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Sunday scripture column
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Written by Jeff Hensley
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Thursday, Jun. 06, 2013 -- 12:00 AM |
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If we’ve ever thought the phrase “timing is everything” carried a lot of wisdom, this week’s Scriptures confirm that.
Whether it’s asking for a raise or correcting a friend, we know that there is a time when an action will bear fruit, but there may be many others when it could cause disaster.
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Pope's Prayer Intentions: June |
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June General Intention
Mutual Respect. That a culture of dialogue, listening, and mutual respect may prevail among peoples.
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June Mission Intention
New Evangelization. That where secularization is strongest, Christian communities may effectively promote a new evangelization.
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Holy Days of Obligation |
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The following are Holy Days of Obligation for 2013.
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Tuesday, January 1
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Solemnity of Mary the Mother of God
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Thursday, May 9
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Ascension Thursday
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Thursday, August 15
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Solemnity of the Assumption
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Friday, November 1
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All Saints
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Sunday, December 8
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Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception |
Wednesday, December 25
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Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas)
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Prayer to St. Raphael |
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Glorious Archangel St. Raphael, great prince of the heavenly court, you are illustrious for your gifts of wisdom and grace. You are a guide of those who journey by land or sea or air, consoler of the afflicted, and refuge of sinners.
We beg you, assist us in all our needs and in all the sufferings of this life, as once you helped the young Tobias on his travels. Because you are the "medicine of God" we humbly pray you to heal the many infirmities of our souls and the ills that afflict our bodies.
We especially ask your guidance of our diocese as we journey toward the rebuilding of a cathedral bearing your name, and the great grace of purity to prepare us to be temples of the Holy Spirit. As our intercessor, beg the Blessed Trinity to prosper the work of our hands and, above all, to bring us, face-to-face, into their Holy presence.
Amen.
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In this issue of Faith Alive!
• Food for Thought • Marketplace |
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