This picture shows what is allowed and not allowed at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. This gives us an idea of what the minimum expectation is with regards to modest attire for Sunday Mass. The articles listed below offer some worthy points to consider. When we come to worship the living God, shouldn’t we dress […]
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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.
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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.
BLESSING OF BELLEVUE
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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Pope visits Saint Mary Major on feast of Basilica's dedication
On August 5, 2020 |Source: Vatican News - EnglishPope Francis visits the Basilica of Saint Mary Major on Wednesday afternoon, where he prays before the image of Our Lady, Salus Populi Romani.… Read more
Caritas launches emergency plan to assist victims of Beirut explosion
On August 5, 2020 |Source: Vatican News - EnglishCaritas Internationalis launches an emergency plan to assist victims of Tuesday’s massive explosion at the port in Lebanon’s capital, Beirut.… Read more
Dozens injured as France battles blaze amid pandemic
On August 5, 2020 |Source: Vatican News - EnglishFires fueled by strong Mediterranean winds have raced across multiple towns in the Marseille region of France, injuring at least 22 people. The troubl… Read more
Pope’s condolence for the death of John Hume of Northern Ireland
On August 5, 2020 |Source: Vatican News - EnglishThe 83-year old veteran politician, a leading figure in the Northern Ireland peace process, died on August 3.… Read more
The Church on the periphery: at sea with maritime workers
On August 5, 2020 |Source: Vatican News - EnglishMaritime workers are close to Pope Francis’s thoughts because “it is one of the peripheries” and they face “a series of issues that are dear to the Ho… Read more
Pope Francis prays for victims of Lebanon explosion
On August 5, 2020 |Source: Vatican News - EnglishAt the weekly General Audience, Pope Francis prays for victims of a massive explosion in Beirut on Tuesday, which killed dozens and caused serious des… Read more
Pope at Audience launches new catechesis series on healing the world
On August 5, 2020 |Source: Vatican News - EnglishResuming his weekly general audience after the July recess, Pope Francis says that the Christian virtues of faith, hope and charity enable us to heal… Read more
Lebanon blast kills 100, many more injured
On August 5, 2020 |Source: Vatican News - EnglishA huge explosion on Tuesday afternoon near the centre of Beirut kills at least 100 people and causes extensive damage to the Lebanese city.… Read more
Pope Francis resumes weekly General Audience
On August 4, 2020 |Source: Vatican News - EnglishAfter a short summer break, Pope Francis resumes his weekly General Audience on Wednesday, 5 August, from the library of the Apostolic Palace.… Read more
Archdiocese of LA holds conference on technology, evangelization
On August 4, 2020 |Source: Vatican News - EnglishThe C3 (Catholic Communication Collaboration) Conference is taking place August 4-5 in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.… Read more
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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
- 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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© 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 […]