Mary Queen of Peace Parish

09/10/2026

Have you ever heard of people talking about a relic and wondered what it is?

A relic is a physical object with a direct connection to Jesus or a saint. The word relic is derived from the Latin word “relinquere,” which translates to mean “to abandon or leave behind.”

There are also three different classes of relics: first, second and third.

A first class relic is the body fragments of a saint, such as pieces of bone or flesh.

A second class relic is an item that a saint touched or owned, such as clothing, a book or fragments of these items.

A third class relic are items that a saint touched or items that have been touched to a first, second or another third class relic. For example, touching your rosary to the bone or clothing of a saint would make your personal rosary a third class relic.

There's more to learn about relics! Curious about how relics are authenticated, why we venerate relics or if relic veneration is biblical? Check out the article below for the answers to these questions and more!

https://ewtnvatican.com/articles/explainer-everything-you-should-know-about-relics-6335

09/10/2026

Happy feast day of St. Peter Claver!

09/10/2026

"Faith and reason are like two wings on which the human spirit rises to the contemplation of truth.” — St. John Paul II

Is faith irrational? How does faith work with reason? And what does it mean to say that faith seeks understanding?

Study these questions in Faith & Reason, an Augustine Institute Short Course taught by Dr. Christopher Mooney. The course includes four hours of video content, interactive lessons, readings, and additional resources.

Learn at your own pace, anytime and anywhere.

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09/09/2026

Please Join Us for the 14th Annual Billings Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children
When: Saturday, September 12, 2026, 12-1pm
Where: Memorial for the Unborn at Holy Cross Cemetery
What: An outdoor memorial service in Billings to honor the lives of the 68 million children killed by legal abortion in the U.S. since 1973, especially the many who continue to be killed through the deadly abortion pill right here in Billings today!

For more information, contact Amy Seymour: (406) 8553737.

09/05/2026

Today's the feast day of St. Teresa of Calcutta. Like her, may we strive to do small things with great love!

09/04/2026

-from my new book, “Kingdom Come: Unveiling the Mystery of Salvation History” stpaulcenter.com/store/kingdom-come-unveiling-the-mystery-of-salvation-a-study-of-1-2-chronicles

09/04/2026

Do you have a deacon in your parish and wonder what his role is in the Church?

Deacons do a lot at the service of the Church!

Service is at the heart of the deacon’s role. He is there to assist the bishop or priests at Mass and in their ministry.

At Mass, a deacon can proclaim the Gospel, give the homily, and assist at the altar. Outside of Mass, he can assist at and bless marriages and preside at funerals, and baptize.

A transitional deacon is a celibate man who is preparing for and anticipating ordination to the priesthood. A permanent deacon is often, but not always, a married man who remains a deacon for life.

Want to know more about the diaconate? Check out the link below to learn more about who deacons are and what they do.

https://www.usccb.org/beliefs-and-teachings/vocations/diaconate/faqs

09/03/2026

"The Great" isn't used often in the Catholic Church, but as an effective reformer, humble servant, and virtuous leader, Pope St. Gregory is worthy of the title.

https://ow.ly/uNsq50YVR0T

09/01/2026