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LITANY OF THE MOST PRECIOUS BLOOD
Because the month of July is traditionally dedicated by the Church to the Precious Blood of Jesus, this month's community prayer at our fraternity meeting will be the recitation of the Litany of the Most Precious Blood. It is included it here for your convenience and edification....
Pater Noster Fraternity Council
On February 19, 2006, the Pater Noster Fraternity of the Secular Franciscan Order, Omaha, NE conducted a Chapter of Elections. The elections were presided over by Jim Hein, SFO, Queen of Peace Regional Minster. Jim was accompanied by his wife, Sis Hein, SFO. The elections were held at St. ...
SEEING CHRIST IN THE POOR
One of the basic tenets of our faith is that we are all born in the image and likeness of God. “God created man in his image; in the divine image he created him; male and female he created them.” (Gen 1:27) There is no reference to faith or creed! All men, male and female, were created in his ...
WHO ARE THE POOR
All through scripture we find references to the poor. None of the actions taken by humanity since has eliminated the poor. As Jesus said, "The poor you will have with you always." But we find that the Bible does not just refer to the poor when a lack of justice is being decried. The prophets in ...
Fraternity Members Join the Knights of the Immaculata
On December 21, 2003, members of the Pater Noster Fraternity joined the Knights of the Immaculata in a special public ceremony following Holy Mass. "To Jesus Through Mary" is a special heart felt theme for this group of Franciscans. The Militia of the Immaculata (MI) is a worldwide ...
Litany of the Most Precious Blood
Litany of the Most Precious Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Christ, hear us. Christ, hear us. Christ, graciously hear us. Christ, graciously hear us. God the Father of ...
New Article for Lent
LITANY OF HUMILITY (Accustomed to be said after celebration of Mass, by Merry Cardinal del Val, secretary of state to Pope Saint Pius X) (for private use only) O Jesus, meek and humble of heart, Have mercy on me. From the wish to be esteemed, Deliver me, O Jesus. From the wish to be ...
Now Is The Time by Veronica Leger, SFO
and Dan Boeckman (Omaha World-Herald, Sunday, May 2, 1993) Few of us go through life without being hurt by someone. Maybe it is something they have said to us. Maybe it is something they have done to us. It might have happened only yesterday or possibly many years ago. But no matter what ...
"Very Special" Olympics
Devoted to providing year-round sports training and athletic competition for children and adults. During recent years, members from the fraternity have worked in the kitchen. There are many tasks to be done, and this is not easy work! But when you see the beautiful faces of the athletes (the ...
"New" Pater Noster Gift Ideas
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Father Charlie's Monday Morning Alka-Seltzer
From A Man For All Seasons:
Cardinal Wolsey: You're a constant regret to me, Thomas. If you could just see facts flat-on, without that horrible moral squint... With a little common sense you could have made a statesman.
Father Charlie's Monday Morning Alka-Seltzer
The First Amendment to our Constitution begins with “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof;”
The argument is being made by the Department of Health and Human Services that the ...
In the Know with Father Joe
Dear Fr. Joe: What is a mortal sin? If I commit one, do I automatically go to hell?
A Lesson from Jonah
If you saw the person you have grown to hate with a car coming at them, you would:
A. keep walking, it’s not your fault
B. tell someone else to warn her/him.
C. reluctantly yell out a warning.
D. yell “Watch out!” and move to get them out of the way.
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Before you turn to the news, before you turn to the weather, before you check the traffic report, focus on the things that will really make a difference in your day --- your values, your faith, your personal journey. New Morning illuminates the tangible reality of God's presence in our lives in both small and great ways.
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