MOTHERS
by Mary Ann Zimmerman Our mothers have sacrificed for us from the day we were born. They would do anything to keep you safe. They protect...
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- Apr 6
- 2 min
Second Chance
by Mary Ann Zimmerman Let me begin with a story. A man, I’ll call him Joe, received a parking ticket. He came before the judge and...
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maryann466
- Oct 13, 2022
- 2 min
FIVE FIRST SATURDAYS
By Mary Ann Zimmerman We all think that we are thoroughly versed on our Catholic Faith. There are many devotions that Catholics, me...
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maryann466
- Sep 2, 2022
- 1 min
OUR LADY OF SORROWS
By Mary Ann Zimmerman Many people do not know this title of Mary. In my Pieta Prayer Book (p38), “At the Holy Hour on March 25, 1912, the...
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maryann466
- Jul 29, 2022
- 2 min
SPIRTUAL WARFARE
by Mary Ann Zimmerman I recently watched Fr. Chris Alar, MIC on the “Living Divine Mercy” tv show on EWTN. He explained in detail what...
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maryann466
- Jul 16, 2022
- 2 min
St Joseph Patron of the Universal Church
by Mary Ann Zimmerman St Joseph and his spiritual wonders. Many saints, popes, and mystics have understood the greatness of St. Joseph....
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maryann466
- Jun 27, 2022
- 2 min
Two Double Rolling Bookcases: How it all began
By Mary Ann Zimmerman In 2004, the gift shop started out on two double rolling bookcases set up in the church foyer. There was, at that...
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maryann466
- Jan 20, 2022
- 2 min
NEW HABITS
by Mary Ann Zimmerman The Christmas season is over and back in Ordinary Time in our Liturgical calendar. Before we know it, March 2nd...
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maryann466
- Dec 21, 2021
- 2 min
ADVENT - WEEK 4
by Mary Ann Zimmerman These four weeks have gone by so quickly. This fourth week of Advent celebrates Love. During the Christmas season,...
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maryann466
- Dec 14, 2021
- 2 min
Advent - Week 2 & 3
by Mary Ann Zimmerman As I mentioned before, the Advent Wreath is a tradition. The purple candles symbolize penance, preparation and...
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maryann466
- Dec 1, 2021
- 1 min
ADVENT - THE COMING
By Mary Ann Zimmerman We begin Advent, which means the Coming. It is the beginning of the new Church or Liturgical Year, Cycle C. These...
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maryann466
- Nov 12, 2021
- 2 min
THE UNKNOWN
by Mary Ann Zimmerman I was thinking the other day that I’ve experienced 15 Presidents, 7 Popes, 3 Bishops, 5 Pastors, 5 wars or...
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maryann466
- Oct 28, 2021
- 2 min
Halloween - All Hallows Eve
by Mary Ann Zimmerman Halloween was an ancient celebration held the night before All Hallows Day. Hallow means holy or to honor. This...
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maryann466
- Sep 30, 2021
- 2 min
BOOST OF GRACE
By Mary Ann Zimmerman Jesus said, “Come to me all who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest. (Matt 11:28). The Mass is our...
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maryann466
- Sep 22, 2021
- 1 min
Sacramentals - What's that?
By Mary Ann Zimmerman Sacramentals, as defined by the Church, are any object or action which the Church places within the reach of a...
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maryann466
- Sep 16, 2021
- 2 min
SAINTS AND HOLINESS
by Mary Ann Zimmerman Do you ever think about the men and women that have been canonized by the Pope as “saints”? They were people who...
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maryann466
- Sep 7, 2021
- 2 min
THE ROSARY
by Mary Ann Zimmerman Did you know that centuries ago the Rosary was known as Mary’s Psalter? It was the devotion of a young Franciscan...
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