by Jennie Murphy | Nov 8, 2023 | Blog Articles
A Pope asking for alms is an image apparently beyond all logic: what alms could the man who was chosen as the vicar of Christ on Earth need? Yet, Pope Francis continually asks us Christians for a particular alms: the alms of prayer. “I continually feel the need to ask...
by Jennie Murphy | Nov 3, 2023 | Blog Articles
Martyrs, Missionaries and Mystics. On November 5th, we celebrate all Jesuit Saints. St. Francis Xavier was a prolific missionary throughout Asia and India. Bl. Miguel Pro, at the moment of his martyrdom, proclaimed, “¡Viva, Cristo Rey!” – Long Live Christ...
by Jennie Murphy | Nov 1, 2023 | Uncategorized
Jesus Christ, Good Shepherd. When Peter was a prisoner, the Church prayed incessantly for him. They were aware that their prayers sustained him. We ask you today to pray for the Pope, to pray for what he carries in his heart, and to pray for what worries him. Increase...
by Jennie Murphy | Nov 1, 2023 | Monthly Reflection
We pray for the Holy Father; as he fulfills his mission, may he continue to accompany the flock entrusted to him, with the help of the Holy Spirit. I’m grateful that I’ve had a personal connection with our last three popes: Pope St John Paul II, Pope Benedict XVI, and...
by Jennie Murphy | Oct 27, 2023 | Blog Articles
Who is your favorite Saint? On November 1st, the Church celebrates the Solemnity of All Saints, one of the six holy days of obligation. Do you view the Saints as your friends? Do you talk with...
