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Prayer for December 11 Tornado Outreak
Compassionate Lord, we pray for those who have been devastated by today’s devastating tornado outbreak in Arkansas, Tennessee, Missouri and Kentucky. We remember those who have lost their lives so suddenly. We hold in our hearts the families forever changed by grief and loss. Bring them consolation and comfort. Surround …
December 10: The Holy House of Loreto
Since its completion in the 16th century and possibly even earlier, the “Holy House” of Loreto has been numbered among the most famous shrines of Italy. Loreto is a small town a few miles south of Ancona and near the sea. Its most conspicuous building is the basilica. This dome-crowned …
First Vespers for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception: Tuesday, December 7
First Vespers for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, music by the Athenaeum Chorale and the Mount St. Mary’s Latin Schola. This event will include the chanting of the psalms and canticles of Evening Prayer for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, the Patroness of the Seminary. The concert will …
The Ember Live! Thursday Weekly Update
Thursday, December 9, 2021: Dominick Albano & Jessica Rinaudo interview Father Jan Schmidt Thursday, December 2, 2021: Dominick Albano interview Kara Ross, Respect Life Thursday, November 20, 2021: Dominick Albano and Jennifer Schack interview Katie Englefield, Marriage Evangelization Thursday, November 11, 2021: Dominick Albano and Jennifer Schack interview Sister Marie-Cecil …
Synod 2021 2023 For a Synodal Church Communion Participation Mission
THE SYNOD ON SYNODALITY’S GOAL & PURPOSE In last month’s Catholic Telegraph, Father Earl Fernandes wrote about synodality as it pertains to Beacons of Light. Synodality means walking together as a community on the pilgrim journey that we live on earth. By virtue of our baptism, we are all called …
Advent Calendar 2021
Friday, November 26 – Saturday, December 25 Franciscan Christmas 2021 St. Francis Seraph Courtyard, Liberty & Vine Sts., Cincinnati 45202 This year the displays of A Franciscan Christmas are coming back to the church and friary. The nativities from around the world will be displayed in church in the alcoves …
Christmas Tree Blessing
When all have gathered, a suitable song may be sung. The leader makes the sign of the cross, and all reply “Amen.” The leader may greet those present in the following words: Let us glorify Christ our light, who brings salvation and peace into our midst, now and forever. R/. …
Families of Parishes Finalized
Today Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati promulgated the Families of Parishes as part of the Beacons of Light initiative. For the Letter From the Archbishop Beacons of Light Letter from The Archbishop For the Transcript of Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr’s announcement Archbishop Schnurr’s Annoncement The following …
New Ohio Historical Marker Recognizes 19th century Catholic Entrepreneur
A new Ohio Historical Marker will be dedicated to Daniel Rudd. Rudd was a 19th century Catholic entrepreneur who was born into slavery in Bardstown, KY before moving to Ohio and becoming a newspaperman, lecturer, publicist, and advocate for the Roman Catholic Church. St. Raphael Parish, Springfield, in collaboration with …