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The 60’s hit us — but we are still the one, true Church

Sunday, January 15th, 2012

Photo of Fr. Brankin. Go to Fr. Brankin's bioSunday, Jan. 15, 2012
Fr. Anthony Brankin
Gospel: John 1:35-42 “Look, there is the Lamb of God.”

Sermon summary: Years ago we were taught that the Catholic Church was the one true Church, and no other group was the true Church founded by Christ. The Church is not just a group who gathers in the Church who believe in Jesus Christ.

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The Bean Queen of Georgetown Rules

The bean, or Epiphany Queen, of the Georgetown Visitation can request special things. Whichever sister finds the bean or medal in her piece of cake after supper is Queen-for-a-Year and is treated in a special way. Go to our Live + Jesus blog and read about what Sr. Mary Philomena got to wear that day.

Are you called to a life of the “little virtues” of gentleness, humility, and cheerful optimism? Consider the Sisters of the Order of the Visitation of Holy Mary, Washington, DC.

When the Pope, or the Pope and bishops in union with him give us a teaching, it is the authority of God himself. The Church teaches us about the Bible, about how to get along. It teaches with the authority of God. Continue Reading…

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Guard our thoughts and follow Christ to holiness – MP3

Saturday, November 5th, 2011

Read bio Fr. Joseph Eddy

27th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Fr. Joseph Eddy, O. de M.

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Gospel: Matt. 21:33-43 “The stone which the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.”

We have just made available an audio version of what is one of this website’s most popular homilies, “Guard our thoughts and follow Christ to holiness,” given several weeks ago. This informative homily explains how we should cautiously judge TV and the internet, knowing that what we see forms our thoughts and actions.

Read the complete text of Fr. Joseph’s homily on this website.

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We must rise above the media, which doesn’t like motherhood

Monday, May 16th, 2011

Go to Fr. Brankin's bioMother’s Day 2011
Fr. Anthony Brankin
Gospel: Luke 24:13-35 They recognized Him in the breaking of the bread.

Full homily text: On behalf of all the priests in the rectory—and with the sisters in the convent, I wish to extend to all our mothers—the joys of this Mother’s Day.

It is so beautiful to see this confluence of events—just yesterday our children received their Blessed Lord in Holy Communion for the First time—and today—Mother’s Day—they crown Jesus’ mother, Mary.

St. Jane de ChantalWalk on the spiritual path along with St. Francis de Sales and St. Jane de Chantal into the Love of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Are you a lay person interested in plunging more fully into a way of daily devotion? Or considering a vocation to the monastic Visitandine tradition? Go to Visitation Spirit website.

In Latin, Italian and Spanish, you could say that yesterday our children received Il Santissimo–Holy Communion—and today they give thanks to His Mother La Santissima. Continue Reading…

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Parents — guard your children against the devil in the media

Sunday, May 15th, 2011

Go to Fr. Brankin's bioFourth Sunday of Easter, May 15, 2011
Fr. Anthony Brankin
Gospel: John 10:1-10 “I am the door of the sheep”
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Homily summary: This is Good Shepherd Sunday. Sheep dogs are smart. A border collie will count the number of fingers that the shepherd holds out, and know how many sheep are missing.

Go to Sister Anna's Facebook page.The twin apostolates of prayer and the education of young women are pursued by the Visitation Sisters of Georgetown. Are you searching for God’s calling? Consider a life with the Sisters of the Order of the Visitation of Holy Mary, Washington, DC.

The first shepherds of children are parents, and the next are grandparents, and also brothers and sisters. In a family that acts as a good shepherd, there are no “mistakes” or “surprises.” Among parents who are good shepherds, they are happy to have their little flock. Continue Reading…

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We must read the news with a Catholic eye

Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011

Fr. Anthony BrankinFeast of St. Polycarp. Wed., Feb. 23, 2011
Gospel: Mark 9:38-40 Whoever is not against us is for us.
Fr. Anthony Brankin

Summary: Society today is opposed to religion. It was not always like this. In the 1930’s and 40’s, society in America looked kindly upon the Catholic Church. Not any longer. The reason is that our culture has become so much worse. They know that we are the ones that oppose contraception, abortion, and same sex unions. Recently President Obama reduced the conscience clause for health care workers from the health care law [concerning in vitro fertilization, contraception that causes abortion, and immoral sexual practices].

Go to the Sisters' Facebook page.Saint Francis de Sales’ “little virtues” of gentleness, kindness, humility, and cheerful optimism shape the monastic life of the Visitation Sisters. Consider a life of prayer and teaching. Sisters of the Order of the Visitation of Holy Mary Washington, DC.

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