"Only the commandment of love, in all its simplicity - steady, humble, unassuming but firm in conviction and in commitment to others - can save us." - Te Deum homily of Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio, May 25, 2012 As Pope Francis speaks from a new and much larger pulpit, it is easy to forget not only… Continue reading ONLY LOVE CAN SAVE US
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May is for Mary; A Garden Enclosed
We know it's been going on at least since the 4th century when Saint Benedict planted a 'rosary' of rose bushes in his monastery garden. Saint Fiacre planted one in the 7th century, and in the 15th century the sacristan of Norwich Monastery made a purchase of plants "for S. Mary's garden" as recorded in… Continue reading May is for Mary; A Garden Enclosed
From One Seminarian to Another to Another
We received an invitation to Jeff's Ordination to Priesthood the other day and a long history of 'Michael Memories' came flooding back. Michael was here in the area many years ago for treatment of a rare and aggressive form of cancer that had spread through most of his body. He had taken a break from… Continue reading From One Seminarian to Another to Another
Celebrating Earth Day: It’s All Perspective
The Canticle of Creation of Saint Francis O Most High, all-powerful, good Lord God, to you belong praise, glory, honour and all blessing. Be praised, my Lord, for all your creation and especially for our Brother Sun, who brings us the day and the light; he is strong and shines magnificently. O Lord, we think… Continue reading Celebrating Earth Day: It’s All Perspective
Pope Francis and Mary, Undoer of Knots
Pope Francis and his special devotion to Our Lady, Undoer of Knots. While studying in Germany in the 1980s, he discovered this devotion at the Church of St. Peter am Perlach in Augsburg. In the church, there is a painting from about 1700 that depicts Mary in heaven surrounded by angels. She stands on the… Continue reading Pope Francis and Mary, Undoer of Knots
