Beginning on Friday, June 22nd and lasting through the early afternoon of June 24th, Catholic Charismatics especially of Indian descent will gather in Philadelphia for an event that is bound to bring about a spiritual renewal. Many speakers have been invited from bishops to inspired lay people. We Daughters of St. Paul and Cooperators will be present with a display of books and media to reinforce the messages the people will hear.
The Conference will take place at St. Thomas Syro-Malabar Catholic Church at 608 Welsh Rd., Philadelphia PA 19115. The church is close to the intersection of Grant Avenue and Welsh Rd.
For more information check their website: http://www.queenmaryministryusa.org/.
The St. Thomas Parish website has directions http://www.syromalabarphila.org/
The activities of the Daughters of St. Paul in Philadelphia and the surrounding area.
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
A Movie Not to Miss
In case you have not seen it, I suggest you go to see the new film on the Cristeros War which ravaged Mexico from 1926--1929. The War was an attempt on the part of Catholics to restore their religious liberties which had been brutally trampled by the Mexican government's leader Plutarco Elias Calles. Andy Garcia stars as the non-practicing husband of a devout church-goer played by (Eva Longaoria). Garcia's portrayal of General Gorostieta is a perfect fit. Known as a sort of agnostic but respectful of others' right to worship, Gorostieta was hired by the Cristeros whose mottoe was Long live Christ the King, or Viva Cristo Rey! Garcia does a fine job in the role of the general who succeeded in weaving together a formidable army from volunteers from all over the country. Mauricio Kino, a fourteen year old newcomer, portrays a likeable Jose Del Rio who witnessed the martyrdom of Father Christopher Magallenos. He and a buddy fled to the Cristero camp after witnessing the murder of a photographer who wanted to show the world proof of the torture inflicted on the victims of the government's persecution. Jose and Father Christopher are now part of a veritable holy army who have been beatified or canonized as Saints and martyrs for the faith.
Rather than complain that there are not enough wholesome movies, support movies such as For Greater Glory. To see a review click on this link:
http://www.moviefone.com/movie/for-greater-glory/55688/main?sem=1&ncid=searchusmovi00000016&s_kwcid=TC|15224|%2Bgreater%20%2Bglory%20movie||S|b|22497773995
Rather than complain that there are not enough wholesome movies, support movies such as For Greater Glory. To see a review click on this link:
http://www.moviefone.com/movie/for-greater-glory/55688/main?sem=1&ncid=searchusmovi00000016&s_kwcid=TC|15224|%2Bgreater%20%2Bglory%20movie||S|b|22497773995
A Good Movie
Recently we had the privilege to view a screening of the new movie "For Greater Glory" in downtown Philadelphia. In this week's current bulletin our Parish of the Maternity of the Blessed Virgin Mary contains a letter from Archbishop Chaput recommending the movie. For Greater Glory tells the true story of the "Cristeros" or the "Cristiada" War which took place in Mexico in the late 1920's. 90,000 people died in that war including hundreds of priests and lay people who resisted the anti-Christian laws of the government.
I read an interview with the film's director Dean Wright. He had been captivated by the story of the Cristeros who fought to gain freedom of religion and free speech in Mexico. When he met with the daughter of the main character who is well portrayed by Andy Garcia, Wright became even more engaged with the story. For years the Cristeros were unknown in their own country because the laws enacted in the early 20th century were still on the books until 1992. The whole era was barely mentioned in many schools.
Now Providence would have it that "a cause worth dying for" is being made known to a greater audience. Thanks to this movie many more will repeat with conviction the Cristeros' motto: "Viva Cristo Rey!" Long live Christ the King!
See a trailer of the film:
http://www.moviefone.com/movie/for-greater-glory/55688/main?sem=1&ncid=searchusmovi00000016&s_kwcid=TC|15224|%2Bgreater%20%2Bglory%20movie||S|b|22497773995
I read an interview with the film's director Dean Wright. He had been captivated by the story of the Cristeros who fought to gain freedom of religion and free speech in Mexico. When he met with the daughter of the main character who is well portrayed by Andy Garcia, Wright became even more engaged with the story. For years the Cristeros were unknown in their own country because the laws enacted in the early 20th century were still on the books until 1992. The whole era was barely mentioned in many schools.
Now Providence would have it that "a cause worth dying for" is being made known to a greater audience. Thanks to this movie many more will repeat with conviction the Cristeros' motto: "Viva Cristo Rey!" Long live Christ the King!
See a trailer of the film:
http://www.moviefone.com/movie/for-greater-glory/55688/main?sem=1&ncid=searchusmovi00000016&s_kwcid=TC|15224|%2Bgreater%20%2Bglory%20movie||S|b|22497773995
Saturday, June 9, 2012
Corpus Christi
Tomorrow is the Feast of Corpus Christi in the USA and Canada. The title means the Body and the Blood of Christ. We firmly believe in the real presense of Jesus Christ in the sacrament of the Holy Eucharist. The awesome God who raised the dead, healed the leprous, preached the Good News of Salvation and who died and rose for us is truly present in the white host hidden in the tavbernacle, and consummed at our Masses. Enjoy this feast day of Our Lord by participating even more deeply at Mass.
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
June Events
We began our month of June surrounded by over 2,000 enthusiastic Charismatic Catholics at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in downtown--center city--Philadelphia. It was uplifting to see so many people most of them from the East Coast who are so very in love with God and his people. The program was enriched by music and liturgies from the Eglish-speaking, Haitian, Filippino and Hispanic cultures. It was truly a "catholic"/universal event.
We congratulate the six newly ordained priests for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. And, congratulations too to the six newly ordained priests for our neighboring Trenton Diocese! May you all enjoy a blessed ministry of priestly life and service. Best wishes too for our newly ordained permanent deacons who are of such great assistance to our priests.
Our next Pauline Book & Media display will be at all the weekend Masses June 16th and 17th at Our Lady Star of the Sea Church in Cape May, New Jersey. We may be using our new 10' x 10' canopy/tent to house our book and media display. Please check the parish website for more details on Mass times, etc. http://ladystarofthesea.org/olss/
We congratulate the six newly ordained priests for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. And, congratulations too to the six newly ordained priests for our neighboring Trenton Diocese! May you all enjoy a blessed ministry of priestly life and service. Best wishes too for our newly ordained permanent deacons who are of such great assistance to our priests.
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Gifts of the Spirit
The Holy Spirit helped us to meet many good people as we celebrated the Vigil and the Feast of Pentecost this past weekend. We witnessed people "alive in the Spirit" as we presented God's Word through the media at the Trenton Charismatic Rally on Saturday and with a display at all the Masses at St. Rose Parish in Belmar, New Jersey. In Belmar we made use of our tent which is 10' x 10'. It is really a sort of dome-top with metal supports. It served us well as a portable Pauline Book & Media Center. The tent preserved our books from the gentle rain which fell at intervals in the morning. We recalled that we are Daughtes of St. Paul who is "The" Apostle, and a tent maker as well! St. Paul took care that none of our editions were wet nor were we.
Memorial day was spent with friends near the ocean. It was a day of real rest and relaxation. Whenever I see the ocean I think of St. Catherine of Sienna's words: "Jesus is our Sea of Peace."
Tomorrow May 31st the Church celebrates the Feast of the Visitation of Mary to St. Elizabeth. Mary had Jesus within her as she greeted Elizabeth. For us Daughters of St. Paul this is a day of celebration for us as we are reminded that we too bring Jesus with us to all we visit. He is in the disguise of his Word. and various forms of today's media: books, DVD's, CD's and many other forms of media.
Plan to Join Us at these Events:
On Thursday evening, tomorrow night, Father Dennis Gill will give his final presentation on Participation in the Liturgy at the Archdiocesan Pastoral Center, 222 N. 17th Street in downtown Philadelphia. We will have a focused display featuring the Daily and Sunday St. Paul Missals in the Center Auditorium. We highly recommend Father Gill's teachings on the Liturgy. Each session has been very enlightening. The talks are free and free parking is available in the lot next to the building.
On Friday evening, all day Saturday and Sunday we will serve as "The Book Store" for the National Catholic Charismatic Conference to be held at the Philadelphia Conference Center in downtown Philadelphia. You don't have to be a "Charismatic" to attend. The genuine enthusiasm and devotion of the Catholic Charismatic Movement is a gift to all of us from the Holy Spirit. The speakers on their program are always upbeat and dynamic as well as faith-filled. Come and let your faith be rejuvenated! Check out the Conference's website:
http://www.nsc-chariscenter.org/NSCconferences.asp
Memorial day was spent with friends near the ocean. It was a day of real rest and relaxation. Whenever I see the ocean I think of St. Catherine of Sienna's words: "Jesus is our Sea of Peace."
Tomorrow May 31st the Church celebrates the Feast of the Visitation of Mary to St. Elizabeth. Mary had Jesus within her as she greeted Elizabeth. For us Daughters of St. Paul this is a day of celebration for us as we are reminded that we too bring Jesus with us to all we visit. He is in the disguise of his Word. and various forms of today's media: books, DVD's, CD's and many other forms of media.
Plan to Join Us at these Events:
On Thursday evening, tomorrow night, Father Dennis Gill will give his final presentation on Participation in the Liturgy at the Archdiocesan Pastoral Center, 222 N. 17th Street in downtown Philadelphia. We will have a focused display featuring the Daily and Sunday St. Paul Missals in the Center Auditorium. We highly recommend Father Gill's teachings on the Liturgy. Each session has been very enlightening. The talks are free and free parking is available in the lot next to the building.
On Friday evening, all day Saturday and Sunday we will serve as "The Book Store" for the National Catholic Charismatic Conference to be held at the Philadelphia Conference Center in downtown Philadelphia. You don't have to be a "Charismatic" to attend. The genuine enthusiasm and devotion of the Catholic Charismatic Movement is a gift to all of us from the Holy Spirit. The speakers on their program are always upbeat and dynamic as well as faith-filled. Come and let your faith be rejuvenated! Check out the Conference's website:
http://www.nsc-chariscenter.org/NSCconferences.asp
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Tuesday of Opportunity
Even though we are experiencing a "soft day" (of rain) as the Irish call it, the Lord has good things in store for us.
Of course the rain makes the grass and the flowers grow. The rain is a symbol too of the goodness and grace of God which falls on us abundantly in many forms. The chance to be indoors while it pours outside can give us the opportunities to grow in our faith
. This evening is one of those "golden moments" when Father Dennis Gill will share with anyone who comes his wealth of knowledge on the sacred Liturgy. The class begins promptly at 7:00 PM and ends at 8:30. The focus will be especially on the Mass.
For those who are looking for the daily or Sunday Missals, there will be a selection available at the talk tonight in the auditorium of the Pastoral Center, 222 North 17th Street. Free parking is available in the lot next to the building.
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