Daily Archives: 13 April 2018

GeE 6: The Saints Next Door

In paragraphs 6 through 9 Pope Francis treats the topic of The Saints “Next Door.” The suggestion is that we don’t need to look very far to find models to emulate. Do you think this is really true? 6. Nor need … Continue reading

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Aparecida 395: The Preaching of Saint John Paul II

The Aparecida bishops turn to Pope John Paul to bolster their case for a preferential option for God’s poor ones: 395. The Holy Father has reminded us that the Church is called to be “advocate of justice and of the … Continue reading

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VNO 45: For The Sick

This Mass would seem distinct from the votive Mass for Anointing of the Sick. When might it be used? Perhaps at an occasional Mass in a hospital or health facility. Possibly a Mass for health personnel. Some of the Scripture … Continue reading

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