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‘Virgen de Los Desamparados’ aka Our Lady of the Forsaken
By Larry Peterson On Friday, February 24, 1409, Father Juan Gilberto-Jofre, a Mercedarian priest, was on his way to the Cathedral to say Mass. He heard a commotion in the street and saw a man on the ground covering his head with his arms as a gang of young people were taunting and mocking and… Read more
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Planets, Dr. Seuss and Snowflakes—Combined Proof That There is a CREATOR*
From 2015; In honor of our Creator By Larry Peterson Horizon spacecraft left our humble, little planet and began its voyage to to the edges of our solar system and beyond. After traveling 3 billion plus miles New Horizon finally passed Pluto, the furthest planet from our sun. I don’t know about you but… Read more
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La Naval de Manila—Honoring the Great Lady of the Philippines; this devotion began in 1646
By Larry Peterson Catholics in the Philippines are profoundly devoted to the Blessed Virgin Mary. In fact, honoring her is at the very essence of their faith. Every year, on the second Sunday of October, a grand celebration is held to honor Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary of La Naval de Manila. The… Read more
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St. Malachy’s Church; Home to The “Actor’s Chapel” an Oasis of Catholicism in the Heart of the Broadway Theater District
By Larry Peterson I was in New York City recently (my hometown), and I was blessed by being able to attend 9 A.M. Sunday Mass at St. Malachy’s Church. Located on W 49th Street between Broadway and 8th Avenue, this is the very heart of the Broadway theater district. This area of midtown Manhattan is… Read more
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His business failed, his wife died, he lost three children in succession, managed to become a Jesuit Lay Brother, and ultimately was canonized a saint. Meet St. Alphonsus Rodriguez
By Larry Peterson The friar pulled open the big, oak door, and before him stood a disheveled looking man staring at him. The year was 1571, and the down and out fellow was a thirty-seven-year-old cloth merchant seeking admission to the order. The weary, hunched man was not seeking to be a priest but, instead,… Read more
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ALL SOUL’S DAY—-It is NEVER too late to seek forgiveness
During November let’s never forget that God’s Mercy knows no Bounds; It can travel from War Criminal to Baseball Hero and to all points beyond. By Larry Peterson All Soul’s Day is more than just a day to remember and pray for our departed loved ones. It is a day we should embrace fully because… Read more
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