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Thanksgiving Reflection

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Heavenly Father, on Thanksgiving Day We bow our hearts to You and pray. We give You thanks for all You've done Especially for the gift of Jesus, Your Son. For beauty in nature, Your glory we see For joy and health, friends and family, For daily provision, Your mercy and care These are the blessings You graciously share. So today we offer this response of praise With a promise to follow Yo...
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Our Lady of the Rosary

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In October, in a special way, we remember Mary both as Mother of God and as our mother.  This month includes the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary (October 7).  October also begins with the memorial of St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus.  The French Carmelite once wrote that she was drawn especially to Mary,  not so much because she is Queen of heaven,  but because she is our mother. Let us, with St....
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Tips for Praying with the Bible

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The Bible is one of the greatest sources of inspiration we can tap into. When we pray with the Bible, God can deeply touch and change our lives. The more we are willing to pray with the Scriptures, the more we can enter into the profound mystery of God’s relationship with all of humanity. God’s word is the compass that leads us more deeply into the immense heart of God. This is why the church proc...
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Holy Week

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We invite and welcome everyone to our Holy Week celebrations, the most holy of all weeks during the entire church year. With joy and anticipation each of the days of Holy Week combine to bring us a continuous, unbroken remembrance of the events that lead us to Easter Sunday. Plan to join us at each of the celebrations so you and your family experience all that Holy Week offers you. Please f...
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The Origins of St. Valentine’s Day

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There is much speculation regarding St. Valentine. There are at least three St. Valentine mentioned in Catholic writings and tradition. The first was a priest in the Roman Empire who helped persecuted Christians during the reign of Claudius II. He was thrown in jail and later beheaded on Feb. 14 and buried on the Flaminian Way, all because he would not denounce his love of God. The second was a Ca...
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Have You Ever Had A Life-Changing Lent?

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Join Matthew Kelly, on a life-changing journey through your Best Lent Ever.  Each week, participants will receive short videos and inspiration from Matthew that explain the genius of Catholicism and empower them to become the best-version-of-themselves.  It’s simple and completely FREE, the only cost is your commitment to live better each day this Lent.  That is entirely up to you.  Lent is not ju...
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The Real Meaning of “The Twelve Days of Christmas”

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by Father Edward T. Dowling, S. J | Source: Catholic.net “The Twelve Days of Christmas” was written to educate the faithful in the doctrines of the faith and yet not be obvious to the persecutors. The numbers are simply a mnemonic to help Catholics remember some basic facts. Recall the words of the song. “On the twelfth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me: twelve lords a leaping, eleven p...
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The Music of Advent

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On December 14, 2014, St Ann's Parish welcomed the churches of Quesnel to an evening of prayer and song.  Very well attended, our church was full!  Beautiful voices sang praises to God and our voices blended in prayer as we listened to the Word of God proclaimed through the Gospels and responded to the Psalms.  After sharing song and prayer, everyone enjoyed fellowship at the Parish Hall.  Here's ...
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Mary Had a Little Lamb

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Here's a reflection based on the popular nursery rhyme...   Mary had a little lamb, little lamb, little lamb Mary had a little lamb, whose fleece was white as snow Jesus is the Lamb of God, pure and innocent Everywhere that Mary went, Mary went, Mary went Everywhere that Mary went, the lamb was sure to go As the child Jesus grew, he learned from Mary and Joseph Followed her to...
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Symbolism of the Advent Wreath

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Week 1 The Advent Wreath is a  part of our long-standing Catholic tradition.  The symbolism is truly beautiful.  The circle which has no beginning or end, symbolizes the eternity of God, the immortality of the soul and the everlasting life found in Christ.  The various evergreens which can be used signify continuous life.  If holly is used, its prickly leaves remind us the of Crown of Thorns worn...
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