About the Immaculate Heart of Mary
Saturday following the Second Sunday after Pentecost
Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary
“Mary kept all these things, pondering them in her heart” (Lk 2:19).[1]
Today is the memorial of the Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Her pure heart holds the truth of her interior life, showing her devout love for God and her total devotion to her Son. In addition, her heart echoes the pains of this world as expressed by the Seven Sorrows; yet reminds us to be confident in her Son’s victory over sin and death. [2][3]
Today’s memorial points to the importance of spiritual contemplation. The mystery of Mary points to the mystery of Christ and when pondered together new aspects of Christ’s nature are revealed. Meditating upon her heart can open our own heart to an overflowing abundance of love for Christ. [4]
“And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being changed into his likeness from one degree of glory to another; for this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit” (2 Cor 3:18).[5][6]
Written by Sarah Ciotti
Reviewed by Fr. Hugh Feiss, OSB, STD
[1] Revised Standard Version, s.v., “Luke, The Gospel According to.”
[2] Catholicpedia: The Original Catholic Encyclopedia (1917) for iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch. s.v. “Devotion to the Heart of Mary.”
[3] John Paul II, Address of His Holiness John Paul II to the Participants of the Study Week of the Pontifical Academy of Sciences, 1986
[4] John Paul II, “Rosarium Virginis Mariae,” sec. 9-13.
[5] Ibid.
[6] Revised Standard Version, s.v., “Corinthians, The Second Letter of Paul to the.”
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Thirteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time Vigil Mass
will be celebrated this evening
(Saturday, June 25th)
at 5 pm.
Doors open & Confessions begin at 4 pm.
We no longer need to continue physical distancing. However, due to the size of the cathedral we will continue to do so as much as possible for everyone’s comfort and protection. Therefore, we will continue to have the ushers seat you and we will continue to follow the same form of receiving Holy Communion as we have been doing throughout the pandemic.
We are no longer required to wear masks. Those who are wearing masks when the arrive will be guided to the tabernacle (lefthand) side of the cathedral. Those who are not wearing masks when they arrive will be guided to the baptismal (righthand) side of the cathedral.
PLEASE SANITIZE YOUR HANDS WHEN YOU ARRIVE AND FOLLOW THE USHERS INSTRUCTIONS AS TO WHERE TO BE SEATED.
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The Week Ahead
No 7:45 am Mass.
Confessions at 11:30 am Monday to Friday followed by 12:10 pm Mass
Wednesday: Adoration and Confessions 6 to 9 pm
Friday: All day Adoration - 9 am to 9 pm
Confessions at 11:30 am Monday to Friday followed by 12:10 pm Mass
Wednesday: Adoration and Confessions 6 to 9 pm
Friday: All day Adoration - 9 am to 9 pm
Regular Sunday Schedule: Sat. 5 pm, Sun. 8 am, 10:30 am & 7:30 pm preceded by confessions.
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Archbishop Mulhall writes to us about the Synod on Synodality
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The Following is the
Program of Prayer & Study
Saturday, June 25, 2022
My dear sisters and brothers in Christ
Please stay safe. Be prudent. Wash hands often. Practice physical distancing.
Contact one person today who does not have many people to contact them.
Above all, pray!
United in prayer in Christ.
Father Shawn
Daily Mass Readings: www.cccb.ca
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Catechism in a Year Day 116
271. What is the Eucharist?
The Eucharist is the very sacrifice of the Body and Blood of the Lord Jesus which he instituted to perpetuate the sacrifice of the cross throughout the ages until his return in glory. Thus he entrusted to his Church this memorial of his death and Resurrection. It is a sign of unity, a bond of charity, a paschal banquet, in which Christ is consumed, the mind is filled with grace, and a pledge of future glory is given to us.
Further reading: CCC 1322-1323, 1409
272. When did Jesus Christ institute the Eucharist?
Jesus instituted the Eucharist on Holy Thursday "the night on which he was betrayed" (1 Corinthians 11:23), as he celebrated the Last Supper with his apostles.
Further reading: CCC 1323, 1337-1340
273. How did he institute the Eucharist?
After he had gathered with his apostles in the Cenacle, Jesus took bread in his hands. He broke it and gave it to them saying, "Take this and eat it, all of you; this is my Body which will be given up for you". Then, he took the cup of wine in his hands and said, "Take this and drink of this, all of you. This is the cup of my Blood, the Blood of the new and everlasting covenant. It will be shed for you and for all so that sins may be forgiven. Do this in memory of me".
Further reading: CCC 1337-1340, 1365, 1406
The Eucharist is the very sacrifice of the Body and Blood of the Lord Jesus which he instituted to perpetuate the sacrifice of the cross throughout the ages until his return in glory. Thus he entrusted to his Church this memorial of his death and Resurrection. It is a sign of unity, a bond of charity, a paschal banquet, in which Christ is consumed, the mind is filled with grace, and a pledge of future glory is given to us.
Further reading: CCC 1322-1323, 1409
272. When did Jesus Christ institute the Eucharist?
Jesus instituted the Eucharist on Holy Thursday "the night on which he was betrayed" (1 Corinthians 11:23), as he celebrated the Last Supper with his apostles.
Further reading: CCC 1323, 1337-1340
273. How did he institute the Eucharist?
After he had gathered with his apostles in the Cenacle, Jesus took bread in his hands. He broke it and gave it to them saying, "Take this and eat it, all of you; this is my Body which will be given up for you". Then, he took the cup of wine in his hands and said, "Take this and drink of this, all of you. This is the cup of my Blood, the Blood of the new and everlasting covenant. It will be shed for you and for all so that sins may be forgiven. Do this in memory of me".
Further reading: CCC 1337-1340, 1365, 1406