St. Mary of Mount Carmel / Blessed Sacrament Parish
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(1559–1619) Gifted with a facility with languages and diplomacy, today’s saint played an important role in the history of the church and in Europe in his day. St. Lawrence was born in Brindisi, Italy, on July 22, 1559. He was baptized with the name Giulio Cesare. He received his early education from the Franciscan Friars […]
(Died 79 A. D.) The importance of St. Apollinaris in the early church can be substantiated by two magnificent basilicas in the city of Ravenna, Italy and another in Rome. Who was this man? Tradition says that when St. Peter left Antioch to bring the message of Jesus to Rome, he was accompanied by some […]
Last Updated on July 22, 2020 by Editor (Died in 514) The political upheaval we witness today has nothing on that of the early 5th century. Pope Symmacus was a major player in those events. Born in Sardinia to pagan parents, Symmacus came to Rome, converted to Catholicism and was baptized. That’s all we know […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
(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 […]
(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 […]
(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 […]
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 […]