Divine Mercy

Jesus, I trust in you!

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Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time - We said, “Goodbye” to our four seminarians this week. They have one month off before they begin seminary studies. I think the future looks bright for the priesthood with these four guys. One of them asked... https://t.co/3EDI6XagUw

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Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time - We often think of Saints as those who have died, been canonized, and live in heaven. This is true. St. Paul knew this truth, but he more often used the term saint to talk about those who have been baptized... https://t.co/ib25sj2MO0

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Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time - I hope everyone had a good Fourth of July. As I get back into work this Monday morning I heard an expression that tweaked my ears, “who moved my cheese.” Who moved my cheese is a short, light-hearted parable... https://t.co/YSfjGvSIa9

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Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time - The month of June is all about catching up with liturgies. We have packed June with First Communions, funerals, baptisms, and Confirmations. It is a joyful time to watch people have encounters with God. The... https://t.co/ANrBxVzsEy

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Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time - This weekend we all will be celebrating Father’s Day. Last week we celebrated First Communions at St. Michael’s and we begin First Communion at Divine Mercy and Confirmations for both parishes. We packed all... https://t.co/1BCJOxHnWw

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Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ - There has been a lot of conversation about the video of George Floyd and the protests that have been going on. I think it is important for us to remember that the Catholic Church has always and... https://t.co/RIvzdWr414

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The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity - What a beautiful Pentecost weekend it was at St. Michael and Divine Mercy. Next week we celebrate Trinity Sunday. We were back in Church after two and a half months! People were happy, some were crying,... https://t.co/4SM4bzAfZV

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Fourth Sunday of Lent - Pope Francis on Sunday took a brief walking pilgrimage in the city of Rome, and prayed for an end to the coronavirus pandemic during a surprise visit to both the Basilica of St. Mary Major and a cross that traversed... https://t.co/tdIrOZgSHj

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Third Sunday of Lent - The woman at the well in John 4:5-42 is a wonderful story. Jesus is on a long journey, and he is tired and thirsty and stops at the well. He meets this woman who is a sinner and will not trust Jesus right away. The woman... https://t.co/Hlh2rl00TV

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Second Sunday in Lent - What does it mean to “fast”? To fast is to do without food.  Its purpose is to experience the effects of not eating.  It also serves to be a penance or a sacrifice - for the purpose of strengthening us.  When we don’t... https://t.co/zgVH5TD0Nf

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First Sunday in Lent - On Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent, we receive ashes on our foreheads. Often, these ashes are from burned palm branches, from last year’s Passion (Palm) Sunday celebration. As ashes, they remind us of our own death,... https://t.co/lajKVvRAhe

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Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time - Mark 8:11-13: The Pharisees came forward and began to argue with him, seeking from him a sign from heaven to test him. He sighed from the depth of his spirit and said, “Why does this generation seek a sign? Amen,... https://t.co/lyXkFoeTCA

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Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Did you know this about our namesake, Divine Mercy? Question: Where did the feast of Divine Mercy come from? Answer: If you were born well before the year 2000, you know the feast of Divine Mercy has not always... https://t.co/ectQpZNRUJ

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Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time - In adversity we see our weaknesses and strengths. How we react to adversity shows us how we believe we are. I’d like to propose that it’s also in the quiet moments when no one is around to define us that we can... https://t.co/rEYZzpKvZL

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Feast of the Presentation of the Lord - I watched a little bit of the President Trump impeachment process and I was impressed. I was not impressed with the agendas of the debaters but with the skill set of the debaters. Each side has the ability... https://t.co/QPYCTOcXfZ

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Third Sunday in Ordinary Time - As I think about our youth going to March for Life in Washington DC I send them with our prayers and support. They are certainly prayer warriors on our behalf. I also think about what kind of culture we are forming... https://t.co/btNEa9R85b

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Second Sunday in Ordinary Time - There are many areas along the Sea of Galilee that lend themselves to perfect gathering places for large crowds.  People can come by boat or land, from the Jewish and the Gentile towns surrounding the sea. And... https://t.co/RSQWiEaU1u

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The Baptism of the Lord - I want to thank St. Michael’s Church and Divine Mercy Church for such good worship during Advent, Christmas, and the New Year. I also want to thank you for the cards and encouragement. You truly are excellent... https://t.co/OQmWqxcSQz

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The Epiphany of the Lord - The feast of the Epiphany, is traditionally celebrated the 12th day after Christmas, January 6th or it is moved to the following Sunday. There are a couple of blessings that can occur on this day traditionally. Blessing... https://t.co/ig6FcL6INd

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The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph - We celebrate the feast of the Holy Family. It is often hard to find the holiness in a family because we usually see the dysfunction, but it is there. The human family on earth is an image of the divine... https://t.co/zY6TNzKMQl