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A Song for All Souls
I recently heard a song on an oldies radio station called “A Song for You” and was reminded of our Christian belief in the communion of saints. How does our celebration of All Saints and our the faithful departed tell us that we are not alone in our faith life?
Rosary and Eternal Rest
I had never experienced a communal rosary for the dead on such a large scale last week in Fort Myers, for Fr. Stanley Dombrowski, OSFS. During October, the Church asks us to pray the rosary as much as we can. how can this practice help us to see God in our lives?
Watching, Walking, & Praying on Holy Thursday
The tradition of celebrating Holy Thursday with a processional pilgrimage from church to church is making a comeback. This is a unique opportunity to spend time with the Lord...
No Greater Love
Jesus' sacrifice is a model of selflessness and genuine love. Twenty-five years ago, the Church recognized a group of religious women who made the ultimate sacrifice during one of the darkest times in modern history. How can we learn from their selflessness, faith, and courage?...
Cinderella, New Orleans & A New Creation
The deadline of Carnival reminds me of the fairytale, Cinderella, and her midnight transformation. In some ways, this is a perfect metaphor. How can we be transformed through our Lenten duties and devotions?…
Greatest Generation
Many of us spend time imagining aspects of the afterlife. Images from the Bible speak of the great “banquet table” in heaven. How do you envision the reunion with loved ones? What does St. Francis say in his teaching?

