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Book Review: Here I am/Light of the Sacraments
Each week, as we pray the Nicene Creed together at Sunday Mass, we declare our belief in the one God who made all things—visible and invisible. In the human person, the visible body and the invisible soul are intrinsically linked. What is good for one is good for the other …
Advent Reflections 2024
Advent Reflection for December 20 – Friday of the Third Week of Advent Readings: Is 7:10-14; Ps 24:1-2, 3-4ab, 5-6; Lk 1:26-38 Invitation to Prayer: O Key of David, opening the gates of God’s eternal Kingdom: come and free the prisoners of darkness! Alleluia! Reflection: I must admit that I …
Before the Tailgate
This Sunday, December 22, 2024 The Cincinnati Bengals host the Cleveland Browns at Paycor Stadium at 1:00 p.m.. Before the tailgate or enjoying downtown Cincinnati, head to Mass at our beautiful downtown catholic churches on this the Fourth Sunday of Advent. The Cathedral Basilica of St. Peter in Chains: December 22: …
For the Promotion of The New Evangelization for the Jubilee 2025
The Jubilee has always been an event of great spiritual, ecclesial, and social significance in the life of the Church. Ever since 1300, when Boniface VIII instituted the first Holy Year – initially celebrated every hundred years, then, following its biblical precedent, every 50 years, and finally every 25 years …
Iraqi police intercepted terrorists planning to assassinate him, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — On Pope Francis’ 88th birthday, two major newspapers on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean published two different excerpts from his new book on hope. The New York Times published the pope’s words on the importance of humor as a “guest essay” in its opinion section, …
Obituary: Deacon Harry S. Walker
Deacon Harry S. Walker, a deacon of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, died on December 11, 2024 at the age of 93. Deacon Walker was ordained September 28, 1991 by Archbishop Daniel E. Pilarczyk. He served the Archdiocese as a permanent deacon for 33 years. Upon ordination, he was assigned to …
Out and About in the Archdiocese for December 2024
1) All Saints Day at Royalmont Academy in Mason celebrated All Saints Day with costumes and presentations in grades PreK through eighth. May the example of these saints inspire our students. As the school’s chaplain, Father Jesus, reminds them: we are all saints in the making! 2) SUA and St. …
2025 Jubilee Year
by Kary Ellen Berger Giving thanks to God goes beyond words and impacts every aspect of our lives. Whether it’s through prayer, helping others or simply feeling grateful, we are invited to recognize His many blessings. Those blessings and more will be celebrated as the Church prepares for the Jubilee …
