Pastoral Team Articles

April 2018

Apr 25

Proof that Jesus rose from the dead

Proof that Jesus rose from the dead The Sacred Scriptures clearly tell us that many people witnessed Jesus’ death on the cross, that he was buried in a stone tomb that was sealed, that the tomb was guarded by soldiers but was later found empty, that he was then seen by his apostles, by the women who went to the tomb and by over 500 people...
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Apr 18

50 Days of Easter

The Fifty Days of Easter Lent is 40 days of prayer, penance and almsgiving, in preparation for the Paschal Triduum. Easter is 50 days of prayer, study, action and rejoicing in preparation for Pentecost. Easter celebrates the resurrection and ascension of Jesus leading to the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the Church on the feast of...
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Apr 11

ABSOLUTION

ABSOLUTION BY A CATHOLIC PRIEST Catholics believe in the power and necessity of the Sacrament of Penance. It is the normal way to be forgiven of mortal sins and is also very helpful for healing of venial sins. Minimally, we are expected to go to the sacrament of Reconciliation once a year, but we are recommended to go more often than...
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Apr 4

What is Divine Mercy?

SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER (or of Divine Mercy) What is Divine Mercy? Forms of Devotion The Image of The Divine Mercy In 1931, our Lord appeared to St. Faustina in a vision. She saw Jesus clothed in a white garment with His right hand raised in blessing. His left hand was touching His garment in the area of the Heart, from where...
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