Last Updated on August 28, 2020 by Editor Call to worship Today, we hear three parables about God’s generous, all-encompassing love. Each parable proclaims that the Kingdom of God is filled with mercy, acceptance and patience. We are called to be discern God’s will, to grow into mature disciples and to be open to the […]
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BREAKING OPEN THE WORD
Last Updated on August 28, 2020 by Editor “Peasant Woman Binding Sheaves” (Vincent Van Gogh) A Proclamation an Explication of Wisdom Chapter 12 (Denise May) Versions of this week’s psalm These highlight the humility with which we can approach God’s generous goodness and forgiveness. “Lord You Are Good and Forgiving” Psalm 86: You Alone Are […]
OUR LADY OF MT. CARMEL
Last Updated on July 12, 2021 by Editor Our Lady of Mount Carmel (Pietro Novelli, 1641) “All Are Welcome” (Haugen) This song has been used to celebrate our parish anniversaries and major feastdays, and always for the weekend of our parish festival and the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Our Lady of Mount […]
JULY 18: ST. BRUNO OF SEGNI
(1048–1123) St. Bruno of Segni was born in Solero, Piedmont. His early education was received from the Benedictines in his town. He later studied in Bologna and received ordination. He was made a canon of Siena. Known for his great learning and piety, he was called to Rome, where his advice was sought by four […]
JULY 17: ST. ALEXIS
(4th century) Who would think that a saint would have something in common with Harry Potter? Today’s saint lived under the stairs in his family home just like the famous hero of the J. K. Rowling’s famous series. St. Alexis belonged to an important family of Rome. As a youth he devoted himself to the […]
JULY 16: ST. MARY MAGDALEN POSTEL
(1756–1846) Today’s saint was born with the name Julie Frances Catharine Postel, in Barfleur in Normandy, France. While studying with the Benedictine nuns at Volognes, she decided to devote her life to the service of God and her neighbor and took the vow of chastity. At age 18, Postel opened a school for girls in […]
Triduum in honor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel: View all 3 ceremonies
Last Updated on October 16, 2020 by Editor This is the final part of the triduum in honor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel leading up to her feast day July 16. Parts 1 and 2 and novena prayers are below. Week 2 of the novena: Benediction Week 1 of the novena: The Living Rosary […]
JULY 15: ST. BONAVENTURE
(1217–1274) St. Bonaventure was born in Umbria, the “green heart” of the Italian peninsula, in the town of Bagnoregio. His father, Giovanni di Fidanza was doctor and probably well off for those times. That did not preclude any health issues for Bonaventure (then known by his given name, Giovanni). His mother, Maria di Ritello, was […]
JULY 14: ST. CAMILLUS
(1550–1614) If ever there were proof that a sinner could one day become a saint, today’s saint is your man. In 1550, Camilla Compelli de Laureto found herself pregnant at an advanced age and with a terrible dream. In the dream, the son she was carrying was wearing a cross on his chest and he […]
JULY 13: ST. HENRY II, EMPEROR
St. Henry received a strong Christian education as a child. Born in Bamberg in 973, he was the son of the Duke of Bavaria. Among his teachers was St. Wolfgang, bishop of Ratisbon (now called Regensburg). Henry became duke when his father died and later became king of Germany in 1002, when his cousin Otto […]