Category Archives: Joy

St. Joseph the Worker

Posted on May 5, 2013 by Be Open to God

Posted by Fr. Andrew Young, St. Joseph Cathedral This past Wednesday, the Church celebrated the Feast Day of Saint Joseph the Worker. Since our parish is the Cathedral of Saint Joseph it was a blessing to be able to celebrate … Continue reading →

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Divine Mercy Sunday

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Be Open to God

Posted by Fr. Thomas Fitzpatrick, Rector of St. Joseph Cathedral Divine Mercy Sunday is an Easter gift from Christ to His Church that invites us to indulge and revel in His unfathomable mercy while we celebrate the Resurrection. It makes … Continue reading →

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This is our Easter Joy!

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Be Open to God

Posted by Fr. Andrew Young, St. Joseph Cathedral Happy Easter! Today we celebrate the greatest day of the Church year – the Resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! Imagine yourself back in the time of Christ, putting all … Continue reading →

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We Have a Pope!!

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Be Open to God

Dear Heavenly Father, Thank you for granting us your servant, Pope Francis.  May you inspire in his heart the spirit of St. Francis, a spirit of humility, spiritual poverty, and tireless devotion to your love.  Grant him a sincere understanding … Continue reading →

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Laetare, Jerusalem!…..Be joyful Jerusalem!!

Posted on March 10, 2013 by Be Open to God

Posted by Fr. Thomas Fitzpatrick, Rector of St. Joseph Cathedral Lots of wind and chill this week; and just as we declare victory over our icy sidewalks and begin to believe that our salt stockpiles might just make it through … Continue reading →

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God Bless You Pope Benedict XVI!

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Be Open to God

Posted by Fr. Andrew Young, St. Joseph Cathedral Habeumus Papam! We have a Pope! I think most of us remember that day eight years ago, after the passing of Blessed John Paul II, when the Cardinals in Rome elected a … Continue reading →

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Taking a Stand for the Truth

Posted on January 20, 2013 by Be Open to God

Post by Fr. Thomas Fitzpatrick, Rector of St. Joseph Cathedral “For Zion’s sake I will not be silent, For Jerusalem’s sake I will not be quiet. Until her vindication shines forth like the dawn And her victory like a burning … Continue reading →

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To Be a Woman Like Mary

Posted on January 2, 2013 by Be Open to God

Posted by Sara Hofflander – co-founder of beopentoGod.com As a young woman just beginning marriage and family life, it has been a great grace for me to look to Mary during this Advent and Christmas season.  Living as a woman … Continue reading →

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Finding True Hope and Joy in Christ

Posted on December 23, 2012 by Be Open to God

Posted by Fr. Thomas Fitzpatrick, Rector of St. Joseph Cathedral These last days before Christmas were absolute torture growing up. The expectation, coupled with the struggle to stay on Santa’s good list while trying to tame our excitement meant each minute passed … Continue reading →

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Immaculate Conception

Posted on December 8, 2012 by Be Open to God

“O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee.”  These words don the Miraculous Medal.  They are also repeated frequently at Lourdes, a place of pilgrimage where Mary appeared to a young peasant girl and reminded … Continue reading →

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