The 2016 Presidential Election: Voting from a Catholic Perspective: Father John Lankeit, Sts. Simon and Jude Church, Phoenix Diocese
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October 28, 2016 Edition of Today's Catholic Newspaper: Del Rio Marian Pilgrimage to the Holy Doors of Mercy
Del Rio Marian Pilgrimage to the Holy Doors of Mercy On October 9, fifty-two pilgrims made the journey from Del Rio to Brackettville and then to San Antonio to visit four of the sixteen designated Holy Doors of Mercy in the Archdiocese of San Antonio. The Legion of Mary of the Del Rio Catholic Faith Community and Spiritual Director Father Antonio O. Moreno, retired military chaplain assigned to assist at the three parishes in Del Rio, sponsored the Marian Pilgrimage to the Holy Doors of Mercy. Before the start of the pilgrimage the pilgrims gathered inside St. Joseph Church in Del Rio to begin with prayer and a blessing from Father Moreno. The pilgrims each received a gift bag filled with various prayer cards including Pope Francis’s Prayer for the Jubilee of Mercy and an assortment of holy sacramental’s, among them the Rosary and the Miraculous Medal, which hold special significance for the Legion of Mary and which the pilgrims utilized for their sp...
NATIONAL NOVENA Sunday, October 30 – Monday, November 7 in prayerful preparation for the election
NATIONAL NOVENA Sunday, Oct. 30 – Monday, Nov. 7 in prayerful preparation for the election Prayer to Mary, the Immaculate Conception, Patroness of the United States Most Holy Trinity: Our Father in Heaven, who chose Mary as the fairest of your daughters; Holy Spirit, who chose Mary as your Spouse; God the Son, who chose Mary as your Mother, in union with Mary we adore your majesty and acknowledge your supreme, eternal dominion and authority. Most Holy Trinity, we put the United States of America into the hands of Mary Immaculate in order that she may present the country to you. Through her we wish to thank you for the great resources of this land and for the freedom which has been its heritage. Through the intercession of Mary, have mercy on the Catholic Church in America. Grant us peace. Have mercy on our president and on all the officers of our government. Grant us a fruitful economy, ...
Sunday, October 30, 2016: Del Rio Life Chain 2016 * 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. with Bilingual Pro-Life Rosary starting at 2:30 p.m. * Del Rio Civic Center on grassy area facing Veterans Blvd.
Dear Pro Life Friend, It is that time again when we gather together as one to pray for an end to abortion. Please join us for one hour in silent prayer while we stand and hold a pro life sign facing veterans busy street. We look forward to praying with you, please bring the family, friends and anyone who is willing to be a voice Life. Signs will be provided. Date: Sunday October 30th 2016 Time : 3:00pm to 4pm Place: Del Rio Civic Center - grassy area facing veterans For more information please contact Rosie Aguilar 830-734-2699
October 6, 2016: Del Rio News-Herald * OPINION * Letter to the Editor * Political machines of major parties
Letter to the Editor, Political machines of major parties In this country under the façade of Presidential candidates of the two major parties, machines are stalking the voters. The voters don’t know what to do because these Presidential candidates are after them. And no one can help the voters except for a few obscure candidates known as Third-Party Candidates, sent to protect the voters who have been targeted for detonation and termination. Voters: How can the two major party candidates for President keep on getting up after so many falls? Third-Party Candidates: They’re not human, they’re machines; she’s Clinton the Detonator and he’s Trump the Terminator. Underneath the cover of human tissue there’s a hyper alloy combat war chest, private server controlled, fully Teflon-armored, very tough. Voters: I can’t believe this is happening. Third-Party Candidates: We came to fight them for the good of the country and all its citizens. Vo...
September 30, 2016: Today's Catholic newspaper of the Archdiocese of San Antonio * Del Rio comes together for National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children
Del Rio participates in the National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children On September 10 at 3:00 p.m. the Del Rio Christian faith community came together to participate in the National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children to honor the gravesites and memorials of our Unborn Brothers and Sisters. Solemn prayer vigils were simultaneously conducted throughout the country at grave sites for aborted children, of which there are 50 across the United States, as well as at dozens of other sites dedicated in memory of aborted children, like the one here in Del Rio. The event took place outside the Knights of Columbus Hall on the grounds where a Memorial in Memory of all Unborn Infants is located at 3804 US Highway 90 East. Those present were blessed with an overcast sky which provided cover from the otherwise sweltering September sun and a cool and refreshing breeze swept throughout the area producing a comfortable environment fo...