St. Leo the Great lived up to his name as Leo means lion. This great pope challenged Attila the Hun and won. We celebrate Pope St. Leo the Great on November 10. His courage, devotion, and perseverance remind me of the description of Aslan in C.S Lewis’, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe . The conversation about Aslan between … Read More
Let’s Talk About Our Guys! It’s National Vocation Awareness Week
“You are the Spirit, and I am only the trumpet, and without your breath I can give no sound.” ~St. Joseph of Cupertino It’s National Vocation Awareness Week and we have a lot to celebrate here at the Catholic Church of Jennings County. We have six men in discernment for the holy priesthood from our three churches of St. Mary, … Read More
These Promises Are For You!
The hearts of Jesus and Mary have a lot to tell us. The root of the word courage is cor – the Latin word for heart. Early usage of the word courage meant “to speak one’s mind by telling all one’s heart.” The First Friday and First Saturday Devotions tell us all about the hearts of Jesus and Mary and … Read More
Everything You Need to Know About All Hallow’s Eve & All Saints Day!
All Saint’s Day is a Holy Day of Obligation that comes with the festivities of Halloween. We call it All Hallow’s Eve. Here’s everything you need to know about this ancient feast day and why it’s important. All Hallow’s Eve is Oct. 31 Catholic’s established Halloween. It’s known as the Vigil of All Saints Day. It was instituted as a … Read More
How to Help the Poor Souls in Purgatory
November is the Month of Poor Souls in the Catholic Church. We can help these souls that are in purgatory. Purgatory is a temporary stop for souls bound for Heaven and a testament to God’s mercy and love. However, it is a type of suffering. Many saints describe it as burning in fire and a great desire for God whom … Read More
Heads Up for the Week Ahead of Oct. 15
Here’s a look at the week ahead for Oct 15 for the Catholic Church of Jennings County! Please note the change in the daily Mass schedule! Here’s the PDF if you want to print it: Oct. 15
St. Francis of Assisi//A Saint of Strength
St. Francis of Assisi is one of the most well-known saints. Just check out the front yard where you see the likeness of him with statues in front yards holding a bird or bird feeders or the unmistakable San Damiano cross that hangs on many walls of homes and churches. Even if you don’t know much about him, you have … Read More
St. Jude’s Words: One of the Shortest Books of the Bible
Catholic Epistle of St. Jude the Apostle St. Jude, who wrote this Epistle, was one of the twelve Apostles and brother to St. James the Less. The time it was written is uncertain: only it may be inferred from verse 17 that few or none of the Apostles were then living, except St. John. He inveighs against the heresies and … Read More
