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Church Life Corner - Mottos Not Limited to Individuals
Posted by paul fritz on 3/22/14
A spiritual motto does not need to be for only an individual. A family could adopt a family spiritual motto, such as "united in love of Jesus" or "As for this house, we will serve the Lord!" from Joshua 24:15. A family spiritual motto could then be incorporated into ... Read More »
Trivia - Pope Francis Motto
Posted by paul fritz on 3/15/14
Question: Pope Francis just celebrated his one year anniversary this past week. On Pope Francis' coat of arms is his spiritual motto in Italian, Spanish, or Latin? What is his motto? Answer(s): Latin. Miserando Atque EligendoBonus: What does it mean?Bonus Answer: “by having mercy, by choosing him”. Huh? ... Read More »
Church Life Corner - Who Has Mottos?
Posted by paul fritz on 3/15/14
Bishops have them, as well as many popes. Religious orders have mottos, as well as individuals. Spiritual mottos may be in Latin or they may be in the language that a person speaks. Often the mottos are incorporated into a coat of arms of a pope or bishop. For ... Read More »
Trivia and Alligators
Posted by paul fritz on 3/08/14
Trivia question: Can you eat alligator on Fridays during Lent? Answer: yesfollow this link for more details: http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/alligator-ok-to-eat-on-lenten-fridays-archbishop-clarifies/
Church Life Corner - Spiritual Motto
Posted by paul fritz on 3/08/14
A spiritual motto is only a brief sentence or a couple words that express a high thought that ultimately reflects a person's rule of life. What a lofty idea for a common ordinary person!Where can you find your personal inspiration for your own spiritual motto? How do you find ... Read More »
Daylight Savings Time Begins
Posted by paul fritz on 3/07/14
Remember to set your clocks ahead one hour before going to bed Saturday night.
Daylight Savings Time officially begins at 2am Sunday, March 9 and continues until November 2.
Lenten Regulations
Posted by paul fritz on 3/02/14
Lenten Regulations: Ash Wednesday is a day of fast and abstinence. Good Friday, is a day of fast & abstinence. Fridays of Lent are days of abstinence. Those 14 years or older– no meat that day. The celebration of Mass, confession,generous assistance to the poor, and religious/charitable causes should ... Read More »
Lenten Opportunities
Posted by paul fritz on 3/02/14
Lenten OpportunitiesRice Bowls: Will be available at entrance of Church. This is a perfect way to observe the three practices of Lent: Prayer, almsgiving and fasting.Five Minutes with the Word Booklet: Daily meditations to get each day off to a good start.March Word Among us Booklets: Daily Mass readings ... Read More »
Smartphone App for Rice Bowl
Posted by paul fritz on 3/02/14
Catholic Relief Services has a NEW way to bring Lent to Life!Download the NEW CRS Rice Bowl app!Features include: Prayerful reflection for each day of Lent Customizable tool to set Lenten sacrifice goal and track progress towards its achievement Meatless recipes for Fridays during Lent ... Read More »
Church Life Corner
Posted by paul fritz on 3/02/14
As Lent arrives this week, so begins a seasonal spiritual journey of prayerful renewal of our selves and an opportunity for a closer relationship with our Lord. As we read, as we sing, as we pray, as we engage in weekly Mass and prayer services, we should find our ... Read More »