The Immaculate Conception and God's Presence

Hail Mary, full of grace!
the Lord is with you...Blessed are you among women
and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus!
Holy Mary, mother of God,Pray for us now and at the hour of death. Amen!

How will we prepare the way...?

The Advent season has begun for 2015... Does this mean that we rush to buy, buy, buy...for all those on our 'list' in time for Christmas? Or, does it mean that we are entering a special time of the year when we can actually "slow-down", and ponder on the truly important aspects of our lives? Especially, after having just celebrated Thanksgiving?

 

I invite you to take a single moment each day, from today, until Christmas Day, to breathe-in some good while reflecting on the many blessings we receive...and slow down a bit in your journey home. After all, that day will come (on its own blessed time) when we will all be one family in Christ - celebrating an endless banquet of love, joy and peace!!!

 

Happy Advent! 



The greatest gift...is Love...We are made for Love...

"The Merciful Family" Student Contest during the Jubilee of Mercy

From September 15, 2015  to February 15, 2016

The Diocese of Kalamazoo in collaboration with the Knights of Columbus, invite students grades 4th—12th to submit original art, prose, poetry, musical compositions and videos; all reflecting the theme “The Merciful Family ”.

The work should display their God-given talents and convey how we live our call to be merciful within our families and in our communities.

We will accept works from students in Catholic schools, public schools and home schools (who attend faith-formation catechetical classes).

Following are the contest rules:

- Contest Criteria

- Contest Cover Sheet

- Contest Bilingual Flyer

Send in entries between September 15, 2015 and February 15, 2016 to be eligible for a number of great prizes.

Mail to: National Student Contest, Diocese of Kalamazoo,
215 N. Westnedge Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Questions? visit the Diocese of Kalamazoo website link here:
the-merciful-family-student-contest

Like Mother...like son...

Today, we celebrate a man who became a saint as his mother's prayers never ceased for his conversion.

St. Monica (who we celebrated yesterday) prayed incessantly for the conversion of her son, (St.) Augustine.
In God's time, he did turn his life around, and became a powerful witness to the good.

Like mother...like son... Two saints in heaven who can intercede for us on earth!!!

St. Augustine and St. Monica...Pray for us! Amen!