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    Sacraments for the Sick

    7/29/2016

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    Anointing of the Sick

    The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is the Church's sacrament for those who are sick and aging, and is a sacred moment when we pray for God's grace to strengthen someone who is suffering from any form of illness. “When the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick is given, the hoped-for effect is that, if it be God's will, the person be physically ​

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    Corporal Works of Mercy: Visit those in Prison

    7/12/2016

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    by Miguel DeAngel
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    Sunday, May 29, was the Feast of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi), and GS parishioners participated in our annual procession. (The procession is in Spanish, with English translations provided.) Parishioners walk from Mount Vernon High School to the church, stopping along the way for reflection, prayer, and singing. The theme for this year's procession was  "The Corporal Works of Mercy."  This blog post is one of the reflections offered during this year's procession.
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    Visit the imprisoned


    ​Not many of us get the to visit the imprisoned. But the men and women who do this work of mercy are doing special work in the Church. The ministry of bringing Christ’s mercy to prisons whether through a simple visit or by bringing the Sacraments to the imprisoned is one way Christ’s mercy reaches for everyone’s heart. The inherent dignity of each person cannot diminish even if we commit the worst of crimes. God’s mercy continues reaching for us always.


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