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Sacramentals
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Living The Faith -
Sacramentals
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THE IMPORTANCE OF THE CRUCIFIX
 Catholics are often
asked why we have crucifixes and not just the plain cross? A crucifix is a cross
which has the crucified body (the corpus) of Christ. The answer comes from
Scripture:
"But we
preach Christ crucified: unto the Jews indeed a stumbling block, and unto the
Gentiles foolishness: But unto them that are called...Christ, the power of God
and the wisdom of God." ( I Corinthians 1:23-24)
The presence of
Christ's body on the cross does not mean that we ignore the Resurrection.
Instead, it is a reminder to us that the bonds of sin were broken by Christ's
suffering and death (1 Peter 2:24).
The crucifix
is a sign of Christ's unconditional love for us, a reminder of the hope
we have for a life united to Him, and an outward expression of our Faith as
Catholic Christians.
For
these reasons, the Catholic Church encourages the faithful to place crucifixes
and other sacramentals in their churches, institutions, and homes. A sacramental
is an object such as a crucifix, rosary, statue, or artwork which helps us grow
in our faith and open our hearts to God's graces. (Catechism of the Catholic
Church 1677)
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The Gospel Inspired Group (GIG)A men's group on Tuesday's at 7pm in the Holy Family Room. Each week will begin with a discussion of next Sunday's Gospel.
Stop Killing our BabiesJoin us in saying the Rosary every Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in front of the abortion clinic at Wendy's parking lot.
Taize Prayer
An hour of quiet song and meditation on the first Wednesday of every month at 7:30pm in the Church.
Prayer ChainAre you or somebody you know in need of prayers? Would you pray for those in need? Join our Prayer Chain and together we will bring our petitions to the Lord.
February is dedicated to The Holy Family
Joseph got up, took the child and his mother by night, and departed to Egypt, and remained there until the death of Herod.
This was to fulfill what the Lord had spoken by the
prophet, “Out of Egypt have I called my son.”
Matthew 2:13-15 RSV-SCE O most loving Jesus, Who by Thy surpassing virtues and the example
of Thy home life didst hallow the household in which Thou didst choose
to live while on earth, mercifully look down upon this family, whose
members, humbly prostrate before Thee, implore Thy protection. Remember
that we are Thine, bound and consecrated to Thee by a special devotion.
Protect us in Thy mercy, deliver us from danger, help us in our
necessities, and impart to us strength to persevere always in the
imitation of Thy Holy Family, so that, by serving Thee and loving Thee
faithfully during this mortal life, we may at length give Thee eternal
praise in heaven.
O Mary, dearest Mother, we implore thy assistance, knowing that thy divine Son will hearken to thy petition.
And do thou, most glorious patriarch, St. Joseph, help us with thy
powerful patronage, and place our petitions in Mary's hands, that she
may offer them to Jesus Christ. Amen. |
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