Our Lady appeared to St. Simon Stock in the 1200s presenting to him the scapular and promised: “This is a privilege for you and your brethren: whoever dies wearing it, will be saved.”
Our Lady appeared to St. Simon Stock in the 1200s presenting to him the scapular and promised: “This is a privilege for you and your brethren: whoever dies wearing it, will be saved.”
On Holy Thursday, the day we commemorate the Institution of the Eucharist and of the Priesthood, we hold our priests in prayer in a special way.
Looking with the eyes of faith, as Mother Luisita always taught us, I can already see the good fruits the Holy Spirit is bringing out of this disaster.
“Behold the handmaid of the Lord.” These words hold within them a depth of mystery one can hardly fathom.
Have you ever been in awe of how St. Paul and the early Christians could be singing songs of praise from prison (Acts 16:5)?
Our priests have given MANY hours in service to their people and during this time when the sacraments are restricted, we realize how blessed we are with their vocation, friendship and loving support.
Take a moment in your day to simply stop and take in all of God’s creation in silence –it was made for you!
Lent can seem an intimidating task to us as well. Saint Joseph is just the guiding light for us to invite along for the journey.