Friday's Homily:

One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism And The Wonders Our Father Has Prepared For Us

Friday
of Week 29 in Ordinary Time in Cycle II
From his prison in Rome Saint Paul is encouraging the Ephesians to lead lives worthy of their calling, to live selfless lives in gentleness and patience. The Spirit makes us one and, therefore, we should all live as one. Paul speaks of "one Lord, one faith, one baptism, and one God who is Father of...
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Saint of the Day:

Today is the feast of Saint Winifred

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