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Monday, June 30, 2014
Thursday, June 19, 2014
Catholic Culture: Catholic Philanthropist
Maronite John Nasseff is one of the finest and most interesting Catholic gentlemen you will ever meet. As a kid I often saw him in downtown St. Paul. Always with a smile. He constructed the new Maronite parish in Minneapolis in 1999. He is a pious, saintly, and generous man. Now in his 90th year, the Lord reward him a thousandfold.
He just donated 10 million dollars to my alma mater...
"Nasseff was one of seven children of Lebanese immigrants who settled on St. Paul's West Side. He started working at West Publishing in 1946 unloading boxcars and sweeping floors. He rose quickly by suggesting ways the legal publisher could save money on its printing operations, and he invested in company stock. When West was sold and he retired as a vice president in 1996, his share was worth about $175 million. Since then, he has been giving it away."
Source: http://www.twincities.com/education/ci_25995421/st-agnes-alums-10m-donation-build-student-activity
He just donated 10 million dollars to my alma mater...
"Nasseff was one of seven children of Lebanese immigrants who settled on St. Paul's West Side. He started working at West Publishing in 1946 unloading boxcars and sweeping floors. He rose quickly by suggesting ways the legal publisher could save money on its printing operations, and he invested in company stock. When West was sold and he retired as a vice president in 1996, his share was worth about $175 million. Since then, he has been giving it away."
Source: http://www.twincities.com/education/ci_25995421/st-agnes-alums-10m-donation-build-student-activity
Wednesday, June 18, 2014
70th Anniversary of the Liberation of Rome
Photo taken on June 4, 1944.
Once yours truly gave a tour of the Vatican Museums to one of these soldiers. It was his first return to Rome since June of '44. He was from the UK, in a wheelchair, an elderly man with a beard. It was a Monday morning. I had to push him up the hill in the rain on our way into the Vatican. He kept apologizing. I stopped and said: "It is an honor. THANK YOU, sir, for your service in the name of liberty and freedom for all men." Honestly, it was the most enjoyable tour I ever led.
Tuesday, June 17, 2014
Sunflowers in Lazio
Here you can see the sea on the horizon.
Where to Stay in Rome
http://www.trinitaridematha.it/ENG/.
Just a few minutes walk to the Vatican. Quiet neighborhood. And, you get a continental breakfast.
Yours truly had relatives stay here. A great place for a cheap price.
Monday, June 16, 2014
Pray for the Popes
Image from Facebook.
"Popes, mere mortal creatures, pass away, but the Papacy, a divine institution, abides, peacefully stable, firm upon its Rock."
-Cardinal Cushing
Sunday, June 15, 2014
Knights of Columbus Monuments: The Innocent Victims of Abortion
It is never okay to willfully take the life of an innocent human being.
These monuments help in creating awareness, as well as assisting in the healing process for many.
Always speak up for those with no voice and you will be doing the work of Christ.
Pius XII's Last Car Ride
On his way to Castel Gandolfo.
The end was near.
See his sanctity.
He raises his hand in blessing.
He raises his hand in blessing.
Salesians of Don Bosco
Yours truly has fine memories visiting the Salesian parish in the port of Rome.
Where you have a Salesian parish, you know there will also be nice sports fields / play area for the youth of the parish adjoining the property.
Read more to learn of this fine order:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salesians_of_Don_Bosco.
Saturday, June 14, 2014
Prayers for Fr. Walker, FSSP
Pray for the protection of our priests.
On May 9, in the small northern Alberta city of St. Paul, Fr. Gilbert Dasna answered the door at his rectory. Shot in the chest, he died soon after. The Church mourned.
Now, Fr. Ken Walker, 28, also shot dead in his rectory. The Church mourns.
Pray for priests. The Lord protect and preserve them.
We pray a greater good will come from this tragedy.
In the crest you see the three tears of St. Peter, the three times he denied Christ.
See here for the story of this crime and pray for the speedy apprehension of the criminal:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2656152/Priest-shot-dead-injured-Arizona-church.html
Thursday, June 12, 2014
Knights of Columbus Insurance
For all your insurance needs, I recommend this field agent, a longtime friend from Rome.
When yours truly first arrived in Rome for graduate studies and was homeless, he took me in. I call him the American Belloc. A fine man, he now lives in the USA with his wife and children.
See here for the insurance needs of you and your family.
When yours truly first arrived in Rome for graduate studies and was homeless, he took me in. I call him the American Belloc. A fine man, he now lives in the USA with his wife and children.
See here for the insurance needs of you and your family.
Wednesday, June 11, 2014
Sign Up and Join Us
Reminder to get your deposits in early to secure your spot.
We are excited to offer these tours which are great opportunities for a Catholic experience.
The Fr. Z tour will be in October while the Amalfi tour will be in September.
Both are fine opportunities to see Rome and the Vatican.
Join us and experience the fullest.
See here for details: www.oc-travel.com.
