Week 2: Military Readiness/Preparedness
Military Readiness/Preparedness “Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths.” by Father Felix Kumai, CH (MAJ), USA The imagery of “prepare the way
December 9, 2018
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Military Readiness/Preparedness “Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths.” by Father Felix Kumai, CH (MAJ), USA The imagery of “prepare the way
ALHAMBRA, CA – Thirteen Catholic U.S. Military couples based in the western United States are gathering here today for a Dec. 7-9 Marriage Enrichment Retreat. The retreat, sponsored by the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA, (AMS), will take place in the tranquil setting of the Sacred Heart Retreat House on Alhambra Road near Los Angeles.
COLUMBUS, OHIO—Ten men will gather here this weekend for a discernment retreat aimed at helping them determine if they are called by the Holy Spirit to be Catholic priests and military chaplains. The Vocations Office of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA, (AMS), is conducting the annual retreat Dec. 6-9 at the Pontifical College Josephinum. Among the prospective candidates are more than a half-dozen men already serving in the United States Military, including four from the Army; two from the Navy; and two from the Air Force. Two of the prospective chaplains are currently civilians.
Archbishop Broglio has issued a statement on the passing of President George H.W. Bush, citing his thankfulness for the president’s example and offering prayers.
“As the Nation mourns the passing of a great statesman, I give thanks for his example, which typifies what is the best about the U.S. tradition of service before self.”
Catholic priests serving the armed forces in Asia and Europe will soon have an opportunity to attend any of three regional clergy days of recollection scheduled over the next few months.
What is the Advent Spirit? by Father David Daigle, LCDR, CHC, USN The short liturgical season of Advent is one mixed with both liturgical anticipation
Transforming Anticipation by Father Patrick Riffle, LT, CHC, USN There are few places on earth that are filled with more anticipation than Marine Corps Recruit
We’ve heard of Christmas Spirit, but what about Advent Spirit? by Ethan Kaste What happened to Advent? It’s sad that time and the secular world
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA (AMS), has officially kicked off its 2019 National Collection campaign. The collection, to be taken up in Catholic parishes throughout the United States at weekend Masses Nov. 9-10, 2019, will support pastoral care and ministry to Catholic families stationed worldwide in the U.S. Military, and Catholic patients in Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Centers throughout the country and in Guam and Puerto Rico.
On Nov. 27, the AMS will participate in #iGiveCatholic, a 24-hour online giving event for the faithful in multiple dioceses worldwide to unite and raise as many charitable dollars as possible in a single day.
Archbishop Broglio gave the homily at a Mass to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I on Veterans Day at the Saint John Paul II National Shrine.
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