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Catholic Faith Corner
- Month of the Sacred HeartJune is dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Some people might dismiss this devotion as outdated. That is a shame. The meaning behind this title is awesome and makes it relevant. To us, a heart means the entire person, one’s whole being, the core of oneself, the most important part. We say, “I love…
- SNDs Helping Migrants in TexasMy community opened a House of Hospitality in Texas for volunteers who work with migrants. Two of our Sisters run it and distribute needed items to the migrants at the Catholic Charities La Frontera. Through these SNDs we feed the hungry, give drink to the thirsty, welcome the stranger, and clothe the naked. (Matthew 25:35)…
- Flowers for Mary, Legends and GardensLast week I planted seeds for flowers in pots on my balcony. If they were not too old and if the soil wasn’t too bad, the result should be a beautiful sight for people passing by. Sadly, I have more of a black thumb than a green thumb! In the northern hemisphere, May is the…
- Holy Spirit, Powerful GiftDo you remember when we called the Third Person of the Trinity the Holy Ghost? Because “ghost” conjures up a spooky Halloween figure, this Person was renamed Holy Spirit. This name is better because it conveys that this Person doesn’t have a material body but is pure spirit. Because we are approaching the feast of…
- The Supreme King vs. King Charles III and OthersLast Saturday King Charles III was crowned in an elaborate ceremony rich in symbolism. He is the monarch of England and, as I understand it, he doesn’t have much real power. The event led me to reflect on Christ, the omnipotent King of the Universe, and make some comparisons. Charles came to his coronation in…