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Topics: liturgical music, Corporal Works of Mercy, Social Justice, visual arts, domestic church, coronavirus, COVID-19 Resources, Spiritual Works of Mercy, racism, ministry resources
During the Year of Mercy, I sought to deepen my own practice of mercy through my service as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion. That summer during Notre Dame Vision, I encountered a young man profoundly moved by his reception of the Eucharist. As I prayed with this encounter, I experienced a profound renewal of my call to serve as an Extraordinary Minister, and I committed to serving regularly at my parish’s Sunday Mass.
Topics: Holy Communion, Pastoral Care for the Sick, Corporal Works of Mercy, Year of Mercy, ministry, liturgical ministry
In the Gospel of Luke, we hear that as soon as the angel Gabriel departs from Mary, she travels to the hill country “in haste” to see her cousin Elizabeth (Luke 1:39). When Mary meets her cousin, and the unborn John the Baptist announces the presence of the unborn Lord by leaping in his mother Elizabeth’s womb, Elizabeth proclaims the fruit of Mary’s womb blessed, and Mary herself blessed among women. Mary’s response, the Magnificat, reveals how she has been glorified by God, who has always come to the help of the lowly, the poor, and those who fear him. In this canticle, Mary proclaims the greatness of God because of his mercy.
Topics: Corporal Works of Mercy, Mary, works of mercy, coronavirus, COVID-19 Resources, Marian devotion, Spiritual Works of Mercy
People often ask me, "What are some real and practical ways I can help women facing unplanned pregnancies?" Fortunately, there are a lot of possibilities and many of them are really simple and easy to do.
Here's a list of ideas to consider if you'd like to help women facing unplanned pregnancy:
Topics: pro-life, Corporal Works of Mercy, works of mercy
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