Happy Mother's Day!
A REMINDER: Thursday, May 18 is a Holy Day of Obligation. It is the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord which happens 40 days after Easter Sunday. Check with your parish for the Holy Day schedule!
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SUNDAY READINGS:
Click on the link below for the readings that you will hear at the Sunday Mass for the coming two weeks. This will give you a chance to prepare your heart and mind for full and active participation in Mass this weekend! For a Mass schedule in our diocese click on the blue button below.
Sunday Readings:
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/052123-Sunday.cfm
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/052823.cfm
Family Dinner Discussions about the Sunday Scriptures:
On Pentecost Weekend, 5/28, the readings talk about people being able to speak in many languages but also understanding one another. How does this reading help us to think about the many differences in humanity and the beauty of what we share in common as well as what is different about each one of us? How can we learn to understand one another better? If you could speak any language what would it be?
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INSPIRED BY THE SAINTS!
Rita led a difficult life embroiled in a violent rivalry between two families in her village, but she is remembered as a healer, reconciler, and peacemaker. St. Rita taught those around her that peace in the world begins with the message of forgiveness and reconciliation we learn from the life of Jesus. Peace in our world begins with each one of us. May St. Rita inspire us to be healers and peacemakers; St. Rita, pray for us!
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As we approach Pentecost, our thoughts turn to the Holy Spirit. The Book of Galatians tells us: “The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control…”
– Galatians 5:22-23
When we let God's grace enter our lives through the Holy Spirit, great attributes come to life in our personalities. Patience is often one of the most difficult character traits for we humans to perfect. In Remy the Rhino Learns Patience by Andy McGuire, we learn about a rhino who is constantly letting his anger and frustration get the best of him. When an unfortunate event happens, Remy is forced to accept the help of others and learn patience in finding a solution to the problem! This is a great book to connect to the Fruits of the Spirit and to talk about our behaviors that might be impatient. It's a perfect jumping off point to chat about strategies for staying calm, redirecting our bad behaviors and inviting the Holy Spirit into our moments of frustration!
Office of Evangelization and Catechesis
Roman Catholic Diocese of Rochester
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