On July 16, 2022, after twenty-five years of serving the Catholic faithful in the Puget Sound area, Vercillo's Catholic Store launched it's Closing Sale. Two months later we would lock the doors behind us for the last time. During those years we had three wonderful popes: Pope John Paul II (1978-2005), Pope Benedict (2005-2013) and… Continue reading Fidelity to Christ, His Church, and His Vicar
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Holy Sprit: Once Forgotten Now Denied
The anti-Francis pundits have now offered their initial two (some less) cents worth of commentary on the Holy Father's recent Apostolic Exhortation, Beloved Amazon. They are to be found on both the far right, (the Pope is a liberal), and the far left, (the Pope is a conservative), sides of the Church's center aisle. As… Continue reading Holy Sprit: Once Forgotten Now Denied
The Baths at Lourdes: A Place of Common Miracles
On one of our pilgrimages to Lourdes my husband, Dennis, and I were witness to the awesome power of God’s healing love and mercy towards a young boy who fought and cursed and scratched and howled blood-hurtling screams as he was led to the baths from a side entry by his Priest and Shrine attendants,… Continue reading The Baths at Lourdes: A Place of Common Miracles
Pope Francis’ Address for World Day of the Sick on the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes
Dear brothers and sisters, 1. Jesus’ words, “Come to me, all you who labour and are burdened, and I will give you rest” (Mt 11:28) point to the mysterious path of grace that is revealed to the simple and gives new strength to those who are weary and tired. These words of Christ express the… Continue reading Pope Francis’ Address for World Day of the Sick on the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes
KOBE BRYANT’S VIATICUM: PASSING OVER TO THE FATHER
In the Catechism of the Catholic Church, viaticum is defined as "the last Sacrament of the Christian". Normally, viaticum is given during the administration of the Sacrament of the Sick to those who are near, or in danger of, death. It has been reported that Kolbe Bryant attended the 7 A.M. Sunday Mass at his… Continue reading KOBE BRYANT’S VIATICUM: PASSING OVER TO THE FATHER
