“Every age has its own outlook… (and is) especially liable to make certain mistakes… We may be sure that the characteristic blindness of… (our) century—the blindness about which posterity will ask, ‘But how could they have thought that?’—lies where we have never suspected it, and concerns something about which there is untroubled agreement between (even […]
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Here is the redacted version of the live streamed Blessing of the City of Dayton from St. Bernard Church Roof that was done on Monday April 27 at 12:30 PM, with a relic of the true cross of Christ. This blessing invokes God’s protection during this time of pandemic. This version includes shots from both the roof and ground during the event and also previously taken drone video. The text of the blessing is included in the post.
You can view our Divine Mercy Holy Hour on our Facebook page. You may also want to read about the New Covid 19 Indulgences, which the Vatican has authorized.
Divine Mercy Parish is featured in the Easter edition of the National Catholic Register! Copies are available in church or click on the picture of the paper to see the article online.
On Divine Mercy Sunday, April 19, I blessed the city of Bellevue at Noon from the top of the bell tower of Sacred Heart Church with a relic of the true cross of Christ. You can watch the video.
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Join us in praying the Divine Mercy Novena for the needs of the world. It is normally prayed from Good Friday until Divine Mercy Sunday (the Sunday after Easter). But it can be prayed anytime.
Or, just pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, while making a virtual tour of our beautiful church!
Confessions available by appointment.
Fr. Martin’s Courtyard Chats: Join Fr. Martin for nine days leading up to Good Friday at the Sacred Heart Fountain Shrine in Divine Mercy’s courtyard. Pray with him the Novena of Trustful Surrender.
Highlights of Pope's Apostolic Journey to Greece & Cyprus
On December 6, 2021 |Source: Vatican News - EnglishIn this video, we relive several highlights from Pope Francis' 6-day visit to Cyprus and Greece, during which he focused attention on ecumenical relat… Read more
Church supporting the plight of displaced families in Syria
On December 6, 2021 |Source: Vatican News - EnglishIn Damascus, the Sisters of Jesus and Mary help dozens of Christian families in difficulty. They were forced to flee the war and have taken refuge in… Read more
No one can deny the Sacraments to people with disabilities
On December 6, 2021 |Source: Vatican News - EnglishPromoted by the Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life, the initiative consists of five videos demonstrating the daily struggles of persons with disabil… Read more
Vatican conference explores new technologies in post-pandemic world
On December 6, 2021 |Source: Vatican News - EnglishThe conference promoted by the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development and other organizations is slated for 9 December. The event will gat… Read more
Pope: “The EU document on Christmas is anachronistic”
On December 6, 2021 |Source: Vatican News - EnglishDuring the talk with journalists on board the flight bringing him back to Rome from Greece, Pope Francis spoke of the Apostolic Visit, of migrants, of… Read more
When the smallness of the Church is not insignificant
On December 6, 2021 |Source: Vatican News - EnglishThe Pope's message to the Catholic Church in Greece is precious for everyone. Read all … Read more
Syrian refugees inspired by meeting with Pope Francis
On December 6, 2021 |Source: Vatican News - EnglishPope Francis receives a group of young Syrian refugees who presented him with the gift of a T-shirt with an image and words representing their hope an… Read more
Pope concludes Greece & Cyprus journey with visit to St. Mary Major
On December 6, 2021 |Source: Vatican News - EnglishPope Francis returns to Rome at the end of his Apostolic Journey to Cyprus and Greece, praying at the feet of Our Lady for the many people he met duri… Read more
Archbishop Kontidis: Pope's Greece visit 'an opportunity for unity'
On December 6, 2021 |Source: Vatican News - EnglishThe Archbishop of Athens describes Pope Francis' Apostolic Journey to Greece as a call for unity, not only among Catholics who live in a secular cultu… Read more
Pope to youth in Greece: Experience God’s love, meet real people, dream big
On December 6, 2021 |Source: Vatican News - EnglishPope Francis meets young people from various parts of Greece on Monday morning in Athens, ahead of his departure for Rome, urging them to be truly soc… Read more
CURRENT DAY TOPICS
- What does the Church teach about Same Sex “marriages”?
- Modesty is More Attractive
- Protecting Religious Liberty
- Is Reiki OK for Christians?
- Halloween
- Capitalim-vs-Socialism: What Does the Church Teach?
- Immigration: What Does the Church Teach?
- U.S Bishops react to Supreme Court Decision on Marriage
- Protecting our Religious Liberty
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DIVINE MERCY
All donations received to Divine Mercy’s DPAA over our goal this year will go toward our capital campaign to “Preserve our Sacred Heritage”
ST BERNARD
All donations received to St. Bernard’s DPAA over our goal this year will go toward needed repairs.
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© 2005 Rev. T. G. Morrow – With Ecclesiastical Permission The dress of people attending Mass has been deteriorating for years, and now it seems, it has reached catastrophic proportions. Whose fault is it? We priests, if we say nothing. WHY DRESS UP? Why do we dress up for weddings, funerals, and (white collar) jobs? […]
Modesty at Mass Is a Must
The Importance of Dressing for God, Not the Culture By Jim Graves; National Catholic Register 9/25 – 10/8, 2011 Issue Jose Guadalupe Martin Rabago, the archbishop of Leon, Mexico, has called on Catholics to dress respectfully when attending Mass. He made the request while speaking to reporters this summer after he was asked why posters […]