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Holy Orders
Today, we went to the National Shrine for the ordination of Jose Raul DeLeon and Marco Schad to the holy priesthood. What a beautiful and amazing outpouring of grace through the Holy Spirit! Please keep Father Raul and Father Marco in your prayers as well as the other five men who were ordained today.
Pics and more information will be available soon!
You are a priest forever....
17 days until Steubie
Want to get a taste of this year's Steubenville Cofonference? Check out this video!
It's hard to believe that we'll be there in about two weeks! Oh yeah, if you have not registered yet.....what ya waitin' for?
See the post from ...um.. May 7th for more information.
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
a moment of peace
"Pause by the tabernacle by yourself, for no special reason, even without saying a word, simply remaining in Christ's presence, contemplating the supreme gesture of love contained in the consecrated Bread." Pope John Paul II
Thursday, May 22, 2008
a family meal
There's something really special about sharing a meal with family and friends. As part of our culture, we eat together when we're celebrating an important occasion, or just visiting with someone we love. Jesus often shared special meals with his friends. Many times it was at these meals that he taught the Apostles how to love and told important stories. This also rings true for us today. Recently, the youth group came together to celebrate the confirmation of several of our members. We had a very beautiful and peaceful evening together. We first shared the table of the Word at the Mass where the words of God were proclaimed and opened for us that we might learn how to live a holy Christian life. Then, we were united as we were also fed by Christ's very Body and Blood at the table of the Eucharist, making us one family with Him as our Head. Finally, we came together over dinner, where we told stories, shared all things in common, and celebrated with great joy, the wondrous gifts God has given us. Sounds a little like what the early Christians did shortly after the first coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost......
check it out........
They devoted themselves to the teaching of the apostles and to the communal life, to the breaking of the bread and to the prayers. Awe came upon everyone, and many wonders and signs were done through the apostles.
All who believed were together and had all things in common; they would sell their property and possessions and divide them among all according to each one's need. Every day they devoted themselves to meeting together in the temple area and to breaking bread in their homes. They ate their meals with exultation and sincerity of heart, praising God and enjoying favor with all the people. And every day the Lord added to their number those who were being saved.
All who believed were together and had all things in common; they would sell their property and possessions and divide them among all according to each one's need. Every day they devoted themselves to meeting together in the temple area and to breaking bread in their homes. They ate their meals with exultation and sincerity of heart, praising God and enjoying favor with all the people. And every day the Lord added to their number those who were being saved.
Acts 2:42-47
You Will be My Witnesses
"You will receive power when the holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, throughout Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."
Acts 1:8
Congratulations to all who have recently been Confirmed! May the seven-fold gifts of the Holy Spirit strengthen you and all that God is calling you to do with your lives!
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
go out and tell the whole world....
Today, we celebrate St. Bernardine of Siena, a preacher and pastor who devoted his holy life to the service of the poor. Growing up in Italy in the 1300s, he accepted the habit of the Friars Minor. He is known for having risked his life caring for the sick ravaged with plague and for having walked the breadth of Italy preaching and teaching peace. He loved the Holy Name of Jesus. He encouraged people everywhere to practice devotion to the Holy Name and would carry a plaque or later a staff with Jesus' name surrounded by beautiful rays of light for the faithful to venerate.
As young people, we are given the opportunity to follow in St. Bernadine's footsteps. We live in a culture where Jesus' name is not honored, but on the contrary, often slandered and spoken in vain. Yet, by the way we speak, act, dress, play, and live, we can make a difference. Let us ask St. Bernadine to intercede for us, as we learn how to proclaim our love for Jesus' name in a fallen world. Have courage! Do not be afraid!
from-The Litany of the Holy Name of Jesus
V. Jesus, Son of the living God,
R. Have mercy on us.
Jesus, splendor of the Father, [etc.]
Jesus, brightness of eternal light.
Jesus, King of glory.
Jesus, sun of justice.
Jesus, Son of the Virgin Mary.
Jesus, most amiable.
Jesus, most admirable.
Jesus, the mighty God.
Jesus, Father of the world to come.
Jesus, angel of great counsel.
Jesus, most powerful.
Jesus, most patient.
Jesus, most obedient.
Jesus, meek and humble of heart.
Jesus, lover of chastity.
Jesus, lover of us.
Jesus, God of peace.
Jesus, author of life.
Jesus, example of virtues.
Jesus, zealous lover of souls.
Jesus, our God.
Jesus, our refuge.
Jesus, father of the poor.
Jesus, treasure of the faithful.
Jesus, good Shepherd.
Jesus, true light.
Jesus, eternal wisdom.
V. Be merciful,
R. spare us, O Jesus.
V. Be merciful,
R. graciously hear us, O Jesus.
St. Bernardine, Pray for us!
Monday, May 19, 2008
A Walk to Remember
On Saturday, May 17th, 24 pilgrims walked to St. Mary's church in Rockville, to ask our Lady's intercession for the pilgrimage to Sydney, Australia that we are preparing for in July. We had a wonderful time carrying our seven foot cross down busy 355. Our group provided witness to the hundreds of people who drove by in cars, several waving and honking.One of our members also made a large styrofoam rosary which father blessed when we arrived.
Once at St. Mary's we participated in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass where we prayed for friends, family, our parish, and all the suffering in the world.
At the beginning of the trip, each pilgrim shared petitions and names of their friends and loved ones for whom they walked and prayed. Of course, a true youth group activity wouldn't be complete without lunch and football.
Our Lady, Queen of Peace, pray for us!
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