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Good enough, here and now: love the house you’re in

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“If you make your home authentically for who you are, there are many people who it won’t be for them. What you’ve done for your family should be very specific and reflect your values.”

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Sometimes, the first step of creativity is the hardest: slowing down and looking up.  

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Christina Capecchi: Bedtime stories of saints — comfort and companionship

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Claire’s stories eventually turned into a weekly podcast titled “Dead Friend,” which is how Claire sees the saints: like older sisters and wiser friends in heaven.   

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  • Bishop Patrick Neary and the priests, deacons, and people of the diocese gathered at St. Mary’s Cathedral last night for the annual Chrism Mass, in which Bishop Neary consecrated the sacred chrism and blessed the holy oils that will be used throughout the next liturgical year 🕊
  • Chrism Mass is this Thursday, March 30!

Join us at St. Mary’s Cathedral on Thursday for Chrism Mass. Swipe right to read more about the significance of this special Mass! 👉🏼🕊
  • “Fiat Voluntas Tua” - Let Thy Will Be Done. 

Today we celebrate the Feast of the Annunciation, where Mary gave her “fiat,” or yes, to the Lord. 

On this day, the angel Gabriel visited Mary and asked her to become the Mother of God. Mary responded “Behold, I am the Handmaid of the Lord. May it be done unto me according to you Word.” 

What “yes” is the Lord asking you for today? Trust that whatever it is He is asking is for your good. 

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  • Yesterday, Bishop Neary joined Bishop Felton of Duluth, Bishop Cozzens of Crookston, Bishop Zielinski of New Ulm, Bishop Barron of Winona-Rochester and Archbishop Hebda of St. Paul and Minneapolis at the Minnesota State Capitol to meet with legislators to discuss pro-family policies and issues. 

The bishops met with Governor Walz as well as representatives from their respective dioceses. 

This was Bishop Neary’s first time meeting with legislators as bishop, and his first time together with all the Minnesota bishops! He said he felt very warmly welcomed. 🕊

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Bishop Patrick Neary and the priests, deacons, and people of the diocese gathered at St. Mary’s Cathedral last night for the annual Chrism Mass, in which Bishop Neary consecrated the sacred chrism and blessed the holy oils that will be used throughout the next liturgical year 🕊
Bishop Patrick Neary and the priests, deacons, and people of the diocese gathered at St. Mary’s Cathedral last night for the annual Chrism Mass, in which Bishop Neary consecrated the sacred chrism and blessed the holy oils that will be used throughout the next liturgical year 🕊
Bishop Patrick Neary and the priests, deacons, and people of the diocese gathered at St. Mary’s Cathedral last night for the annual Chrism Mass, in which Bishop Neary consecrated the sacred chrism and blessed the holy oils that will be used throughout the next liturgical year 🕊
Bishop Patrick Neary and the priests, deacons, and people of the diocese gathered at St. Mary’s Cathedral last night for the annual Chrism Mass, in which Bishop Neary consecrated the sacred chrism and blessed the holy oils that will be used throughout the next liturgical year 🕊
Bishop Patrick Neary and the priests, deacons, and people of the diocese gathered at St. Mary’s Cathedral last night for the annual Chrism Mass, in which Bishop Neary consecrated the sacred chrism and blessed the holy oils that will be used throughout the next liturgical year 🕊
Bishop Patrick Neary and the priests, deacons, and people of the diocese gathered at St. Mary’s Cathedral last night for the annual Chrism Mass, in which Bishop Neary consecrated the sacred chrism and blessed the holy oils that will be used throughout the next liturgical year 🕊
Bishop Patrick Neary and the priests, deacons, and people of the diocese gathered at St. Mary’s Cathedral last night for the annual Chrism Mass, in which Bishop Neary consecrated the sacred chrism and blessed the holy oils that will be used throughout the next liturgical year 🕊
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Bishop Patrick Neary and the priests, deacons, and people of the diocese gathered at St. Mary’s Cathedral last night for the annual Chrism Mass, in which Bishop Neary consecrated the sacred chrism and blessed the holy oils that will be used throughout the next liturgical year 🕊
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Chrism Mass is this Thursday, March 30!

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Chrism Mass is this Thursday, March 30!

Join us at St. Mary’s Cathedral on Thursday for Chrism Mass. Swipe right to read more about the significance of this special Mass! 👉🏼🕊
Chrism Mass is this Thursday, March 30!

Join us at St. Mary’s Cathedral on Thursday for Chrism Mass. Swipe right to read more about the significance of this special Mass! 👉🏼🕊
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“Fiat Voluntas Tua” - Let Thy Will Be Done. 

Today we celebrate the Feast of the Annunciation, where Mary gave her “fiat,” or yes, to the Lord. 

On this day, the angel Gabriel visited Mary and asked her to become the Mother of God. Mary responded “Behold, I am the Handmaid of the Lord. May it be done unto me according to you Word.” 

What “yes” is the Lord asking you for today? Trust that whatever it is He is asking is for your good. 

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“Fiat Voluntas Tua” - Let Thy Will Be Done. Today we celebrate the Feast of the Annunciation, where Mary gave her “fiat,” or yes, to the Lord. On this day, the angel Gabriel visited Mary and asked her to become the Mother of God. Mary responded “Behold, I am the Handmaid of the Lord. May it be done unto me according to you Word.” What “yes” is the Lord asking you for today? Trust that whatever it is He is asking is for your good. 🕊
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Yesterday, Bishop Neary joined Bishop Felton of Duluth, Bishop Cozzens of Crookston, Bishop Zielinski of New Ulm, Bishop Barron of Winona-Rochester and Archbishop Hebda of St. Paul and Minneapolis at the Minnesota State Capitol to meet with legislators to discuss pro-family policies and issues. 

The bishops met with Governor Walz as well as representatives from their respective dioceses. 

This was Bishop Neary’s first time meeting with legislators as bishop, and his first time together with all the Minnesota bishops! He said he felt very warmly welcomed. 🕊

@mncatholicconference
Yesterday, Bishop Neary joined Bishop Felton of Duluth, Bishop Cozzens of Crookston, Bishop Zielinski of New Ulm, Bishop Barron of Winona-Rochester and Archbishop Hebda of St. Paul and Minneapolis at the Minnesota State Capitol to meet with legislators to discuss pro-family policies and issues. 

The bishops met with Governor Walz as well as representatives from their respective dioceses. 

This was Bishop Neary’s first time meeting with legislators as bishop, and his first time together with all the Minnesota bishops! He said he felt very warmly welcomed. 🕊

@mncatholicconference
Yesterday, Bishop Neary joined Bishop Felton of Duluth, Bishop Cozzens of Crookston, Bishop Zielinski of New Ulm, Bishop Barron of Winona-Rochester and Archbishop Hebda of St. Paul and Minneapolis at the Minnesota State Capitol to meet with legislators to discuss pro-family policies and issues. 

The bishops met with Governor Walz as well as representatives from their respective dioceses. 

This was Bishop Neary’s first time meeting with legislators as bishop, and his first time together with all the Minnesota bishops! He said he felt very warmly welcomed. 🕊

@mncatholicconference
Yesterday, Bishop Neary joined Bishop Felton of Duluth, Bishop Cozzens of Crookston, Bishop Zielinski of New Ulm, Bishop Barron of Winona-Rochester and Archbishop Hebda of St. Paul and Minneapolis at the Minnesota State Capitol to meet with legislators to discuss pro-family policies and issues. 

The bishops met with Governor Walz as well as representatives from their respective dioceses. 

This was Bishop Neary’s first time meeting with legislators as bishop, and his first time together with all the Minnesota bishops! He said he felt very warmly welcomed. 🕊

@mncatholicconference
Yesterday, Bishop Neary joined Bishop Felton of Duluth, Bishop Cozzens of Crookston, Bishop Zielinski of New Ulm, Bishop Barron of Winona-Rochester and Archbishop Hebda of St. Paul and Minneapolis at the Minnesota State Capitol to meet with legislators to discuss pro-family policies and issues. 

The bishops met with Governor Walz as well as representatives from their respective dioceses. 

This was Bishop Neary’s first time meeting with legislators as bishop, and his first time together with all the Minnesota bishops! He said he felt very warmly welcomed. 🕊

@mncatholicconference
Yesterday, Bishop Neary joined Bishop Felton of Duluth, Bishop Cozzens of Crookston, Bishop Zielinski of New Ulm, Bishop Barron of Winona-Rochester and Archbishop Hebda of St. Paul and Minneapolis at the Minnesota State Capitol to meet with legislators to discuss pro-family policies and issues. 

The bishops met with Governor Walz as well as representatives from their respective dioceses. 

This was Bishop Neary’s first time meeting with legislators as bishop, and his first time together with all the Minnesota bishops! He said he felt very warmly welcomed. 🕊

@mncatholicconference
Yesterday, Bishop Neary joined Bishop Felton of Duluth, Bishop Cozzens of Crookston, Bishop Zielinski of New Ulm, Bishop Barron of Winona-Rochester and Archbishop Hebda of St. Paul and Minneapolis at the Minnesota State Capitol to meet with legislators to discuss pro-family policies and issues. 

The bishops met with Governor Walz as well as representatives from their respective dioceses. 

This was Bishop Neary’s first time meeting with legislators as bishop, and his first time together with all the Minnesota bishops! He said he felt very warmly welcomed. 🕊

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Yesterday, Bishop Neary joined Bishop Felton of Duluth, Bishop Cozzens of Crookston, Bishop Zielinski of New Ulm, Bishop Barron of Winona-Rochester and Archbishop Hebda of St. Paul and Minneapolis at the Minnesota State Capitol to meet with legislators to discuss pro-family policies and issues. The bishops met with Governor Walz as well as representatives from their respective dioceses. This was Bishop Neary’s first time meeting with legislators as bishop, and his first time together with all the Minnesota bishops! He said he felt very warmly welcomed. 🕊 @mncatholicconference
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