These words of encouragement come from Rev. Dr. Kirk Byron Jones by way of our revivalist and friend of Lourdes, Josslyn Luckett. 1. If your candidate was not elected, be disturbed, dismayed, and even disgusted, but choose not to be destroyed. 2. Amid the personal and social fallout, protect your soul. Take moments to rest in…
Here is an update on how Hurricane Matthew has affected our sister parish, Our Lady of Fatima in La Fossette.
From November 7, 2015 to January 21, 2018, Dominicans around the world will be celebrating the 800th Jubilee (anniversary) of the approval of the Order of Preachers by Pope Honorius III in 1216. At Lourdes we’re blessed to have two members of the order in our midst: our Pastor Rev. Jeffrey Ott and Associate Pastor…
This time last week I was Philadelphia bound to see and hear Pope Francis speak at Independence Hall and the outdoor Mass on the Ben Franklin Parkway. Here is a summary in text, pictures and video of what I experienced the day of the outdoor Mass.
As I mentioned, I’m in Philly this weekend attending the papal events and documenting them as a Digital Diplomat/ Social Media Media Volunteer for the World Meeting of Families. Here’s a diary of my trip so far.
Look closely at the footage of the Pope’s visit to Washington, DC and you might spot a few Lourdes members. Specifically our new choir director Kenneth Louis and members Kathy Farrell and Beatice Soskin were there to be part of the choirs singing for the Mass presided by Pope Francis for the canonization of Junipero…
On Friday,September 26, I head to Philadelphia to see Pope Francis and I’d like to take you with me. You can travel the pilgrimage with me through this blog and my social media handles. I will be posting photos, videos and updates on this blog when I can. You can also follow me through Twitter…
August 6th marks the 50th anniversary of President Lyndon B. Johnson signing the Voting Rights Act of 1965. The Our Lady of Lourdes family has been invited to a few events in the area to commemorate this milestone. The shortlist below. Nonviolence 365: Voter Registration, Education and Responsibility Drive August 6 from 10 a.m.- 4…
Want to be present for Pope Francis’ Apostolic visit to the United States? Here is his updated schedule and travel options for pilgrims.