Explaining the seven petitions of the Our Father
There are three “thy-petitions” (thy name, thy kingdom, thy will) followed by four “us-petitions” (give us, forgive us, lead us not and deliver us). In order to better understand the Lord’s Prayer, it is important to briefly examine each petition. “Our Father, who art in heaven…”. When Jesus taught his disciples to pray, he did ...
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Calendar — November 15, 2024. November 11. Events in the Archdiocese from November 15 to November 30, 2024. Please send event announcements two weeks before each issue to [email protected] NEXT ISSUE: November 23, 2024.
Archdiocese announces new pastors, parochial vicars
In order to provide pastoral care for the people of God in the Archdiocese of New Orleans, Archbishop Aymond has made the following appointments: PASTORS. In accordance with Canon 522 and the USCCB norms, all appointments for pastors are for a six-year term, which may be renewed. (Note: New names of merged parishes will be announced at a later ...
The proclamation of the Gospel - Clarion Herald - New Orleans, LA
After the greeting of “The Lord be with you” by the priest or deacon and our response of “And with your Spirit,” the proclaimer of the Gospel says, “A reading from the Holy Gospel according to (Matthew, Mark, Luke or John).”. As the proclaimer says that, he traces the sign of the cross on the Gospel book and then makes three small ...
A Catholic haven in Kenner for 150 years - Clarion Herald
Story and photos by Beth Donze, Clarion Herald Nestled in the heart of Kenner’s Rivertown neighborhood, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish has not only survived but thrived for 150 years as a hub of faith under the “perpetual” care of the Blessed Mother, said Archbishop Gregory Aymond, celebrating the church’s 150th Anniversary Mass on Nov. 16.
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St. Aug’s renovated Rigaud Center rises from fire. October 31, 2024. by Kim Roberts. St. Augustine High School held a ribbon cutting Oct. 17 to celebrate the completion of the Rigaud Health and Wellness Center, built in 14 months, to replace the gym that fell victim to a fire that engulfed the building on Nov. 25, 2021.
Latest Sports News - Clarion Herald - New Orleans, LA
Reputed to be one of the state’s most efficient group of sports officials by the LHSAA, the Greater New Orleans Football Officials Association (GNOFOA) is running short of men and women who enforce the rules of the game. Catholic schools’ 2024 prep football schedules. All games kick off at 7 p.m. unless otherwise noted.
Garifuna Mass keeps culture alive - Clarion Herald
Keeping culture alive. In the homily translated into Spanish as he spoke English, Deacon Jesse Watley said Catholics, as the Garifuna were doing at Mass, have to use their time, talents and passions to grow the kingdom of heaven. “God has given us talents to use to grow his kingdom,” Deacon Watley said. “But, we are afraid and sit on ...
Second Harvest: A regional, national game-changer
The Second Harvest model was first put into practice in the Catholic Archdiocese of Phoenix in 1967, when 250,000 pounds of surplus foodstuffs were distributed to the hungry at St. Mary’s Food Bank – the first operation of its kind in the world. Founded by N.O. archdiocese. In 1982, Second Harvest of Greater New Orleans was established ...
At 300, St. Charles Borromeo is marking history - Clarion Herald
The St. Charles Borromeo Cemetery is the oldest existing cemetery of the Germans in the South. The first recorded burial was 1739. The original cemetery now lies in the river, which was a common fate for old cemeteries when new levees had to be constructed. Nov. 4 Tricentennial Mass. Father Arcuri said the yearlong 300th anniversary celebration ...