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THE BLESSING OF ANIMALS

So God created the great sea monsters and every living creature that moves, of every kind, with which the waters swarm, and every winged bird of every kind. And God saw that it was good. God made the wild animals of the earth of every kind, and the cattle of every kind, and everything that creepsContinueContinue reading “THE BLESSING OF ANIMALS”

PICTURES AT AN EXHIBITION

So it is with every artisan and master artisan who labors by night as well as by day;those who cut the signets of seals, each is diligent in making a great variety;they set their heart on painting a lifelike image, and they are careful to finish their work.[Sirach 38:27] For our anniversary last week, myContinueContinue reading “PICTURES AT AN EXHIBITION”

WHERE’S THE PASTOR?

John said to [Jesus], “Teacher, we saw someone casting out demons in your name, and we tried to stop him, because he was not following us.” But Jesus said, “Do not stop him; for no one who does a deed of power in my name will be able soon afterward to speak evil of me.[Mark 9:38-39]ContinueContinue reading “WHERE’S THE PASTOR?“