Welcome to the In His Name Newsletter for the first quarter of 2021!
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Come, Holy Spirit, Divine Creator, true source of light and fountain of wisdom! Pour forth your brilliance upon my dense intellect, dissipate the darkness which covers me, that of sin and of ignorance. Grant me a penetrating mind to understand, a retentive memory, method and ease in learning, the lucidity to comprehend, and abundant grace in expressing myself. Guide the beginning of my work, direct its progress, and bring it to successful completion. This I ask through Jesus Christ, true God and true man, living and reigning with You and the Father, forever and ever. Amen.
- St. Thomas Aquinas
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A LETTER FROM THE PROMOTER |
Fr. Augustine Hillander O.P.
"St. Joseph is the patron of the Universal Church, families, fathers, expectant mothers (pregnant women), travelers, immigrants, house sellers and buyers, craftsmen, engineers, working people in general, and a happy death. How did one man who says nothing in the Bible and who didn't know Jesus in His public ministry have so many important jobs?"
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A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT |
Mrs. Denise Harvey O.P.
"[...]But, we cannot accomplish profound faithfulness on our own. We need the intercession and guidance of Our Lady and St. Joseph. In this important month, let's consecrate (or re-consecrate) ourselves to Mary and St. Joseph. With our fiat, let's entrust our souls to their care."
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Mrs. Helen Nguyen O.P.
"God’s plan is perfect and we have been surrendering and resting in that. But would I do this all over again, absolutely. Because through it all – it has made me believe stronger than ever, in the power of prayer, of saintly intercessions, and the important role in which St. Joseph plays in our spiritual lives."
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FR. ANTONIUS WALL, O.P VIGIL AND FUNERAL MASS
Please pray for the repose of the soul of our beloved brother, Fr. Antoninus Wall, O.P. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, please understand we cannot invite you in person.
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THE PROVINTIAL GALA: VIRTUAL EXPERIENCE
Be prepared for a unique and engaging online experience! Sit at virtual tables with friends and friars, hop to other tables to connect with more friends.
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CANONIZATION OF BLESSED MARGHERITA DI CITTA' DI CASTELLO, OP IN ITS FINAL STAGE OF APPROVALS
Fr. Chris Eggleton, OP, Socius of the Master of the Order, Province of Saint Martin de Porres, was officially informed that the canonization would take place at Mass in the City of Castello sometime in September this year.
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SAINT FOCUS: BL. REGINALD OF ORLEANS |
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Bl. Reginald of Orleans was known even during his lifetime for his brilliance, his prayer, his austerity, and his kindness toward others, especially the poor. Originally a powerful preacher and esteemed canonist associated with the University of Paris, Reginald encountered Dominic in Rome.
Via: Nashville Dominican
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Welcome to the Fides et Ratio (Faith & Reason) section! Here you will find articles published from various (actually Catholic) sources. These articles cover Catholic teachings, relevant issues, and just good old Catholic reading material I know we read on our own anyways.
Please enjoy these articles we've picked for this quarter's newsletter. If you are interested in submitting any articles, news etc. to the rest of the group, please email us.
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"MY DEAR SISTERS": BOOK REVIEW |
"[...]We could say that it was his dying wish, because he gave his life as an offering to God for the good of the new community through the intercession of St. Joseph and so that St. Joseph would be made the Patron of the Universal Church and included in the Mass. He even had a letter delivered to Bl. Pope Pius IX which stated his intention."
Via: Fr. Augustine Hillander O.P.
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"TERROR OF DEMONS": THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE YEAR OF ST. JOSEPH |
"Saint Joseph is known for many virtues. His Litany provides a succinct list of them: purity, chastity, fatherhood, dignified labor, and more. Among these is one virtue and title for which Saint Joseph is perhaps lesser known: 'Terror of demons.'"
Via: Voice of the Southwest
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SAINT JOSEPH: THE LOVE OF HIS HEART AND THE WORK OF HIS HANDS |
"[...]There is precious little information in Scripture about him, but these words always seem apt to describe his character. We know his profession: he was a craftsman. We know how he worked. We also know how and whom he loved: Jesus and Mary."
Via: St. Josemaría Institute
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150 YEARS AFTER BEING NAMED PATRON OF THE CHURCH, ST. JOSEPH REMAINS VITAL TO THE WORLD |
"More important than marking the anniversary, however, is the opportunity to contemplate the ways in which St. Joseph’s witness and intercession can be most fruitful and effective at this point in our history. St. Joseph, as our patron, keeps us safe by showing us the way."
Via: Our Sunday Visitor
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THIS ANGRY, UNKIND WORLD NEEDS "THE YEAR OF ST. JOSEPH" |
"Joseph’s kindness may outweigh all his other good qualities, even his righteousness. Righteousness can sometimes become a boat stuck on the shoals of justice and thereby rendered immovable. Kindness, which contains an element of mercy, can lift a vessel to freedom."
Via: Word on Fire Institute
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FIVE WAYS ST. JOSEPH CAN HELP YOUR LENT |
"Of course, Joseph’s family isn’t your normal family. There’s a special grace about Jesus and Mary (understatement of the year). If we compare our families to the Holy Family, we might be tempted to discouragement. But by God’s goodness, Jesus and Mary are not distant, but rather intimately close to us: Jesus is our savior and brother, and Mary is our tender mother. Joseph, for his part, can help us stay close to Jesus and Mary, just as he did."
Via: Word on Fire Institute
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VIDEO: WHO ST. JOSEPH WAS AND WHY YOU NEED TO KNOW HIM |
Dr. Scott Hahn and Fr. Donald Calloway sit down to discuss St. Joseph and the importance of having a devotion to him.
Via: Youtube/ St. Paul Center
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MOTHER ANGELICA CLASSICS - ST. JOSEPH |
Mother discusses St. Joseph and how he is such a "powerful saint" and patron of the universal Church. He has everything to teach our families how to be a family.
Via: Youtube / EWTN
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PODCAST: THE TRIAL OF JESUS CHRIST |
A Podcast Series On The History Behind The Trial of Jesus Christ. From the Arrest, to the Jewish Trial, to the Roman Trial, and to The Crucifixion.
Via: One Catholic Lawyer
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Welcome to Papa Nostro (Our Pope). Here is where you can find the latest news about Pope Francis.
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POPE FRANCIS' HOMILY AT MASS IN BAGHDAD'S ST. JOSEPH CATHEDRAL
Via: National Catholic Register.
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POPE FRANCIS PRAYS FOR RENEWAL OF THE SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
Via: National Catholic Register.
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As Catholics, we believe in the inherent dignity of human life. Issues such as abortion, euthanasia, assisted suicide and the culture of death are continuing to be prevalent in our culture today and directly attacks our stance in defending and protecting the most vulnerable people in our community. Here you will read the latest life respecting news. |
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ARCHBISHOP NAUMANN: BIDEN'S SELF-CONTRADICTORY CATHOLICISM ON ABORTION DESERVES CORRECTION |
"President Joe Biden’s long self-presentation as a devout Catholic contradicts his strong political stands backing abortion. For Archbishop Joseph Naumann, this means Biden needs to acknowledge this, and the bishops need to correct him."
Via: Catholic News Agency
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KANSAS LAWMAKERS ADVANCE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO EXCLUDE 'RIGHT TO ABORTION' |
"The proposed “Value Them Both” amendment would codify that “the constitution of the state of Kansas does not require government funding of abortion and does not create or secure a right to abortion.” The Kansas House had passed the amendment Jan. 22."
Via: Catholic News Agency
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"Xavier Becerra’s unqualified support for abortion and transgender medical services, and his obvious intention to prioritize these agendas if confirmed, is especially unnerving in light of his willingness to cast himself publicly as a Catholic politician."
Via: National Catholic Register
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EWTN PRO-LIFE WEEKLY: 200TH EPISODE SPECIAL |
"This week we’re celebrating our 200th episode since EWTN Pro-Life Weekly’s launch four years ago. We look back at the top pro-life stories we’ve covered and look ahead at what’s still to come with EWTN Chairman and CEO Michael Warsaw and with Susan B. Anthony List president Marjorie Dannenfelser. "
Via: Youtube / EWTN
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"We are now into the liturgical season of Lent. It is represented with the color violet, which symbolizes mourning and penance. The alter is left bare at this time, and the alleluia is not said in either prayer or song."
Via: My Catholic Kitchen.
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DOMINICAN LAITY WEST
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