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WORDS TO THE WHYS

In an age of artificial intelligence, too many of our schools and colleges are producing artificial stupidity. Thomas Sowell

Corpus Christi Mass and Procession 2023 Victoria Ordinariate

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Saint John Henry Newman, Victoria Ordinariate, Victoria, BC, Canada - 11JUNE2023 The Ordinariate community of Saint John Henry Newman welcomed guests from Our Lady of the Rosary Parish, Langford and the Victoria Latin Mass community in the procession of the Blessed Sacrament. Following Mass in the Ordinariate Form (Divine Worship) at the host parish church, the Blessed Sacrament was processed along adjacent streets through Esquimalt township, led by verger Gerald H., and accompanied by song led by the choir. The procession took place on a beautiful sunny Sunday - thanks be to God! The canopy was borne by members of the Knights of Columbus. Maidens of the community scattered rose petals before the Blessed Sacrament. Two seminarians, and the Rev. Monsignor Peter Wilkinson, joined the celebration along with a Knight of the Order of Malta. Lantern bearers were Craig W. and David McC. The Papal flag was borne by James A., and the crucifer was James S. The thurifers were Kevin K. and grandso...

Saint John Henry Newman Corpus Christi 2022

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Photographs by R. Haley; edited by W. Clanton Additional photographs at: https://www.facebook.com/Divine-Worship-Victoria-106073581029814/photos/pcb.580524183584749/580523216918179/

Corpus Christi @ Blessed John Henry Newman Church, Victoria, BC

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POPE LEO XIV Magnifica Humanitas

Even in the darkest nights, the Lord raises up men and women who refuse to give up, who persevere in doing good, who protect the vulnerable and open pathways to reconciliation. The memory of the saints, righteous people and the oft-forgotten peacemakers, show us that grace does not magically eliminate conflict, but instead it inspires active resistance to evil and an astonishing creativity in doing good (paragraph 211).

WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE

I doubt not then but innocence shall make false accusation blush, and tyranny tremble at patience.

SENECA

Be wary of the man who urges an action in which he himself incurs no risk.