St. Blaise enjoyed widespread veneration in the Eastern and Western Churches due to many cures attributed to him. According to tradition, he was Bishop of Sebaste in Armenia and was martyred under Licinius. On this day the Church gives a “Blessing of the Throats” in honor of St. Blaise. From the eighth century he has…
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Christmas Delivery to the Navajo Nation
Christmas Delivery to the Navajo Nation The beauty of the New Mexico landscape fascinated the sisters and volunteers of St. Felix Pantry on the trip to the Navajo Nation in the Northwest on December 17, 2023. Sister Catherine Marie-Elizabeth Rotterman CSSF drove Sisters Mary Angela Parkins, CSSF and Rosemarie Goins, CSSF plus Peggy Barr, mission…
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Greccio and the First Live Nativity: 800 Years of Tradition
Greccio and the First Live Nativity: 800 Years of Tradition By 1223, when the more famous story of Francis at Greccio took place, Francis was experiencing the weight of disappointment and frustration over the developing institutionalization of the brotherhood. Added to his emotional suffering was the significant physical pain caused by his chronic eye condition,…
Monthly Social Justice Prayer Intentions
Monthly Social Justice Prayer Intentions NOVEMBER To pray for the homeless and those who are deprived of water, food, clothing, housing, access to education and health care. God, have pity on the homeless and those who are deprived of water, food, clothing, housing, access to education and health care. Monthly Social Justice Prayer Intentions –…
Following Christ’s Call to Love Generously
Following Christ’s Call to Love Generously: First Profession Celebrations in Beaver Falls, PA The celebration of Sister Catherine Marie-Elizabeth Rotterman’s first religious profession began the evening of October 28, 2023. The local community prayed Solemn Vespers, with Sister Christina Conroy offering a reflection after the readings. The traditional recitation of the Litany of Loreto…
St John Paul II – October 22nd
In the light of Christ risen from the dead, on 2 April a.D. 2005, at 9.37 p.m., while Saturday was drawing to a close and the Lord’s Day was already beginning, the Octave of Easter and Divine Mercy Sunday, the Church’s beloved Pastor, John Paul II, departed this world for the Father. From that evening…
Mission and Heritage Week in North America
For the 3rd day of Mission & #HeritageWeek, we shine a light on Holy Name of Mary College School in Mississauga, ON, Canada! HNMCS is an independent Catholic school for girls in grades 5-12, dedicated to developing curious, courageous, & compassionate young women. *** Reposted from @holynameofmarycollegeschool Walking together in service & love celebrating #HeritageWeek…
Mission and Heritage Week 2023
Angela, you were moved by the plight of neglected children, women, the sick, the homeless, the aged, the illiterate, immigrants, victims of war, and all w ho did not know the love and mercy of God, Pray for these people in our world today. OUR MISSION As Felician Franciscan Sisters, called by God,…
Maryville Retreat Center Holly, MI
Maryville Retreat Center Holly, MI Infused with Franciscan spirituality, Maryville Retreat Center offers a peaceful, comfortable, pastoral setting, with a variety of programming to enrich and inspire. Overlooking beautiful Lake Elliott, Maryville’s 240-acre campus has space for conferences, company workshops and private retreats. The retreat center has a variety of large and small meeting rooms,…