The apostle Paul entered heaven to the cheers of those he martyred.
That’s how the Gospel works.
hugs n’ blessings to those who’ve mastered surviving. It’s time to live now.
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pelican
“Our hearts were made for thee, O Lord, and they are restless until they rest in thee.”
St. Augustine
Our family has a fond appreciation for the Pelican.
My Mary’s garden showcases a favorite plaster depiction and our eldest son treasures a carved wooden Pelican he has had since he was about 10 years old. This carving has remained with him during adolescence, his years at West-Point; as well as, throughout his military travels. He received it, all those years ago, while on holiday visiting his grandparents in Florida and grew up believing his grandfather hand-carved it.
Fulton Sheen gave the lesson many times on the importance of the Sacrament of the Eucharist. In the spirit of my recent post(s) regarding the Beautiful Eucharist and its importance in our Catholic Faith I would like to share the following lesson Fulton Sheen gave on the nourishment we receive from this divine gift. When our Blessed Lord saw a very hungry crowd, He said, I am sorry for the multitude for they have nothing to eat. What He gave them on that occasion is the subject of this lesson.
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fun run
TRUE THAT!!!
EXCEPT…
when you’re running with the Nuns!
True to its name, Our Lady of Solitude Monastery is deep in the Sonoran desert and affords the nuns much solitude and silence. This is the first cloistered, contemplative monastery in the Diocese of Phoenix, providing local Catholics with a place of pilgrimage, prayer, and Eucharistic Adoration.
It truly is an oasis in the desert!
Visiting there, praying with, and sharing liturgy with these holy women is always a highlight of our stay in Arizona.
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