A few weeks ago, the Vatican’s sacred music school launched an initiative called “Let’s sing with the Pope” to teach Catholics how to sing Gregorian Chants. Gregorian Chants are used in papal Masses and a variety of other celebrations. According to Father Robert Melhart, OP, the rector of the pontifical institute, the instructions will “help […]
HABEMUS PAPAM! WE HAVE A POPE! Our beloved Pope Francis passed peacefully on Easter Monday at the age of 88. Thus a period of mourning began before the Conclave to elect a new Pope would begin. Our parishioners at Holy Family poured out their prayers for Pope Francis’ soul at home and in the pews […]
Jubilee Year of Mercy – Monthly Mercy Actions January: SHELTER THE HOMELESS – Donate to an agency serving the homeless; volunteer at a shelter; and practice generous hospitality by inviting guests to your home. For reflection Explanation of Jubilee Year of Mercy Corporal Works of Mercy Spiritual Works of Mercy For more Year of Mercy resources, including events […]
-By Roman & Kay Krupp, Dan & Lisa(Krupp)(accompanied by 3 month old Bryn) and Lasia Kowalski We left at 6:15am Friday morning from Cathedral Square along with 160 other pilgrims, filling three busses. We arrived at our destination, a conference center in Valley Forge, PA late that night, around 11pm, where we would spend our […]
Those who are not traveling to see Pope Francis during his three-city apostolic visit to the United States can join in a virtual pilgrimage with these prayers for each stop on his journey. papal-visit-2015-virtual-pilgrimage-prayer-english Join fellow members of the Grand Rapids Diocese during the World Meeting of Families (WMF) and Papal Visit (Sept. 22-27) by becoming a […]