Monthly Archives: March 2016

A short look at Easter

Posted on March 26, 2016 by immacastoria

Share the post “A short look at Easter” FacebookGoogle+TwitterTumblrEmailBookmarkPrint The Solemnity of Easter “Truly, He is Risen” “When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, Mary, the mother of James, and Salome bought spices so that they might go and anoint … Continue reading →

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Easter Greetings From Monsignor Ferrarese

Posted on March 26, 2016 by immacastoria

Share the post “Easter Greetings From Monsignor Ferrarese” FacebookGoogle+TwitterTumblrEmailBookmarkPrint Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, May the Graces that are bestowed on us from the Risen Christ be with you and your families this Easter! I often wondered about the … Continue reading →

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When We Go… to the Poor by Fr. Richard Rock, C.M.

Posted on March 24, 2016 by immacastoria

Share the post “When We Go… to the Poor by Fr. Richard Rock, C.M.” FacebookGoogle+TwitterTumblrEmailBookmarkPrint Here’s an interesting reflection by Fr. Richie Rock, C.M. It’s short yet profound. Fr. Rock is a priest of the Vincentian order.  He’s also a … Continue reading →

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Fool’s Pardon by Michael Whalen, C.M.

Posted on March 22, 2016 by immacastoria

Share the post “Fool’s Pardon by Michael Whalen, C.M.” FacebookGoogle+TwitterTumblrEmailBookmarkPrint Fool’s Pardon: A Meditation in Two Parts on Mercy as Sheer Gift of Accepting and Offering (Inter)Personal Forgiveness I We begin with a comment concerning the title of this meditation, … Continue reading →

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Walking the Walk by Monsignor Ferrarese

Posted on March 19, 2016 by immacastoria

Share the post “Walking the Walk by Monsignor Ferrarese” FacebookGoogle+TwitterTumblrEmailBookmarkPrint We go through Holy Week yet again. Why? It seems we say the same things that we know happened centuries before. Remembrance is important but it sometimes seems overplayed as … Continue reading →

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Holy Week

Posted on March 17, 2016 by immacastoria

Share the post “Holy Week” FacebookGoogle+TwitterTumblrEmailBookmarkPrint Holy Week The following Gospel accounts contain the events the Church commemorates and reflects upon during Holy Week: • Mark 11-15 • Matthew 21-27 • Luke 19-23 • John 12-19 The last week of … Continue reading →

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I Like You Just Because…: Mercy as the Surprise of Sheer Gift by Michael Whalen, C.M.

Posted on March 15, 2016 by immacastoria

Share the post “I Like You Just Because…: Mercy as the Surprise of Sheer Gift by Michael Whalen, C.M.” FacebookGoogle+TwitterTumblrEmailBookmarkPrint   I Like You Just Because…: Mercy as the Surprise of Sheer Gift Whether the “gospel” begins with the tragic … Continue reading →

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The Lord’s Day by Monsignor Ferrarese

Posted on March 11, 2016 by immacastoria

Share the post “The Lord’s Day by Monsignor Ferrarese” FacebookGoogle+TwitterTumblrEmailBookmarkPrint One of the most memorable experiences of my Sabbatical was the dinner I shared with an orthodox Jewish family on the Jewish Sabbath. The Sabbath for Jews is a very … Continue reading →

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Our Worst Enemy by Monsignor Ferrarese

Posted on March 4, 2016 by immacastoria

Share the post “Our Worst Enemy by Monsignor Ferrarese” FacebookGoogle+TwitterTumblrEmailBookmarkPrint One of the strongest instincts we possess is that of self-preservation. It is so basic and strong that every creature exhibits it. Think of the lowly fly or bug that … Continue reading →

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