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June 12, 2022
Posted by Jo Ann Bednar
Today the Church celebrates the great mystery of the Trinity. As we know, mystery is by definition not able to be explained fully. The Trinity has over the centuries been a mystery to believers and non-believers alike. However, through our faith and trust in revelation we have come to ... Read More »
June 5, 2022
Posted by Jo Ann Bednar
In the second reading today from St. Paul we hear, “There are different kinds of spiritual gifts but the same Spirit; there are different forms of service but the same Lord…..To each individual the manifestation of the Spirit is given for some benefit.” (1 Cor12: 4-7) On this feast ... Read More »
May 29, 2022
Posted by Jo Ann Bednar
On this day when we recall the Ascension of the Lord, we hear Christ's words to the disciples as found in the Acts of the Apostles, "... you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, throughout Judea and ... Read More »
May 22,2022
Posted by Jo Ann Bednar
Since the time of St. Francis of Assisi, the Friars of the Franciscan Order have been called to gather periodically to discuss our common life of prayer, ministry and our faithfulness to our Rule of Life. These gatherings are called "Chapters." When the Franciscan Order was young, the friars ... Read More »
May 15, 2022
Posted by Jo Ann Bednar
In early March I wrote in a couple of bulletins about the archdiocesan-wide spiritual renewal, called Renew My Church (RMC). Since March, I have attended a couple of meetings with other Archdiocese churches in the Downtown Grouping (Assumption Church, Holy Name Cathedral, Old St. Mary's Church, Old St. Patrick's ... Read More »
May 8, 2022
Posted by Jo Ann Bednar
As we gather this weekend to celebrate the fourth Sunday of Easter, we also honor and pray this Mother's Day for our mothers, those living and those deceased. It was one hundred eight years ago, on May 9, 1914, that President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed the second Sunday in May as Mother's ... Read More »
May 1, 2022
Posted by Jo Ann Bednar
Last weekend, we celebrated and reflected upon God's mercy to each of us. Pope John Paul II, in instituting Mercy Sunday on the second Sunday of Easter, offered these words of reflection: “To humanity, which at times seems to be lost and dominated by the power of evil, selfishness, ... Read More »
April 24, 2022
Posted by Jo Ann Bednar
Today throughout the world many Catholics will gather in churches, shrines and other sacred places to reflect upon God’s mercy in their life and to ask for God’s mercy for others. This Second Sunday of Easter was given the designation “Mercy Sunday” by Pope John Paul II in the ... Read More »
April 17, 2022
Posted by Jo Ann Bednar
“Rejoice, heavenly powers! Sing, choirs of angels! Exult, all creation around God’s throne! Jesus Christ, our King, is risen! Sound the trumpet of salvation!” (from The Easter Proclamation). After forty days of prayer and sacrifice we have arrived at the great feast of Easter. Christians throughout the world will ... Read More »
April 10, 2022
Posted by Jo Ann Bednar
As we begin our journey once again in Holy Week with Christ, I encourage everyone to attend as many services as possible this week. Whether here at St. Peter's, Holy Name Cathedral, Assumption, Old Saint Mary's or another parish please try to journey with the Lord in a special ... Read More »