Bl. Solanus Casey was born Bernard Francis Casey on Nov. 25, 1870 on a farm near Oak Grove, Wisconsin along the Mississippi River. He was the sixth child in a family of ten boys and six girls born to Irish immigrant parents.

One of the keynotes of Bl. Solanus’ spirituality might be an Attitude of Gratitude which he called “the first sign of a thinking, rational creature.” The prayer of “Thanks be to God” poured continually from his lips. “Love for God and neighbour” is another recurring theme of his writings along with obedience, trust, humility, and patience.
This CHRISTMAS spend time with Fr Dan Crosby who will put a new hope in your preparations for 2026 as we talk about Blessed Fr Solanus.

HOW IT STARTED .
Barney invited his mother and his sister Ellen to join him in praying a novena for the nine days leading up to the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. After Holy Communion on the last day, Barney distinctly heard the Blessed Mother telling him, “Go to Detroit” where the Capuchins were situated. After ravelling alone for days without food or rest he arrived at the monastery on Christmas Eve and knocked on the door...... It was at the monastery door, where Bl. Solanus became a much-loved and sought-after counselor. Eventually, visitors came and asked for Bl. Solanus. Sick people sought his blessing and remarkable cures began to take place.

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Will you accept an invitation to spend 20 minutes in silent prayer with Jesus?

Imagine yourself being asked by Jesus to stay a while with him while he prays . All he asks is that you accompany him in stillness and silence and he will offer you his peace.

The meditation begins with a sample taster read from John Main's "Door To Silence".
Imagine you are in a quiet place that Jesus has chosen. On a hill, beside a stream or in a garden. You only have to keep still and remain in silence.

Next you will hear three bells and nothing else for 20 - 25 minutes.
During this time you are asked to say the mantra Maranatha silently in your mind and breath in and out gently. If you are distracted look for Jesus who is sitting nearby. You are not alone.
Three bells will mark the end of the meditation and music will bring you joyfully back home.

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25th Sunday in Ordinary Time

GOSPEL LUKE 16 1-13

AMOS 8: 4-7

1 Timothy 2: 1-4

PRAISE THE LORD PSALM 113 - M.Anderson

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FEAST OF THE EXALTATION OF THE HOLY CROSS - 14th September

Numbers 21: 4b-9

Phillipians 2: 6-11

JOHN 3: 13-17

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23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

WISDOM 9: 13-18

GOSPEL LUKE 14:25-33

OH THE WORD OF MY LORD - Sung by La Sallian Resource

Songs of the Spirit © K Mayhew 1974

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22nd Sunday in Ordinary time

Lord God of power and might,

Nothing is good which is against your will,

And all is of value which comes from your hand.

Place in our hearts a desire to please you

and fill our minds with insight into love,

So that every thought may grow in wisdom

and all our efforts may be filled with your peace.

THANKS TO NYYKM,Inc www.Now You Know Media.com and

Fr.Anthony Ciorra and his work on Spiritual Direction.

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SOUNDS LIKE NEARLY CHRISTMAS - ADVENT WEEK 4

iSAIAH 7: 10-14

GOSPEL Matthew 1: 18-24 USCCB -Soundcloud

Rejoice Emmanuel - Schoonfield - Anew Advent setting 2023 -GIA pub

Advent Lullaby - An Advent Carol - GIA pub 2023

Angel Gabriel From Heaven Came - Christmas series arranged by Robert Neumayer -Traditional Basque Carol 2023

O Come O Come Emmanuel -arranged by Tony Alonso - Christmas series Gia Pub

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Sunday Sounds like Advent - Gospel Matt 11: 2-11 Sundaygospel.com

Isaiah 35:1-6,10. Jas 5:7-10

See Amid the Winter Snow -Salt of the Sound

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We’re thrilled to bring you our second Christmas release of the season today! In case you don't know by now, we love Christmas music and had so much fun creating our version of the classic carol See Amid the Winter's Snow.

You can find it in all the usual places to stream, download, share with a friend and just enjoy this season!

And to celebrate the release of this and ‘O Little Town of Bethlehem’ - they are currently on Bandcamp for 'pay what you want' - so head on over to get your copy now!

Jesus Hope of the World - Deanne Light & Paul A Tate , from the music collection Hope in the Lord 2001 World Library Publications

Come Redeem us Lord - Ed Bolduc is the 2005 United Catholic Music and Video Association (UCMVA) Unity Award Winner for Artist of the Year! Christmas Through the Years https://youtu.be/gQOmfP6sqPs?si=YdfRxSpLs7_RajLA

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