On All Saints Day, it is customary for churches to place their relics of the saints on public view in the sanctuary or at the altar. Relics are the physical remains of a saint’s body or even clothing they have worn which become the object of our veneration or acts of holy respect. Their presence…
Month: October 2019
World Mission Sunday
World Mission Sunday is celebrated on Sunday October 21 this year. Because of our baptism into the life and love of Jesus, each of us shares in the mission of the Church. Jesus described that mission of the Church as He ascended into heaven: “Go, therefore, make disciples of all nations; baptize them in the…
Thanksgiving Prayer before a Meal
Sometimes parishioners ask us for a grace before meals that can be used not only for Catholics but for people of different faiths. Here is a suitable grace from the Catholic Bishops of Canada: “May we be strong in virtue, firm in time of trouble, and always ready to help others in time of need….