"Get in line" is said quite a bit about immigration. Here is an info graphic to help you understand what the "line" looks like...oh and make sure to see how long it takes to actually become a citizen. Not like when my grandfather and his siblings came over, it fact it is very very different. We need comprehensive immigration reform and we needed it about 25 years ago! Some more info from the US Bishops and their Just for Immigrants campaign.
Showing posts with label Church. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Church. Show all posts
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Annunciation
Happy Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord!
Mary said, “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord.
May it be done to me according to your word.”
May it be done to me according to your word.”
Remember folks only 9 months of shopping before Christmas! ;-)
Tuesday, March 09, 2010
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Deforestation
Some perspective on the issue. We are called to be stewards of creation. Me thinks we need to do more...
Labels:
Church,
Prayers,
Social Teaching
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Just heartbreaking...and uplifting as well.
Check out this blog from a guy who is working to get clean water to the people in Haiti...something he has been doing before the earthquake. His name is Chris and the past two days have been a harrowing experience. Please make sure to pray for the people of Haiti and those affected by the earthquake. Make sure to read the whole post from his day when the earthquake hit. Pray and Give!
All I could see was her face and left arm, and she frantically called out to me. I asked her to calm down because it would help me to work and asked her to pray for both of us. She calmed down and became very brave. I was having trouble seeing her where she was jammed under the slab. I pulled out a very large piece of rubble that didn’t really help Jacqueline at all (her name was Jacqueline). There was some sort of object behind that rubble and when I went to move it it turned out to be another girl’s bottom. The girl cried out but I could barely hear her – her whole head was underneath rubble.
At this point I began to realize that I was in over my head. All I had was a hammer, and it was quickly becoming pitch dark with twilight fading and no electricity anywhere. I tried to borrow a flashlight, but it was impossible. I had a moment of feeling intense helplessness. After thinking and praying for a minute, I told Jacqueline that I had to leave her and find more help. I couldn’t do anything without a flashlight, and she needed to keep praying and remember that her parents were coming to look for her.
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Haiti
Sorry this post is so late. Please PRAY for the people of Haiti! Also, if you can, GIVE to help them live and rebuild. More photos when I can compile a better post. If you need a link to give here is is:
This is an image of the Cathedral in Port au Prince.
PRAY
God of all creation, as we weep with our family in Haiti, console us.
In this time of crisis, open our eyes to look beyond the disaster
to see Christ in our brothers and sisters in Haiti, as Christ sees us.
Be with us as we stand in solidarity with those living and working in Haiti.
Be with us in our mourning and guide our efforts to feed the hungry, shelter the homeless, comfort the grieving and stand for justice.
With your mercy, sustain us at this time as we continue to work for peace and justice.
Amen.
Wednesday, January 06, 2010
It is about who We are!
This is just great. Send it to your family and friends...especially those who are away from the Church. Peace to all and Merry Christmas!
Labels:
Archdiocese,
Church,
Faith,
Parish
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Fun with monks
Yes I know they are not real monks. But I could not pass us sharing this video with you. Enjoy!
and
Merry Christmas!
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Life at Seminary
Here is a brief video of what seminary life is like...kinda. The video is from Mt. St. Mary's Seminary in Emmitsburg Maryland. You will notice our former seminarian Mark Starr in the video along with other seminarians, including some from Atlanta. Enjoy!
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Archdiocese,
Church,
Fun,
Parish,
Prayers
Tuesday, December 08, 2009
Sad News
I just got the news that Fr. Jim Miceli, my first assignment Pastor in the Archdiocese, died this morning. Please keep his family, the other priest of the Archdiocese and the people of St. Mary's in Rome Georgia in your prayers.
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord!
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Archdiocese,
Church,
Friends,
Personal,
Prayers
Saturday, November 07, 2009
Fun at the Falcon
Fun at the Falcon is done for another year and a great time was had by all! Thanks to all who contributed lots of money, time, resources and made this a great time and what should be a huge succcess. Here are the photos...I will have total money raised in the future. Peace
Sunday, November 01, 2009
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Anniversary of Dedication
It was nine years ago today that our new chuch for St. Matthew was dedicated. Here is the article from the Georgia Bulletin. Congratulations to a great parish family!
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
VIP Guests
So after lunch we had a brief visit from Ken Hackett and Bishop Woldetensaé Ghebreghiorghis, Bishop of the Apostolic Vicariate of Harar. He was sharing thanks from the people of his area and the good work CRS does for the people in his area. Likewise he shared a story of when then Senator Obama visited as a Congreassional delegtaion on a fact finding mission about the floods in the area. What a wonderful and humble man! Pray for him and his people.
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Pet Blessing
We had the Blessing of Animals today and here are the photos. Enjoy!
By the way my pooch, Rosie, has lymphoma and I am not sure the drugs are doing much, so keep a good thought for her please. If you want a copy of a photo in higher resolution just let me know. Peace
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Vespers
I went to the Vespers for Bishop-Elect Luis Zarama tonight and it was beautiful and wonderful. At the end of Vespers Bishop-Elect Zarama shared a few words which were very touching. After Vespers we had a nice reception and I got a photo with the man of the hour! FWIW, he likes my new hairdo. More photos to come but in the interim if you need more info you can go here to check it out. If you want to watch the Ordination from home head over to AIB for more info. Keep Bishop-Elect Zarama and our Archdiocese in your prayers. Peace.
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Archdiocese,
Church,
Fun,
Prayers
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