Tag: Shrine of St. Jude
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Good Friday at the Shrine of St. Jude Catholic Church, Rockville, Maryland
It’s no secret that our pastor, Fr. Paul Lee, is fond of classical music, and he has commented that his favorite instrument is the cello. Over the years that he has been pastor at the Shrine of St. Jude in Rockville, MD, he has hosted several concerts featuring area musicians. This year as part of…
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His Standards Are Contrary to Ours
Monday, April 14, 2025: Day 2 of Holy Week Reflections “His standards are contrary to ours,” said Fr. Juan Pablo, one of the two young priests currently assigned to our parish, in a homily at daily Mass on Thursday, February 6, 2025, the memorial of St. Paul Miki and Companions, martyred in Japan in 1597.…
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Another Kind of Break
I’ve been writing regularly, but my last post here was about how impatient I was for Thanksgiving Break. I recounted how I had spent the summer in a boot due to a bad break, a broken ankle. I just couldn’t wait for five whole days in a row off from school and being free to…
Michelle Blanchard Ardillo 