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Category: Messages from Fr. Kevin

May 25, 2025 – Pray for Newly Ordained Priest, Fr. Hung Le

May 25, 2025 – Pray for Newly Ordained Priest, Fr. Hung Le

Posted on May 22, 2025 by FHC
Yesterday, Sat. May 24, our Archdiocese had the joy of ordaining another priest, Fr. Hung Le!  Please pray for him as he begins in priestly ministry in the Archdiocese of Dubuque.  Here is a little ... Read More
May 18, 2025 – The First words of Pope Leo XIV to the World

May 18, 2025 – The First words of Pope Leo XIV to the World

Posted on May 15, 2025 by FHC
The following are the first words of our new Pope Leo XIV to the world as Pope Peace be with you all!  Dear brothers and sisters, these are the first words spoken by the risen Christ, the Good Shephe... Read More
May 11, 2025 – Pope Francis – Part 3 of 3

May 11, 2025 – Pope Francis – Part 3 of 3

Posted on May 8, 2025 by FHC
Continuing from last week, the final part of my list of fourteen things that I have personally found beautiful, hopeful, or inspiring in Pope Francis’ Papacy. 10) Visit to Iraq: March 5, 2021 – P... Read More
May 4, 2025 – Pope Francis Part 2 of 3

May 4, 2025 – Pope Francis Part 2 of 3

Posted on May 1, 2025 by FHC
Continuing from last week, the next part of my list of fourteen things that I have personally found beautiful, hopeful, or inspiring in Pope Francis’ Papacy. 4) Mary undoer of knots:  Pope Francis ... Read More
April 27, 2025 – Pope Francis – Part 1 of 3

April 27, 2025 – Pope Francis – Part 1 of 3

Posted on April 24, 2025 by FHC
The news of Pope Francis’ death this past Monday morning inspired much personal reflection on his Papacy and his legacy.  Certainly, only time will tell what will be his “lasting legacy.” And h... Read More
“Exalt, let us exalt!” Christ is Risen!

“Exalt, let us exalt!” Christ is Risen!

Posted on April 17, 2025 by FHC
While at times it may seem we’re living in a world immersed in “death” or at least the danger of it that should not minimize our rejoicing on this day! For it is this day that we remember Christ... Read More
April 13, 2025 – HOLY WEEK!

April 13, 2025 – HOLY WEEK!

Posted on April 10, 2025April 10, 2025 by FHC
This is HOLY WEEK!  This the highest, holiest, and most solemn celebration of the entire Church year.  It is our religious “Super Bowl” if you will.  The Sacred “Triduum” (The Liturgy inclu... Read More
April 6, 2025 – “Passiontide” and “Covering of Images & Statues”

April 6, 2025 – “Passiontide” and “Covering of Images & Statues”

Posted on April 3, 2025 by FHC
You may notice that the Crucifix and/or some statues or images have been covered.  The Roman Missal states: “… the practice of covering crosses and images throughout the church from [the fifth] S... Read More
March 30, 2025 – Eucharistic Prayer for Reconciliation

March 30, 2025 – Eucharistic Prayer for Reconciliation

Posted on March 27, 2025 by FHC
As we’ve been focusing on prayer this Lent, I wanted to share a bit about the central prayer of our Mass, the Eucharistic Prayer. The Eucharistic Prayer is the part of the Mass that begins after t... Read More
March 23, 2025 – Four kinds of prayer (Pray more this Lent!)

March 23, 2025 – Four kinds of prayer (Pray more this Lent!)

Posted on March 20, 2025 by FHC
There are many different ways to pray, and different kinds of prayer.  I want to identify here four kinds of prayer. First, what we offer God 1) Thanksgiving/Blessing – This is thanking God for th... Read More
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