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.
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.
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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On July 3, 2020 |Source: Vatican News - EnglishPope Francis supports efforts against Covid-19 with a donation to the World Food Programme.… Read more
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Pope: ‘care for the elderly, don’t leave them alone’
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- 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 […]