Child Abuse in Poland Justice & Peace Newsletter Published by the Congregational Office for Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation The Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC)1, adopted on November 20, 1989 by the United Nations General Assembly, and ratified by 192 countries, provides care and protection for the youngest members of society….
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The first Native American to be Canonized
Today, the Church celebrates the Feast Day of St. Kateri Tekakwitha, the first Native American to be canonized. Kateri, also known as the Lily of the Mohawks, was born in present day Montgomery County, NY. She is best known for her devotion to the Blessed Sacrament and to the Cross of Jesus When Kateri Tekakwitha…
Fifth World Day of the Poor
1. “The poor you will always have with you” (Mk 14:7). Jesus spoke these words at a meal in Bethany, in the home of a certain Simon, known as the leper, a few days before Passover. As the Evangelist recounts, a woman came in with an alabaster flask full of precious ointment and poured it…
THE MOST SACRED HEART OF THE LORD JESUS.
Dzisiaj UROCZYSTOŚĆ NAJŚWIĘTSZEGO SERCA PANA JEZUSA. Pan Jezus dał św. Małgorzacie Alacoque dwanaście obietnic, dotyczących czcicieli Jego Serca: 1. Dam im łaski, potrzebne w ich stanie. 2. Ustalę pokój w ich rodzinach. 3. Będę ich pocieszał w utrapieniach. Today, THE MOST SACRED HEART OF THE LORD JESUS. Lord Jesus gave st. Margaret Alacoque twelve promises…
Saving Lives
Aguilas del Desierto conducted a search this past weekend, looking for the body of a man missing for several months. S Maria Louise Edwards, CSSF said, “The family had contacted Aguilas a week ago, hoping for closure, because someone had recently reported seeing his body.” Leaving at 4 a.m. to drive three hours to the town…
May Crowning in Chicago, IL
The sisters of Our Lady of the Angels Convent in Chicago, IL, gathered on the fourth floor of the East wing for the annual May Crowning ceremony on Monday, May 10. “We are blessed to be able to gather and celebrate at this time,” noted Local Minister SM Ursula Myszka, “when, a year ago, we…