December 8, 2007 marks the opening of the Jubilee Year of Lourdes: 150 years after the apparitions of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Immaculate Conception, to Saint Bernadette. Be sure to look at the official Lourdes website for further information on this moment of grace for the whole Church. Especially interesting (and inviting!) is the request for priests to hear confessions and for volunteer medical personnel. Lisa, are you thinking what I am thinking?
His Excellency, Bishop Edward J. Slattery of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Tulsa, Oklahoma has given
Father Mark a special mandate to live under the Rule of Saint Benedict in adoration before the Eucharistic Face of Jesus, offering thanksgiving, intercession, and reparation for all his
brothers in Holy Orders. In this way, Father is preparing the foundation of the new Diocesan Benedictine Monastery of Our Lady of the Cenacle. Father Mark is available to the
priests and deacons of the Diocese for spiritual and sacramental support in their pursuit of holiness. He is also charged with the spiritual formation of women who desire to dedicate themselves to spiritual motherhood in favour of priests.
Thank YOU LORD for Fr.'s safe return! I am so happy that you ARE BACK!
My Advent--has begun!
HE IS COMING!
You're back. Thank the Lord.
Glory to God! It's you again.
Welcome back!