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About this hospital from their website: “   Calvary is the country’s only hospital dedicated to providing hospice and palliative care to adult patients with advanced cancer and other life-limiting illness.  CalvaryCare ®  is available at four locations in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan and Queens and throughout the greater New York area where people reside.” This is a nonprofit organization that relies on donations to keep their operations going.  Thanks to the generosity of some donors, Calvary Hospital now has the chance for your donations to go 3X as far. If you’re able to please consider donating at  https://fund.calvaryhospital.org/ways-to-give/dm-triple-match-2025/?fbclid=PAdGRleAO-vExleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAaeIHEGQ9hATox6mZbF7DUgWa0XbShJ-f3ExxYoJsNQq04-TcLAGUTfwIgc7yw_aem_qTUikM_PmRzq-jiwpWOJug Thanks for your support. 

 Bishop Barron explains that from the beginning there have been forces opposing Jesus even at his birth. He explains that these forces are still active today; seeking to prevent Christ’s mission here in earth. He encourages us to not get down by this but look to the Bible for examples like St Joseph who faced these challenges effectively by following God without hesitation.  https://youtu.be/JYi-sF1N2xI?si=r2GfIHGhJN6D8dcl For more about Bishop’s work please visit:  https://www.wordonfire.org/

 This Christmas, to help celebrate the real meaning of this day, I want to share pages of worthy people, groups and organizations who make it their mission to live out Christ’s message and mission in our nation and world.  Catholic Relief Services: The official outreach organization of the U.S. Catholic Bishops:   For more than 80 years CRS has managed complex, multi-sector and multi-year relief, rehabilitation, and development projects, under bilateral and multilateral program agreements that annually assist more than 210 million of the world’s poorest, most vulnerable people in 121 countries.  Learn more at their website:  https://www.crs.org/ Bishop Barron: This American Bishop has surged in popularity with his YouTube videos (Sunday Sermons, Interviews, Conferences) and his Word on Fire Missionary Institute. Website:  https://www.wordonfire.org/ The Marian Fathers (Divine Mercy): This group of devoted priests, brothers and lay supporters carry fort...

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Christmas this year and good health and prosperity for next year and beyond.  https://youtu.be/MaA7B9cu4kU?si=poK0CjslKOtSOACZ

 Bishop Barron contrasts the “me-centered” life with the openness to God’s purposes and plans for us. He explains how our willingness to follow God and His teachings is the ultimate fulfillment for us in life.  https://youtu.be/O25Q0SWBHx0?si=L4k93vKz0IAA3aLJ See more on Bishop Barron’s YouTube channel:  https://youtube.com/@bishopbarron?si=8FqAgjEPflfzQrNW

  2026. My! So many things to fix! Violence all around. Confusion just abounds. And yet, here we are. Called to shine like the stars. We still have cause to hope As we all learn to cope. My wish for this new year Is to live free, without fear. To be my own best self. To build my health and wealth. To tolerate the difficult and those just written off. To take pride in my accomplishments; but not so prideful to scoff. To grow my understanding in this strange and awesome world. And not be too demanding as life’s pages are unfurled. So, yes there are a lot of needs and things to be done. I can only control myself; so I’ll start with number 1… (To be continued)

 Our Lord used His Graces through St. Faustina in the early 30s to help spread His message and mission of Divine Mercy. Nearly a century later the Marian Fathers continue promoting this same message and mission. From praying the Divine Mercy Chaplet and Rosary daily to Fr. Chris Alar’s “Explaining The Faith” videos to other inspiring sermons and messages, this devoted group of priests and brothers do their part in bringing truth and grace to our world.  Marian Fathers Divine Mercy YouTube:  https://youtube.com/@divinemercy_official?si=jaPH-eJ62qqOzybj Website:  https://www.thedivinemercy.org/

 Bishop Barron talks more about waiting as an active process and what is expected of us during this time.  https://youtu.be/FOweBDVeqcY?si=t14UOnWm3mruJtoU For more informative and inspiring videos from Bishop Barron check out his YouTube channel or Word on Fire website.  Bishop Barron’s YouTube  https://youtube.com/@bishopbarron?si=hzJShgSc_91Z0Ubg Bishop’s Word on Fire ministries website  https://www.wordonfire.org

 Bishop Barron explains the Gifts of the Holy Spirit and what they look like in our attitudes and actions in life.  https://youtu.be/jRx1TaNSxxc?si=Ayh-u_oAWG_RAR39