Catholic Fire

Why am I entitling this "September Joy?" I simply want to share some of the many things that brought joy to my heart this month, beginning with Our Holy Father's visit to the USA. 1.   Welcome, to the U S A, Papa! 2.  The Holy Father's Speech to the U.S. Congress  3.   4.   The Feast of Our Lady of Ransom  Kansas Skies -- God's Paintings:  Copyright Jean M. Heimann 2015 5.    6.   7.   Have a blessed and beautiful weekend!   Jean For more Quick Takes, visit Kelly at This Ain't The Lyceum.                                                                                                   ...

Those who are not traveling to see Pope Francis during his three-city apostolic visit to the United States can join in a virtual pilgrimage with these prayers for each stop on his journey. Tuesday September 22 — Washington, DC As our shepherd Pope Francis begins his pilgrimage to the United States, please pray for the Church in our country. Here is a prayer for that intention from the Roman Missal: O God, who in each pilgrim Church throughout the world make visible the one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church, graciously grant that your faithful may be so united to their shepherd and gathered together in the Holy Spirit through the Gospel and the Eucharist, as to worthily embody the universality of your people and become a sign and instrument in the world of the presence of Christ. Who lives and reigns for ever and ever. Wednesday September 23 — Washington, DC The White House. U.S. Government photo.As Pope Francis goes to the White House to meet President Obama, ple...