by Sr. Mary Peter Martin, FSPRecently I met a retired circulation manager for our local newspaper. Since I myself had once worked in the circulation department of our publishing house, we felt a common bond. We both were aware of the myriad processes and unseen tasks that are hidden but essential  to a publishing enterprise. Editors and reporters often have their bylines and their day in the sun. With praise or criticism the public gives them some attention. Graphic designers, advertising person...

Evening bells are a common way for all the faithful to stop their busy lives for a moment to say a prayer, and remember the thought of Isaiah: “Be still, and know that I am God.”

Angels of heaven, guard us from the evil one and bring us to eternal life where we may praise the Lord with you forever.

And when the priests came out of the holy place, a cloud filled the house of the Lord, so that the priests could not stand to minister because of the cloud; for the glory of the Lord filled the house of the Lord. (1 Kgs 8:12)

When they came to the place that is called The Skull, they crucified Jesus there with the criminals, one on his right and one on his left. Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing.” (Lk 23:32)

There was no water for the people to drink and they said to Moses: “Give us waster to drink.”….So the Lord told Moses: Strike the rock and water will come out of it, so that the people may drink.” Moses did so in the sight of the elders of Israel. (Ex 17:1-7)

“Whoever believes in me believes not in me, but in him who sent me. And whoever sees me sees him who sent me. I have come as light into the world, so that everyone who believes in me should not remain in the darkness…” (Jn 12: 44)

Mary, virgin Mother of God and our Mother, pray with us, pray for us to Jesus, your Son. Speak for us, whose prayers dare not ask for what we really need.

The glorious company of apostles praise you, The worthy fellowship of prophets praise you, The white robed army of martyrs praise you. Through the whole world the holy Church testifies to: Father, whose glory is beyond our comprehension. (Te Deum)

The retail stores are getting ready for holiday shopping, but the Daughters of St. Paul choir has been thinking Christmas for months! A lot goes into a concert season, but the first thing that happens, usually in May, is determining the music and choosing a title that expresses the meaning of the concerts for that year. This year, the Christmas concerts are centering on celebration: “Celebrate Christmas.” Sr. Margaret Timothy, manager of Pauline Studios comments, “We have to li...