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In Search of God’s Forgiveness

Posted on by Fr. Joseph McLaughlin, O.Praem.

Today’s Word:

“With You is found forgiveness, O God of Israel” (Psalm 130:4)

 

On This Date…

On October 13, 1793, Norbertine Father Pierre-Adrien Toulorge, O.Praem. was guillotined at age 36 in Coutances, France during the French Revolution. Just before his death he wrote to his brother, “God has found me worthy not only to suffer in prison but also to die for our Lord, Jesus Christ.” Father Toulorge was beatified on April 29, 2012 in Coutances; today is his feast day.

On October 13, 1985, Father Roger Paider, O.Praem., Archmere’s 3rd headmaster (1945-1946), died of cancer at age 71. He was at Archmere from 1944 to 1961, as chemistry teacher, librarian, prefect of discipline, and grounds keeper. He is buried at Daylesford.

At Mass today we prayed, “With You is found forgiveness, O God of Israel”. Father Toulorge and Father Paider have both found God’s forgiveness.

forgiveness2– Father McLaughlin

Pope Francis’ Consecration of the World to the Immaculate Heart of Mary

Posted on by Fr. Joseph McLaughlin, O.Praem.

Today’s Word:

O Most Holy Trinity, lovingly accept this consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. May it bear abundant fruit and bring many graces and blessings to the whole Church. May Holy Mary, Mother of us all and Queen of Peace, save us from all harm, disaster and war.
– Pope Francis’ Consecration of the world to the Immaculate Heart of Mary

On This Date…

On October 13, 1793, Norbertine Father Pierre-Adrien Toulorge, O.Praem. was guillotined at age 36 in Coutances, France during the French Revolution. Just before his death he wrote to his brother, “I wish you a holy life and paradise at the end of your days.” Father Toulourge was beatified on April 29, 2012, in Coutances, and today is his feast day.

On October 13, 1985, Father Roger Paider, O.Praem., Archmere’s third headmaster (1945-1946), died of cancer at age 71. He worked at Archmere from 1944 to 1961 as chemistry teacher, librarian, prefect of discipline, and grounds keeper. He is buried at Daylesford Abbey.

On October 13, 2013, this morning in Rome, Pope Francis consecrated the world to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. In part the consecration pleads, “O Most Holy Trinity, lovingly accept this consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. May it bear abundant fruit and bring many graces and blessings to the whole Church. May Holy Mary, Mother of us all and Queen of Peace, save us from all harm, disaster and war.”

– Father McLaughlin