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Aug 27, 20221 min read

THOUGHTS TO SHARE BY MEMBERS

Today's Gospel reading is the familiar parable of the Talents. We immediately think of our duty to provide for our family and share our...

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Mary Jo Barr

Jul 19, 20222 min read

Who or What is your Cross?

PSALM 85:2-4, 5-6, 7-8 R. (8a) Lord, show us your mercy and love. You have favored, O LORD, your land; you have brought back the captives...

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Olivia M. Bannan

Jul 3, 20221 min read

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY JULY 4, 2022

On July 4, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was declared by the Continental Congress. The American Colonies were tired of being...

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Olivia M. Bannan

May 30, 20221 min read

MEMORIAL DAY MAY 30, 2022

Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States for mourning the US Military personnel who have died while serving in the United...

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Olivia M. Bannan

May 12, 20222 min read

OUR LADY OF FATIMA MAY 13, 2022

Fatima was easy to find in the Portuguese map after 1917. The Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to three children--Jacinta, Francisco and...

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ST CATHERINE OF SIENA FEAST DAY, THE SERAPHIC VIRGIN, DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH, APRIL 29, 2022

Olivia M. Bannan

Apr 28, 20223 min read

ST CATHERINE OF SIENA FEAST DAY, THE SERAPHIC VIRGIN, DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH, APRIL 29, 2022

CATHERINE OF SIENA WATERCOLOR (1917) BY ELEANOR FORTESCUE BRICKDALE St Catherine of Siena (1347-1380) was a mystic who endured harsh...

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SAINT CASIMIR MARCH 4, 2022 PATRON SAINT OF POLAND, LITHUANIA, RUSSIA

Olivia M. Bannan

Mar 4, 20222 min read

SAINT CASIMIR MARCH 4, 2022 PATRON SAINT OF POLAND, LITHUANIA, RUSSIA

AD 1484 Today we celebrate the feast day of St Casimir of Poland. This saint is significant as most Westerners are now learning the...

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ST POLYCARP OF SMYRNA, MEMORIAL FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Olivia M. Bannan

Feb 22, 20221 min read

ST POLYCARP OF SMYRNA, MEMORIAL FEBRUARY 23, 2022

St Polycarp was one of the bishops who were known as "the Apostolic Fathers". They were the immediate disciples of the apostles. He...

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ST PETER DAMIAN, CARDINAL BISHOP OF OSTIA, DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Olivia M. Bannan

Feb 21, 20221 min read

ST PETER DAMIAN, CARDINAL BISHOP OF OSTIA, DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH FEBRUARY 21, 2022

A.D.( 998- 1072) Saints are here to help us. They are in heaven and hear our petitions that need intercession. St Peter Damian was an...

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ST CYRIL, AD 869, MONK, AND ST METHODIUS, AD 885, ARCHBISHOP OF SIRMIUM

Olivia M. Bannan

Feb 13, 20221 min read

ST CYRIL, AD 869, MONK, AND ST METHODIUS, AD 885, ARCHBISHOP OF SIRMIUM

Saints Cyril (827-869) and Methodius (825-885) were Greek brothers. Cyril (originally named Constantine) had missionary experience with...

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A Reflection on the Occasion of the 49th Anniversary of the Infamous Roe vs Wade Ruling

Lark Maresh

Jan 29, 20225 min read

A Reflection on the Occasion of the 49th Anniversary of the Infamous Roe vs Wade Ruling

Our Weekend at the Pro-Life Rally in Austin On Saturday morning of January 22, 2022, after attending morning Mass at Sacred Heart in...

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MEAMA

Oct 11, 20211 min read

When George Foreman met the Holy Spirit

The evening of the October PAPA COOKING FEST, I eagerly wanted to try out my cooking skills with the Crunchy Chicken Bok Bok. Out comes...

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MEAMA

Oct 11, 20211 min read

THE CROWN AMIDST THE THORNS

Would I be kneeling if I did not want?… Does someone I love bring me here?…. Would I overlook the splattering from the spear?… If I did...

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PAPA Mio

Sep 21, 20211 min read

THE BENEDICTION SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

This poem tries to capture that spontaneous, transcendent hour of teaching/sharing at the end of Friday night’s closing Benediction. It...

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OUR MOTHER OF PERPETUAL HELP FEAST DAY JUNE 27, 2021

Olivia M. Bannan

Jun 27, 20212 min read

OUR MOTHER OF PERPETUAL HELP FEAST DAY JUNE 27, 2021

OUR MOTHER OF PERPETUAL HELP AT THE OMPH SHRINE IN HOUSTON, TEXAS Our Lady of Perpetual Help is also know as as Our Lady of Perpetual...

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Olivia M. Bannan

May 30, 20212 min read

MEMORIAL DAY MAY 31, 2021

Do we dare forget why Memorial Day is important.? It is not just a long weekend. Not just a day off work. Not just the start of summer...

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Marilda Hugo

Mar 19, 20212 min read

Sicilian Tradition - St. Joseph's Altar

HISTORY OF THE SAINT JOSEPH ALTAR According to most sources, the St. Joseph Altar or table started in Sicily in the Middle Ages during a...

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LAST DAY--DALLAS PILGRIMAGE DECEMBER 13, 2020-DECEMBER 16, 2020- THE FINAL SYNOPSIS!!

FRANCES ROSPRIM

Jan 27, 20212 min read

LAST DAY--DALLAS PILGRIMAGE DECEMBER 13, 2020-DECEMBER 16, 2020- THE FINAL SYNOPSIS!!

"No, it will be too cold." Everyone who knows me knows I hate COLD weather. Normally with temperatures in the 30's, I wear sweats, two...

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Marilda Hugo

Jan 26, 20211 min read

LAST DAY DECEMBER 16, 2020

The night before departure, December 15, 2021, Father Michael had a nice surprise. He gave PAPA a special Christmas gift - a small...

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PAPA December Pilgrimage - Day 3 -Consecration Day to the Unborn Jesus through Our Lady of Guadalupe

Mary Jo Barr

Jan 25, 20214 min read

PAPA December Pilgrimage - Day 3 -Consecration Day to the Unborn Jesus through Our Lady of Guadalupe

Day 3 – Day of our Consecration to the Unborn Jesus through Our Lady of Guadalupe The morning began with Father Michael leading us in...

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