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Memorial of Saint Irenaeus, Bishop and Martyr Friday of the Twelfth Week in Ordinary Time in the liturgical calendar of the Catholic Church is a period that typically occurs between the seasons of Christmas and Lent or between Pentecost and Advent. During this week, we focus on the teachings and miracles of Jesus, highlighting the practical aspects of Christian living. The scripture readings and prayers emphasize themes such as humility, faith, perseverance, and the importance of love and service to others. The liturgical colour for Ordinary Time is green, symbolizing growth and hope in the Christian faith. https://lnkd.in/dfHYgyrw

Memorial of Saint Boniface, Bishop and Martyr June 05 2024, Wednesday of the Night Week of Ordinary Time in the liturgical calendar of the Catholic Church is a period that typically occurs between the seasons of Christmas and Lent or between Pentecost and Advent. During this week, we focus on the teachings and miracles of Jesus, highlighting the practical aspects of Christian living. The scripture readings and prayers emphasize themes such as humility, faith, perseverance, and the importance of love and service to others. The liturgical colour for Ordinary Time is green, symbolizing growth and hope in the Christian faith. https://lnkd.in/dYfDmRhM

Happy Feast of Ss. Cyprian and Cornelius! Since at least the mid-6th century, the Roman Church has kept St. Cyprian's feast jointly with Pope St. Cornelius, who was martyred five years before him.  Read more about why this is, and also see St. Cyprian's letter to St. Cornelius in our blog: https://lnkd.in/ekGMPBPk

📖This easy-to-understand study guide explains in ordinary language how to understand the very important Church document, Ecclesia de Eucharistia (The Church of the Eucharist) an encyclical by Pope Saint John Paul II. GET IT NOW https://lnkd.in/eQ5q-dj3

📖This easy-to-understand study guide explains in ordinary language how to understand the very important Church document, Ecclesia de Eucharistia (The Church of the Eucharist) an encyclical by Pope Saint John Paul II. GET IT NOW https://lnkd.in/egZKZuvq

Where will you leave your estate?

On Leadership: Pope Francis’ decision this week to allow Catholic priests to bless same-sex couples comes just one day after the Church of England under Archbishop Justin Welby offered its first blessing of same-sex couples. This is a historic move for these faith institutions in making God’s grace available to everyone. This is also a story of fortitude and conviction as both leaders compel their churches to engage the world as it is. 🔹 Pope Francis and Archbishop Justin are experiencing fallout from some within the Catholic Church and Global Anglican Communion, respectively. 🔹 Pope Francis’ message in his October 29, 2023 Synod mass preceding the Vatican’s announcement was that God’s love cannot be confined “to our own agenda.” God’s love is for everyone. No exceptions. Watching these two leaders at work over the past several years, and how they have shown up for each other, may this also be a story of human fraternity. As you close out 2023 and contemplate how you will take on 2024, I wish for you the gift of human fraternity. 🔸 It is through showing up for others that we find understanding and strength to do the hard and meaningful things. Here is Archbishop Justin on knowing Pope Francis:

Friday of the Eleventh Week in Ordinary Time, Memorial of Saint Aloysius Gonzaga. In the liturgical calendar of the Catholic Church is a period that typically occurs between the seasons of Christmas and Lent or between Pentecost and Advent. During this week, we focus on the teachings and miracles of Jesus, highlighting the practical aspects of Christian living. The scripture readings and prayers emphasize themes such as humility, faith, perseverance, and the importance of love and service to others. The liturgical colour for Ordinary Time is green, symbolizing growth and hope in the Christian faith. https://lnkd.in/dP9-9gqa

What does it mean to be part of the church of Jesus Christ? Where does the word “church” even come from? Watch today as R.C. Sproul identifies the church by examining several of its names and descriptions found in Scripture.

Here is today’s sermon. If you want to see both the power and compassion of Christ, this text will help. Also, I provide the historical context that most folks are unaware of. https://lnkd.in/gvgU7YCh