jose Gomez, President of the United States Conference of Cath...

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Pope Francis Asks Catholics to See Church with 'Eyes of the Spirit'

Posted on June 01, 2020 in: News, Reflections

Vatican City (CNA) - Pope Francis urged Catholics to view the Church “with the eyes of the Spirit” as he celebrated Pentecost Sunday Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica. In his homily May 31, he cautioned against seeing the Church in worldly terms. He said: “The Spirit comes t...

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'Hope and Faith': Mary in the Month of May

Posted on May 28, 2020 in: Reflections, FaithSparks

The Office of Faith Events has decided to continue weekly videos focused on Hope and Faith during the pandemic. This week on the Hope and Faith Series, the Office of Faith Events presents National Speaker and brand manager of CatholicMom.com, Danielle Bean. Danielle speaks about Mary in th...

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Memorial Day Prayer

Posted on May 22, 2020 in: News, Reflections

God of power and mercy, you destroy war and put down earthly pride. Banish violence from our midst and wipe away our tears, that we may all deserve to be called your sons and daughters. Keep in your mercy those men and women who have died in the cause of freedom ...

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“In the Midst of a Pandemic: The Priesthood is a Beacon of Light”

Posted on May 17, 2020 in: Reflections

For centuries nautical explorers traveled the Earth seeking new lands and civilizations. For weeks and months, they sailed following their maps by day and the stars by night. Often, they would find themselves amid horrific storms. The lighthouse beacon was their solace in the darkness and their guid...

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'Hope and Faith': Take Time to Listen to the Lord

Posted on May 16, 2020 in: Reflections, FaithSparks

The Office of Faith Events has decided to continue weekly videos focused on Hope and Faith during the pandemic. This week on the Hope and Faith Series, Mary-Jo McLaughlin, Coordinator of Catholic Family Services in the Office of Faith Events, speaks about taking time to listen to the Lord ...

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Online Video Q&A with Father Greg Galvin a Success

Posted on May 14, 2020 in: News, Reflections

On Wednesday, May 6, Andrea Hoisl, Director of Faith Events, was joined by Father Greg Galvin, Director of Vocations as he answered questions asked by parishioners throughout the Diocese about church life during the pandemic. The hour-long Q&A was well attended and answe...

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Memorial Day and the Meaning of Sacrifice

Posted on May 24, 2023 in: Reflections

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Memorial Day and the Meaning of Sacrifice

“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 observe Memorial Day, honoring the solemn sacrifice made by all those in uniform who perished defending our freedom. For Catholics, in particular, Memorial Day renders a unique opportunity to reflect upon the deeper meaning of sacrifice as it applies to both our daily lives and to...

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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 after the second Sunday after Pentecost. However, other reasons exist as to why June is dedicated to the Sacred Heart. The feast dates back to 1673, when a French nun who belonged to the Order of the Visitation of Holy Mary (Visitandines) in eastern France began to receive v...

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