By Fr. William Nordenbrock, C.PP.S. On the feast of St. Maria De Mattias, the Church offers for our reflection a very familiar passage from the Book of the Prophet Jeremiah. In fact, it is part of the reading that we heard on Sunday. In the passage we hear the...
February 4 is the birthday of St. Maria de Mattias, born in 1805 in Vallecorsa, Italy. St. Maria founded the Adorers of the Blood of Christ, part of our Precious Blood Family. There are 2,000 Adorers worldwide, with 200 ministering here in the United States. Inspired...
By Fr. Tim Knepper, C.PP.S. In the Knepper household, when I was growing up, the radio would usually be tuned to adult contemporary or “pop” radio. Often my mom would listen to the Carpenters. One of her favorite songs was “I Need to be in Love.” Mom would tell me to...
Window Creations LLC of Ottoville, Ohio, is replacing the glazing in the windows of Assumption Chapel at St. Charles Center, Carthagena, Ohio, this week. Jason Buehrer of Window Creations (shown in photo) is supervising the project as St. John looks on. The company is...
As we celebrate Catholic Schools Week, we’re grateful for all the students, families, faculty, staff, administrators and volunteers who work learn, work and minister at Catholic schools. May the Holy Spirit be a strong light in the halls of these schools....
By Fr. Al Naseman, C.PP.S. “Let the words of my mouth and the thoughts of my heart find favor before you, O Lord, my rock and redeemer.” This last lines of today’s responsorial psalm I make my prayer as I begin this reflection. The liturgy today details two...
