St. Mary of Mount Carmel / Blessed Sacrament Parish
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(Died 1st century) Matthias was not one of the original Apostles, although he was with Jesus from his baptism through the Ascension. It was after that when Peter proposed that the assembled disciples, who numbered about 120, nominate two men to replace Judas. They chose Joseph called Barsabas (whose surname was Justus) and Matthias. Then […]
(1917) The first apparition of Our Lady to three shepherd children occurred on May 13, 1917, in the small village of Fatima in Portugal. She appeared six times to Lucia, 9, and her cousins Francisco, 8, and his sister Jacinta, 6, between May 13, 1917, and Oct. 13, 1917. She appeared to the children who […]
At the Last Super. Jesus told his followers not to feel abandoned. He would not leave them orphans; He would always be with them through the gift of the Spirit who would dwell within all humanity. We are all the dwelling place of God’s Spirit, channels of understanding and hope, called to be gentle and […]
It is difficult to see it from here, I know, but trust me when I say this blessing is inscribed on the horizon. Is written on that far point you can hardly see. Is etched into a landscape whose contours you cannot know from here. All you know is that it calls you, draws you, […]
This week’s scriptures invite us to open our hearts to God’s indwelling Spirit. The following music has been chosen to strengthen your prayer and contemplation this week. “Spirit Song” “The Lone Wild Bird” The words of this old hymn place us in a bleak environment wherein we are offered the comfort of God’s “Great Spirit.” […]
(1866-1942) Leopold Mandic was a native of Croatia who joined the Capuchin Franciscans and was ordained several years later despite several health problems. He could not speak loudly enough to preach publicly. For many years he also suffered from se vere arthritis, poor eyesight, and a stomach ailment. For many years Leopold taught patrology, the […]
(Died 303 AD) Legends say that when the Roman governor of Bithynia, Pinianus, fell ill, his Christian wife Lucina (Lycinia), well known for her charity to imprisoned Christians and niece of the Emperor Gallienus, found Anthimus in prison. Anthimus converted Pinianus, and the governor was cured. Gratefully, Pinianus liberated all of the Christian prisoners in […]
(1499-1569) John of Avila was born in the Castile region of Spain. He was sent at the age of 14 to the University of Salamanca to study law. He later moved to Alcala, where he studied philosophy and theology before his ordination as a diocesan priest. After John’s parents died and left him as their […]
Father Jim offers another “Fireside Chat” with Terry Panuccio. This week he offers some thoughts on mothers, Mother Day and their extraordinary gift of patience. https://www.facebook.com/terri.piazzapanuccio/videos/10159710672364428/
(8th century BCE) Isaiah was the first of the major prophets of the Old Testament and delivered oracles for the southern kingdom of Judah in the eighth century B.C. Isaiah had a prophetess wife and two sons named Shear-jashub and Maher-shalal-hash-baz. Isaiah described his calling to the Lord in the sixth chapter of his book. […]