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Intercession
May those near the end of their lives receive medical care that respects their dignity and protects their lives. Prayers
Our Father, 3 Hail Marys, Glory Be Reflection
In today’s Gospel reading (Jn 1:35-42), John the Baptist testifies that Jesus is “the Lamb of God.” How often do ... Read More »
Posted by Kyle Eller
Intercession
For the conversion of all hearts and the end to abortion. Prayers
Our Father, 3 Hail Marys, Glory Be Reflection
Today’s Gospel reading from Mark (Mk 2:13-17) recounts Jesus dining with tax collectors and sinners. When the Pharisees question Jesus about this, he responds, “Those who are well ... Read More »
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By Patricia Zapor / Catholic News Service — Surprising even the people who have been promoting the sainthood cause of Blessed Junipero Serra, Pope Francis announced Jan. 15 that in September, he hopes to canonize the 18th-century Spanish Franciscan who founded a string of missions across Mexico and California.
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By Kyle Eller / The Northern Cross — The diocesan men’s conference is on its fourth year and the women’s conference on its third, and both are moving to Marshall School in Duluth this year.
The Duluth Catholic Men’s Conference is set for Feb. 21 and will feature two ... Read More »
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WASHINGTON — A period of prayer, penance, and pilgrimage Jan. 17-25 will mark the anniversary of the 1973 U.S. Supreme Court decision, Roe v. Wade, which legalized abortion throughout pregnancy. The “9 Days for Life” novena encourages nationwide solidarity in prayer for daily intentions, including for couples experiencing infertility, ... Read More »
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On Jan. 15, Duluth-based Catholic musician Danielle Rose released a new music video for the song “Little Flower,” from her album “Culture of Life.” Rose said the video “radiates God’s love for people often considered to be of little value.” She said in China, this mindset of treating some ... Read More »
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Catholic News Agency/EWTN News — During his flight to the Philippines, Pope Francis thanked a French journalist who gave him an image of St. Therese, saying that instead of giving the usual rose when he asked for help, St. Therese came to him herself.
“I have the habit of, ... Read More »
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In this new year, take advantage of parish and diocesan opportunities to encounter Jesus anew “Loving trust and total surrender made Our Lady say ‘yes’ to the message of the angel. And cheerfulness made her run in haste to serve her cousin Elizabeth. That is so much our life: ... Read More »
