UPDATE: Nick Springer and his family were parishioners of my church when he contracted meningitis. Nick Springer was a 14 year old when in 1999 he contracted meningitis. A heroic story – among other accomplishments, two time medal winner in the Paralympics. Well worth reading this entire short tribute. Two-Time Paralympic Medalist, Nick Springer Has … Read more
I wouldn’t be posting this, but last February – right before the pandemic – Brigid and I were spending the weekend in Manhattan and walked past the Center. Very interesting – we went into the chapel where Mass was going on, and then had a look around. I think the Center was funded by a … Read more
99 years old. Some sadness in Farandaville. But a long life well lived PRINCE Philip has died aged 99, Buckingham Palace announced today. The Duke of Edinburgh, who had been married to the Queen for 73 years and described as her constant strength, passed away "peacefully" at Windsor Castle this morning.
The destroyer was found over 21,000 feet down. “We located the front 2/3 of the ship, upright and intact, at a depth of 6456 meters. Three of us across two dives surveyed the vessel and gave respects to her brave crew.” Only 141 of the ship’s 327 crew survived, according to US navy records. Not … Read more
The firefighter who died trying to rescue residents in the Rockland county nursing home 11 days ago. In the early hours on Tuesday, March 23, after repeatedly entering the Evergreen Court Home for Adults to evacuate elderly residents from a raging blaze, Columbian Fire Engine Company firefighter Jared Lloyd issued a “Mayday, Mayday” distress signal. … Read more
I found this touching. Of course it’s really four Marys …
The painting is a famous one of St. Teresa of Avila – I've put her prayer – first on the list – below. Hit the link for the rest. Here are 10 prayers that ask God for healing, bringing us the peace and serenity we seek. Serenity prayer of St. Teresa of Avila: Let nothing … Read more
McCarthy was raised on a farm in a large Catholic family.
Further proof: women are smarter then men.
Miguel Pro was a young Mexican priest who was executed by the anti-Catholic Mexican government on trumped up charges in 1927. The picture(s) of his execution – see below -were circulated by the government in an effort to intimidate people (had the opposite effect). "We ought to speak, shout out against injustices, with confidence and … Read more