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I was in Washington, D.C., recently for the meetings of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). Since formal proceedings didn’t begin until the evening of my first day, I found myself with a little free time.
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Bride and the groom are sign of God’s love
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Two weeks ago, I had the great good pleasure of presiding at the wedding of my niece, Bryna.
She has been, all her life, a lovely girl, full of joy and good cheer — and eager to give herself in service to others.
Her husband, Nelson, is also a fine person, and he took the courageous step of becoming a Catholic in anticipation of his wedding.
The unambiguous faith of the lay people
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Spoiler Alert: This is the second part of Bishop Barron’s reflections on Martin Scorcese’s new film, Silence. The first part, which we published last week, is a summary of the plot in which Father Rodrigues, a Jesuit missionary in 17th-century Japan, apostatizes under severe psychological torture. What follows is Bishop Barron’s thoughts about the end of the movie.
In the wake of his apostasy, [Father Rodrigues] follows in the footsteps of Ferreira, becoming a ward of the state, a well-fed, well-provided for philosopher, regularly called upon to step on a Christian image and formally renounce his Christian faith.
He takes a Japanese name and a Japanese wife and lives out many long years in Japan before his death at the age of 64 and his burial in a Buddhist ceremony.
Knights and Ladies of Divine Mercy hold evening of reflection
PINE BLUFF — The Knights and Ladies of Divine Mercy will host an evening of reflection with Bishop Robert C. Morlino followed by a wine and cheese social on Friday, April 10, at St. Mary of Pine Bluff Church.
The evening will begin at 6 p.m. with the “Regina Caeli” and Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament followed by an hour of Eucharistic Adoration. The Sacrament of Confession will be available most of the evening. After a sung recitation of the “Chaplet of Divine Mercy” and Evening Prayer, Bishop Morlino will speak on Divine Mercy. Benediction will follow.