Kevin Pflug

Psalms 23

[Kevin Pflug @PflugKevin38199]

“Turn me over.”

[Saint Adaugoijele ✝️ @JustAdaugoijele]

The STORY of Saint Lawrence or Laurence; Deacon, being celebrated in the Catholic Church today,August 10, and one of the most venerated and famous Roman martyrs,
He died while being roasted alive on a gridiron 🏈

St. Lawrence is among the saints mentioned in the First Eucharistic Prayer at Mass. He is the patron saint of school children, poor people, cooks, and comedians .

He was one of seven deacons who were in charge of giving help to the poor and the needy. Then big trouble started, and the troublemakers who did not like Christians decided to kill Pope St.Sixtus II. As they took the Pope away for execution (to chop off his head), Lawrence followed him weeping. "Father, where are you going without your deacon?" The Pope answered, "I am not leaving you, my son, in three days you will follow me.

Full of joy, Lawrence gave to the poor the rest of the money he had with him. He even sold expensive church vessels so he would have more money to give away. The prefect of Rome, a greedy man, thought the Church had a great fortune hidden away. He ordered Lawrence to bring the Church's treasure to him. The saint said he would, in three days. Then he went through the city and gathered together all the poor and sick people supported by the Church.
The prefect was furious. In his anger, he asked them to kill Lawrence slowly so he would suffer more. The saint was tied on top of an iron grill over a slow fire that roasted him. God gave him so much strength and joy that Lawrence joked with the judge, saying,

"Turn me over. "

Before he died, he prayed that the city of Rome might be converted to Jesus. He prayed that the Catholic faith would spread all over the world.
Ora pro nobis🔥

[Bree Solstad @BreeSolstad]

129 years ago today.

The final photo taken of Saint Térèse of Lisieux alive on earth. 🙏

[Bishop Robert Barron @BishopBarron]

Friends, sacrifice was so essential to the religious consciousness of the ancient world, and especially of ancient Israel.

All the sacrifices of the temple—thank offerings, offerings of praise, grain offerings, and especially animal offerings—were attempts to effect a reconciliation between divinity and humanity.

Jesus, in his person—the union of two natures, divine and human—is that reconciliation. He’s the fulfillment of all of Israel’s longings, the supreme sacrifice.

[Saints of Ireland @IrishSaints0]

Blessed Conn O’Rourke

Feast 31 Aug

Franciscan priest and martyr, executed in Kilmallock, Ireland in 1579 for his steadfast faith.

Born in Breifne, he died alongside Blessed Patrick O’Healy.

Beatified by St. John Paul II in 1992. 🇮🇪🕊️ #Franciscan #IrishMartyrs

[Catholic Life @prayandfast2]

St. Joseph, Terror of Demons and Protector of the Holy Family, pray for us!

[Saints of Ireland @IrishSaints0]

Saint Aidan of Lindisfarne

Feast 31 Aug

Irish monk, missionary, miracle worker.

A humble bishop who brought the Gospel to Northumbria, founded Lindisfarne monastery & turned the tide of battle with prayer.

St. Cuthbert saw his soul rise to heaven in light. ✨ #IrishSaints

[Jan 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 @RosaryMum]

"Everything is a grace"

St. Thérèse of Lisieux

[Pascal @KnowsPascal]

My brother, be persuaded that, if you wish to lead a holy life, you must expect the ridicule and contempt of the wicked.

-St. Alphonsus

[Bishop Robert Barron @BishopBarron]

Friends, for this Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time, I want to begin with our very brief second reading from Paul to the Romans. It opens, “I urge you, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice.” Here we see Christ’s cross and resurrection—the supreme sacrifice fulfilling all the offerings of the temple—extended to all the baptized. The Church is now the place where divinity and humanity are reconciled.

[Knights of Columbus @KofC]

“Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me.” — Matthew 16:24

In today’s Gospel, Jesus reveals that the path to glory passes through the cross. Peter struggles to accept this, but Christ reminds him, and us, that God’s ways are often different from our own.

Following Jesus means trusting Him even when the road is difficult. It is in surrender, sacrifice, and faithful discipleship that we discover the abundant life He promises.

🙏 Lord, give us the courage to take up our cross each day, trust in Your plan, and follow You with faithful hearts wherever You lead.

[Saint Adaugoijele ✝️ @JustAdaugoijele]

Did you know that during exorcisms, Saint Gemma Galgani is known as a remarkably powerful saint, often invoked because demons greatly fear her?
She is the patron saint of those who suffer from back pain, headaches, migraines, and temptations against purity. May she intercede today for all who are afflicted with headaches and migraines. Amen.

[Kevin Pflug @PflugKevin38199]

@SunWeatherMan Stay strong, Ben

[Knights of Columbus @KofC]

The Order mourns the death of Former Assistant Supreme Secretary Ronald J. Tracz of North Branford, Connecticut, who died Aug. 3 at age 73 after a battle with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.

Born in New Haven in 1952, Tracz was a Knight for 50 years and worked for the Supreme Council for more than 40 years, holding leadership roles in several areas, including as senior vice president of Fraternal Services and, from 2007 to 2017, as assistant supreme secretary.

He oversaw the Supreme Convention for decades, spearheaded membership growth initiatives, was the charter grand knight of Holy Family Council 8882 in New Haven, and played an integral role in the development of the Knights of Columbus in Poland. A mentor to generations of Supreme Council staff, he was widely respected for his service to the Order and its members.

Tracz and his wife, Ann, were married for 50 years and have five children and 13 grandchildren.

Read more about his life and legacy: https://t.co/7CRrulwCOe

[Catholic Life @prayandfast2]

"I do not fear Satan half so much as I fear those who fear him."

- St. Teresa of Avila

[Bishop Michael F. Burbidge @BishopBurbidge]

The persecutors of John the Baptist did not demand him to deny Christ but only that he keep silent about the truth. No different today! The world wants to silence us. Do not be intimidated. Speak the truth of the Gospel and proudly live your faith, no matter the cost.

[Bishop Robert Barron @BishopBarron]

Friends, it was a joy to visit Lake City Catholic Worker Farm in the northeast part of the Winona-Rochester diocese. The farm was founded by Sara and Paul Freid, together with their three daughters, in 2007. Since then, the Freid family has welcomed visitors to their home and land from all walks of life. They have also provided housing for those without and educated hundreds in farming practices and sustainability. With this spirit of hospitality and generosity, the Freids have followed in the footsteps of Dorothy Day and Peter Maurin, the cofounders of the Catholic Worker Movement. 

Servant of God Dorothy Day, pray for us!

[Mundo en Conflicto 🌎 @MundoEConflicto]

🇳🇵🇨🇳 | Nuevas imágenes satelitales confirmaron la destrucción total del paso fronterizo de Rasuwagadhi entre Nepal y China tras el colapso glacial que arrasó por completo el valle.

[Bishop Robert Barron @BishopBarron]

St. Augustine, literary genius, spiritual master, and preeminent Father of the Church, pray for us!

[Kevin Pflug @PflugKevin38199]

@MattFriedmanNJ Proves the point that point that politicians take action when people show up en masse to public meetings. Do not underestimate the power of the podium

[Catholic Life @prayandfast2]

Come Holy Spirit!