Sister Percylee Hart

Principal of Union Catholic High School

[Sister Percylee Hart @SPH1600]

St Francis of Assisi, Religious and Franciscans' Founder. Francis “understood true joy and riches do not come from material things"(Pope Francis) Let us live our lives in Francis’ same spirit and follow his advice: “Sanctify yourself and you will sanctify society.” #UCHolySpirit @unioncatholichs

[Sister Percylee Hart @SPH1600]

Feast: St Jerome, Priest and great Latin Church Doctor, translated the Bible into the people’s language, the Vulgate, the popular and principle Latin translation of the Bible. Like Him, may we reverence and use Scripture to nurture our and others’ faith in Christ. #UCHolySpirit @unioncatholichs

[Sister Percylee Hart @SPH1600]

Feast: St. Wenceslaus,Martyr, “had the courage to prefer the kingdom of heaven to that of worldly power"(Pope Benedict XVI)As king of Bohemia,he stood for Christian values in the midst of political intrigue. We, too, are called to address sorely needed social change through our efforts of unity and peacemaking #UCHolySpirit @unioncatholichs

[Sister Percylee Hart @SPH1600]

Feast: Sts. Cosmas & Damian, martyrs. Tradition holds that they were doctors who charged no fees “silver less ones” and suffered martyrdom for the love of Christ. Like them, let us stand for good in the face of evil, and generously help obliviate others’ sufferings. #UCHolySpirit @un@unioncatholichs

[Sister Percylee Hart @SPH1600]

WednesdayWeekday “I am the salvation of the people, says the Lord. Should they cry to me in any distress, I will hear them, and I will be their Lord for ever.”(Mass Entrance Antiphon) Turn to God with your stress, sorrow or pain and trust that He will hear and respond. #UCHolySpirit

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Feast Day “Our Lady of Mercy" and special feast day for me, a Sister of Mercy, and my religious community. Please pray that God continue to bless our Union Catholic ministry to youth, and empower all RSMs to be overflowing with mercy in our vowed service to others. #UCHolySpirit @unioncatholichs

[Sister Percylee Hart @SPH1600]

Feast:St. Pius of Pietrelcina “Padre Pio” While praying before a cross, he received the stigmata, the crucifiction wounds of Christ.For 50 years he was sought after as a confessor & intercessor. Let us beseech Padre Pio to intercede with God for us in our sufferings #UCHolySpirit @un@unioncatholichs

[Sister Percylee Hart @SPH1600]

25thSundayOrdTime. In today Gospel (Mk.9:30-37), Jesus says to the apostles “If anyone wishes to be first, he shall be the last of all and the servant of all.” Jesus challenges our priorities. We must empty ourselves of pride, ambition and self-seeking. Instead, we must fill our lives with greatness through love of God and love of others through our words and deeds. #UCHolySpirit @unioncatholichs

[Sister Percylee Hart @SPH1600]

Feast: Saint Matthew, Apostle and traditional author of the 1st Gospel. He is identified as the “tax collector” who, when called by Jesus, “got up and followed Him“(Mt 9:9) May we give ourselves as fully to God's service and the study of Scripture as Matthew did! #UCHolySpirit @unioncatholichs

[Sister Percylee Hart @SPH1600]

Sts. Andrew Kim, Paul Chong & Companions, Korean martyrs, died for their faith. “The blood of the Holy Martyrs was poured out for Christ upon the earth; therefore they have gained everlasting rewards”(Mass Entrance) May we live the Gospel faith for which they died. #UCHolySpirit @un@unioncatholichs

[Sister Percylee Hart @SPH1600]

Feast: St. Januarius, bishop and martyr. During the Diocletian persecution he was arrested and martyred. When thrown to wild beasts, who would not attack him, he was then beheaded. Let us strive for holiness that wards off the evil confronting us daily in our lives. #UCHolySpirit @unioncatholichs

[Sister Percylee Hart @SPH1600]

WedWeekday “Lord, you have given us your word as a light to shine on our path. Inspire us to meditate on that word and follow its teaching, so that we may find in it the light that shines more and more.” (St.Jerome ) Turn to your bible each day for words to guide you #UCHySpirit @unioncatholichs

[Sister Percylee Hart @SPH1600]

Feast:St.Robert Bellarmine,S.J., Church Doctor. St Robert was a learned and virtuous theologian who defended the Faith against Reformaton thinkers and taught the gate of salvation is narrow. Like Robert let us reflect Jesus and enlighten others with our faith & hope #UCHolySpirit @un@unioncatholichs

[Sister Percylee Hart @SPH1600]

Feast: Saints Cornelius, Pope, and Cyprian, Bishop, were martyred for defending the Church against false teachings and divisions. O God, grant that we may be strengthened in faith and constancy against forces that seek to pull us away from the truths of our faith. #UCHolySpirit @unioncatholichs

[Sister Percylee Hart @SPH1600]

24th SundayOrdTime. In today’s Gospel(Mk8;27-35), Jesus teaches us that “the Son of Man must greatly suffer” and “whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me .” Though suffering is not easy or wanted, when it comes our way, let us accept it as God’s will. Let us embrace it in faith and hope for our own sanctification and for those we love. #UCHolySpirit @unioncatholichs

[Sister Percylee Hart @SPH1600]

Feast: “Exaltation of the Holy Cross" commemorates the finding of the true cross by Constantine’s mother and Christ’s victory over death by his crucifixion and resurrection.”My wish is that all of us will have the courage to walk with the Lord's cross"(Pope Francis) #UCHolySpirit @unioncatholichs

[Sister Percylee Hart @SPH1600]

Feast: St John "Chrysostom" (golden mouth), Bishop and Church Doctor. John was an eloquent preacher of God's word who was banished for preaching the Gospel. May we hear and live the Word of Christ, and pray often John’s dying words: “Glory be to God for all things.” #UCHolySpirit @unioncatholichs

[Sister Percylee Hart @SPH1600]

Feast "The Most Holy Name of Mary" May we always call upon Mary in our times of need. As we honor Mary, let us pray “Hail Mary,full of grace,the Lord is with thee; blessed art thou among women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb,Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God....” #UCHolySpirit @unioncatholichs

[Sister Percylee Hart @SPH1600]

Let us join in prayer for the victims of 9/11 and for their families; and let us commit to being God's instruments of peace. “Lord make me an instrument of thy peace; where there is hatred, let me sow love; were there is injury, pardon....”(St Francis of Assisi) #UCHolySpirit @ucatholichs

[Sister Percylee Hart @SPH1600]

Feast:St Peter Claver, Jesuit Priest, ministered to African victims of the slave trade. Peter brought Christ to them by feeding them, baptizing the dying and hearing confessions. He tried to stop the slave trade. May we be inspired by his zeal to lead all to freedom #UCHolySpirit @unioncatholics