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Catholic Schools Week - In Ordinary Time - Catholic News on the Go:
Jan. 28 - Feb. 3
Overall, enrollment is up at diocesan schools "We’ve got to be authentically Catholic,” s... https://t.co/QfuTKaERnv
The Catholic Free Press, Roman Catholic Diocese of Worcester - Oldest Bernardians invited to lunch; more than 100 to attend - Worcester, MA https://t.co/AXrCZj42nB
The Worcester Organ Festival taking place this summer will feature organ concerts at numerous churches including Blessed Sacrament, Our Lady of the Angels, and St. Joseph Church. https://t.co/kk0O5N0TSE
Tyler Reese, 24, developed a week-long summer program that is a cooperative venture between Assumption Center and St. Peter Parish, Worcester. https://t.co/dRxTFS9NAI
The little boy who managed to get past the crowd control barrier at World Youth Day (WYD) in Rio de Janeiro in 2013 to give an emotional embrace to Pope Francis is now a seminarian preparing for the priesthood. https://t.co/pcNp8wcYb6
Do you wear a Saint Benedict medal?
Here is an explanation of the common elements found on the Saint Benedict medal!
On the front of the medal:
1. Saint Benedict's image represents Saint Benedict as a powerful intercessor against evil and a source of spiritual guidance. He holds the written Rule of Saint Benedict in one hand and a cross in the other.
2. On one side of Saint Benedict is a raven. On the other is a cup with a serpent emerging from it. This represents an incident in his life when he miraculously saved himself from poisoning.
Above the cup reads: “Crux sancti patris Benedicti," which means, “The Cross of [our] Holy Father Benedict.”
3. Surrounding Saint Benedict are the words, “Eius in obitu nostro praesentia muniamur!” which translates to, "May we be strengthened by his presence in the hour of our death."
On the reverse side of the medal:
4. The Cross signifies Christ's victory over sin and death through His crucifixion.
5. The vertical arm of the cross bears the initials "C.S.S.M.L.," which stands for "Crux Sacra Sit Mihi Lux" ("May the Holy Cross be my light").
6. The horizontal arm of the cross displays the initials "N.D.S.M.D.," which stand for "Non Draco Sit Mihi Dux", or, "Let not the dragon be my guide." This is a rejection of evil.
7. The larger letters surrounding the center cross, “C S P B”, stand for: Crux Sancti Patris Benedicti, which means, "The Cross of [our] Holy Father Benedict."
8. At the top of the medal is the word, "PAX" which means “peace.”
9. Surrounding the back of the medal are the letters, V R S N S M V - S M Q L I V B. This symbolizes a Latin prayer for protection: "Vade Retro Satana! Nunquam Suade Mihi Vana!". It translates to: "Begone, Satan! Never tempt me with your vanities!"
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Pope Francis' Gospel Reflections
All are permitted on the Lord’s path: no one should feel an intruder. To have access to Jesus’ heart, there is only one requirement: to feel in need of healing and to entrust yourself to Him.
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The Catholic Free Press, Roman Catholic Diocese of Worcester - Assumptionist Father Alex Castro to serve as treasurer for the order - Worcester, MA https://t.co/0WSDBoV7fD
The Catholic Free Press, Roman Catholic Diocese of Worcester - Sharing cultures with children at Our Lady of Providence Parish - Worcester, MA https://t.co/Tp7OzQGS2y
Sunday is the feast of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ - Corpus Christi. Join fellow believers and process with Jesus through the streets of the Diocese of Worcester. Locations include: Worcester, Webster, Fitchburg and Clinton. See details at https://t.co/FeSRJBMNBa