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St. Maximilian Kolbe, Martyr of Charity
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 For Christ
“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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Restless? Uncertain? Turn to God.
Restless? Uncertain? Turn to God. If you have found yourself in a season of restlessness and uncertainty lately, how do you determine where God wants you? While there is no step-by-step guide to follow, here are a few suggestions to help you on your journey. 1. Pray. This may seem obvious, ...

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Preaching the Word of God

Posted on July 22, 2023 in: Reflections

Preaching the Word of God
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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This Summer, Help Your Children Live the Fruits of the Spirit
Editor's note: the following is from the Archdiocese of Hartford website. “The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control.” (Gal 5:22-23) Summer arrives with some of God’s great gifts! He gives us longer...

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Parenting Pursuits: Seeds of Faith
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 p...

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Diakonia: Preaching the Word of God
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
"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"
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?
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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June Belongs to the Sacred Heart

Posted on June 04, 2025 in: Reflections

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June Belongs to the Sacred Heart
The month of June is traditionally dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, a devotion that draws us into the tender, burning love of Christ for all humanity. As this month begins, we are invited not only to contemplate His pierced heart but also to allow our own hearts to be shaped by His mercy. The Sacred Heart is more than a symbol; it is the very center of our faith, offering consolation, healing, and renewal. In a world often marked by indifference and division, devotion to the Sacred Heart calls us to live with compassion. We are encouraged to see others through the...

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A Prayer for Father's Day

Posted on June 12, 2025 in: Reflections

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A Prayer for Father's Day
Dear God, Thank you for loving us with your perfect heart of a father. We ask you this Father's Day and always to guide and protect the hearts of all men in fatherly roles who are striving to love with your heart and do your work. Give them pure, chaste, courageous, and creative hearts like Saint Joseph. Give them hearts that never tire of serving those they are called to love. Give them hearts that seek out their loved ones and gently turn their gaze to see You, who is Love.  And we ask you, Father, to bless them abundantly today....

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Bishop Reidy's Pastoral on the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
    June 16, 2025 My dear friends in Christ,     This weekend we observe the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi).  This day reminds us in a particular way of the great gift of the Holy Eucharist.  The Eucharist has been called God’s gift par excellence because it is the gift of Jesus Himself and of His saving work.     Jesus is present to us in many ways---- in the Scriptures, in all the sacraments, in the assembly of the faithful gathered to pray at Mass, and in the prie...

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