Cinco de Mayo Celebration
Our unconditionally loving LGBT+ Ministry at the Church of St. Francis of Assisi invites you to a pop-up event this Sunday, May 5, at 2 p.m.
At TACOMBI (Empire State Building)
23 West 33rd Street
Cinco de Mayo Celebration — 2 p.m.
Mass — 5 p.m.
Come out for a drink or two to experience a Latino toast for Cinco De Mayo! No, Cinco De Mayo is not Mexico’s Independence Day, rather, we celebrate Mexico’s victory against French forces at the Battle of Puebla in 1862.
Let us know your are coming at our Facebook event HERE.
Gaudete et Exsultate: Apostolic Exhortation of Pope Francis
Chapter 4: Signs of Holiness in Today’s World
Christians too can be caught up in networks of verbal violence through the internet and the various forms of digital communication… limits can be over-stepped, defamation and slander can become commonplace and all ethical standards and respect for the common name of others can be abandoned.
Inner strength, as the work of grace, prevents us from becoming carried away by the violence that is so much a part of life today, because grace defuses vanity and makes possible meekness of heart. The saints do not waste energy complaining about the failings of others; they can hold their tongue before the faults of their brothers and sisters, and avoid the verbal violence that demeans and mistreats others. Saints hesitate to treat others harshly; they consider others better than themselves.
It is not good when we look down on others like heartless judges, lording it over them and always trying to teach them lessons. That is itself a subtle form of violence.
The Pastor’s Corner – Sunday May 5, 2019
On this Third Sunday of Easter, we hear the following passage from the Gospel of John: “Peter was distressed that Jesus had said to him the third time, ‘Do you love me?’” Peter had only to remember that he had denied knowing Jesus three times. Jesus was not testing him, but was stirring up in Peter the strength that he knew Peter had, but had disappeared during the time of Jesus’ arrest. Jesus was preparing Peter for the future which would have many challenges. We know that Peter did not disappoint Jesus and eventually died on a cross like his master. The Easter season is an opportunity to have our faith strengthened as we hear how those closest to Jesus had to mature in their faith also. These are important opportunities for us. Jesus asks us: “Do you love me?”
Each Friday during the Easter season we pray the Via Lucis after the 12:30 and 5:30 Masses. These are the Stations of the Resurrection: Jesus rises from the dead, the disciples discover the empty tomb, Jesus appears to Mary Magdalene, the risen Lord appears on the road to Emmaus, the Lord is recognized in
the breaking of bread, the Lord appears to the disciples, the Lord breathes peace and gives the power to forgive, Jesus strengthens the faith of Thomas, the Lord eats with his disciples, the Lord forgives Peter, Jesus sends his disciples into the world, the Risen Lord ascends into heaven, Mary and the disciples keep vigil, and the Holy Spirit descents on the disciples. The Scripture for each station is read and a prayer follows that is recited by all. We are familiar with the Way of the Cross; the Stations of the Resurrection complete the earthly life of Jesus with the various events taken from the Gospels. They are a beautiful meditation for the Easter season.
-Fr. Andrew Reitz, O.F.M.
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