Catholic Owned Volume 1, Issue 26

Volume 1, Issue 26 March 28, 2024

Building the New Catholic Economy

In This Issue

1. From the Founders

7. The Death of Our Lord: A Medical Perspective

2. About Catholic Owned

8. Oremus

3. From the Desk of Monsignor

9. Sapientia de Sanctis

4. New Member Spotlights

10. Holy Week Schedules

5. Business Directory

11. Classifieds

6. This Week

12. The Sorrowful Crown

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Acknowledgements GLORIA DEO REGINA CAELI

SPIRITUAL DIRECTOR Monsignor Oscar F Castaneda

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OUR SPONSORS OUR READERS CONTRIBUTORS John Perez Grace Williams

Slaves of Jesus and Mary

Matteo Onori & Brooke Joiner

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From the Founders

Dear Catholic Owned Readers, Welcome to the twenty-sixth issue of Catholic Owned Magazine. We are fully immersed in the Passion of Our Lord, with our eyes firmly fixed on Him as we seek to console His Sacred Heart and accompany His Sorrowful Mother on the long road to Calvary.

This week, you can refer to the Holy Week schedules, reflect on the must-read article on the Eucharist from Monsignor, consider a medical perspective on the Crucifixion, and enjoy some quotes in our new section, Sapientia de Sanctis. We also share the extensive Sorrowful Crown, which is a beautiful addition to Good Friday and beyond.

We pray this issue is a blessing. We also want to remind you of our Eastertide Shopping Guide, which has Easter Reflections and beyond. Click HERE for your free copy.

MATTEO ONORI & BROOKE JOINER Co-Founders, Catholic Owned May God bless you.

with fraternal affection,

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About

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Catholic Owned exists to propagate Knowledge of, Devotion to, and Love & Admiration for the Immaculate Heart of Mary, in reparation for the many sins & blasphemies against her.

In practical terms, we are building the New Catholic Economy.

Over time, our community members can make fewer compromises and be more free to pursue ever greater devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus through the Immaculate Heart of Marywhat is known to be the sweetest path to sainthood.

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From the Desk of Monsignor

Dear friends of Catholic Owned, family members and benefactors, The Holy Liturgy of the Catholic Church is very rich these days when we celebrate with fervor the great mysteries of our faith. The Paschal Triduum initiates with De Missa Solemni Vespertina in Cena Domini, the solemn Mass of the Lord's Supper. The Synoptic accounts (Matthew, Mark and Luke) of the Last Supper give us a unified impression: Our Lord gathered His Apostles into the upper room to transform the old feast of the Passover into a new one. Therefore, the Liturgy of the Eucharist succeeds the ancient Passover ritual and supersedes the memorial meal in its essential aspects. In place of the lamb (animal), Jesus becomes the true sacrificial lamb made present in the Sacrament. The old Exodus from Egypt is replaced by the new exodus from the spiritual oppressions of sin and death.

At the institution of the Eucharist, the old covenant gives way to the New and Eternal Covenant in His Blood. The Liturgy of the Eucharist makes Christ present, Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity. It makes His redemption present every time a Mass is celebrated.

The Church believes, celebrates and teaches about the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist. It is the Sacrament of piety, sign of unity and the bond of charity as St. Thomas Aquinas explained it.

When Catholics today speak about the Real Presence, we realize there is a crisis. In 2019, a Pew Research Center survey concluded that only 31% of Catholics in the United States believed that the bread and wine become the real Body and Blood of Christ. About 69% hold erroneous beliefs. A real majority seemed to ignore the truth and others recognized it but just as symbolic in nature. Nevertheless, the Eucharist is at the heart of the life of the Catholic Church.

"The Church lives on the Eucharist" was John Paul II 's last encyclical letter. Indeed, by the words of Christ and the invocation of the Holy Spirit, Christ’s Body and Blood become substantially present for the Church. He becomes our heavenly food at the Eucharistic banquet.

The centrality of this Sacrament is affirmed by the Church's consistent teaching about the connection between the priesthood and the Eucharist. It is out of the very essence of the Eucharist that the priesthood comes into being. The institution of the Eucharist and the ministerial priesthood are both celebrated on Holy Thursday night.

John Paul II put it clearly when he said, "There is no priesthood without the Eucharist and no Eucharist without the priesthood." The night before He died, He washed the feet of His disciples, teaching them that every act of service was to be motivated by true humility and love.

It has been the authentic practice of the faithful to properly prepare before receiving our Lord in the Eucharist. No one should receive communion in the state of mortal sin and it is better to wait to confess one’s sins with a priest before receiving. It is also best not to receive communion in one’s hands but to continue the Traditional practice of receiving on the tongue. Minute particles can remain on our fingers or fall directly on our clothes or on the floor where we walk. The Church has always taught that the size or quantity of the elements do not determine the real presence of the Lord. A careless practice could easily become sacrilegious.

Celebrated by the Church after the Resurrection, the Eucharist "proclaims the death of the Lord until He comes again." The Church continues to do what Jesus did at the Last Supper but in a different way. The Mass is a sacrifice and it is offered sacramentally in an unbloody way through the hands of an ordained priest. May we participate in each Mass with great devotion and receive our Lord with reverence and love.

Blessed Easter to all.

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About Our Business Partners The businesses in our directory are vetted, recommended members of our community. They have all committed to the

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Operates business in accordance with the principles of the Catholic faith

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New Member Spotlight

Renee Smith, M.S. CCC-SLP

Owner & Pediatric Speech Therapist, Grace Therapy Solutions Serving Children via Telehealth throughout Florida

Helping Children to: Disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Emotional Behavior communicate Disorders, Learning Disabilities, etc. The treatment I functionally provide as a speech therapist is individually tailored to each client’s needs, therefore positively impacting advocate for the ability to communicate functionally, advocate for their individual his or her wants/needs, improve academic needs achievement, and connect socially with peers. So far as a speech therapist, I have helped dozens of improve children master their speech and language goals academic and graduate from speech therapy, being able to say all speech sounds correctly, perform at achievement grade/age level in language arts, and communicate connect socially functionally with family and friends. with peers, I learned how to integrate my faith in my work by family & friends following the example of my mother, Gizel Abdallah.

She worked for over 20 years as a Church Music Grace Therapy Solutions provides virtual speech and Director and Music Teacher, and is currently doing language services to children with communication so at All Saints Catholic Church and School in needs all throughout Florida. Parents often struggle Sunrise, Florida. At 8 years old, I started singing with to keep up with children and family members’ my mother in the church, whether it was as part of appointments, sports, hobbies, etc. This makes tele- the school choir or as a cantor at weekend Masses, therapy a convenient option for families who want and continued singing at Masses with her as an to participate in their child’s speech and language adult. She set the ultimate example of how to use therapy sessions from the comfort of their own the gifts that God has blessed you with to glorify Him in return. I recognize that God has blessed me home!

As a daughter of immigrants, the importance of hard with the gift to be able to help children with work was instilled in me as a child. My parents communication needs. So it is my duty to be able to encouraged me to, not only follow my passions, but share this gift with families. to find a way to make my passions work for me. My Catholic faith also inspired the name of my Upon entering the field of speech-language practice – Grace Therapy Solutions. As Catholics we pathology, I knew that I wanted to someday have know that the only real solution to any of our my own private practice. In 2022, I married my problems, difficulties or obstacles in life lies in husband who is in the military and moved away offering them all up to the Lord because he is the from my childhood home in Florida to live in North Ultimate Solution. And we are only granted solutions Carolina. With my husband’s job causing him to through His loving grace. God’s grace is healing. spend so much time away from home, and with our Throughout my career I have prayed for the grace to first baby on the way, I realized that I needed to find be patient and loving during trying times. And I am a way to stay home while still contributing income to constantly giving grace to my clients who struggle our household. That’s what inspired me to make my daily to communicate, and to parents who might be private practice virtual- so that I can be a stay-at- juggling countless responsibilities. home mom and still live out my passion of helping Growing up with a musical mom, our favorite saint was always St. Cecilia. She is the patron saint of children improve their communication skills.

Throughout my career as a speech therapist, I have music and musicians, mainly singers. She used her worked with children of all ages who have various voice to worship and glorify God. As a speech types of disabilities that might affect their therapist, I like to think that my helping children to communication, i.e. Language Disorders, Speech use their voice is glorification to God as well.

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New Member Spotlight

Rose Abdallah Bednar Owner & Creative Director, Flourish & Bloom Creative

Servicing clients in the Broward County area

Specializing in: Altar Florals Design Custom Wedding & Event Florals Water color artwork for wedding stationary, pro-life cards, and fine paper goods I’m a certified floral designer and artist. I source fresh flowers for churches that are liturgically appropriate throughout the year. I also provide quality custom floral designs for weddings and events, including large floral installations. I work with my clients to carefully design the florals that they envision for their special day.

As an artist, I also create custom artwork that can be incorporated throughout the couple’s wedding stationary suite and beyond, ensuring a cohesive design throughout the event.

My business was born from the face that I have always been an artist. As I explored many creative outlets over the years, I found floristry to be the most fulfilling for me. As I started doing flowers for my local Catholic Churches, I found it to be a wonderful way I can give back to God for blessing me with my talents. I currently do the flowers for All Saints and St. Gregory, and enjoy serving my community.

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Most of my clients come to me through a shared connection in faith and shared moral values.

One example where this really shined was with the mother of a very special bride that I worked with recently. She shared with me that they chose to work with me because my business is unapologetically pro-life. That meant so much to me.

I am Catholic and my faith is the foundation of my business.

I am unapologetically pro-life, so Flourish & Bloom is unapologetically pro-life.

I like to make art that is inspired by my faith and I will never compromise my faith in any business relationship. For me, God comes first.

A favorite quote that inspires me and moved me to do what I do is, “Your talent is God’s gift to you.

What you do with it is your gift back to God.” My favorite Bible verse is John 3:16.

Click Here to get in touch with Rose today!

Rose with her family

New Member Spotlight

Floriani Sacred Music

Nonprofit Revitalizing Sacred Music in America music, as they have grown so proficient as to perform, often while conducting themselves, for Masses, weddings and concerts. The choristers’ own love for sacred music is infectious to those who hear them, almost inevitably moving the heart and soul of the listener.

In the Vatican II document, “Sacrosanctum Concilium,” sacred music is said to be “a treasure of inestimable value, greater than that of any other art.” Our mission is to inspire a renaissance of sacred beauty through the music of the Church, whereby hearts might be able to encounter Christ, the Source of Beauty.

St. Florian is our patron, from whom we take our name. He is Giorgio’s Confirmation saint, and is attributed by Giorgio to have saved him from nearly drowning. Giorgio did not know when he chose him as his saint that St. Florian is the patron of drowning victims!

Our favorite quote would be the one Floriani Sacred Music is dedicated to serving the Church and saving the mentioned above from Sacrosanctum culture through the beauty of sacred music. We believe in the power of Concilium, as it establishes the preSacred Beauty to awaken and deepen a desire for Christ and His eminence of sacred music, as an art, in the liturgy.

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By singing for liturgies, performing educational concerts, and teaching, both in person and remotely with our online course, Gregorian Chant Academy, and our Chant School Podcast, we introduce people of all musical backgrounds to the Church’s rich heritage of liturgical music.

Giorgio Navarini founded Floriani originally as a barbershop group as a student at Thomas Aquinas College, where he met Thomas, Joe and Graham, each of whom sang in his choir at different times.

Eventually, they moved on from barbershop to sacred music, and realized it was this which they truly loved to sing. Years later, after they’d all long graduated, they reconnected, quit their jobs, and moved to Arizona to begin Floriani as a non-profit men’s vocal ensemble with a mission to revitalize sacred music throughout the world.

Floriani is proud to have taught and developed a devoted children’s choir in Phoenix, AZ for almost three years. These young choristers have proved to be a remarkable testimony to the accessibility of sacred

Click HERE for full contact details.

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The Fund for Vocations

Nonprofit Unlocking Vocations Nationwide Studies show that around 1/3 of those who want to makes vows as priests, friars and sisters are unable to due to student loans, since candidates must be debt-free to enter formation.

The Fund for Vocations eliminates the obstacle of student loan debt so that no vocation is lost.

By actively working to alleviate the debt burden for candidates, we have opened the door for over 300 future religious, and are actively supporting members of almost 100 traditional communities, including Dominicans, CFRs, Sisters of Life, Benedictines, ICKSP, and so many more.

When a young Catholic is accepted to formation with a traditional religious order but cannot enter because of their student loans, we make their monthly payments out of a donation-based fund.

We keep paying on a monthly basis until they take their final vows, after which we pay off the remainder within five years. If they discern out, they simply pick up where we left off.

The Fund for Vocations started as a mom-andpop apostolate of Corey and Katherine Huber, two very generous and faithful Catholics. They discovered a huge cause of the vocations crisis to be the burden of student loan debts. Most orders will not even allow someone to enter formation with loans. They created a fund out of which to award grants to young Catholics to support a new generation of religious. When they received a flood of applications, they expanded and fundraised to create a 501(c)3.

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Many of our grant recipients would attest that they would not have been able to become religious without our help. One Mercedarian sister, Sr. Yvelyne Marie, HMSS, wrote, “I am beyond grateful for your support, not only financially but spiritually. I would not be a Religious today, if not for you.

Thank you so much for your immense generosity and sacrifice. May the Lord reward you and grant you many blessings. You are in my prayers and have a very special place in my heart. God bless you!!”

Our Catholic Faith is at the absolute center of everything we do. Our donors are inspired to give because they understand the importance of making the Church a light for the world, and the crucial role that Catholic religious play in that effort. We are changing the world and renewing a Christ-centered, vibrant Catholic culture by enabling passionate young religious to do God’s will.

Our nonprofit is very streamlined and has only two full time employees.

Mary Radford, our executive director, has a quote in her email signature from St. Catherine of Siena: “If you are what you should be, you will set the world on fire!” Our communications director, Elizabeth Latham has one from St. Ambrose: “It is not enough just to wish well; we must also do well.” Both are deeply devoted Catholics in love with their faith.

Please consider a recurring or one-time taxdeductible donation: SUPPORT THE FUND FOR VOCATIONS

New Member Spotlight

Richard Roselli, LCSW, MSSW-MFT Owner/ Director, RCCS, LLC

Serving clients via telehealth in South Florida & beyond I support individuals to better look at themselves and ask the hard questions that previously they were unwilling to ask themselves. Then, we devise a plan to get them where they want to go in life.

How does your faith play a role in the operation of your business?

I pray before and after sessions privately. I believe God has put me on this earth to be a healer and helper for others who are struggling. My belief in Jesus Christ is catalyst for this mindset.

Who is your favorite saint?

Mother Teresa, because of her dedication to her work, great love for God and discipline. She continues to be a great course of inspiration for me both personally and professionally.

I am a returning Catholic attending mass worship at Mary Mother of God Catholic Church in Tequesta, FL. I have come to greatly appreciate the contributions of Catholicism in the realm of mental health. In a properly balanced order, it can be a great compliment to the struggles we face in daily life.

I am a licensed clinical therapist in Virginia (LSCW) and Florida (LCSW) with over 22 years of experience working as a counselor and life coach. I help my clients become the very best version of themselves. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, and substance abuse related issues. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse. My goal in life is to assist any person/s in need of recovery or growth.

I focus on inner strength and self exploration by providing counseling services to individuals, couples and families.

What inspired you to start your business?

My father was an addiction counselor who started an organization called DARE (Drug Addiction Rehabilitation Enterprise).

What kind of impact do you have on your clients?

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“We normally work for 8 to 12 sessions with cognitive behavioral therapy depending on the particular issue(s) which are presenting. We may include other empirical and experiential therapies, which we could discuss. Most patients see gradual lifting of symptoms within three months and consistent improvement with practice of techniques and ongoing implementation.”

My counseling style is warm, interactive and connecting. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't deal in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, and experiential counseling. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific individual needs.

“Richard is excellent providing what his clients need to grow and flourish. He is caring and empathetic and creates a safe space for his clients.

He has experience helping with issues such as anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and relationships.” -Greta Wendorf, LMHC, CTP Catholic Owned Magazine

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New Member Spotlight Adrián Alvarado

Owner, Alva Leon Media Serving clients in South Florida & beyond The inspiration for starting Alva Leon comes from a lifelong love of art, storytelling, and the transcendental power of beauty. With the medium of visual storytelling, we open a world of possibilities to transmit the deep beauty of life which makes life worth living.

Through beauty and stories we are able to know ourselves more and to know God more.

Alva Leon is engineered to provide creative media solutions to any client’s needs. The founder, Adrián Alvarado is a dedicated Filmmaker, Video Producer, Editor, and Media Professional, committed to taking your media projects to the next level. Working on projects like “Mass of the Ages”, "Owls Among US: Ray", and working for a variety of companies and clients with a unique blend of artistic creativity and technical proficiency, Adrián excels at delivering your project on time and resonating emotionally with diverse audiences. An adept adaptability to emerging video production technologies has allowed Adrián to contribute to a wide array of projects, spanning various tones, styles, and languages. Throughout Adrián's career, he has used his technical skills along with his personable personality to make any project become a reality. The team behind Alva Leon is eager to collaborate with you and help bring your media visions to life. Leverage our extensive skills and experiences to achieve your creative aspirations and effectively engage your target audience. Reach out to Alva Leon and embark on an inspiring journey of visual storytelling together.

While working on “Mass of the Ages Part 3”, I, Adrián, had the honor and pleasure of planning and coordinating a film shoot in the state of Jalisco in Mexico. While there, we were able to interview a wonderful family. This family was humble and incredibly faithful. I was astounded by their incredible generosity and charity despite having so little. In this case, despite the interview being a professional 13

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“Through beauty and stories we are able to know ourselves more and to know God more.” endeavor, the family became great friends of mine and they continue to serve as wonderful examples to me.

The Catholic faith informs everything we do at Alva Leon. It is a real blessing to be able to have worked with a wide variety of Catholic Clients like Mass of the Ages, OnePeterFive, FOCUS, Tridentine Brewing, the Knights of Columbus and more. In addition to corporate and cinematic clients, it is also incredible to do work for private individuals like capturing moments like weddings and confirmations. The way business is conducted is always with the aim to be in line with Church teaching and morals.

Two favorite saints of mine are St. Maria Goretti and St. George are my favorite Saints, precisely because they are both so different, but both provide such incredible examples of bravery and purity. In particular, St. George was there for me when I first started to become interested in the Faith as I explored the Old Gothic Cathedral in Barcelona. I would create a Youtube video that was a reading of the original story of St. George, and this video would become one of my most watched and beloved. Later on, I would learn about St. Maria Goretti and she would become a great friend and confidant for me, and was even able to go to see all the places she lived in in Italy.

Truly both of these great saints are sources of comfort for me and have helped me through their intercessions in incredible ways throughout the years.

Click HERE to view full contact details & book with Alva Leon.

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Business Services

FocalPoint Coaching, Roberto Munoz

Providing Business Coaching, Executive Coaching, Sales Skills Training, Assessments (DISC, Sales Skills, EQ), Leadership Development Workshops. Serving Florida & beyond.

Ph: (954) 684-9083 Email: rmunoz@focalpointcoaching.com Website: robertomunoz.focalpointcoaching.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertomunoz2/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rmunozcoach/

Doctors & Medical Services Grace Therapy Solutions, Renee Smith, M.S. CCC-SLP

Pediatric speech and language tele-therapy for children with communication disorders across the state of Florida.

Ph: (954) 408-1805 Email: office@gracetherapysolutions.com Website: www.gracetherapysolutions.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracetherapysolutions/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557229872910

Melissa Grace Therapy, Coaching & Fertility Care, Melissa Tablada I offer psychotherapy via telehealth for individuals and couples across the state of Florida. I offer coaching services for clients located around the country & worldwide. I offer Creighton fertility care services to clients located in the continental USA. Ph: 786-753-9391 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissagracetablada/ Youtube: https://youtube.com/melissatablada Email: melissagracetablada@gmail.com Website: www.melissagracetablada.com

Our Lady of Good Help Fertility Care, Katherine Hernandez

Providing the Creighton Model Fertility Care System as an effective and life-affirming way for single women and married couples to discover the truth of their reproductive health and embrace the gift of their fertility.

Women and couples can also be referred to a Natural Procreative (NaPro) Technology Medical Consultant to treat reproductive health conditions and evaluate the underlying causes of infertility and miscarriage.

Services provided via telehealth.

Website: Fertility Care - Our Lady of Good Help Fertility Care Email: katherine@ourladyofgoodhelpfertilitycare.com LinkedIn: Our Lady of Good Help Fertility Care: Company Page | LinkedIn

RCCS, LLC, Richard Roselli

I help my clients become the very best version of themselves. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, and substance abuse related issues.

Ph: 703-634-3080 Email: richard@rccs.life Website: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/-rccs-llc-fairfax-va/798625 Catholic Owned Magazine

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Doctors & Medical Services (cont’d) Thrive OB/GYN, Dr. Ana Garcia Iguaran

We are a concierge obstetrics practice, we come to your house for prenatal care We deliver our patients in Palm beach, Broward and Dade counties (hospital birth only) Contact us for details.

Ph: 954-743-6076 Email: manager@thriveobgyn.hush.com Website: www.dranagarciaiguaran.com

Event & Floral Services Flourish & Bloom Creative, Rose Abdallah Bednar

Floral design for weddings & special events. Specializing in Catholic Church altar flowers. Also offering custom water color wedding invitation design and stationary, prolife greeting cards, and fine paper goods. Servicing the Broward County area.

Ph: 954-336-7473 Email: rbednar29@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flourishandbloomcreative

Home Services

Strimbu Holdings, Andrei Strimbu

Providing high end general contracting services, complete remodeling, plus all styles of flooring and gardens. Serving Broward County & beyond.

Ph: 954-632-1956 Email: strimbuholdings1@gmail.com Email: strimbuflooring@gmail.com

Media

Alva Leon Media, Adrián Alvarado

Multimedia Company focused on Cinematography, Photography and more!

Serving South Florida & beyond, available for remote work.

Ph: (941) 284-2999 Email: contact@alvaleon.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alvaleonmedia/ Website: https://www.alvaleon.com/

Real Estate

Avery St. James Real Estate Group, Manny Martinez

We take the stress out of buying, selling, and investing in real estate for families in Palm Beach County and beyond.

Ph: 561-292-5185 Book your free strategy call: https://calendly.com/talktomanny Email: manny@averystjames.com Website: palmbeachlistings.io

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Business Directory

Velocity Warehouse, Robert Tanon

Service provider for race car drivers. By racers and for racers, we strive to be a one-stop shop for everything racing. We offer race car storage, transportation, track support, race prep, rentals, coaching, builds, modifications, & sales of racing gear, equipment, & tires. Specializing in Mazda MX5 Miatas, RX8s, & RX7s. Serving Fort Lauderdale, all of Florida & beyond.

Ph: 888-300-1270 Address: 740 NW 57th St. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309 Email: info@velocitywarehouse.com Website: www.velocitywarehouse.com Facebook: www/facebook.com/velocitywarehouse Instagram: www.instagram.com/velocitywarehouse

Religious Goods Latin Mass Helper

It's our goal to make hard-to-find traditional Catholic products and resources easily available, at the cheapest price possible, with free and fast shipping options. Featuring Missals & more!

Email: thomas@latinmasshelper.com Website: https://store.latinmasshelper.com/ and https://latinmasshelper.com/

Nonprofits Floriani Sacred Music Men’s vocal ensemble that performs Catholic sacred music for Masses and concerts, trains choirs in the method and content of traditional sacred music, and leads sacred music retreats for parish choirs.

Website: https://www.floriani.org Email: florianisacredmusic@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/florianisacredmusic Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/florianisacredmusic Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@FlorianiSacredMusic

The Fund For Vocations

We support vocations to traditional religious orders faithful to the Magisterium by unlocking the vocations of their future members.

Website: https://fundforvocations.org/ Email: info@fundforvocations.org Phone: 877.556.6338 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fundforvocations/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fundforvocations Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@fundforvocations7057

Mother of Divine Grace School, Laura Berquist

Offering a Catholic, classical approach to distance learning. Providing K-12 curriculum, ongoing training for parent educators & Learning Support classes. Serving over 6,300 students worldwide & WASC Accredited.

Ph: (805) 646-5818, Mon-Thu 8am to 4pm PT Email: receptionist@modg.org Website: Mother of Divine Grace School (modg.org) Facebook: Facebook Instagram: @modgschool Twitter: @MODGSchool Pinterest: https://pin.it/7njdXmv YouTube: https://youtube.com/@modgschool783 Catholic Owned Magazine

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Nonprofits (cont’d)

Open Hearts for Orphans, Lisa Murphy

Providing resources for orphaned, abandoned, and at-risk children around the world with medical intervention, meeting basic needs, providing “Say Yes” grants to families in the adoption process, and through the advocacy of our ARISE program. openheartsfororphansorg@gmail.com Ph: 561-827-2222 Email: openheartsfororphansorg@gmail.com Website: https://openheartsfororphans.org/ Donations can be made on the website, via Meta, Paypal, Venmo, text-to-give or by mailing a check.

Text “GIVE” to 561-375-2700.

For stock donations, please email: donate@openheartsfororphans.org Check donations may be mailed to: Open Hearts for Orphans P.O. Box 8074 Delray Beach, FL 33482

Students for Life at FIU

Providing free diapers, wipes, baby formula, and other items to new families on campus. We are a very active pro-life campus ministry, tabling weekly, collecting donations for pregnancy resource centers, hosting guest speakers, attending political rallies, and more.

Email: studentsforlifeatfiu@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studentsforlifefiu/ Donations can be made via Venmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/studentsforlifefiu

The Men’s March, Jim Havens & Fr. Stephen Imbarrato

In participation with God’s grace, we will abolish the ongoing, daily mass murder of innocent children in our nation by (1) providing an opportunity for real men to gather together and maximize their influence in a brotherhood of authentic love for vulnerable women and children all throughout the Nation; (2) educating and inspiring all to LEAD ON LIFE without exception and without compromise according to their state in life; (3) demanding the U.S. Supreme Court take up a case to affirm PERSONHOOD NOW for every preborn child.

Email: jimhavens@themensmarch.com Website: www.themensmarch.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themensmarch/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themensmarch Tune into The Simple Truth: https://thestationofthecross.com/programs/the-simple-truth/

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Members Map Each pin represents one of our member businesses.

Most are here in South Florida, and some serve our community nationwide.

Stay tuned to see us fill this map with pins!

Our members in other areas:

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The Death of Our Lord: A Medical Perspective

The death of Jesus Christ on the cross in approximately The Roman writer Quintilian in Declamationes 6.9 33 AD is arguably the most significant event in the last, stated that a common method to ensure the crucified approximately, 2000 years. The events of and following individual was dead is a stab wound at the side of have formed one of the back bones of the Christian their chest. Afterwards, they would return the body of religion for thousands of years. Arguably as important is the crucified to the family. Both events occur in the the method in which Jesus died, crucifixion.

Gospel of John.

Reserved for revolutionaries and criminals, it was a The case for asphyxiation is a result of the position of humiliating execution method employed by the Roman Jesus’ Precious Body on the cross. Normally, the body Empire around the time of Jesus. However, the Crucifix would use the diaphragm to breathe in and out. With (the form of the cross featuring Jesus’ dying body on it) Jesus in an outstretched position on the cross, His would be the symbol of Jesus’ sacrifice for the sins of ability to breathe normally would be severely limited. billions of Catholics across history and the current world. This would ultimately reduce the blood flow to His Much has been written in Catholic circles on the spiritual body. Over time, His heart and other organs would significance of the Crucifixion, including various begin to fail from the lack of circulating oxygen. devotions related to the event, but little on the medical Eventually, death would come as He would succumb to impact of the physical trauma of the event. suffocation. This is on top of the already heavy loss of The generally secular medical community has several blood He suffered from the scourging, the crown of pieces of literature on the topic. There have been six thorns, and many injuries sustained on His way to main theories proposed as to how He actually died on Calvary, His Shoulder Wound being a notable one. In the cross: some cases, it is also customary to break a person’s 1. The dominant theory, Asphyxiation legs to prevent them from normalizing their body 2. Pulmonary Embolism position by pushing up on the feet in order to gasp for 3. Cardiac Rupture air. Jesus’ legs were not broken as He was thought to 4. Suspension Trauma be dead and they eventually pierced His chest instead.

5. Fatal stab wound Overall, the medical explanation of Jesus’s crucifixion 6. Shock can hammer home the pain Our Lord suffered for us on A recent literature review of the topic proposed that the the Cross. It is the crossroads where the spiritual and majority of medical professionals agree that Jesus died physical realities of Our Lord’s Sacrifice come together from a combination of asphyxiation and the fatal stab to reinforce the ultimate reality that He died on the wound in the Gospel of John.

Cross for our sins and is our Savior.

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Oremus

Please pray for these prayer intentions.

Prayer intentions are published for six weeks unless removed or renewed. Please send to brooke@catholicowned.com.

-Pope Francis, all clergy and the Church -Families, especially those striving to raise their children in the Faith.

-Vocations and the discernment of young people -Holy Marriages to live out the pro life message -Couples struggling with infertility -World leaders, especially those of the United States -Those suffering with illness, in need of healing -Employment seekers struggling in the current economy -For the spread of True Devotion to the Immaculata -Catholic business owners who are walking the walk -For the souls in purgatory, and poor sinners who have no one to pray for them -For the Traditional Latin Mass, especially in our area but also worldwide.

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Sapientia de Sanctis St. Monica, mother of St. Augustine of Hippo (332–387) "Nothing is far from God.”

St. Therese of Liseux (1873-1897)

"Let us not grow tired of prayer: confidence works miracles" ~St. Therese of Lisieux

St. Maravillas de Jesus (1891-1974)

"Whatever God wants, as God wills, when God wills" ~Maria de las Maravillas de Jesus

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Sunday Mass Times & Locations

Masses are submitted by subscribers, who have confirmed that one can receive the Eucharist kneeling, on the tongue. Please submit your favorite Mass to brooke@catholicowned.com to have it featured!

Palm Beach County

Holy Spirit Catholic Church 1000 Lantana Rd. Lantana, FL 33462

7:30AM, 9:00AM, 10:30AM, 12:00PM (English) Extraordinary Form (TLM) 2:00PM

Palm Beach County

Mary, Mother of the Light Maronite 9:00 AM Rosary, 9:30 PM Divine Liturgy (English & Catholic Church & Academy Syriac) 46 Willow Road 11:00 AM Divine Liturgy (English, Syriac, & Arabic) Tequesta, Florida 33469

Palm Beach County

St. Jude Catholic Church 204 N US Highway One Tequesta, FL 33469

Palm Beach County

St. Vincent Ferrer Catholic Church 7:00AM, 9:00AM (live-streamed), 11:00AM, 5:30PM 840 George Bush Blvd PERPETUAL ADORATION CHAPEL Delray Beach, FL 33483

Broward County

All Saints Catholic Church 10900 W. Oakland Park Blvd Sunrise, FL 33351

8:00AM, 9:30AM (CHILDREN MASS) 11:00AM, 2:00PM, 5:00PM (ESPAÑOL)

Broward County

St. Gregory the Great 200 North University Drive Plantation, FL 33324

7:30AM, 9:00AM, 10:30AM, 12:00PM, 6:00PM (English) 1:30PM, 3:00PM (Spanish) Adoration Thursdays 4:30-9:00PM

Broward County

St. John XXIII 16800 Miramar Parkway Miramar, Florida 33027

8:00AM, 10:00 AM (English) 12:00 Noon (Spanish) 6:00 PM (English) 4:00 PM (French & Creole) 2nd Sunday of the Month

Broward County

St. Mark the Evangelist 5601 South Flamingo Rd. Southwest Ranches, FL 33330

8:00AM, 10:30AM, 5:00PM (English) 12:30PM (Spanish)

Miami Dade County

Our Lady of Belen Chapel 500 SW 127th Avenue Miami, FL 33184

Extraordinary Form (TLM) 9:30AM Rosary 10:00AM Missa Cantata

Miami Dade County

Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Catholic Church 2055 Coral Way Miami, FL 33145

11:00AM (English) 1:30PM (Español)

Miami Dade County

St. Agnes Catholic Church 100 Harbor Dr. Key Biscayne, FL 33149

8:30AM, 10:00AM, 11:30AM (English) 1:00PM, 7:00PM (Spanish) PERPETUAL ADORATION CHAPEL

Miami Dade County

St. Augustine Catholic Church 1400 Miller Rd Coral Gables, FL 33146

8:00AM, 10:00AM,12:00PM 5:00PM, 6:30PM 8:00PM (College Mass, all welcome)

7:30AM, 9:00AM, 10:30AM, 5:30PM

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Holy Week Schedules Palm Beach County Holy Spirit Catholic Church 1000 Lantana Rd. Lantana, FL 33462

Holy Thursday, March 28: No Morning Masses.

7:00 PM English Good Friday, March 29: 3:00PM Liturgy of the Passion and Death of Our Lord with Holy Communion, 12 Noon Passion in Latin; 6:00PM Meditation on the Seven Last Words; 7:00PM Live Stations of the Cross Holy Saturday, March 30: No confessions or morning Mass; 9:00AM Polish Blessing of Food, 7:00PM Vigil Mass Easter Sunday, March 31: 7:30AM, 9:00AM, 10:30AM, 12:00 Noon – English Masses; 2:00PM Latin Mass Extraordinary Form

Palm Beach County St. Jude Catholic Church 204 N US Highway One Tequesta, FL 33469

Holy Thursday, March 28: 7:00PM Mass Good Friday, March 29: 2:00PM Stations of the Cross, 3:00PM Celebration of the Passion; 7:00PM Meditations on the Seven Last Words Holy Saturday, March 30: NO Confessions and NO Morning Mass This Day, Easter Vigil 8:00PM Easter Sunday, March 31: 7:30AM, 9:00AM, 11:00AM (special time for Easter Sunday only).

Please note, there is no 5:30PM Mass on Easter Sunday.

Palm Beach County St. Vincent Ferrer Catholic Church Holy Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday: 5:00PM 840 George Bush Blvd Mass, Confessions afterwards Delray Beach, FL 33483 Holy Thursday, March 28: 7:00PM Mass of the Last Supper Good Friday, March 29: 3:00PM Solemnity Service of the Lord’s Passion Holy Saturday, March 30: 1:00PM Blessing of the Easter Food Baskets, 7:00PM Easter Vigil Easter Sunday, March 31: 7:00AM, 9:00AM, 9:10AM Overflow, Kelleghan Hall, 11:00AM, 11:10AM Overflow, Kellaghan Hall

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Holy Week Schedules

Broward County

All Saints Catholic Church 10900 W. Oakland Park Blvd Sunrise, FL 33351

Holy Monday, March 25: 8:00AM Holy Tuesday, March 26: 8:00AM, 7:00PM (Espanol) Holy Wednesday, March 27: 8:00AM, Office of Tenebrae 7:30PM (Bilingual) Holy Thursday, March 28: 7:00PM Mass of the Lord’s Supper (Bilingual), 8:30PM-Midnight Transfer of the Most Blessed Sacrament and Adoration in the Family Center Good Friday, March 29: 12:00PM Stations of the Cross (English), 3:00PM Via Crucis (Espanol), 7:30PM Celebration of the Lord’s Passion (Bilingual) Holy Saturday, March 30: 8:30PM Easter Vigil (Bilingual) Easter Sunday, March 31: 8:00AM, 9:30AM, 11:00AM, 2:00PM, 5:00PM (Espanol)

Broward County

St. Gregory the Great 200 North University Drive Plantation, FL 33324

Holy Monday, March 25: 7:00PM Service of Darkness Holy Tuesday, March 26: 7:00PM Lenten Confessions Holy Thursday, March 28: 7:00PM Mass of the Lord’s Supper, Adoration until 11:30PM Good Friday, March 29: 11:30AM Stations of the Cross (English), 1:00PM Liturgy of the Passion (English) 3:00PM Via Crucis (Spanish), 6:00PM Liturgy of the Passion (English), 8:00PM Liturgia de la Pasión (Spanish) Holy Saturday, March 30: 8:00PM Easter Vigil Easter Sunday, March 31: 6:00AM Outdoor Sunrise Mass, 7:30AM, 9:00AM, 10:30AM, 12:00PM, 6:00PM (English), 1:30PM, 3:00PM (Spanish)

Broward County

St. John XXIII 16800 Miramar Parkway Miramar, Florida 33027

Holy Wednesday, March 27: 8:00PM Tenebrae Holy Thursday, March 28: 8:00PM Last Supper, Bilingual Mass Good Friday, March 29: 3:00PM Bilingual Stations of the Cross, 6:00PM Lord’s Passion (English), 8:00PM Lord’s Passion (Spanish) Holy Saturday, March 30: 8:00PM Easter Vigil (Bilingual) Easter Sunday, March 31: 8:00AM, 10:00AM, 6:00PM (English), 12:00PM (Spanish)

Broward County

St. Mark the Evangelist 5601 South Flamingo Rd. Southwest Ranches, FL 33330

Holy Thursday, March 28: 7:00PM Mass of the Lord’s Supper (Bilingual), Vigil with the Blessed Sacrament in the Chapel Good Friday, March 29: 12:00PM Stations of the Cross (English), 3:00PM Via Crucis (Spanish) 5:00PM Passion & Veneration of the Cross (Spanish), 7:00PM (English) Holy Saturday, March 30: 8:00PM Easter Vigil (Bilingual) Easter Sunday, March 31: 8:00AM, 10:30AM, 5:00PM (English, 12:30PM (Spanish) Catholic Owned Magazine

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Holy Week Schedules Miami Dade County

Our Lady of Belen Chapel 500 SW 127th Avenue Miami, FL 33184

Palm Sunday, March 24: 10:00AM Procession & Missa Cantata (Confessions available) Spy Wednesday, March 27: 6:00PM Low Mass, 7:00PM Office of Tenebrae (Confessions available) Holy Thursday, March 28: 7:00PM Missa in Coena Domini & Altar of Repose Good Friday, March 29: 2:30PM Via Crucis | 3PM Passio Domini Easter Sunday, March 31: 10:00AM Missa Solemnis (Confessions available)

Miami Dade County

Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Catholic Church 2055 Coral Way Miami, FL 33145

Holy Monday, March 25: 7:30 PM Stations of the Cross Holy Tuesday, March 26: 7:30 PM Stations of the Cross Holy Wednesday, March 27: 7:30 PM Stations of the Cross, 8:00 PM Blessings of the Oil Holy Thursday, March 28: 7:30 PM Stations of the Cross, 8:00PM Washing of the feet Mass, 9:3011:00PM Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Great Friday, March 29: 11:00AM Signing of the Chalice Mass, 7:30 PM Stations of the Cross, 8:00 PM Adoration of the Cross Great Saturday, March 30: 11:00 AM Confessions, 4:00PM Resurrection Mass Resurrection Sunday, March 31: 12:00 AM (Midnight) Resurrection Mass, 11:00AM, 1:30PM Resurrection Mass

Miami Dade County

St. Augustine Catholic Church 1400 Miller Rd Coral Gables, FL 33146

Wednesday, March 27: Bread & Soup 6:30-7:30PM, Tenebrae Service at 8:00PM Holy Thursday, March 28: Mass of the Lord’s Supper at 7:00PM, followed by Adoration until midnight Good Friday, March 29: Confessions 10:00AM-1:00PM Stations of the Cross: 12:00PM (English), 1:00PM (Spanish) Living Stations of the Cross presented by UCatholic 6:15PM (English) Veneration of the Cross: 3:00PM & 7:00PM Holy Saturday, March 30: Confessions 10:00AM1:00PM, Easter Vigil Mass: 8:00PM Easter Sunday, March 31: 6:30AM Sunrise, 8:00AM, 10:00AM, 12:00PM, 1:30PM (Spanish), 5:00PM, 6:30PM, 8:00PM

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Lenten Stations of the Cross

Holy Spirit Catholic Church

Every Friday during the Lenten Season, 7:00PM

All Saints Catholic Church

Every Friday during the Lenten Season, 6:00PM English, 7:00PM Spanish

St. John XIII Catholic Church

Every Friday during the Lenten Season, 3:00PM, bilingual

St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church

Each Friday during Lent, the Stations of the Cross will be available for the convenience of our community.

Fridays: in English at 12:00PM Fridays: Rosary in English at 6:30PM, followed immediately by Stations of the Cross, 7:00PM Fridays: in Spanish Via Crucis a las 8:00PM

St. Jude Catholic Church

Join us as we follow Jesus along The Way of the Cross. Fridays 4:30PM in the Church during Lent.

St. Augustine Catholic Church Every Friday at 7:00PM in the Church.

St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church

Every Friday 5:00PM English and 7:00PM Spanish Join us on a walk through the 14 Stations of the Cross in the Church.

St. Agnes Catholic Church

The Way of the Cross (Guided, English) 7:30AM every Friday during Lent The Way of the Cross is prayed standing, and at times kneeling. It should be done walking, stopping at each station, to remember Jesus' path to Calvary.

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Live Stations of the Cross

Events

Good Friday, March 29 at 6:00PM Holy Spirit Catholic Church 1000 Lantana Rd. Lantana, FL 33462

Men: Pray with Mary on Holy Saturday Holy Saturday, March 30 from 9:30-10:15AM Join us to pray the Rosary. Info: 305-608-3886 Ponce Circle Park 2810 Ponce de Leon Blvd Coral Gables, FL

Knights of Columbus Bingo Night

Saturday, April 6 For info contact Michael D’Addio at michaeldaddio@aol.com Sponsored by St. Vincent Ferrer Council 13996 and Trinity Council 4839 St. Mark’s Gym 643 St. Mark Place Boynton Beach, FL33435

Networking Event with MYA Miami & OLOL Sunday, April 14 at 2:00PM An event of valuable connections, insightful conversations, and new opportunities Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Church 2055 Coral Way Miami, FL 33145

Women’s Emmaus

April 19-21, 2024 Inviting all women of the parish to take a weekend away to encounter Christ, strengthen their faith and grow in sisterhood. This is an overnight retreat at a local Miami retreat center, from Friday night through Sunday afternoon. Cost is $190, sponsorships available. With St. Augustine Catholic Church. Register HERE

Marriage Retreats in Miami in 2024 Have you lost that loving feeling? Want to feel like saying, “I do” all over again, or just rekindle your marriage?

Come and join us in Miami for a weekend that will heal old wounds, help you learn to communicate more effectively and bring your marriage back to life. We can help put your marriage on the right path.

Upcoming Weekend Events: July 19-21, 2024 Spanish, September 6-8, 2024 English Learn more: www.helpourmarriage.org , 305-915-4607 , Miami@retrouvaille.org Catholic Owned Magazine

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SoulCore

Ministry Groups

Would you like to strengthen body, mind and soul? Join us every week as we combine the prayers of the Rosary with core-strengthening, stretching and functional movement. All are welcome at any fitness level! Please bring a mat and towel. Contact: Ramona Joachim: ramonajoachim@att.net, 561-866-4820 Daniella: daniella@soulcore.com -St. Joan of Arc Athletic Center: Mon & Wed @ 6:30pm -1020 SW 21 Lane, Boca Raton: Tues. 8:15am -Emmanuel Church (Delray Beach): Weds. 4pm -Boca Raton South Beach Park Pavilion: Sat. 6:30am

Domus Lux St. Kieran Young Adult Ministry Join us every Thursday at 8:00PM for a time of fellowship and community among other Catholic young adults.

St. Kieran Catholic Church 3605 S. Miami Avenue Miami, FL 33133

Rosary of the Dawn, Every First Saturday

Every First Saturday Join us at dawn to pray and give thanks along with Mary our heavenly Mother for all the blessings and graces received through her Immaculate Heart!

St. Mark the Evangelist, at the Piazza’s Fountain 5601 South Flamingo Rd. Southwest Ranches, FL 33330

Men’s Holy Hour

April 4 at 6:00PM at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Lantana, FL Men are invited to a Holy Hour of Eucharistic Adoration and Confessions.

Afterwards, men can enjoy refreshments & fellowship.

For more information about the Holy League visit https://holyleague.com/ Contact Brian Burnett, Men’s Ministry, at HolySpiritMen@proton.me

Children’s Adoration Group

Last Sunday of every month, 9:15-10:00AM Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament with music, prayer, & guided meditation for Children & Families St. John XXIII Catholic Church

Adoration Night

Every Second Saturday of the Month Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament all night.

St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Andre Bessette Chapel 3455 Alton Rd. Miami Beach, FL 33140

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School Secretary

Jobs

St. Vincent Ferrer Catholic School in Delray Beach is hiring for the position of School Secretary.

To apply, please Email your Cover Letter, Resume and three References to: denise.oloughlin@stvfschool.org Please, no phone calls.

High School Theology Teacher

St. Brendan High School in Miami is looking to hire a qualified and experienced full time High School Theology Teacher for the 2024-25 school year. This teacher will be expected to plan, organize, and implement an appropriate instructional program for High School Theology. FULL DETAILS HERE.

Job Seeking

Luz Cotto is a legal assistant who also has experience as a leasing consultant. Seeking clerical, legal assisting, secraterial, or similar work in the Boca Raton area. Neat, organized and professional who is open to new opportunities, especially with a quality, Catholic Owned company. Please email lulicotto@gmail.com to get in touch about opportunities.

Housing Fully Furnished Room for Rent, Hammocks Area in Miami In a gated community near Miami Dade College, Miami executive Airport, and West Kendall Baptist Hospital.

Rental price is $850 per month and includes internet, water, electricity, gym, swimming pool, laundry, private parking spot, full sized closet, and balcony with a view. Please no pets, and requires a Background Check, security deposit needed to move in.

Please contact Juan Burgos, MBA at 305-748-7731

Seeking Female Roomate/ Room for Rent Mature, Catholic female university student seeking a fitting living situation. Open to a Catholic roommate, a room for rent in a Catholic home, or other solutions. Within 20-30 minutes radius of STU in Miami Gardens, preferably towards Fort Lauderdale area. Please contact 786-748-5100.

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Theology Teacher St. Brendan High School St. Brendan High School in Miami, Florida is seeking to hire a qualified and experienced full-time Theology Teacher. This teacher will be expected to plan, organize, and implement an appropriate instructional program for High School Theology. The Theology teacher performs all duties and responsibilities in alignment with the mission, vision, and values of the Catholic Archdiocese of Miami.

Qualifications Required: Master’s Degree in Theology or Religious Studies or in the process of completing a master’s degree; Catechist certified preferred.

Minimum of three (3) years’ experience teaching at a high school level, preferred.

Must have knowledge of the tenets of the Catholic Church Practicing Catholic in good standing who fully adheres to and models the Roman Catholic Church teachings in faith and moral.

Must have clear and professional communication with students and parents.

Excellent classroom management skills.

Good oral and written English-language communication skills, including clear speaking voice.

Must be able to demonstrate the technology skills needed to use digital textbooks and interactive classroom technology.

Must be supportive and respectful of the mission and tenets of the Roman Catholic Church.

To apply: Please send cover letter, resume, copies of certifications, list of professional references to: employment@stbhs.org.

Subject line should read Theology Teacher.

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The Sorrowful Crown, or a Method of Piously Meditating on the Principal Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary Corona Dolorosa, Seu Modus Pie Meditandi Dolores Praecipuos B. V. Mariae, 1738

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SEPTET OF THE FIRST SORROW: THE CIRCUMCISION OF CHRIST AND SIMEON’S PROPHESY THE FIRST SORROW of the Blessed Virgin Mary was when she presented her most holy Son to undergo the prescribed rite of circumcision. It was at that time that she heard the prediction of Simeon that the divine Infant would become a “sign of contradiction” to many and that a sword of sorrow was also destined to pass through her own heart.

Our Father...

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O Mother most sorrowful! What bitter pain your heart did feel on account of the blood shed by your infant Son at His circumcision. Teach me, I pray, to circumcise all the inordinate or ungoverned passions of my own soul.

Hail Mary...

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O Virgin most afflicted-through the love and pain which you felt when you received your infant Son, still bleeding from His circumcision, back into your arms-grant, I beseech you, the grace always to receive Christ with the same tender love and affection in the most holy Sacrament of the Eucharist.

Hail Mary...

III

Mother of Sorrows, through the pity and compassion which you felt in your heart when you carried your newly-circumcised Son back to your home, wound my heart with the tender pain of compassion towards all those who suffer.

Hail Mary...

IV

Through that anguish and anxiety of mind which the prophetic words of Simeon caused you as you pondered them and wondered over them, grant to me, O Mother, the ability to contemplate your sorrows deeply and sensitively and to penetrate wisely the mysteries of Sacred Scripture.

Hail Mary...

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O Virgin, your sorrow was renewed when you washed and dressed your newly-circumcised Son and saw again the wound He had suffered. Renew constantly in my own heart my love for Jesus each time I meditate upon all that He suffered for my salvation.

Hail Mary...

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VI Most loving Mother, each time you heard your most beloved Jesus crying out, your own heart felt that it would burst. Fill me with similar tears whenever I consider the holy and saving wounds of Christ.

Hail Mary...

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Virgin most holy, the wound of your Son’s circumcision had barely healed when you heard of the wicked plan of Herod to put Him to death, and you were filled with new anguish and tears because of this. Grant that I may also be filled with tears when I consider how that, through my own sins, I have brought about the necessity of Christ’s death and contributed to His sufferings.

Hail Mary...

SEPTET OF THE SECOND SORROW: THE FLIGHT INTO EGYPT THE SECOND SORROW of the Blessed Virgin Mary was when she, together with Jesus and Joseph, was compelled to flee secretly at night into the distant land of Egypt to escape Herod’s wicked attempts to kill the holy Infant.

Our Father...

I Mother filled with the most bitter grief, you were forced to flee into Egypt with your beloved Son on account of the pride and ambition of Herod. Grant that, through true humility, I may prepare a quiet, safe and welcoming place of refuge for you and your Son within my heart.

Hail Mary...

II Most sorrowful Lady, often during this hard journey you beheld your Son, a tender baby, shivering from cold and exposed to rain and wind. Help me to be patient in accepting and enduring all the difficult circumstances and adverse conditions which I may sometimes encounter in the journey of this mortal life.

Hail Mary...

III Uniquely blessed Virgin and Mother, during your flight to Egypt, you--together with your Son, Jesus, and your spouse, Saint Joseph-bravely sustained hunger and thirst because of the unavoidable shortages of the basic necessities of life-namely, food and drink. Grant that I, like you, may bear all deprivations, poverty and insufficiencies with a cheerful and patient soul.

Hail Mary...

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IV Virgin most tender, I know that during your flight to Egypt, you endured much fatigue and exhaustion without the least complaint or resentment. Make me diligent and strong in laboring for your sake and for the glory of your Son and His holy Church, and let me not be overly eager in seeking out rest and recreation from my duties.

Hail Mary...

V Mother of tears, you wept bitterly when you came to know in spirit the slaughter of the innocents which took place through the cruelty and wickedness of Herod. May I also weep sincerely for the pain and distress I have caused others, especially through my own sins and selfishness.

Hail Mary...

VI Beloved Mother-through the merits of the long and lonely exile which you underwent during those years in Egypt- teach me to accept the trials and adversities of this life, even if they last for a long time.

Hail Mary...

VII

Mother most patient, when you learned that the angel had revealed to Joseph that the appointed time for leaving Egypt and returning home had arrived, you realized that this meant having to repeat an arduous and perilous journey, with all its discomforts and hardships. Grant me the grace to accept the will of God and of my legitimate superiors with humility and obedience, even when it involves undergoing hardships and difficulties.

Hail Mary...

SEPTET OF THE THIRD SORROW: WHEN THE BOY JESUS WAS LOST FOR THREE DAYS THE THIRD SORROW of the most precious Virgin occurred when her Son, Jesus-then a boy of just twelve years of age- was lost in Jerusalem, and she, together with Joseph, sought Him with great anxiety and concern for three days before finally finding Him in the Temple.

Our Father...

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O Mother of mercy, when your Son was lost to you, you suffered immense anxiety and sorrow because of your separation from Him. Grant, I pray, that I may never lose sight of Jesus through my sins and negligence but may constantly keep His beloved presence before my eyes and always be close to Him. 41

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Most sorrowful Lady, as your divine Son grew up and matured, so too did your own sorrows increase, for you sensed that HIs many rivals and foes were beginning to look upon Him with envy and suspicion and even then beginning to plot against HIs life. Help me to follow the example of your Son and to remain constant and quietly patient in the face of all opposition and persecution, Hail Mary...

III O Mother, afflicted with the bitterness of pain, it was the same human blood that you had conceived in your womb which your Son sweated in the garden of Gethsemane. Grant that I may love your Son just as you loved Him and be ready to express this love, even with my own tears and blood whenever necessary.

Hail Mary...

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Suffering Mother, you were filled with unspeakable disappointment and regret when you heard that the treacherous Judas Iscariot had betrayed your beloved Son. Fill me with genuine remorse for all the times I too have betrayed your Son through committing sin, and thus have brought disappointment and sorrow to you also.

Hail Mary...

V Desolate Mother, when you had hears that Jesus had been arrested, you were struck with inexpressible dread and horror. Grant me the grace of amending and correcting all my sins, vices, failings and negligence whereby I have hurt your Son or failed to show Him due reverence and love.

Hail Mary...

VI Virgin Mother, your heart became like a vast sea of sorrow when you witnessed your Son being scourged with whips and crowned with thorns! Indeed, you felt His pain as if it were your own. Make me also to share in the pain which both you and He felt at this time and to experience, through true compassion, the pain of others as if it were my own.

Hail Mary...

VII

O Mother of God, you exceed all other created beings in immaculate purity and perfect sanctity!

Through the merits of your fried and suffering when you heard the fateful sentence of death passed against your Son, protect me from the sentence of eternal damnation and never-ending death when I face Him as my Judge on that dreaded final day.

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SEPTET OF THE FOURTH SORROW: JESUS CARRIES HIS CROSS TO CALVARY THE FOURTH SORROW of the Blessed Virgin was when she met her most beloved Son as He was carrying the cross upon His shoulders to Calvary, the place of His execution.

Our Father...

I O Mary, through that maternal love which caused you to follow in the bloodstained footsteps of Jesus, draw me after yourself so that I may share your sorrows and, with you, faithfully follow your Son as He carries the cross of our salvation.

Hail Mary...

II

Virgin most afflicted, your pain and anguish was renewed with each drop of blood which you saw fall to the earth from the body of your beloved Son. Grant me the grace that I myself may not renew or contribute to your sorrows through any lack of restraint of my own vision, or by letting my eyes be directed by idle curiosity, cupidity, or list.

Hail Mary...

III O desolate Mother, you beheld your poor Child often to fall under the weight of the cross which He carried as He made His way to Calvary, and then to be goaded on by the cruelty of the executioners.

May I never renew or add to the weight which Christ has to bear through my own sins and wickedness.

Hail Mary...

IV O mournful Mother, how immense was your sorrow when you saw your Son to be stripped of His vestments at the hill of Calvary so that all the wounds which He bore upon His body were once more exposed to your loving eyes! Do not permit me, I beseech you, ever to be stripped of the vestments of grace which I have received through baptism by the diabolical enemies of my soul.

Hail Mary...

V

Through those nails which pierced the hands and feet of Jesus, and in doing so, pierced your own heart as well, let my heart be pierced with a constant and ardent love for you and for your Son. Hail Mary...

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VI Mother inconsolable, through that torment with which you witnessed your Son be affixed to the hard wood of the cross, you yourself almost expired from the very intensity of your grief. Mat I learn to bear my own crosses with humility and fortitude, especially those which are the result of my own sins.

Hail Mary...

VII Virgin most sorrowful, you beheld the cross being raised up, and the body of your Son to be tormented terribly as His wounds and pains were renewed by the weight place upon them. Make me ever mindful, I pray, of the unfathomable magnitude of the suffering which Jesus and you endured for the sake of my sins, and the immense price which He paid for my redemption.

Hail Mary...

SEPTET OF THE FIFTH SORROW: THE DEATH OF JESUS UPON THE CROSS THE FIFTH SORROW of the Mother of God was when Jesus was raised up on the cross and she witnessed Him due there in pain, all the while being mocked by the malicious crowds.

Our Father...

I

Suffering Mother, you saw and heard your divine and innocent Son being mocked and blasphemed as He hung upon the cross in agony. Grant to me, I pray, that I may help to atone for the derision He then suffered by praising and blessing Him for all eternity in heaven.

Hail Mary...

II

Desolate Mother, through that spirit and love and obedience which transfixed your heart and caused you to accept the apostle Saint John as your adopted son and guardian, help me to be a faithful servant to you, and lovingly accept me as your adopted son or daughter.

Hail Mary...

III

Mother of peerless strength and courage, how immense was the anguish with which you heard your Son cry out in despair to His heavenly Father, “Why has thou abandoned me?” May I learn to confide and trust in you utterly at all times, even when I have fallen into sin, and most especially at the hour of my death.

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IV

Lady of sorrows, you endured hearing your Son cy out that He thirsted, yet grieved that you had no means to assuage that thirst. Grant that I may satisfy the thirst of your Son, for He thirsts most of all for my salvation. Help me also to be generous in satisfying the legitimate hungers and needs of my neighbors.

Hail Mary...

V

Most merciful Mother, when your Son died, you witnessed the heavens become dark and the very stones to be torn apart. Grant that the stony hardness of my heart may be softened by vehement contemplation of your sorrows and by true compunction for my sins, especially when my own senses are darkened by the approach of death.

Hail Mary...

VI

Holy Mary, you stood faithfully at the foot of the cross while you underwent incomprehensible anguish of seeing your only-begotten Son breathing His last. Stand by me too, my Mother, as I struggle to bear the weight of my own many weaknesses and failings.

Hail Mary...

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Most merciful Lady, through that pang of sorrow and love which you felt when you saw the side of your beloved Son being torn open by that cruel lance, hide me in the holy wound of that same love from the righteous fury which my sins have merited on the final Day of Judgement.

Hail Mary...

SEPTET OF THE SIXTH SORROW: THE LIFELESS BODY OF CHRIST IS PLACED IN THE ARMS OF HIS MOTHER THE SIXTH SORROW of Our Lady was when Christ was taken down from the cross, and she received His lifeless and cruelly wounded body into her maternal embrace.

Our Father...

I Ever-Virgin Mother, when you received the dead and blood-smeared body of your Son into your arms, you embraced Him with indescribable tenderness, kissing His wounds with infinite love and mercy.

Teach me to contemplate His saving wounds often and intently with something of the same love and compassion.

Hail Mary...

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II Most patient Lady, the tears you shed as you held the body of Jesus flowed over His tender skin in abundant streams, washing His wounds clean from the copious blood which covered them. May I also wash away the stains of my own sins with the tears of true repentance.

Hail Mary...

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Sweetest Mother, through the triple sorrow which you experienced when you beheld the three nails by which your Son had been affixed to the cross, affix my memory, my intellect, and will firmly to constant love of Jesus and you.

Hail Mary...

IV TO Queen of martyrs, how great was your sorrow when you accepted into your hands that bloody crown of thorns, the cause of which was my own proud and impure thoughts! Grand me the grace, I pray, of always resisting such wicked thoughts so that by doing so I may help to alleviate your grief.

Hail Mary...

V Afflicted Mother, when you looked upon the wounds of your Son, they were indelibly imprinted upon your memory for all eternity. Grant that I may likewise always remember how much you and your Son suffered for the sake of my redemption.

Hail Mary...

VI Most Faithful Woman, as you held the body of your beloved Son in your arms, you offered Him up to His heavenly Father in atonement for the sins of the world. I pray that the glorious fruit of His Passionthat is, our eternal salvation- may never be lost to me or negated through my sins.

Hail Mary...

VII O Mary, before your Son was taken from your arms to be buried in the tomb, you tenderly affixed one last and infinitely loving kiss upon Him. Grant that I may never be separated from your Son, especially during the hour of my death. Although at that time my soul and body shall be separated from each other, may they never be separated from the love of Jesus and you!

Hail Mary...

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SEPTET OF THE SEVENTH AND FINAL SORROW: CHRIST IS PLACED IN HIS TOMB THE SEVENTH SORROW of Mary, the gracious refuge of advocate for all sinners, was when she witnessed the body of Jesus enclosed within the silent darkness of the tomb.

Our Father...

I Most courageous and strong Woman, with sweeping waves of bitter grief, you were forcibly separated from the body of your beloved Son, and you saw this same dear body being enclosed in the darkness of the tomb. May my own heart remain likewise firmly closed to all the wicked temptations and deceitful vanities of this passing world.

Hail Mary...

II Tearful Virgin, when your Son was placed in the tomb, you longed to be buried there with Him! Grant, I pray, that I may be buried with Christ in spirit and find my true life, not in the external world, but hidden in Him. Hail Mary...

III Grieving Mother, you wept for the stubborn and cruel hardness of the hearts of the people, which you found reflected in the hardness of the stone from which your Son’s tomb was fashioned. Soften the stoniness of my heart by your holy tears, that it may more readily receive the sacred body of Jesus.

Hail Mary...

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Sorrowful Maiden, amongst all your afflictions and tribulations you were left with Saint John as your unique source of consolation and protection. Grant that, in my devotion to you, I may serve and love you as your adopted son or daughter, just like the holy Saint John.

Hail Mary...

V Gentle Virgin, when you at last departed from the tomb of Christ, you bore with you the bitter memory of every detail of your Son’s Passion and death. Help me to carry in my heart the loving memory of your Son’s wounds at all times, and most especially during times of trial, temptation and tribulation.

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VI Mary, you were bereaved of your only-begotten Son, Whom you had witnessed undergoing much labor and suffering, both in His life and death, in order to turn people from their sins. And yet, many of them remained obstinate and stubborn, refusing to hear His words or to receive HIs grace. May I never add to your sorrows by my own obstinance in sin or error, nor by my pride and stubornness.

Hail Mary...

VII Mother most loving, through the Holy Spirit, you perceived in advance all that was to come until the end of time. Thus you saw clearly that many thousands of Christian souls, for whom your Son had shed His blood, would lose the fruit of His Passion-which is eternal salvation- through sin, infidelity and heresy. And this was to you a source of untold grief. May I never be amongst those who lose this glorious fruit of eternal life, but may I labor strenuously and constantly for my own salvation and for that of my neighbor.

Hail Mary...

CLOSING PRAYERS FOLLOWING THESE SEVEN septets, the Hail Mary is said three more times in memory of the tears shed by the Blessed Virgin.

I O Mother most glorious and yet humble, through all the tears which you shed during the life of your divine Son, fain for us a spirit of profound humility against the evil spirit of pride.

Hail Mary...

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O Mother most chaste and inviolate, through all the tears which you shed during the passion and death of your only-begotten Son, gain for us a spirit of purity against the unclean spirit of lust.

Hail Mary...

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O radiant Queen of Heaven, through the tears of joy which you shed after the Resurrection of your beloved Son, gain for us a spirit of unshakable faith and devotion against the inconstant and deceptive spirit of the world.

Hail Mary...

The Rosary of the Seven Sorrows of Mary is concluded with a recitation either of the Creed or of the Stabat Mater.

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