Fr. Gregory Gay, Superior General, sends his Christmas greetings from Vatican Square in this brief video. “May God in his goodness in this holy season of Advent and Christmas bring you much joy , peace and happiness not only to your families but to your communities, to your different Associations and movements, but also together […]
Month: December 2015
+Elizabeth (Betty) Marron
Vincentian Family Death Notice Arrangements CONGREGATION OF THE MISSION St. Vincent’s Seminary 500 East Chelten Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19144 Please remember in your prayers… Elizabeth (Betty) Marron Betty is the sister of Fr. Joseph Marron, CM (deceased) and Henry Marron. Funeral Arrangements: Mass On Tuesday, December 15 at 10:30 AM Viewing before Mass […]
Miraculous Medal, Advent, Incarnation and Holy Door
Advent Homily reflecting on the Central Shrine as a Holy Door of Mercy As I listen to the reading of the favors granted through Mary and the Novena of Miraculous Conception I become more aware of the suffering and anxiety we face in our lives. It is wonderful to hear the instances of those who […]
Miraculous Medal Shrine Holy Door
MIRACULOUS MEDAL SHRINE PHILADELPHIA, PA Solemn Opening Mass: Mon, December 14, at 12 noon Special permission has been granted to the five National Shrines located in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to open a Holy Door for the Extraordinary Jubilee along with the principal Holy Door of the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in […]
Superior General takes to Twitter
The Superior General of the Congregation of the Mission is on Twitter! because he wants to communicate with you in as many ways as possible and he knows your always on the go. Beginning this first Sunday of Advent, he’ll tweet or re-tweet at least once a day with thoughts and information that he hopes […]
Rom 16, 13 reads: "Greet Rufus, chosen in the Lord; and greet his mother—a mother to me also." If this…
Have a blessed Holy Week!
I have never thought about the people that were named in the Gospels. I would agree that they may be…
Generally, I love the laconic nature of Mark's Gospel. The Passion narrative is very compelling in its starkness, with one…
Father John, Blessings to you as you step cautiously down that new path. Grace and Peace be with you!