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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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The 70th Annual Blessing Of The Fleet Is Coming To Stonington Borough
As Stonington has done for over 60 years, the St. Mary community will celebrate the annual Blessing of the Fleet. This is to honor present and past commercial fishermen, lobstermen and their families. The traditional celebration returns this year. THURSDAY, July 27 at 6 p.m.: The 2023...

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Archbishop Blair to Join Local Catholics at African National Eucharistic Congress in Washington, D.C.
Editor's note: the following is from the Archdiocese of Hartford website. Archbishop Leonard P. Blair and a contingent of Black and African Catholics from parishes in the Archdiocese of Hartford are heading to Washington, D.C. This Friday, July 21, as many as 38 local Catholics will travel...

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Called To Help People Make New Friends and Walk
It was at Hammonasset State Park in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic when I first felt God’s calling placed upon my heart. My daily walks became windows into the lives of other walkers doing their best to navigate the health crisis and aloneness that piggybacked on the pandemic. Having lost...

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Light Up Your Summer Nights with Luminaria
Editor's note: the following is from the Archdiocese of Hartford website. In January, I attended a prayer service for Sanctity of Human Life Sunday at my church. The entire evening was quite beautiful. What really set the tone was what I saw driving up to the church before the service. In the...

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Several years ago, I heard a wise Catholic priest tell a group of married couples, “Marriage is a Sacrament, parenting is not. Focus on the Sacrament first, and the children and the family will all fall into place.” That thought has stayed with me. Yes, there are times in the lives of all parents when their children have to be their main focus. But too many couples build their world...

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Marriage
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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Summer is a beautiful time to step into creation to learn about the Creator! During these summer months, try some of these popular activities — nature walks, beach trips, service projects — to help initiate and develop faith conversations with your children. Plant seeds of faith — literally! Gardening is a great way to teach about faith, as plants and faith both have seeds ...

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Marriage, Catholic, youth
'Profound Transformation' - Bishop Ordains Five Permanent Deacons
In service to the Church   On July 8 at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick, five men were ordained to the order of the permanent diaconate. Bishop Michael R. Cote, D.D. welcomed candidates Mr. Joseph Delaney, Mr. Mark Desrosiers, Mr. Christopher Hammond, Mr. David Imhof and Mr. Ronald Krystof...

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Priests Celebrate Ordination Milestones
Editor's Note: The article and picture below slipped through the cracks when the details of the Chrism Mass were published during Holy Week. We apologize for the delay. Priests, deacons, and faithful communicants from throughout the diocese gathered for the annual Chrism Mass, which took plac...

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