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One Advent, I was captivated by the phrase “Desire of Nations” in the “O Antiphons,” particularly the word “desire.” When I checked the etymology of the word “desire,” I was intrigued to know that it is derived from the Latin de sidere, that is, “from the stars.” Desire, then, is similar to the light falling from the stars; we can see the starlight but we cannot possess these ephemeral rays.

As we enter into these sacred days, we continue to beg for God's mercy on us and on the whole world. As you view these images and consider the reflection on poverty and penance, know of our prayers for you during the Triduum.

PHOENIX (March 22, 2016) — The Most Rev. Thomas J. Olmsted, Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix, announced today that the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia will establish a community in the Diocese of Phoenix and will lead St. John Paul II Catholic High School, which will serve the community in the far West Valley beginning in Fall 2018.

An article published in the March edition of Christ is Our Hope, the official monthly publication for the Diocese of Joliet.

Este hermoso libro, escrito por las Hermanas Dominicas de la Congregación de Sta. Cecilia con la colaboración del diácono Rafael y Ana Bougrat, Ricardo y Carolina Catalán, y Diana Catalán, proporciona un plan simple y fácil de implementar para la oración en familia. Ordenado de manera sucesiva según las etapas básicas de la oración, Una Invitación para ORAR EN FAMILIA, le permite a cada familia progresar paso a paso de un nivel de oración al siguiente. Con el prólogo por el arzobispo Charles J. Chaput, el libro contiene todas las secciones de la edición en inglés, más secciones añadidas de algunas tradiciones hispanas, tales como las Posadas, la celebración de quince años, la presentación de los tres años, los novenarios, etc. Contiene imágenes de vitrales e incluye 20 cuadros originales del estilo Cusqueño, por la Sra. Clorinda Galdos Bell, nativa de Cuzco, Perú. 210 páginas, 150 imágenes a color, tapa blanda.

As we celebrate the Approval of the Order this December 22, we continue to thank God for bringing the Order of Preachers to this Jubilee Year. May the graces surrounding this celebration enrich our prayer, and inspire us to a more zealous celebration of the Lord’s birth!

Jubilee message of Fr. Bruno Cadore, OP

Remembering the October days in which we celebrated Our Lady’s Rosary, we pray that she will continue to draw each of us into greater love for her Son.