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12/23/2024

✨ Hope, a Pathway to Peace ✨

Hope is a light that resides in the heart of each person, a deep desire for good, even when the future is uncertain. In the face of the challenges of the modern world, where urgency and haste often dominate, we sometimes forget the beauty of patience, that essential fruit of life.

But in this Jubilee Year, let us be tangible signs of hope for those in need: the sick, the incarcerated, migrants, the youth, and the elderly. Every act of solidarity, every gesture of love, every moment of patience is a step towards a more just and humane world. 🌍💙

May this year be an opportunity to rekindle our hope, act for peace, and promote the dignity of every person, as Christ reminds us: "Blessed are the peacemakers" (Mt 5:9). ✝️



French:

✨ L’Espérance, un Chemin vers la Paix ✨

L’espérance est une lumière présente dans le cœur de chacun, un désir profond du bien, même lorsque l’avenir est incertain. Face aux défis du monde moderne, où l’urgence et la précipitation dominent, nous oublions parfois la beauté de la patience, ce fruit essentiel de la vie.

Mais en cette Année Jubilaire, soyons des signes tangibles d’espérance pour ceux qui en ont besoin : pour les malades, les détenus, les migrants, les jeunes et les personnes âgées. Chaque acte de solidarité, chaque geste d’amour, chaque moment de patience est un pas vers un monde plus juste et plus humain. 🌍💙

Que cette année soit l’occasion de raviver notre espérance, d’agir pour la paix et de promouvoir la dignité de chaque personne, comme le Christ nous le rappelle : "Heureux les artisans de paix" (Mt 5, 9). ✝️





Spanish:

✨ La Esperanza, un Camino hacia la Paz ✨

La esperanza es una luz que reside en el corazón de cada persona, un profundo deseo del bien, incluso cuando el futuro es incierto. Ante los desafíos del mundo moderno, donde la urgencia y la precipitación dominan, a veces olvidamos la belleza de la paciencia, ese fruto esencial de la vida.

Pero en este Año Jubilar, seamos signos tangibles de esperanza para quienes más lo necesitan: los enfermos, los encarcelados, los migrantes, los jóvenes y los ancianos. Cada acto de solidaridad, cada gesto de amor, cada momento de paciencia es un paso hacia un mundo más justo y humano. 🌍💙

Que este año sea una oportunidad para reavivar nuestra esperanza, actuar por la paz y promover la dignidad de cada persona, como nos recuerda Cristo: "Bienaventurados los que trabajan por la paz" (Mt 5:9). ✝️

12/18/2024

This Haitian slave followed his master to the United States and was given his freedom. He learned a new trade to support his family – a hairdresser! As a hairdresser he shared his love for God and lead many aristocratic people to the Catholic faith. Our profession should not limit our ability to do God’s work! https://nccs-bsa.org/religious-activities/american-saint-series/

12/12/2024

She is the Patroness of all the Americas. Our Lady appeared to Juan Diego nearly 500 years ago in Guadalupe Mexico. Our Lady asked Juan to have his Bishop build a Cathedral on the site of the apparition. The Bishop asked for a sign! This miracle is still displayed in the Cathedral that is the most visited shrine in all of the Americas. Learn more about this Marian feast at: https://nccs-bsa.org/religious-activities/marian-series/

12/12/2024

Happy Feast Day to the following Parishes:
Our Lady of Guadalupe in Cuero
Our Lady of Guadalupe in Bay City
St. Mary's-Victoria

Our Lady of Guadalupe
1531
December 12—Feast
Patroness of the Americas
A miracle which sparked a mass conversion hangs, frozen in time, in Mexico City
Reflection
Mary’s appearance to Juan Diego as one of his people is a powerful reminder that Mary—and the God who sent her—accept all peoples. In the context of the sometimes rude and cruel treatment of the Indians by the Spaniards, the apparition was a rebuke to the Spaniards and an event of vast significance for the indigenous population. While a number of them had converted before this incident, they now came in droves. According to a contemporary chronicler, nine million Indians became Catholic in a very short time. In these days when we hear so much about God’s preferential option for the poor, Our Lady of Guadalupe cries out to us that God’s love for and identification with the poor is an age-old truth that stems from the Gospel itself.

12/09/2024

Do you listen well? Juan Diego did as he was on his way to Mass. He heard birds chirping but there were no birds. It was Our Lady! He not only heard Our Lady, he did her bidding. He convinced his Bishop to build a Cathedral on the site of the apparition. His tilma that held the roses Our Lady gave him is still displayed in the https://nccs-bsa.org/religious-activities/american-saint-series/

12/09/2024

Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary

🌟 As we journey through Advent, we remember the joy of Christ’s coming. What brings you true joy? 😄 Share a moment of happiness!

In some countries, the Immaculate Conception will be celebrated on December 8th as usual. However, since December 8th falls on a Sunday, the Church will generally celebrate the feast of the Immaculate Conception on December 9th.

On this Solemnity, let us pray with our Mother in Heaven, the Blessed Virgin Mary: “Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you.”



French:

Solennité de l’Immaculée Conception de la Vierge Marie

🌟 En cheminant à travers l’Avent, nous nous rappelons de la joie de la venue du Christ. Qu’est-ce qui vous apporte de la vraie joie ? 😄 Partagez un moment de bonheur !

Dans certains pays, l'Immaculée Conception sera célébrée ce 8 décembre comme à l’accoutumée. Cependant, étant donné que le 8 décembre tombe un dimanche, l’Église en général va célébrer la fête de l’Immaculée Conception le 9 décembre.

En ce jour de Solennité, prions avec notre maman du ciel, la très Sainte Vierge Marie : « Je te salue, comblée de grâce, le Seigneur est avec toi. »





Spanish:

Solemnidad de la Inmaculada Concepción de la Virgen María

🌟 Al caminar por el Adviento, recordamos la alegría de la venida de Cristo. ¿Qué te trae verdadera alegría? 😄 ¡Comparte un momento de felicidad!

En algunos países, la Inmaculada Concepción se celebrará el 8 de diciembre como es habitual. Sin embargo, dado que el 8 de diciembre cae en domingo, la Iglesia en general celebrará la fiesta de la Inmaculada Concepción el 9 de diciembre. En esta Solemnidad, oremos con nuestra Madre del Cielo, la Santísima Virgen María: "Dios te salve, María, llena eres de gracia, el Señor está contigo.

12/09/2024

Do you know who the first televised Catholic Evangelist was? Fulton Sheen was ordained a priest in the Diocese of Peoria in 1919 and became an eloquent preacher and shared his thoughts on radio beginning in the 1930’s and added television beginning in the 1950’s. Learn more about this amazing evangelist at: https://nccs-bsa.org/religious-activities/american-saint-series/