March 15 – Pray for Children!

March 15, 2015 – In outraged humanity, let us join in thought and prayer for the children of Syria, Iraq, Egypt. Libya and Nigeria. These children are Yazidi, Christian, Shiite, Sunni….They are being killed and dehumanized. Many are being raped, crucified, buried alive and price-tagged to be sold. Many are stolen and forced into the militia. Turkey now has many orphans whose parents were killed by Isis. Now we must focus and direct our energy through blessing, thought and prayer …

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2-21-15 Diaconate Journey… Mystery of Faith

On Saturday, February 21, 2015, we continued our third of five years journey in diaconate formation as a part of the Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton class. As of our last class we have completed half of our five years of diaconate formation. We continue to be grateful for your support and prayers as we continue this amazing journey. ( Click here to read all of Jay and Candy’s Diaconate blogs!) This class we had a guest speaker, Fr. Jack Brennan, from …

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Diaconate Journey…Taize

January 31, 2015   As part of this year’s diaconate formation each of the couples in St. Elizabeth Ann Seton group have to present a twenty-minute presentation on one of several spiritualities during the year. Examples can include Franciscan, Benedictine, or even Tiaze’. The purpose of these are to allow the class to become familiar with the different types of spiritualities that exist and some of the aspects of each presented. We selected Taize’ because we have attended a number of …

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2-15-15 Prayers for Children – Be hopeful!

Feb. 15,2015 – Let us in positive thought, prayer, and blessing be concerned for the orphans, the uneducated youth, gang members, and street children. They are in every country. Many are victims of war, poverty, sickness, abuse, etc. “We need to see each child as a gift to be welcomed, cherished and protected.” Pope Francis said in his homily. “And we need to care for our young people, not allowing them to be robbed of hope and condemned to a …

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A warm “Thank-you”

We are continually humbled by the generosity of the Holy Family community. We asked for jackets and hygiene items and what an amazing response. The looks of those who were the recipients of your generosity were in awe. “How could someone who doesn’t even know me be so thoughtful?” A “thank-you” cannot begin to express the smiles and hugs that were received on your behalf, but for now, it will have to do. We continue to pray for blessings on …

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Diaconate Journey…I want to see!

January 14, 2015 we continue our diaconate journey… ( Click here to read all of Jay and Candy’s Diaconate blogs!) This week we were at Alemany High School. Our morning was a guest speaker from St. John’s Seminary, Fr. Anthony Lee, on the topic of Christology. Hi talk focused around three questions asked by Jesus:  Who do you say that I am? What do you want me to do for you? Do you love me? The second question, “What do you …

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January 15 – Pray for the World’s Children!

Jan. 15, 2015 – The New Year begins. Let us join in concern and hope for all children of the world. Statistics show that 2014 was a devastating year for children with horrific abuse, torture. killing etc. This must change. Our future demands it. We join religious leaders and all caring people of the world in condemning these atrocities. We must unite in positive thought, blessing and prayer for all children. Through family care, good education, and our support, the …

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Diaconate Journey… Coats for the Homeless

January 3, 2015  we continued our third of five years journey in diaconate formation as a part of the Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton class. This week we were at American Martyrs Parish in Manhattan Beach where all in Diaconate formation met the new Director of Diaconate Formation, Deacon David Estrada and his wife Rita. Deacon David is a native Californian born and raised in the Los Angeles area. He has been married to his wife Rita for 41 years, and has …

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