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February 2015 archive of The Carpenter's Bench Blog

February 2015 archive of The Carpenter's Bench Blog

Lenten Message From Pope Francis

Posted by Patty Arthur

“Make your hearts firm” (Jas 5:8)   Dear Brothers and Sisters,

Lent is a time of renewal for the whole Church, for each communities and every believer. Above all it is a “time of grace” (2 Cor6:2). God does not ask of us anything that he himself has not first given ... Read More »

Ash Wednesday and Lent in Two Minutes

Posted by Patty Arthur

I was eyes to the blind, and feet to the lame

Posted by Patty Arthur

"I was eyes to the blind, and feet to the lame."[1] was the theme for the celebration at St. Joseph for the 23rd World Day of the Sick on Tuesday, February 3, 2015 at 6:00 P.M. Father Rob and Father Minh were celebrants for the Mass in Remembrance of ... Read More »