From my side of the Altar
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A Catholic Priest's Blog with Scripture, Saints, the Church and Contemporary issues. This blog is Fr. Tim Mockaitis' humble effort to evangelize: Reflections on Scripture and Saints alive in our Catholic life.
From my side of the Altar
6d ago
"This I command you: love one another"
John 15: 9-17
The Word: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/050524.cfm
During her inspiring and active ministry in India a British journalist interviewed Mother Teresa of Calcutta, now St. Teresa of Calcutta, whose legendary work with the poorest of the poor on the streets of Calcutta, India continues today through the selfless work of her sisters and priests around the world.
During the interview, the Saintly woman was asked how she could keep going in her work knowing that she will never meet all the basic needs of those dying on the st ..read more
From my side of the Altar
1w ago
From my side of the Altar
2w ago
"Remain in me, as I remain in you"
John 15: 1-8
The Word: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/042824.cfm
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Almighty ever-living God,
constantly accomplish the Paschal Mystery within us,
that those you were pleased to make new in Holy Baptism,
may, under your protective care, bear much fruit
and come to the joys of life eternal.
(Collect of Mass)
Technology, for all its wonderful potential, is a part of our lives that we feel we can never go without, or so we assume. Like automobiles, telephones, television, the internet, cell pho ..read more
From my side of the Altar
2w ago
From my side of the Altar
2w ago
John 10: 11-18
The Word: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/042124.cfm
"I know mine, and mine know me"
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Almighty ever living God,
lead us to a share in the joys of heaven,
so that the humble flock may reach
where the brave Shepherd has gone before.
Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
God, for ever and ever.
(Collect of Mass)
On a trip to Ireland and Scotland several years ago, I will never forget the numerous white little dots all over the hillsides of sheep grazing contentedly on rich green hil ..read more