Saint John Chrysostom was a priest given the nickname Chrysostom - “Golden Mouth” for his preaching. He wrote of the gifts of friendship.
When we think about poverty, we usually think of the poor in material things. But we can have a poverty of spirit, too- hard times, loneliness, heavy worries or illness.
St John Chrystosom said, “With friends, even poverty is pleasant. Words cannot express the joy a friend imparts. It would be better for us that the sun were exhausted than that we should be without friends.”
Take time to thank God for the special friends in your life today.
And remember, He calls us friends.
📸Tori and her friend Adrian having fun
Via Maria Nagy-Open Hearts
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As we begin Holy Week this Sunday, our readings take us from the joy and Hosannas of Jesus's triumphant entry into Jerusalem to a profound contemplation of his suffering and death.
In the Gospel of Palm Sunday we hear the Passion narrative of St Matthew, in which Jesus is betrayed, mocked, denied, accused and crucified. His body is laid in the tomb, and a guard is placed to secure it.
This week, may we follow Christ in his Passion, holding each other, and our suffering and tortured world, in prayer. May Mary be with us in this journey and help us understand the value of following the example of her Son in our living and our loving.
📸Mural in the Magdala Center, Archaeological site of a village (named Migdal in Hebrew), said to be the home of Mary Magdalene, and contains the walls of a synagogue dating back to the time of Jesus.
Migdal, Israel
Here’s a tip for prayer when you’re busy and your head is full …
What is a ‘body’ prayer that helps you?
Help your unbelief
Can a believer doubt? It can be a relief to learn that a whole school of thought among Catholic theologians asserts that doubt, while seemingly corrosive, can actually bolster faith in the end. Doubt can lead to exploration, which often leads to better understanding, greater clarity, or sometimes simply a willingness to not know, to live without all questions fully answered, leaning into religious practice with an open heart. Most would call that an adult faith. What questions nag at you? Doubt, dig, and remain open to God.
TODAY'S READINGS: Genesis 17:3-9; John 8:51-59. "Amen, amen, I say to you, whoever keeps my word will never see death." #takefiveforfaith
You are invited to download our 2023 Earth Day program, "Simple Living: God's Vision of Abundant Life!" This resource contains prayers, readings, a video, discussion questions, and suggested actions.
Consider using this program in your Catholic community to commemorate #EarthDay or the anniversary of #LaudatoSi, and discover ways to live more simply, more sustainably, and more "abundantly".
Download the program here: catholicclimatecovenant.salsalabs.org/earthday2023downloadform/index.html
Please pray for Pope Francis's recovery from his respiratory infection, which has landed him in the hospital for a few days. Please pray to Our Lady of Lourdes for the Holy Father's swift and easy recovery.
Amen
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Divine love is like fire which will not let itself be shut up, for it is impossible to love God and not extend God’s honour.
- Mary Ward
Founder of the Loreto sisters and the IBVMs, now called the Congregation of Jesus.
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“Blessed be the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego,
who sent his angel to deliver the servants who trusted in him”
Daniel 3:95
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Here’s a bit of fun prompted by the days first reading.
If you are a child of the late 60’s-‘70’s you may well remember this popular song. And if you do, it’s probably stuck in your head now.
Jesus is a soul man,
Jesus is a soul man,
Jesus is a soul man,
And I'm sure sold on Him.
Oh they say that he's a square,
That Jesus, He ain't nowhere.
I know better, He lives in my heart.
Jesus is a soul man.
You can find Him in the Bible pages.
Jesus - he's the rock of ages.
Hides me in the cleft of the rock.
Jesus is a soul man.
He calms the waves when the storm is ragin'.
Keeps me safe when the devils ravin'.
He's my staff, he's my sword and my shield.
Jesus is a soul man.
Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego,
The king, he said, In the fire you must go.
He found out that the fire wouldn't burn em.
They were saved by the soul man.
*Read Daniel 3, and the wondrous litany of praise amidst the fire that Abednigo sang.
bible.usccb.org/bible/daniel/3
And sing along to the soul man.
youtu.be/vLZkJ5xcT7w
Someone's DJ days are peeking through.🥰
2nd Annual Sacred Heart Religion Bee Winners
SHPS students had the 40 days in Lent to study their Religion Bee study guide. Last week teachers held classroom Religion Bee's to select the top 5 students (grades 2-5) and 3 students (middle school) from each class to represent their grade in the official Religion Bee.
A Religion Bee is similar to a Spelling Bee. Students are asked questions from their study guide individually, on stage at the microphone.
Congratulations to our winners and great work all, growing in your knowledge of our Catholic faith and having fun while doing so! ❤️🙏🏆✝️
Congratulations! What a unique way to learn and demonstrate one knows faith facts.
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