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Imagining
The local parish’s updated Stations of the Cross booklet, focused on imaginative engagement with Christ’s perspective, caused discontent particularly by interfering with the point of saying the stations, impacting the writer’s husband, who misses the traditional solemnity. It seems the booklet is unsuitable for group worship.
MARCH 1 – LENT DAY 17 – ST. DAVID, BISHOP. ST. ALBINUS, BISHOP.
Reflect on the works & miracles of St. David & St. Albinus, brothers in Christ who showed perfect obedience to God in their unwavering humility & piety.
FEBRUARY 29, 2024 – LENT DAY 16 – ST. OSWALD, BISHOP.
Draw inspiration from St. Oswald’s commitment to reforming the clergy and restoring monasticism – read how he embraced pious artifice and discovered relics of his predecessor!
FEBRUARY 28 , 2024 – LENT DAY 15 – SS. ROMANUS AND LUPICINUS, ABBOTS.
Discover how two devout brothers, St. Romanus and Lupicinus, left their homes at thirty-five years old to journey into the wilds of Mount Jura and build monasteries for aspiring followers drawn by the fame of their pious works!
FEBRUARY 27, 2024 – LENT DAY 14 – ST. LEANDER, BISHOP.
Follow the inspiring journey of St. Leander as he fervently restored the Catholic faith in Spain, despite banishment and harsh conditions- his zeal for reform was potent!
FEBRUARY 26, 2024 – LENT DAY 13 – ST. PORPHYRY, BISHOP.
Find inspiration in St. Porphyry’s heroic efforts and sacrifices to spread Christianity in Gaza while destroying heathen temples and idols! Read how!
Lola Belle Holmes at the 1968 Wanderer Forum: Communism is to Blame For Racism
In 1968, Lola Belle Holmes, former undercover FBI agent, spoke at the Wanderer Forum, discussing the Communist Party’s manipulations, particularly towards the Black community and civil rights. Holmes believed Communism fueled racial discord and civil unrest. Her experiences in Chicago’s civil rights movement informed her insights on advancement through seizing opportunities, not street demonstrations. Comparisons are made to contemporary events, suggesting historical parallels with her 1960s observations. The talk’s upcoming release underscores the continued relevance of her message against Communism.
FEBRUARY 25, 2024 – SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT – ST. TARASIUS.
Learn from St. Tarasius, Patriarch of Constantinople, and his unwavering devotion to God and His Church-defying an Emperor to protect the sanctity of marriage!
FEBRUARY 24, 2024 – LENT DAY 11 – ST. MATTHIAS, APOSTLE.
Learn about St. Matthias’ call to the apostolate, and the example of his perseverance! Reflect inwardly on our own vocations and take inspiration from St. Matthias’ example.
FEBRUARY 23, 2024 – LENT DAY 10 – ST. PETER DAMIAN & ST. SERENUS
Discover the life of St. Peter Damian, who left a cruel brother to his studies before joining the monks of Font-Avellano and rising in status & influence. Read about his mission to reform the Church & stand for Alexander II. against an Antipope!
