Victoria Hathaway⁷🦖

Hello dear friends! I love writing letters & being a pilgrim. And BTS. And all things Catholic. Opinions expressed are my own.

[U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops @USCCB]

This morning in Rome, Pope Francis released a letter to the US Bishops.

We are grateful for the support, moral encouragement, and prayers of the Holy Father, to the Bishops in affirmation of their work upholding the God-given dignity of the human person. https://t.co/klEnV0HJ0k

[Victoria Hathaway⁷🦖 @VickyHathaway]

Just got to reassure someone that if they switched registrations from one parish to another they weren’t renouncing their Catholic faith. I think I earned a little treat for that feat.

[U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops @USCCB]

Statement of USCCB on Vatican’s Document Addressing Pastoral Blessings | Read the full release at: https://t.co/YtI3RsbSK1

[Katie Prejean McGrady @KatiePMcGrady]

For what it's worth. A blessing is a gift, & sometimes to that person, could be the move within their heart, actual grace poured out, that shifts something within their life that makes all the difference. A blessing bestows dignity, which we all have, and long to know others see

[Pope Francis – ARCHIVE @Pontifex266Arch]

Let us #PrayTogether before the Nativity scene for children who will experience a difficult Christmas in places where there is war, in refugee camps, in situations of profound misery.

[Victoria Hathaway⁷🦖 @VickyHathaway]

I’m doing my annual watch of the best Christmas movie ever, the Muppet Christmas Carol. And I still cannot believe that Michael Caine was robbed of an Oscar for his dramatic delivery of the line “this is Fozziwig’s old Rubber Chicken Factory!”

[Victoria Hathaway⁷🦖 @VickyHathaway]

I would like to thank my coworkers for humoring me and allowing me to win one silly game at the office Christmas party.

[Victoria Hathaway⁷🦖 @VickyHathaway]

THE MARVELS IS THE BESTEST MOVIE EVER AND THE MOST VICKY MOVIE IVE SEEN IN A VERY LONG TIME!!!!!!!!!!!

[Victoria Hathaway⁷🦖 @VickyHathaway]

When there are two priests in your diocese who have the same last name and are brothers and one of their names is in an email and you have to think really hard about which one is which…

[Pope Francis – ARCHIVE @Pontifex266Arch]

The right to life is threatened in those places where the death penalty is legal. The death penalty cannot be used for a supposed State justice, since it is not a deterrent, nor does it render justice to victims, but only fuels vengeance. #EndDeathPenalty

[Shane Claiborne @ShaneClaiborne]

Tonight the state of Florida executed Michael Zack. He is the 6 person to be executed in Florida and the 19th to be executed in the US this year.

Please take a minute to read his final words.

No one is defending what he did, not even Michael. But we are all more than the worst thing we’ve ever done.

The death penalty does not heal the wounds of violence. It just creates new wounds.

It is time to stop killing to try to show that killing is wrong.

[Victoria Hathaway⁷🦖 @VickyHathaway]

I know people have different views on synodality, but I’ve seen the good that comes from people listening to one another and living together after they heard the needs of their brothers and sisters. It’s not easy, but it is soo worthwhile. #gooj #journeyingtogether

[Pope Francis – ARCHIVE @Pontifex266Arch]

The essence of the synodal journey is found in a basic truth that we must never lose sight of: its purpose is to listen, to understand, and to put God's will into practice. #Synod

[Victoria Hathaway⁷🦖 @VickyHathaway]

Did I buy a backpack cat carrier just so I could take my cat to the pet blessing at my parish this weekend?

Yes. The answer is yes. Of course I did.

[Pope Francis – ARCHIVE @Pontifex266Arch]

Saint #FrancisofAssisi, in a time of great struggles and divisions, did not criticize or lash out at anyone. He took up solely the weapons of the Gospel: humility and unity, prayer and charity. Let us do the same!

[Pope Francis – ARCHIVE @Pontifex266Arch]

This is the Synod's primary task: to refocus our gaze on God, to be a Church that looks mercifully on humanity. A Church that is united and fraternal, that listens and dialogues; a Church that blesses and encourages, that helps those who seek the Lord. #Synod

[Victoria Hathaway⁷🦖 @VickyHathaway]

Today, I met two other @MarianUniv alumni. One from the class of 1996 and the other from the first co-ed class! Very small world.

[Victoria Hathaway⁷🦖 @VickyHathaway]

Awww. This is fun. And the website looks amazing (well done, @GinaSueWho)

[Diocese of Gary @GaryDiocese]

Today we are featuring St. Edward Catholic Church in Lowell as we continue to look at the over 50 parishes that make up the Diocese of Gary!

To learn more about St. Edward parish, visit https://t.co/EFBQFScvMV

[Victoria Hathaway⁷🦖 @VickyHathaway]

I just bought books in the oldest continuous operating book shop in the world. Crazy.

[Victoria Hathaway⁷🦖 @VickyHathaway]

When your bishop asks for a selfie! It has been a joy traveling with Bishop McClory!

[World Youth Day USA @WYDUSA]

Don't miss the enriching experience of Journeying Together: An Invitation of Accompaniment and Encounter Across Cultures | Aug 2, 2-3 PM, National Coach Museum, Belem Lisbon | Open to all World Youth Day participants! #JourneyingTogether #Synodality #JMJLisboa23 #WYDUSA