Fall is in the air as October nears. Leaves changing colors, cooler temperatures, and football season are all things to be excited about in the fall.
Tag: St. Faustina
Praying the ‘Divine Mercy Chaplet’ in the presence of the dying
To the editor:
Christ ordered St. Faustina to write about praying the “Divine Mercy Chaplet” in the presence of the dying. She wrote about this at least three times as she reports in her diary (St. Faustina Kowalska Diary — Divine Mercy in My Soul).
Divine Mercy Sunday: A day of mercy and prayer
“St. John XXIII, pray for us.”
“St. John Paul II, pray for us.”
Msgr. James Bartylla, vicar general for the Diocese of Madison, led those short, but poignant prayers at the outset of some brief announcements before Divine Mercy Sunday Mass on April 27 at the Bishop O’Connor Center in Madison.
It’s more than one day: Pope Francis reminds us to continue to share Easter joy
In our fast-paced world, it seems as if one holiday is barely done and we’re starting to get ready for the next one on the horizon.
This is especially true in the greeting card sections of our stores. The Mother’s Day cards have been on display for a few weeks (even though Mother’s Day was a month away at the time), and the graduation cards are on the racks. Before we know it, the Halloween cards will be making their appearance!
We should have time to savor each special day in our lives and not be rushing past any of the religious or secular holidays.
Continue to celebrate Easter
However, Easter should be the definite exception to our quick celebrations. That’s because Easter is more than just one day, as Pope Francis reminded thousands of visitors gathered in St. Peter’s Square on Easter Monday. In fact, he told them to celebrate Easter all through the week — and beyond.
Divine Mercy Sunday to be celebrated on April 27
Blessed John Paul II declared in the Great Jubilee Year 2000 that throughout the universal Church, the Sunday after Easter will be known as Divine Mercy Sunday.
Wonderful celebration of Divine Mercy Sunday at St. Aloysius, Sauk City
To the editor:
My family attended Divine Mercy Sunday activities at St. Aloysius Church in Sauk City. It was incredible. I want to thank the priests and the organizers of the events for their dedication and commitment to leading others to Christ.