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St Juliana of Liege

R Recipe: Corpus Christi Liège Waffles St. Juliana of Liège was a 12th century nun born near Liège, Belgium, who became the catalyst for establishing the feast of Corpus Christi. To celebrate this great feast in the Church, these traditional waffles honor the birthplace of the mystic saint, whose devotion …
Why All the Fuss Over Porn?

Note: This article is part of an ongoing series on Pope St. John Paul II’s “Theology of the Body” (TOB). Last month I raised the problem of shamelessness and how, in the face of concupiscence, a healthy sense of shame is essential in preserving the dignity of the human body …
The Banquet of Heavenly Grace in “Babette’s Feast”

Isaiah 25:6 is perhaps the keynote scriptural passage accounting for Heaven as a great banquet: “On this mountain, the Lord of hosts will provide for all peoples a feast of juicy, rich food and pure, choice wines,” declares the prophet. Isaiah associates this feast with the reconciliation and salvation of …
Seven Men Ordained to the Priesthood for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati

The faithful of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati rejoiced today, May 20, 2023, as Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr ordained seven men to the priesthood. The ordination Mass took place at 11 a.m. at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Peter in Chains in Downtown Cincinnati. The seven men are: Patrick Blenman, Isaiah …
LIVE! Priests Ordination Saturday, May 20 at 11:00 a.m. from the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Peter in Chains.

The Archdiocese of Cincinnati will joyfully celebrate the ordination of seven new priests on Saturday May 20, 2023. The men will be ordained to the priesthood for service to God and the Church. Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr will celebrate the Mass. Within the course of the ordination rite, the archbishop …
New Priests FOR THE ARCHDIOCESE

Editor’s note: Ordination 2023 will be Saturday, May 20, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Peter in Chains Patrick Blenman Coming from a family of six, I grew up in Sidney, OH, and attended Holy Angels Church. My parents were attentive to bringing us up in …
Seek the Lord for May 2023

May is a month of transitions. Children celebrate the end of the school year and the beginning of summer break. College students return home or perhaps begin an internship related to their area of study. Families gather for First Communion and Mother’s Day celebrations and look forward to upcoming vacations. …
“Thou Art A Priest Forever” Priestly Ordination and Ontological Change

In 1964, English novelist Evelyn Waugh described how the simple liturgy of the Mass (the “low Mass” in pre-Vatican II parlance) was instrumental in his conversion to the Catholic faith. He explained that he “was not at all attracted by the splendour of her great ceremonies—which the Protestants could well …
Was Mary Ever-Virgin?

Do Catholics believe that Mary remained a virgin her entire life? Did she have children other than Jesus? I have non- Catholic friends who say the Bible mentions Jesus’ siblings. The Scriptures and tradition convey information on Mary that help us understand the details of her life and her importance …
Out and About in the Archdiocese May 2023

1) Lehman Science Olympiad Winners The Lehman Catholic High School Science Olympiad team competed in the Science Olympiad Regional on March 18. The team won medals in 12 events. The Lehman Catholic High School Science Olympiad consists of 15 students competing in 23 events. Lehman’s team placed fifth …