From The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops - The Spiritual Works of Mercy have long been a part of the Christian tradition, appearing in the works of theologians and spiritual writers throughout history.  Just as Jesus attended to the spiritual well-being of those he ministered to, these Spiritual Works of Mercy guide us to … Continue reading The Spiritual Works Of Mercy

Lay Fraternities of St. Dominic                         2012                                    Province of St.Joseph Sacraments of Initiation –Reconciliation The following material is taken from the Luke E. Hart Series Basic Elements … Continue reading The Reality of Sin; The Importance of Forgiveness

This is specifically written for those living in community, however, great advice for all to follow. I am in a religious order as a lay Dominican. I do not live in community as our Priests and sisters do. As Dominicans we follow the Rule of St. Augustine as defined by our founder St. Dominic. In … Continue reading The Rule of St. Augustine

http://www.samsonretreat.com/ March 18 will mark the first anniversary of my salvation. On this day exactly one year ago I admitted myself to the emergency room of the local hospital due to chest pain. Blockages in my heart were discovered and a stent was inserted into my circumflex artery. I also suffered a mild heart attack … Continue reading A Powerful Healing Retreat

Please click on link to read more about this great devotion of Petition and Thanksgiving!   http://knightsofdivinemercy.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/54_Day_Novena_Rosary.pdf

1 Corinthians 9:24-27 24 Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win. 25 Everyone who competes in the games exercises self-control in all things. They then do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable. … Continue reading Why We Run The Race And Fight The Fight; To Win An Imperishable Crown!

It is never right to objectify women and glorify gluttony and public drunkenness in the name of sport. For 24 years now a local sports radio station in Philadelphia, PA has held an event called Wing Bowl to comfort Eagles fans who are downtrodden because our team has never won a Super Bowl. This event … Continue reading We Must Combat Human Sex Trafficking Now…

http://www.churchinneed.org/site/PageServer?pagename=mainpage     Bring Hope to Refugees in Syria and Iraq Today our brothers and sisters in the Middle East are suffering and trapped in an unbearable situation. Small children and innocent women and men are refugees in their own land. As we begin a new year and the promise of a brighter future, we … Continue reading Christians Under Siege…

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First reading The beginning of the letter of the apostle Paul to the Galatians 1:1-12 Paul’s preaching of the Gospel Paul, an apostle sent, not by men or by any man, but by Jesus Christ and God his Father who raised him from the dead—I and my brothers who are with me send greetings to … Continue reading St. Paul’s Preaching; St Augustine’s Explanation And Understanding