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5 More Good Reasons to Stay In, Or Join, the Catholic Church
4. It produces the best artists and inspires the 5. It is truly “catholic”. best art. Though the titles “Roman Catholic” or 5 One cannot look at the great Medieval cathe- “Catholic” were used more after the Prot- drals of Europe, their stained glass or Renais- sance masterpieces depicting the life of Christ estant Reformation, the adjective ( m o r e ) Good or lives of the Saints without being moved by “catholic,” which means universal, has their overwhelming, awe-inspiring, beauty. been used to describe the Church since Reasons to its inception. We see this in the letter of It is the Catholic Church who inspired, commis- sioned and produced these artists or works. St. Ignatius of Antioch to the Ephesians, stay in, o r written all the way back in 107 AD . He This fact has often been used against the said. “wheresorever Christ is, there is the Church with claims that it hoards these wonder- j o i n , the ful treasures. However, the Church is actually Catholic Church.” the steward of these works of art. Many cathe- As Jesus ascended to heaven, He told His Catholic drals contain pieces worthy of the finest muse- Apostles to “make disciples of all na- ums and galleries, yet no church charges admis- Church sion to enjoy these treasures. tions” ( Mat. 28:19 ). St. Paul writes in Gal. 3:28 that “ all are one in Christ Je- • Some examples of the many great artists sus”. This means that to be a Christian is who identified with the Church include: not to be simply part of a nationalistic or Michelangelo , painter of the Sistine Chapel common interest group, but to be one of and sculptor of David and Moses . -
Fr. Brian Lawless ‘Three Things I Cannot Escape: the Eye of God, the Voice of Conscience, the Stroke of Death
A LENTEN JOURNEY Fr. Brian Lawless ‘Three things I cannot escape: the eye of God, the voice of conscience, the stroke of death. In company, guard your tongue. In your family, guard your temper. When alone guard your thoughts.’ Matt Talbot A LENTEN JOURNEY ‘The journey of life is like a journey through the pages of history. It is our story often dark, through which we are guided by the lights of others who journey with us; some lights brighter than others, each leading to the ultimate source of all light the Sun of God, who has risen on high to dispel the darkness of sin and death, Jesus Christ the Lord. We all need lights by our side - people who shine with His light and so guide us along life’s way. Matt Talbot is one such light.’ Fr. Brian Lawless Compiled and edited by Fr. Brian Lawless, Vice Postulator for the cause of the Venerable Matt Talbot and Caroline Eaton. Aid to the Church in Need Contents Week 1 - Desert Experience Matt’s Early Life ..............................................................................................................5 The Dark Years .................................................................................................................7 Matt’s Conversion ........................................................................................................9 Matthew 4: 1-11 ........................................................................................................ 10 Jesus was led by the Spirit into the Desert ................................ 11 A Daily Prayer ............................................................................................................... -
THE CORPORAL and SPIRITUAL WORKS of MERCY Sr
Teachings of SCTJM - Sr. Silvia Maria Tarafa, SCTJM RESPONDING TO DIVINE MERCY: THE CORPORAL AND SPIRITUAL WORKS OF MERCY Sr. Silvia Maria Tarafa, SCTJM July 2011 What is Divine Mercy? The message of Divine mercy you have been hearing from my sisters is that we are miserable, weak creatures, and the Lord loves us anyways- because He is merciful. We see his mercy everywhere throughout all the scriptures, through the messages of St. Faustina, Through John Paul II encyclical, “Rich in Mercy,” through the Catechism, through the sacraments,-most especially the mass and confession and by contemplating the pierced Heart of Christ himself. As if these were not enough and to help us to come to Him more, Our Lord opens up five fountains, five vessels as if coming from His five wounds for us to draw from there His mercy. Through these vessels we can “keep coming for graces to the fountain of mercy (Diary 327) These fountains are (1)The Image of Mercy,(2)The Chaplet of mercy- (3)The Feast of Mercy, (4)The Novena to the Divine Mercy and (5) The Three O’clock Hour. And how do we open ourselves up to receive this ocean of mercy. How do we draw the water of His mercy from these fountains? He tells St. Faustina through trust. The graces of My Mercy are drawn by means of one vessel only that is “trust. …The greatest flames of My mercy are burning me I desire to pour them out upon human souls. Oh what pain they cause me when they don’t want to accept them! My daughter do whatever is within your power to spread devotion to My Mercy. -
Walk in Faith. Give in Joy
Walk in Faith. Give in Joy. Parish Appeal Weekend is February 9-10, 2019 2019 ANNUAL APPEAL www.CatholicCommunity.org/2019Appeal We walk with David. We walk with JUSTICE. David’s life has taken many twists and turns. He served in the Navy, was employed as a county social worker, became homeless for 15 months, suffered a debilitating stroke, and chose St. Augustine Towers Assisted Living as his home following rehabilitation in skilled nursing at St. Augustine Manor. “Life today is peaceful. I have security, my own apartment, staff that help me out, and nice residents. I thank God for putting me here,” says David. David, who attends daily Mass, started a monthly rosary group, and makes weekly volunteer visits to his friends in skilled nursing. “Living here has been a gift to me,” says David. St. Augustine Health Ministries, founded by Catholic Charities, offers a full continuum of care through skilled nursing, rehabilitation, assisted living, long-term care, hospice, home health care and a child enrichment center. Spending time at daily Mass in the Chapel is one of the gifts David receives living at The Towers. We walk with Deidre. We walk with CONCERN. Deidre loves her job as a dietician and cashier at a local hospital. Not that long ago, Deidre was in a very different place. “I decided to take the road down to drugs. I became homeless and mentally unstable.” After two years, she entered a recovery program at Matt Talbot for Women where she learned about Catholic Charities’ Employment and Training Program. “You lose hope when you do drugs. -
Ecumenical Councils Preparing for Next Week (Disciple 6–Eucharist 1)
January St. Dominic’s RCIA Program Disciple The Church: 15 History & Teaching 4 Goal • Having switched the Disciple 4 & 5 weeks, we looks at an overview of the Sacraments last week (Disciple 5), and explored the Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation. These Sacraments are two of the three that initiate us into the Church community, and into Christ’s body and mission. This week we’ll continue to unpack the meaning of Church by looking broadly at its history one the last 2000 years. We’ll also explore it’s role as Teacher. How does the Church function in and through history? How does God walk with the Church through it all? Agenda • Welcome/Housekeeping (10) • Questions & Answers • Introduction to the Rosary (15) Discussion (15): • If the Church is The Body of Christ, what does this mean for Christ’s presence in the world through history and in the world today? • What do I admire about the Catholic Church’s activity in history? Does any part of the Church’s activity in history disturb or upset me? • How do I (might I) listen to what the Church has to say today? What is my approach/attitude to the Church as “Teacher”? • Presentation: The Church: History (35) • Break (10) • Presentation: The Church: Teaching & Belief (30) • Discussion (time permitting): • What is special to this moment in history? • What is the Good News of Christ & the Church that speaks to this moment in history? • How can the body of Christ proclaim & witness the Gospel and walk with others today? Housekeeping Notes • Rite of Acceptance: February 10th at the 11:30am and 5:30 Masses. -
May It Be for Your Benefit.” Traditionally May It Be for Your Benefit Used As a Closing Prayer During Retreats at Malvern Retreat House
A Publication of Malvern Retreat House Prosit \proh-sit, -zit\ A Latin word praising God that means: “May it be for your benefit.” Traditionally May it be for your benefit used as a closing prayer during retreats at Malvern Retreat House. Winter 2014 The New Evangelization is What’s New at Malvern Retreat House! here is a lot of buzz throughout the Archdiocese at building up in each retreatant a deeper personal setting. Monsignor Marino will provide the Tabout the New Evangelization effort of the relationship with Jesus and encouraging a new spirit spiritual message and liturgies; President Jim universal Church, and Malvern Retreat House has of discipleship in our members. Fitzsimmons ensures that the rooms are clean, the dedicated our resources to play a major role in that food is good, and the grounds At the June conclave, Retreat effort in the coming years. Malvern is uniquely are beautiful. Captains will Committee Chairman Dave White qualified to be at the forefront of this evangelization do their best to assure a silent pointed out four key components of plan, with 15,000 potential recruiters. While most and organized retreat. As a the New Evangelization that connect Malvern retreatants would not consider themselves Man or Woman of Malvern, directly to Malvern retreatants: e Believe, evangelizers, that is what we are and what we have your job is to bring them here; 1) The need for every Catholic to been for the past 100 years. the Holy Spirit will do the rest. experience a personal encounter At the Captains’ Conclave in June 2013, Malvern’s with Jesus Christ. -
Pastor's Meanderings 10 – 11 December 2016 Third Sunday
PASTOR’S MEANDERINGS 10 – 11 DECEMBER 2016 THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT GAUDATE SUNDAY STEWARDSHIP: Each of us has his or her own role to play in the coming of the kingdom of God. John the Baptist was called to be the herald of the Messiah, preparing the way of the Lord. To what is the Lord calling me? St. Teresa of Avila “Patient endurance attaineth to all things.” READINGS FOR FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT 18 DEC ‘16 Is. 7:10-16: King Ahaz of Judah, one of the successors to David and a king who is beset on all sides by enemies and would-be conquerors, is challenged by the prophet Isaiah who holds out a word of hope: ‘The maiden is with child and will give birth to a son… Immanuel, a name which means “god-is-with-us’. That prophecy finds it eventual fulfilment at Bethlehem. Rom. 1:1-7: Paul is writing to relatively new Christians without much background in the Jewish scriptures, trying to introduce them to the character of Jesus as one who has long been predicted to come as the ‘Son of God.’ Mt. 1:18-25: Matthew takes Isaiah’s words about the Lord’s sign to the people that God would always be with them – a child named Immanuel – and applies them to the coming birth of Jesus. St. Athanasius of Alexandria “He became what we are that He might make us what He is.” ICON AT ENTRANCE TO THE CHURCH THE VIRGIN OF THE SIGN Figures with hand raised in prayer, the “Orans” pose, date from earliest Christian art and even before. -
Reaching Out, Sharing Our Lives by Sr
CanticleSt. Gertrude’s Summer 2005 C A Journal of Our Life Spirituality & Retreat Ministry Look Inside Reaching Out, Sharing Our Lives by Sr. Teresa Jackson, Outreach Retreats Got Free Time? .......... 3 Coordinator Life’s Lesson ............... 5 “Blessings of the Spirit” took on many layers of meaning as our community gathered on Aug. 1st Developments............. 6 to bless our new Spirit Center. With the notes of “Bless This Place” ringing Take Action ................ 7 through the halls, the beauty of the earth-tone rooms shone as sisters walked with holy water and branch in hand to bless each room. No one could doubt we have been blessed by the Spirit. A visitor enjoys easy access to Spirit Center’s front entrance. This view looks south from the monastery. But the blessings don’t end there. We are profoundly grateful for the blessings of you, our supporters. Your continued commitment and generosity allow us to share With the addition of Spirit our monastic way of life with “All guests who present themselves Center, we can now reach out those who come seeking and share in more expansive God’s peace and grace. A pri- are to be welcomed as Christ, who said: ways. The new building fea- mary way of doing this is ‘I was a stranger and you tures 22 bedrooms and three through retreats and outreach welcomed me.’” conference rooms, as well as Stay in Touch! ministry. —Rule of Benedict some hand-made furnishings, stunning prairie views and a PHONE: Monastic spirituality is a solar energy system. Monastery call to live a simple, ordi- (208) 962-3224 nary life focused on God. -
Ninth Sunday After Pentecost SAA 2021
S A I N T A M B R O S E A n g l i c a n C h u r c h HO L Y E U C H A R I S T N I N T H S U N D A Y a f t e r P E N T E C O S T T W E N T Y - F I F T H o f J U L Y 2 0 2 1 1 W E L C O M E T O S A I N T A M B R O S E If this is your first time to visit an Anglican Church, welcome! Our church follows a historic liturgy (meaning the “work of the people”) that involves your participation. Wherever you see bolded text, that is where you take up the work of the people! Our liturgy has two parts: the Liturgy of the Word and the Liturgy of the Table. With the former we hear, read, sing, and pray God’s Word, with the latter we eat and drink to celebrate this Word made flesh in Jesus Christ. As Anglicans, we stand to sing, kneel to pray, and sit to learn; this reminds us that our bodies matter and that God created us as physical beings for a reason. At various points, you may notice people bowing or making the sign of the cross (gesturing with their hand at their forehead, chest, and shoulders). You'll also notice things like candles, crosses, the smell of incense, and ministers wearing strange garments. -
Works of Mercy Social Justice
Formative Parenting Cultivating Character in Children A Ministry of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Immaculata, Pennsylvania WORKS OF MERCY & SOCIAL JUSTICE English writer John Heywood remarked: “They do not love that do not show their love.” In response, many of us wonder, how would one show love? As children, we learn how to transfer the abstract concept of love into practical and observable actions through the teaching and example of our parents. It is a parent’s major responsibility. This newsletter, one of a six-part series, presents the WORKS OF MERCY and the PRINCIPLES OF CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING as formulas for love. Other newsletters spotlight Spirituality of Communion and the Ten Commandments as expressions of love. WORKS OF MERCY Generations of Catholics can recite from memory the Spiritual and Corporal Works of Mercy. These are basic charitable actions that aid another person in physical, or spiritual ways, such as feeding the hungry and visiting the sick or in spiritual, psychological ways such as counseling the doubtful. When these works are demonstrated in behaviors, love becomes visible. The corporal works of mercy implore us to feed the hungry, give drink to the thirsty, clothe the naked, help those imprisoned, shelter the homeless, care for the sick, and bury the dead. The spiritual works of mercy encourage us to counsel the sinner, share knowledge of God with others, advise the doubtful, comfort the sorrowful, bear wrongs patiently, forgive all injuries, and to pray for the living and for the dead. Teach both the literal and the creative sense of each Work of Mercy. -
The Catholic Tent Revival 315 S
prosit A Latin word praising God that means: May it be for your benefit Fall 2018 Malvern Retreat House The Catholic Tent Revival 315 S. Warren Ave Stirs Excitement Malvern, PA Harold Burke-Sivers, Jesse Romero, Johnnette Benkovic and Fr. James Blount, SOLT. Nashville recording artist, Teresa Peterson stepped up to lead praise and worship throughout the day; Marty Rotella, 3-time Grammy nominee will introduce the new Malvern theme song and some of his hits for the crowd. THE JOY OF JESUS! SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2018 HIS MERCY. HIS LOVE. 12 p.m.–7:30 p.m. Mass will be celebrated by Auxiliary Bishop Join thousands of teens, adults and families for Timothy Senior, confessions will be heard The Catholic Tent Revival! This day of worship, Malvern Retreat House fun and celebration will feature well-known 315 S. Warren Avenue in the field, the rosary will be prayed at 4PM Catholic speakers, preachers and musicians. Malvern, PA 19355 during the time period of the National Rosary Crusade, the Donutman will inspire children with his new series entitled Massterpiece Donut Shop Event, as seen on EWTN. A few surprise guests will be attending; Dcn. Harold Burke-Sivers Johnnette Benkovic Fr. James Blount, SOLT Jesse Romero Teresa Peterson Marty Rotella Renowned Catholic Founder & President, Charismatic Evangelist & Professional 3-Time Grammy Speaker Women of Grace® Preacher Preacher Recording Artist Nominee Artist announcements to be made before the event day. NO COST TO ATTEND! Free Will Offering. | Registration is Recommended in Advance: malvernretreat.com/tentrevival | This is a bilingual event. Food trucks have been secured for the crowd to purchase snacks and meals throughout ICTURE A LARGE 1,000 PERSON decision to open our doors in making it a the day. -
Father Ed Dowling — Page 1
CHESNUT — FATHER ED DOWLING — PAGE 1 May 1, 2015 Father Ed Dowling CHESNUT — FATHER ED DOWLING — PAGE 2 Father Ed Dowling Bill Wilson’s Sponsor Glenn F. Chesnut CHESNUT — FATHER ED DOWLING — PAGE 3 QUOTES “The two greatest obstacles to democracy in the United States are, first, the widespread delusion among the poor that we have a de- mocracy, and second, the chronic terror among the rich, lest we get it.” Edward Dowling, Chicago Daily News, July 28, 1941. Father Ed rejoiced that in “moving therapy from the expensive clinical couch to the low-cost coffee bar, from the inexperienced professional to the informed amateur, AA has democratized sani- ty.”1 “At one Cana Conference he commented, ‘No man thinks he’s ug- ly. If he’s fat, he thinks he looks like Taft. If he’s lanky, he thinks he looks like Lincoln.’”2 Edward Dowling, S.J., of the Queen’s Work staff, says, “Alcohol- ics Anonymous is natural; it is natural at the point where nature comes closest to the supernatural, namely in humiliations and in consequent humility. There is something spiritual about an art mu- seum or a symphony, and the Catholic Church approves of our use of them. There is something spiritual about A.A. too, and Catholic participation in it almost invariably results in poor Catholics be- coming better Catholics.” Added as an appendix to the Big Book in 1955.3 CHESNUT — FATHER ED DOWLING — PAGE 4 “‘God resists the proud, assists the humble. The shortest cut to humility is humiliations, which AA has in abundance.