*** *** *** Advent 2021 ~ begins Sunday, November 28
(St. John Paul II ~ Angelus, First Sunday of Advent, 30 November 2003)
*** *** *** “O come, let us sing to the Lord; let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation! Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise!” (Ps 95:1-2)
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“As we venerate the glorious memory of the most holy Virgin Mary, grant, we pray, O Lord, through her intercession, that we, too, may merit to receive from the fullness of your grace. Through our Lord Jesus Christ.” ~ from the Proper of Saints, Daily Roman Missal
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— Born into Hungarian nobility, St. Elizabeth (1207-1231) is remembered for her charitable works and tireless devotion in caring for the poor and the sick. After her husband’s death, she became one of the first Franciscan tertiaries of Germany. (art: “St. Elizabeth spinning wool for the poor” by Marianne Stokes)
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— Mother Cabrini (1850-1917) dedicated her life in serving the poor, sick, and abandoned. She encountered many hardships when first arriving in New York, yet managed to establish orphanages, schools, and hospitals. Mother Cabrini founded the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, which provides service in education, healthcare, and immigration.
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— Archbishop Sheen’s many works include ‘Life is Worth Living,’ ‘Way to Inner Peace,’ ‘Victory Over Vice,’ and ‘Lift up Your Heart.’
*** *** *** “Remembrance of the departed, and prayers for them, are tokens of true affection.” – St. Augustine
— On All Souls’ Day, we remember and pray for beloved family members and friends, and the faithful departed who may yet be waiting for the joy of heaven.
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— Today’s great feast honors all the saints now in Heaven… those who have been recognized by the Church as well as those who have not been canonized.
*** *** *** The Church honors St. Simon (the Zealot) and St. Jude (Thaddeus), two of the Twelve Apostles called by Jesus.
— Saints Simon and Jude appear in all three Synoptic Gospels and in John’s Gospel is Jude’s famous query to Jesus: “Lord, how is it that you will manifest yourself to us, and not to the world?” — Their names appear in the Roman Canon and according to tradition, Saints Simon and Jude were both […]