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May 4, 2025 – Pope Francis Part 2 of 3
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
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
Death of Pope Francis
The entire Church mourns the death of our Holy Father, Pope Francis. In cathedrals, basilicas, parish churches, shrines, and chapels, the Holy Eucharist will be offered for the repose of his soul. Com... Read More
“Exalt, let us exalt!” Christ is Risen!
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
Holy Week and Easter Mass Times – St. Mark, Iowa Falls & St. Mary, Eldora
Holy Thursday, April 17 – 6:30 PM St. Mary, Eldora Good Friday, April 18 – 3:00 PM St. Mark, Iowa Falls 6:30 PM St. Mary, Eldora Easter Vigil, April 19 – 8:30 PM St. Mary, Eldora Eas... Read More
April 13, 2025 – HOLY WEEK!
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”
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
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!)
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
