Back on June 22nd I wrote about St. John Fisher, St. Thomas More and the “Fortnight for Freedom.” That “Fortnight for Freedom” began on June 21st. It ends today on July 4th, the day we, in the United States, celebrate our nation’s independence. Freedom is an important concept. Freedom needs to be taken very seriously. …
12th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A Jeremiah 20:10-13 Psalm 69:8-10, 14, 17, 33-35 Romans 5:12-15 Matthew 10:26-33 Jesus says “Fear no one.” What do you fear? For our new graduates, they can be happy and excited to have graduated but life transitions can bring the unknown and new things. Whether it be a new …
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Today, June 22nd, is the Optional Memorial of St. John Fisher and St. Thomas More. In the Diocese of Rochester (United States), St. John Fisher is the patron saint of our diocese. That means for our diocese today is a feast day. St. John Fisher was the Bishop of the Diocese of Rochester in England (Hence, …
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