Welcome to Opening the Word, a Formed.org program offering prayer and insights for the Sunday Scriptural lessons. These brief videos are designed to facilitate thought and discussion for personal faith formation or in the context of a group meeting. It's now on the HOME page at Formed.org.(Click the image above to go there now.) Share this feature with friends and family. No login required.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is available ON FRIDAYS at the Cathedral from 11:00 AM to 11:45AM, followed by Mass at noon.
Messiah is an exploration of the messianic prophecies of the Bible and how they were fulfilled by Jesus – both during his earthly life, and after it.
Hosted by acclaimed actor Leonardo Defilippis and filmed at nearly 30 locations in the US, Holy Land, and Rome, Messiah’s eight episodes take viewers on an unforgettable journey from ancient Egypt, to the Mount of Sacrifice, to the fall of pagan Rome.
If you arrive for Mass half an hour early, you've probably noticed a small group praying the Rosary. This is led by members of the Legion of Mary in response to the Blessed Mother's request during her appearances at Fatima, Portual in 1917.
Our Lady expressed her wish that a special devotion to Her Immaculate Heart be encouraged among all the faithful through the daily recitation of the Rosary. She gave the three children seers a list of fifteen promises to everyone who practices this devotion.
We all live "in the moment", so here's a suggestion. Ask immediately, "Would you like me to pray with you?" You will ALWAYS get a 'yes!' So what do you do next? Most of us are not skilled at extemporanious prayer. But there is an easier and extemely powerful way to make that prayer on the spot. It takes about a minute.
Take a moment right now and click this [LINK]. Barbara Alderfer, author of the book, "Stop, Drop, and Pray", will teach you this amazing method. You already know the prayer.
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