To honor the legacy of the late Archbishop Philip M. Hannan, the Archdiocese of New Orleans Catholic Cultural Heritage Center will host a special exhibit titled, The Archbishop Wore Combat Boots: the Life & Ministry of Archbishop Philip Hannan at the Old Ursuline Convent Museum from October 5, 2013 through Memorial Day, May 26, 2014. Along with his personal belongings and photographs, The Archbishop Wore Combat Boots will be the first exhibition at the Old Ursuline Convent Museum to offer an electronic interactive experience for visitors. … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2013
The Archbishop Wore Combat Boots: The Life & Ministry Of Archbishop Philip M. Hannan
September 5, 2013 By
From the Pastor – September 1, 2013
September 5, 2013 By
For every one who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted. (Lk 14:11). What is humility? The word origin comes from the Latin word “humus,” which means “dirt.” It can have negative connotations as being “lowly” or “abased,” but Catholics tend to see humility as a virtue. And the reason for that? It’s because Our Savior, Jesus Christ, is the epitome, the essence of humility. He came from the highest station possible: He is the Lord, the Creator of the Universe, the Word made Flesh, the Alpha and the Omega. And from the highest station, He chose the lowliest station on Earth. He was born in a stable. He grew up in one of the smallest backwaters of the Middle East. He became an “itinerant” preacher, and had nowhere to lay his head. He owned nothing … [Read more...]
Scheduling Prayer in the Home
September 5, 2013 By
1. At the beginning of every meal, giving thanks for the company at the table and for the food, is most appropriate. Allowing “Grace before Meals” or a prayer made up by one of the members teaches the children prayer is necessary in our lives and can be personalized. 2. Saying “The Morning Offering” each morning as a family unites the family for the day. 3. Praying the Rosary as a family bolsters the unity of the family. It also provides a forum for teaching the Mysteries of the Rosary as well as Scripture. 4. Just as each morning the family gathers to recite the “Morning Offering,” the family can gather at the end of each day to give thanks to God for the blessings they have received. During this time, they can share one blessing for which they are most grateful. … [Read more...]
Getting Back to the Table!
September 5, 2013 By
The dining table over the years has taken on a different purpose than originally designed. It has become the “dropping off zone” for assorted things coming into the house. When it’s time to eat, we grab a plate, get the comfortable place on the sofa and eat off a T.V. tray. Losing the dining table as a place to gather and share a meal as a family is not all that is lost. Spending quality time with one’s family, utilizing the time to share the experiences of the day, gives the family the opportunity to bond with one another. Additionally, table time with the family opens opportunities to educate in faith and life. Before starting what can be shared at the table, it will help to understand the dining table as one of the most important “tools” in the home. It may not be the place … [Read more...]
Topics to be Discussed at Table
September 4, 2013 By
1. Parents are expected to be the first and best teachers of their children in the ways of faith. Unfortunately, many parents have forgotten the basic teachings of the faith. Thus, it makes it difficult to teach the children. Spending time at the table discussing these teachings enables both parents and children to learn. It will also provide a forum to understand what your children understand regarding faith. 2. List some of the basic teachings of the faith, such as: a. The Liturgical Year is broken up into Seasons of the year much like our regular calendar. Our Church year begins with Advent (Color is Purple). Christmas Season follows Advent. The color is White. Green is the Color for Ordinary Time which follows Christmas. This leads to Lent, Purple color. Lent melts into Easter … [Read more...]
