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By: The Catholic Post - April 6, 2023 -
Movie Review
Animated characters Mario, voiced by Chris Pratt, and Luigi, voiced by Charlie Day, appear in “The Super Mario Bros. Movie.” The OSV News classification is A-II -- adults and adolescents. (OSV News photo/Universal)
By OSV News Animated origin story for the siblings of the title (voices of Chris Pratt and Charlie Day) dutifully accounts for various elements in the landmark video games in which they are featured. Magically transported to an alternate universe, the duo of Brooklyn plumbers become separated in the process, one landing in an upbeat […]
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By: Jennifer Willems - April 5, 2023 -
Featured Article
Transitional Deacon Daniel Dionesotes, who is preparing for his priestly ordination in May, presents the oil for the Sacred Chrism at the Chrism Mass April 4. He is accompanied by those who support vocations -- Carla Oliver and Anne Lucas. (The Catholic Post/Jennifer Willems)
The Lord has anointed each of us for a purpose, for a mission — namely to bring Christ to others. Bishop Louis Tylka said the Chrism Mass that was celebrated on April 4 made that clear in several powerful ways. The first came when he and the priests of the Diocese of Peoria renewed the […]
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By: Jennifer Willems - April 3, 2023 -
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The new Gathering Center at Sacred Heart Church in Moline adds 5,000 square feet to the century-old church. It was dedicated by Bishop Louis Tylka on March 18. (The Catholic Post/Jennifer Willems)
MOLINE — For many years, Msgr. Dale Wellman dreamed of having a place where people could gather and welcome others to Sacred Heart Church here. On March 18, the retired pastor saw his dream come true as Bishop Louis Tylka blessed the parish’s new Gathering Center. The $2.3 million project adds 5,000 square feet to […]
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By: The Catholic Post - April 3, 2023 -
Columnists
My Vocation is Love l Lindsey Weishar This Lent marked my first foray into the world of “The Chosen.” This multi-season show about the life of Christ just released its third season at the end of 2022, and continues to move hearts. I am happy to count my own heart among them. For me, the show has been speaking […]
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By: The Catholic Post - April 1, 2023 -
News Article
GENESEO — It took less than three hours for Kimberly Souba to write “Flight of the Butterfly,” but she’s hoping it will provide long-lasting inspiration for those who read it. “The book is about a butterfly who feels like she can’t fly because every time she tries to take off she feels unworthy and falls. […]
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By: The Catholic Post - April 1, 2023 -
Book Review
Reviewed by Lindsey Weishar Though certainly not a new book, mid-20th century spiritual writer Caryll Houselander’s “The Dry Wood” has something to say to 21st-century readers. Houselander’s only novel, originally published in 1947, has recently been re-released by The Catholic University of America Press as a part of its Catholic Women Writers Series. The novel takes as its […]
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By: The Catholic Post - April 1, 2023 -
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This detail of Jesus carrying his cross is from a stained glass window at St. Joseph Church in Peoria. (Father Dominic Garramone, OSB)
Living the Word l Sister Sandra Brunenn, OSB Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion/April 2 (At the procession with palms) Matthew 21:1-11 (At the Mass) Isaiah 50:4-7; Psalm 22:8-9,17-18,19-20,23-24; Philippians 2:6-11; Matthew 26:14 — 27:66 Palm Sunday: a day of contrasts! In our liturgy we move from palms to Passion; from hope to heartbreak. Reflection beforehand […]
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By: The Catholic Post - April 1, 2023 -
News Article
The schedule for the diocesan traveling monstrance will pause during Holy Week, as well as the week of April 17, when it will be needed for special events. Please note that there has been a change in the churches that will host the monstrance when the schedule resumes: April 10: Sacred Heart, Farmer City (new); […]
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