Photo Caption: The monks at St. Bede Abbey in Peru gather “in choir” to pray several times each day. The Rule of St. Benedict emphasizes prayer, work and holy reading. EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the third in a monthly series featuring religious communities and other forms of consecrated life around the Diocese of Peoria. Pope […]
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Photo Caption: The book cover features three images showing the evolution of the former Sts. Peter and Paul Church in Westville and one of the former breakaway church named Holy Cross. By: By Tom Dermody WESTVILLE — The story seems fit for someplace else on the world stage: — Disputes and fights divide a church […]
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Photo Caption: Quvenzhane Wallis stars in a scene with Sandy the dog from the movie “Annie.” The Catholic News Service classification is A-II — adults and adolescents. Rating: By Catholic News Service The following movie reviews are supplied by Catholic News Service in conjunction with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Office of Film […]
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Photo Caption: “The Angelus” by Jean-Francois Millet hangs in the Musee d’Orsay, Paris. By: By Jennifer Willems “Peace on earth” is a phrase that will be repeated often in cards, carols and prayers during the Christmas Season. The Diocese of Peoria’s Council of Catholic Women would like to see that extended throughout the year, however, […]
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By: By Shawn Reeves Fourth Sunday of Advent/Dec. 21 2 Samuel 7:1-5,8b-12,14a,16; Psalm 89:2-3,4-5,27,29; Romans 16:25-27; Luke 1:26-38 Unlike King David, I do not live in a grand house of cedar, but if I did, I’m pretty certain I’d still end up performing endless home repairs. It seems there is no end to the maintenance […]
Continue readingBy: By Jennifer Willems Many meaningful Christmas songs were submitted when The Catholic Post asked readers for their favorites, but in the end it was two about the night when Christ was born that proved to be the most popular. “O Holy Night” was mentioned most often, with “Silent Night” coming in second. Other carols […]
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By: By Mark Pattison, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON (CNS) — For those who have never been inside any of the Vatican Museums, seeing a documentary about them done with a 3-D effect on the big screen could be a real treat. “The Vatican Museums 3D” begins a theatrical release on hundreds of screens around the […]
Continue readingLEONORE — Sts. Peter and Paul Church, 957 N. 17th Road, Tonica, will have a Holy Hour for Vocations at 7 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 15, and the third Monday of every month.
Continue readingLACON — St. Joseph’s Home of Lacon, 401 Ninth St., will hold its Christmas open house on Sunday, Dec. 14, from 2 to 4 p.m. Refreshments will be served and there will be entertainment for all ages, including a living Nativity, photos with Santa and activities for children, and music provided by the Drake family.
Continue readingThose who would like to spend Gaudete Sunday making a joyful noise to the Lord are invited to take part in an Advent Pilgrimage of Prayer and Praise on Sunday, Dec. 14, at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Peoria. “Rejoice! Rejoice! Rejoice in the Lord Greatly” includes an opportunity for choir directors, music teachers, choir members […]
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