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If you haven't already caught up on #BigCityCatholics , catch this special episode featuring Bishop Robert Brennan's Easter Sunday Homily.
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#SaintOfTheDay : Saint Stanislaus, the bishop of Kraków, was martyred for denouncing political & social corruption. He became the patron saint of Poland & remains a popular saint throughout Eastern Europe.
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Two Catholic Food Pantries Team Up to Fight Hunger, Inspired by a Currents News Report - NET TV
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#SaintOfTheDay : Saint Magdalene of Canossa worked in hospitals and among the poor, opened her home as a lodging for girls, started a school, and founded two religious communities.
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#SaintOfTheDay : Saint Casilda grew up as a Muslim. Facing a serious illness as a young woman, she journeyed to a shrine in Spain where she was cured. As a result, she embraced Christianity.
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In this special edition of #BigCityCatholics , I share my Homily as delivered on Easter Sunday at The Cathedral Basilica of Saint James. During this Easter season, let us rejoice in knowing that Christ walks with us always. He appears to us in the gift of the Eucharist so we may…
#SaintOfTheDay : Saint Julie Billiart spent many years suffering from incapacitating ailments, but she never lost her drive to work for the Kingdom of God. Her desire to educate led her to help found the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur.
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Today, we celebrate the Annunciation of the Lord! The day the Angel Gabriel's visit to the Virgin Mary. Let us reflect on Mary's faith and 'yes' to God's plan. True courage and humility.
Read all about the importance of the day here.
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#SaintOfTheDay : Best known as the patron of many Christian Brothers’ schools, St John Baptist de La Salle had no intention of working with youth or founding a religious community. But God had other plans & he responded wholeheartedly.
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Happy Divine Mercy Sunday! Today, we celebrate the infinite love and compassion of Jesus Christ, who offers forgiveness and redemption to all who seek it. May we renew our trust in the unfathomable mercy of our Lord.
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#SaintOfTheDay : The story of Saint Crescentia Hoess is a twist on the story of rags to riches. Born into material poverty, she eventually rose to true spiritual wealth.
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In this edition of #BigCityCatholics , we listen to Bishop Robert Brennan's Easter Homily. He explains that our risen Lord never gives up on us. Christ meets and walks with us always, appearing to us in the gift of the Eucharist so that we may be more aware of His presence in our lives.
#SaintOfTheDay : Saint Vincent Ferrer lived in a time with two Popes. But in St. Vincent's time, the two were contenders both claiming to be the authentic Pope. This feud went on for almost 40 years.
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The countdown to the Diocesan #EucharisticRevival continues. More than 8,000 people are expected to converge on 'Louis Armstrong Stadium' in Queens on April 20th.
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Our newest episode of #BigCityCatholics releases tomorrow. If you haven't already, catch up on last week's special episode talking about unity within the Church and our diocese.
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#unity #chrismmass #easterseason
#SaintOfTheDay : Saint Isidore of Seville was a prolific writer & capable administrator of his diocese. Following his brother as bishop of Seville, he founded schools and seminaries, and he was known for his encyclopedic knowledge.
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#SaintOfTheDay : Saint Benedict the African, also called Saint Benedict the Moor & Saint Benedict the Black, lived the life of a slave until 18. In the Franciscans, he held positions of leadership. He was known for his poverty & humility.
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