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Let the Trumpet Sound

Let the Trumpet Sound “Let the trumpet sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, we shall be changed.” 1 Corinthians 15:52 In a steady and slow cadence, Pope Francis delivered his message to Congress yesterday.  He wanted to open … Continue reading

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White House – A Challenge and Promissory Note

  Yesterday morning, Pope Francis gave his opening remarks of his visit at the White House.  In those remarks, he pointed out that “climate change no longer be left to future generations … It demands serious and responsible recognition not … Continue reading

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Service Not Ideology

In his homily this past Sunday, Pope Francis reminds us Jesus said, “Whoever wishes to be the first among you must be the last of all, and the servant of all”.   The text can be found at Pope Francis Sept … Continue reading

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Guess Who is Coming to Visit. Pope Francis is Coming!

Guess who is coming to visit.   An Argentinean, the son of Italian immigrants will be visiting our country this week.   He was born Jorge Mario Bergoglio; we know him as Pope Francis. He will be sharing the message of … Continue reading

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Cherishing Creation: Called to the Common Good

“God looked at everything he had made, and found it very good” – Genesis 1:31 All creation is a gift from God.  Creation includes humanity, nature and what we have created.   Creation is shared by all and we have a … Continue reading

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Darkness to Light

“Hope is being able to see there that there is light despite all the darkness.” – Desmond Tutu The last 2 years have been difficult to deal with.  My brother died in 2012 and then my mother in 2013.  They both … Continue reading

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There is hope for the helpless

Station 13: Jesus is taken down from the cross (St. Francis shrine: St Cecilia parking lot) Theme: There is hope for the helpless Tema: Hay esperanza para los desamparados Scripture: John 19:33-37 When the soldiers came to Jesus, they saw … Continue reading

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Jesus stands with the homeless

Station 12: Jesus Dies on the Cross (Apartments) Theme: Jesus stands with the homeless Tema: Jesús está con los que están sin casa  Scripture: Luke 23: 44-46 He said to them, “These are my words that I spoke to you … Continue reading

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The role of government is to protect human dignity and promote the common good

Station 11: Jesus is Nailed to the Cross (Social Security Administration) Theme: The role of government is to protect human dignity and promote the common good Tema: El papel del gobierno es proteger la dignidad humana y promover el bien … Continue reading

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The burden that crushes Jesus is like the burden of materialism.

Station 10: Jesus is Stripped of His Garments (Bombshells) Theme: We show our respect for the Creator by our stewardship of God’s creation Tema: Mostramos nuestro respeto al Creador cuidando la creación de Dios Scripture: Matthew 27:34-35 They gave Jesus … Continue reading

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