January, 2012 Archives

How St. Francis Made Converts: A Few Bits at a Time —Bp. Daniel Dolan

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Feast of St. Francis de Sales

Bishop’s Corner We seem to have the worst weather of the year around January 22, such cold and ice. Heaven itself bears witness to the chilling reality of baby murder in our land. The weather seems to reflect the true temperature of Washington, DC; “the spirits of wickedness in high places,” and slippery politicians who […]

Words Can Kill —Bp. Daniel Dolan

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Epiphany III

Bishop’s Corner Well, today is the Lord’s Day, as usual, every eight days. It belongs to God. In addition, it is a day of pro-life prayer, and for America’s conversion. I invite you to return to church to pray with us … this morning for the 11:10 AM Rosary, this afternoon for Vespers, and then […]

A Ghost Story —Fr. Julian Larrabee

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Epiphany II

Bishop’s Corner Epiphany, the day of the Kings and feast of gifts, fell this year on a mild and bright First Friday. Fr. Lehtoranta’s First Solemn High Mass in the evening, offered for our church workers and helpers and benefactors, drew an unusually large congregation. What a beautiful gift to the Sacred Heart! The music, […]

Sunday —Bp. Daniel Dolan

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The Holy Family

Bishop’s Corner The Germans would say “eine wunderbare Weihnachten” a wonderful Christmas. Whether we speak of weather, or the ceremonies, or the peace of this wondrous season, we have such reason to thank Our Lord, Who is “wonderful in His works.” Yes, the weather has been wonderful! Autumn lingered until the New Year. Pansies prospered […]

After 8 Days Were Accomplished —Bp. Daniel Dolan

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