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  • Catholics and the PERFECT CHOICE—The MASS–why do so many reject it?

    by Larry Peterson CHOICES… Every minute somewhere Upon this Earth Amid chaos and pain Shadowed by greed and pride Perfection. While within so many Silent screams resonate And fade unheard Pain unanswered Yet each minute A constant Light Always there for us to share Somewhere—The Answer But—choices Perfection unbridled That tells us why And will…

  • The “Piano Smile” A Christmas Season Moment

      By Larry Peterson What follows happened several years ago. The time or date does not matter but the moment is timeless. Occasionally a smile unexpectedly bursts forth from someone and transforms the day into pure sunshine. That person might be a spouse, your child, a relative, a friend, or even a stranger. This is…

  • A Rare Occurrence—Remembering and Embracing a Homily

    By Larry Peterson Many love the Mass, and I count myself among them. What transpires during this splendid celebration of life, death, resurrection, and redemption is what we call the Mystery of Faith. We honor the life of Christ; we journey with Him as He is tortured and killed, and we rejoice in His Resurrection,…

  • Does God send us “signs,” to let us know He has heard our prayers? You Decide.

    –Looking into her eyes, he said, “There is Victory over Death.” By Larry Peterson I recently attended a funeral Mass and during the few minutes before the Mass started, something extraordinary happened. I believe God sent a messenger to share with all those in attendance an affirmation of what we proclaim to believe; that there…

  • The Roman Canon (Eucharistic Prayer I) Take a peek inside the Love that is the Holy Trinity

    By Larry Peterson I attended Christmas Day Mass at 8 a.m. in my church; Sacred Heart in Pinellas Park, FL. We have a Mercedarian priest, Father Mike Donovan, who has been with us for several months and he was the celebrant. Father used the Roman Canon in this Mass. (Canon is the word used that…