Saint Thomas à Kempis

Thomas à Kempis

Thomas à Kempis on Mount Saint Agnes, anonymous, 17th century. From Wikipedia

Holy Father, who hast nourished and strengthened thy Church by the inspired writings of thy servant Thomas a Kempis: Grant that we may learn from him to know what is necessary to be known, to love what is to be . . . → Read More: Saint Thomas à Kempis

Here’s what happened at Parish Life

Treasurer Cindie Baker reported that the Garden Party gross receipts totaled $6,129.55. Expenses of $3,459.97 left a net profit $2,669.58. The June 9th Afternoon Tea free-will offerings, after reimbursements, amount to a $150 profit to be donated to At Jacob’s Well. This is in addition to $126 in cash donations placed in the basket in . . . → Read More: Here’s what happened at Parish Life

Hooray for the Fourth of July; down with political correctness

The Fourth of July has a special significance for me and, I suspect, most people who, like me, were born elsewhere. It marks the 240th anniversary of the declaration that every living person has the right to “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness”— thus giving birth to the most exceptional nation on earth.

When . . . → Read More: Hooray for the Fourth of July; down with political correctness

For the Victims of the Vehicular Assault in Nice

The Massacre of the Innocents

For the Victims of an Act of Terrorism

Merciful God in heaven: Grant, we beseech thee, peace and rest to those whose lives were taken in the attack in Nice, and comfort those who mourn them. Give strength and courage to those who were injured, and bless those who minister unto them. Grant the people . . . → Read More: For the Victims of the Vehicular Assault in Nice