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DAY 26: DAY OF PRAYER | Open the eyes of my heart Lord that I may see You in the face of the poor, that I may love You in them, and that I see myself in them who have sinned and needs Your forgiveness. Amen

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Wednesday Evening Sermon for Lent - Colossians 1:15-20

On the 2nd Article of the Creed - "...conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary..."

DAY 12: UNAFRAID TO LOVE | Are you scared to love? Lay down your fears before the Lord and let Him change your heart.

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DAY 11: SHELTER THE HOMELESS | The story of The Good Samaritan tells us of how a man went above and beyond his capability to reach out and give a stranger a place to stay safe, warm, and fed. Jesus asks this from us as well. 
 
Thank you for journeying with us for the past two weeks. We continue to expound on the Corporal Works of Mercy. This week, we will contemplate on the importance of Sheltering The Homeless through the words of Vivien Hernandez. 

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“We Need to Encounter the Person of Jesus Christ in our Life” - Bishop Gregory Parkes

This homily is from the Rite of Election at the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle in St. Petersburg on February 26, 2023. 

The Rite of Election is celebrated on the first Sunday of Lent. Those preparing for the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and First Eucharist share their desire to join the Catholic Church and the bishop welcomes and acknowledges their readiness.

Bishop Parkes discusses the activities the Church offers for prayer, penance, and growing in holiness through parish missions.  

Bishop Parkes talks about the meaning of Ash Wednesday and the beginning of the Lenten season in the church.