“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.
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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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.
Pope: Church's social doctrine makes us agents of hope
On November 26, 2020 |Source: Vatican News - EnglishPope Francis highlights the importance of linking memory, baptism and hope, in his message to participants in the 10th annual Festival of the Social D… Read more
UNICEF Executive Director: Children’s lives at risk in Ethiopia
On November 26, 2020 |Source: Vatican News - EnglishThe Executive Director of the UN Children’s agency, UNICEF, says children’s lives and well-being will be put at immediate risk if fighting in Ethiopia… Read more
Gospel Truth: First Sunday Advent, 29 November
On November 26, 2020 |Source: Vatican News - EnglishIn this week's edition of "Gospel Truth”, the late Jill Bevilacqua and Seán-Patrick Lovett bring us readings and reflections from the Gospel of St. Ma… Read more
“Set Your Captives Free”: ACN report on kidnapped and jailed Christians
On November 26, 2020 |Source: Vatican News - EnglishEvery month, more than 300 Christians in 50 countries of the world are kidnapped or unjustly jailed because of their faith. The dramatic figure emerge… Read more
Holy See calls for universal adherence to Convention on Cluster Munitions
On November 26, 2020 |Source: Vatican News - EnglishThe Holy See's Permanent Observer to the United Nations in Geneva calls for universal adherence to the Convention on Cluster Munitions.… Read more
US Supreme Court says New York cannot limit attendance in places of worship
On November 26, 2020 |Source: Vatican News - EnglishThe United States Supreme Court blocked enforcement of an executive order by New York governor Andrew Cuomo restricting attendance in houses of worshi… Read more
German Day of Prayer dedicated to persecuted Christians in Syria and Iraq
On November 26, 2020 |Source: Vatican News - English"Solidarity with persecuted and oppressed Christians in our time" is the initiative of the German Bishops’ Conference that began in 2003. To this end,… Read more
Pope thanks Argentinian women’s network for pro-life commitment
On November 26, 2020 |Source: Vatican News - EnglishPope Francis, in a letter, reiterates the importance of protecting life against attempts to legalise the practice of abortion in Argentina.… Read more
Pope sends support to Cube Radio’s Advent initiative
On November 26, 2020 |Source: Vatican News - EnglishPope Francis thanks a Catholic radio station in northern Italy for hosting an Advent program, supported by Vatican News, to help prepare listeners to… Read more
Pope Francis prays for late Diego Maradona
On November 26, 2020 |Source: Vatican News - EnglishPope Francis recalls Diego Armando Maradona in prayer following the Argentine soccer champion's death at the age of 60 on Wednesday.… 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
- 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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WORSHIP THE LORD IN HOLY ATTIRE!
© 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 […]