Solemnity of the Ascension

Solemnity of the Ascension 2015 Pope Benedict XVI taught in a 2009 homily on the Ascension, that this solemnity "invites us to contemplate the mystery of the Lord's Ascension...[wherein] we [are] urged to fix our gaze on our Redeemer: who died 'for sins once for all' that he might bring us back to God, ...

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You Are My Friends (John 15:9-17)

Fr. Bartunek

286. You Are My Friends (John 15:9-17)

“He had no need of us in order to save us, but we can do nothing without him… So let us love one another as Christ loved us and gave himself for us.” - St. Augustine

John 15:9-17: ‘As the Father has loved me, so I have loved you. Remain in my love. If you keep my commandments you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commandments and remain in his love. I have told you this so that my own joy may be in you and your joy be complete. This is my commandment: love one another, as I have loved you. A man can have no greater love than to lay down his life for his friends. You are my friends, if you do what I command you. I shall not call you servants anymore, because a servant does not know his master’s business; I call you friends, because I have made known to you everything I have learnt from my Father. You did not choose me, no, I chose you; and I commissioned you to go out and to bear fruit, fruit that will last; and then the Father will give you anything you ask him in my name. What I command you is to love one another.’

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Pray Divine Mercy

I would like to share this from another site with you. Make the Most of May As we enter the beautiful month of May please note these important reminders: April 30th marked the 15th anniversary of the cannonization of Saint Faustina and Pope Saint John Paul II's proclaimation of the Feast of Divine Mercy for the Universal Church.  It was the saint's "happiest day of his life" --- how awesome is that!   Today is the First of May - the Month of Mary.  Begin your Divine Mercy for America's novenas today.  Read more. Today is Friday, remember to fast for our country.  Read more about Fast Friday. Next Thursday, May 7th, is the National Day of Prayer.  Spread the word and make plans now to make your day especially prayerful.  Visit National Day of Prayer. Learn more about St. Faustina's encounters with theBlessed Virgin Mary to help you grow in understanding of her powerful intercession. We have had an incredible year so far, adding many to our list of teammembers on fire with Divine Mercy and motiviated to better utilize the promises of Jesus, given to us for these times.  Please continue to pray for us and this campaign, and please consider a donation to this most important work. God bless you and God bless America, Joan and Dave Maroney Divine Mercy for America Campaign Directors Donate to Help us Continue to Help You! Visit Divine Mercy for America to Learn More Share Forward