By Fr. Tim McFarland, C.PP.S. Today is traditionally regarded as the birthday of the Church, when the Holy Spirit descended upon those gathered in the upper room. Today is also when some churches once again open doors for the public celebrations of the liturgy (albeit...
By Fr. Tony Fortman, C.PP.S. In the Diocese of Toledo we celebrate the Ascension of the Lord today. We see Jesus ascending up into heaven in the presence of the Blessed Virgin Mary and his apostles. Jesus was lifted up and a cloud took him from their sight. In today’s...
St. Charles Center and its chapels will remain closed to the public/visitors through the end of June to shield its residents from the coronavirus, No visitors are allowed in Brunner Hall (guest rooms) or Merlini Hall (the infirmary). Lay residents have been asked to...
By Fr. Harry Brown, C.PP.S. We pray in the Creed: “He ascended into heaven and is seated on the right hand of the Father.” Today we are truly happy because Jesus went home—bodily—to his Father’s heavenly home. The scene in Acts is more or less his final apparition to...
Fr. Angelo Anthony, C.PP.S., is conducting a virtual parish mission among Downtown Dayton Catholic Parishes — Region 7. The theme is Hope, the Anchor of Life. Fr. Angelo says, “Hope is the distinguishing mark of the Christian life, a gift from God that provides us...
