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The Hermitage at Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land

I recently had the pleasure of spending one day and night as a hermit at the new Hermitage at the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in America.  It was a wonderful experience of tranquility, prayer, and refreshment.  The Hermitage … Continue reading

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Fortnight for Freedom–Washington, D.C.

            The Fortnight for Freedom ended on July 4th at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.  I was very moved to attend this Mass at “America’s Catholic Church,” the largest Catholic … Continue reading

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Fortnight for Freedom–Baltimore

            The Fortnight for Freedom started on June 21st in Baltimore with an Opening Mass for the Feast of St. Thomas More & St. John Fisher.  I was privileged to attend this beautiful service that … Continue reading

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Our Lady of Fatima & Mother’s Day

Today we honor our mothers, and it is a blessing it coincides with the feast of Our Lady of Fatima.  Happy Mother’s Day to all mothers and especially Our Blessed Mother Mary. Today is May 13th, and it marks 95 … Continue reading

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The Shrine of St. Anthony

Yesterday, I was honored to join my fellow Secular Franciscans in a day of prayer and reflection at the inspiring St. Anthony Shrine in Ellicott City, Maryland.  The Secular Franciscans from the St. Margaret of Cortona Region (D.C., Maryland, Virginia, … Continue reading

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Our Lady of Guadalupe

                        Today, December 12th, is the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe.  My parish, Church of the Incarnation, has a large Hispanic community that comes together to celebrate the … Continue reading

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All Saints Day & America’s First Saint

November 1st is the solemn day we celebrate All Saints Day to honor saints, both known and unknown.  One of my favorite reference sites for Roman Catholic Saints is at SQPN Saints that now list 7,274 saints.  It is amazing … Continue reading

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The Way

  The Way is a new movie written and directed by Emilio Estevez and starring his father Martin Sheen in a very inspiring story that will touch your soul.  The Way is a story that begins as a father learns … Continue reading

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Mount St. Mary’s University

          I had the pleasure of visiting Mount St. Mary’s University last month.  Mount St. Mary’s University (The Mount) is located in Emmitsburg, Maryland and now is recognized as one of the finest Catholic Colleges in … Continue reading

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America’s First Mass

  I made a trip to St. Augustine, Florida last year and was privileged to visit a very Holy Site to Americans–The site of the First Mass and First Shrine to Mother Mary.  A Great Cross rising 208 feet in … Continue reading

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