Jan Der Beer You are the beginning of salvation for all of us on earth, Virgin Mother of God.For the great Archangel Gabriel, God’s minister,Was sent from heaven to stand before you to bring you joy:Therefore, we all cry to you: Rejoice, O unwedded Bride. Read more
… as a kid I had a friend, a Catholic friend, with eleven siblings. I loved their messy noisy house and spending weekends there. I loved that they took me to church with them… I felt like part of the family. Little did they know, though I am sure they hoped, that one day I’d be the raging papist that I am. Invite some one to church with you this Lent. Please. You never know where that my lead a... Read more
… Happy Birthday, Steve. You old fart. Love you. Read more
… it’s finally here! photo source: Me. Read more
… opening up the series of St. Joseph art with this unique painting illustrating how the Holy Family is a symbol of the Trinity. Also noting how the Holy Family is a model of the Church and perfect model for the sanctity of marriage. See… I told you art can “speak” more than I can ever hope to articulate. It’s like reading scripture with your heart and your eyes. Carlo Dolci Now go call your Father! Read more
Glorious St. Joseph, model of all who devote their lives to labor, obtain for me the grace to work in the spirit of penance in order thereby to atone for my many sins; to work conscientiously, setting devotion to duty in preference to my own whims; to work with thankfulness and joy, deeming it an honor to employ and to develop by my labor the gifts I have received from God; to work with order, peace, moderation, and patience, without... Read more
[source] learn about the custom and meaning behind a St. Joseph altar. Read more
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