1. Happy Feast Day of St. Faustina! #BCYD #BrooklynCatholic pic.twitter.com/DslGLhEfbq — Faith Formation (@doboff) October 5, 2015 2. “It is my constant endeavor to plead for mercy for the world.” 3. She was a humble instrument. 4. From that link, from her Diary: My child, life on earth is a struggle indeed; a great struggle for My kingdom. But fear not, because you are not alone. I am always supporting you, so lean on Me as you struggle, fearing nothing.... Read more
1. My strength lies in prayer and sacrifice, these are my invincible arms; they can move hearts far better than words. St Thérèse of Lisieux — Fr. Patrick Brennan (@Pathound) October 1, 2015 2. The Little Flower Is No Disney Princess. 3. Today is the feast of St Thérèse of Lisieux! Click the photo to learn more about the Little Flower #ArchNY #feastday pic.twitter.com/zOdy4MBOhG — Archdiocese of NY (@NY_Arch) October 1, 2015 4. Happy feast of St. Therese of Lisieux!... Read more
1. Today is the feast of St Jerome, patron of Scripture scholars: altarpiece c.1467 by Crivelli https://t.co/Vvvsqs15K9 — Fr Lawrence Lew OP (@LawrenceOP) September 30, 2015 2. Happy Feast of St. Jerome who said: “The Scriptures are shallow enough for a babe to come and drink without fear… http://t.co/biea6zFeNo — OPVocations (@OPVocations) September 30, 2015 3. “What can we learn from Saint Jerome? It seems to me, this above all; to love the Word of God in Sacred Scripture” (BXVI) #HomilyTweet... Read more
1. Sts. Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, angels of heaven, who announce, protect and guide, be ever close to us. pic.twitter.com/ImsrwVKwSu — Fr. Patrick Brennan (@Pathound) September 29, 2015 2. Great week to go to daily Mass – Archangels, St. Jerome, St. Therese, and Guardian Angels. #aholyweek — Fr. Ryan Browning (@FrBrowning) September 29, 2015 3. On the most known archangels. 4. The #ArchAngels and what their names mean. Michael: Who is like God; Gabriel: God is my strength; Raphael: God... Read more
Mary Elise Zellmer is one of the New York Catholics who has been anticipating Pope Francis’s visit to the United States. She will be watching Pope Francis tonight in overcrowded Church basement on livestream pray with priests and consecrated men and women and other Catholics at St. Patrick’s Cathedral Thursday night. She talks about the joyful expectation. (I know Mary Elise through longtime collaboration with the Archdiocese of New York and a group I helped establish in the U.S., Catholic... Read more
Sr. Sonia Avi, originally from Peru, is a Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, in Bensalem, Pennsylvania who works in faith formation and Hispanic ministry with a heart for immigrants. She is one of the Philadelphia Catholics ready to welcome Pope Francis when he arrives. (I’ve met Carter over the course of the last year through my work with Catholic Voices USA, which he is a volunteer with for the World Meeting of Families.) Q: Are you looking... Read more
Bryan Carter runs the Jesuit Gesu School in Philadelphia (students from there will be performing a Tango for the pope this weekend). (I’ve met Carter over the course of the last year through my work with Catholic Voices USA, which he is a volunteer with for the World Meeting of Families.) Q: Are you looking forward to the pope in the U.S? Why? A: I can’t wait for Pope Francis to visit the U.S. and, in particular, Philadelphia. Pope Francis... Read more
The Miraculous Medal Shrine is one of the treasures of Philadelphia, a retreat in the city dedicated to Mary, the Mother who brings us to her Son. Fr. Carl Pieber is executive director of the Miraculous Medal Shrine there and he talks with me about what not to miss about Pope Francis in the U.S. (I’ve met Fr. Pieber over the course of the last year through my work with Catholic Voices USA, which he is a volunteer with for... Read more
1. #WYDUSA pilgrims: on this feast day, pray+reflect on #PopeFrancis' fav painting: The Call of St Matthew by Caravaggio pic.twitter.com/i5NYoFe5dH — World Youth Day USA (@WYDUSA) September 21, 2015 2. In #Holguin homily, #Francisco says 2day, feast of St. Matthew, we celebrate story of conversion. Seeing Jesus gaze at us can change history — Catholic News Svc (@CatholicNewsSvc) September 21, 2015 3. Mass in Holguín begins. Feast of St Matthew whose conversion always inspired @Pontifex. His papal motto is from... Read more
1. Has anyone mistaken you for Jesus lately? 2. As the Holy Father @pontifex flies to the Americas today may the Patroness of the Americas keep him safe https://t.co/FJqFfROfC8 — Fr Lawrence Lew OP (@LawrenceOP) September 19, 2015 3. Pray for the pope as he travels to Cuba and then the United States, pray for all bishops. Today, on the Memorial of St. Januarius, St. Augustine seems to be imploring this: The day I became a bishop, a burden was laid... Read more
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