Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me. For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it. What profit would there be for one to gain the whole world and forfeit his life.” (Mt. 16:24-26) I spent five years of my seminary formation in Rome, studying at the Pontifical Gregorian University. During the first three years, I obtained a Bachelor in Sacred Theology, which would be similar to a Masters of Divinity. During my final two years of seminary, I spent most of my time studying canon law. Anyway, one day I was discussing the Scriptural passage above with a friend who was in advanced Scripture studies, and I asked him: “To what was Jesus referring to when … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2014
Blesses Francis Xavier Seelos Memorial Mass
The Seelos Shrine will be welcoming the Most Reverend Michael Brehl, C.Ss.R., Superior General, Redemptorists from Rome, Italy as the next presider of the Seelos Memorial Mass on Sunday, October 5, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. Go to www.seelos.org for more information. … [Read more...]
Annulment Writing Workshop
Family Life Apostolate will offer a writing workshop for persons seeking an annulment in the Catholic Church or for persons responding to an annulment. The workshops will be held at the Administration Building for the Archdiocese of New Orleans, 7887 Walmsley Avenue in New Orleans. The series will be for five (5) Tuesdays, September 6, 13, 20, 27 and October 4, 2011. The materials for the series cost $20.00. To register or for more information, call Family Life Apostolate, (504) 861-6243. … [Read more...]
