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St. Pius X
Posted by Lenny Ricciardelli on 2/19/24
St. Pius X
Short BioSt. Pius X’s devotion to the Eucharist was truly inspiring! He lowered the age of First Communion to seven years old, encouraging young hearts to encounter Christ early-on. He also advocated that everyone, regardless of their social class, should have access to the Eucharist.
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Sharing the Gospel
Posted by Lenny Ricciardelli on 2/19/24
Sharing the Gospel
In today's Gospel, Jesus spent forty days in the desert. Jesus stayed close to God, and he followed God's directions every day of his life. When Satan came to test Jesus he was ready. Jesus passed every test beautifully. He said "No" to temptation. When you ... Read More »
(PRACTICING) CATHOLIC - RECOGNIZE GOD IN YOUR ORDINARY MOMENTS
Posted by Lenny Ricciardelli on 2/16/24
(PRACTICING) CATHOLIC - RECOGNIZE GOD IN YOUR ORDINARY MOMENTS
By Colleen Jurkiewicz Dorman
Lent and the Flood
I would bet money that somewhere in your church this Lent, there’s a bare tree branch draped in purple fabric and an empty bowl filled with rocks.
I’m not poking fun, ... Read More »
GOSPEL MEDITATION - ENCOURAGE DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF SCRIPTURE February 18, 2024, 1st Sunday of Lent
Posted by Lenny Ricciardelli on 2/16/24
GOSPEL MEDITATION - ENCOURAGE DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF SCRIPTURE
February 18, 2024, 1st Sunday of Lent
When I feel down, I sometimes watch the famous “Double Rainbow” video on YouTube to feel better. It’s hilarious. A young man camping in Yosemite Park sees two rainbows stretching across the sky. ... Read More »
The Unlikely Suspects
Posted by Lenny Ricciardelli on 2/16/24
EVERYDAY STEWARDSHIP - RECOGNIZE GOD IN YOUR ORDINARY MOMENTS
The Unlikely Suspects
Have you ever taken a nature walk? Have you leisurely strolled through a forest or field, with no real destination in mind and your only objective being receptivity to and observation of all God’s creation?
Sometimes, ... Read More »
Vestment Colors
Posted by Lenny Ricciardelli on 2/16/24
Vestment Colors
Question:
What do the colors of the priest’s and deacon’s vestments mean?
Answer:
In the Roman Rite of the Catholic Church, the colors of the vestments evolved over the course of several centuries and there was wide variation both in the colors used, and in the ... Read More »
Blessed Imelda Lambertini
Posted by Lenny Ricciardelli on 2/10/24
Blessed Imelda Lambertini
Short Bio Blessed Imelda Lambertini was only 11 when she passed away. Despite this, her profound devotion to the Lord and the miraculous events surrounding her life have inspired generations to embrace the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist with childlike faith.Biography Blessed Imelda Lambertini ... Read More »
Sharing the Gospel
Posted by Lenny Ricciardelli on 2/09/24
Sharing the Gospel
It is not fun to be sick. You miss your friends at school. You can't go outside to play. On top of being bored and lonely, you don't feel well at all. The man with leprosy in today's Gospel was sick a long, long time. He ... Read More »
GOSPEL MEDITATION
Posted by Lenny Ricciardelli on 2/09/24
GOSPEL MEDITATION - ENCOURAGE DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF SCRIPTURE
February 11, 2024, 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Recently I had a skin rash, and it was awful. (Please don’t tell anyone.) I am embarrassed to admit that I didn’t handle it well. Complaining, whining, begging for sympathy, and crying ... Read More »
Sin and Loneliness
Posted by Lenny Ricciardelli on 2/09/24
(PRACTICING) CATHOLIC - RECOGNIZE GOD IN YOUR ORDINARY MOMENTS
Sin and Loneliness
When I was in high school, we read “The Metamorphosis” by Franz Kafka. It’s a depressing little novella about a man who (spoiler alert!) turns into a cockroach and dies of neglect, his family gradually ceasing ... Read More »