From The Friars eLetter: Four Friars to be Ordained in New York May 25th

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Four Friars to be Ordained to the Priesthood Cardinal Dolan to Ordain 11 to Priesthood at Saint Patrick's Cathedral, NYC. Saturday, May 25, 2013 at 9 AM – All are welcome! Click here to read the full story from The Catholic New York Click on each name to read about our four new CFR priests! Father Paschal Coby, C.F.R. Father Felix Desilets, C.F.R. Father Luke Leighton, C.F.R. Father Bonaventure Rummell, C.F.R.

Empty Tabernacles (1 of 3) Posted: 16 May 2013 07:02 AM PDT What's drastically on the rise in the U.S. & other countries recently? Churches are ransacked & desecrated. Sacred images are smashed to pieces. Consecrated hosts are scattered all about & trampled underfoot. But perhaps not as overtly 'shocking' but of similar concern & more within our power to change is the loss of faith in & reverence for the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist (including many who consider themselves to be 'good Catholics'). Along with the Eastern Orthodox, every Catholic should know the *one reason* that makes their churches uniquely different than all others throughout the whole world: the Real Presence of Jesus Christ in the Most Blessed Sacrament (i.e. the Eucharist, which is received during Mass as Holy Communion). We see the sanctuary candle (usually encased in red-colored glass) burning next to the tabernacle, & we know *SOMEONE* is present here. That's why we prayerfully genuflect in adoration, reverently making the Sign of the Cross. This simple witness of our faith works *wonders* in overcoming the loss of reverence. Now-a-days people are dying for many reasons. When *I* die, I want to die for CHRIST, for love of HIM & HIS Holy Will, not for some half-baked 'cause', personal philosophy, or even...sin. Just imagine the emptiness of the world without Jesus present in every tabernacle! A desolate wasteland... And yet, every one of our souls is a 'living temple' where God *already* dwells through Baptism, & He desires to increase His presence & love in us & our personal union with Him through every Communion well-received. Whenever a baptized Catholic in the state of grace receives Jesus in Holy Communion with the proper dispositions, we 'give joy' to Jesus who desires to dwell in us fully - we become 'living tabernacles'! And people *notice* when Jesus' love shines out! +Br. Philip Maria, CFR Most Blessed Sacrament Friary Newark, NJ, USA --------------------------------------------------- We need your help! Donate here