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Blessed Virgin Mary’s Nativity Feast
Today the Universal Church honors the Blessed Virgin Mary’s (BVM) Nativity. This feast dates back to the 5th century and marks the anniversary of the dedication of a basilica in Jerusalem which was built on the location of the home of St. Anne, the BVM’s mother. Maria is named after the BVM and so we honor her today and ask her intercession for our community: Through her, Queen of heaven and of earth, all grace…
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Day of Prayer for Care of Creation
Victoria Battell—In recent days we could not help but be moved by the scenes of devastation and destruction which Hurricane Harvey left behind. Fierce winds and treacherous rain has taken the lives, possessions, and livelihoods…
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Reflection on Mercy
Catherine McAuley was a truly Christian woman. She believed that everyone, every sister, associate, co-worker in mercy and person in need was an incarnation of Christ and she ministered with and to them with the…
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Facebook for Fun and Profit
As I sit at my computer writing this blog, the current temperature is about 40,000 degrees with the humidity at 700%. Well...maybe I am exaggerating a bit, but let me tell you, it is hot…
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Dr. Tom Catena
Hello! I hope everyone has been enjoying the summer as we move into the second week of July! The last time I shared a blog with you, I wrote about the power of one person,…
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