Author: Mike McGowan

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Black Americans on Their Way to Sainthood: Julia Greeley

| Mike McGowan

Julia Greeley (c. 1840 – 1918), Ex-Slave, Housekeeper, “Denver’s Angel of Charity,” Servant of God
By Mike McGowan

Whatever was thrown at her,
Julia kept her good eye on her lover nailed to a cross and
chose to follow his lead in not fighting back,
while sharing his love to all.
Thus in a world, where so much racial vitriol still abounds,
Julia gives all a sterling example of respecting the dignity of all our brothers and sisters.

An Hour with Julia Greeley, Fr. Blaine Burkey, O.F.M.Cap, 2020

Julia Greeley lived a humble life devoted to helping those in need and to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. She is an example to us when we face challenging situations. She also shows us how to love and serve our neighbors compassionately.

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Events

Lenten Bible Study: Gospel of John

| Mike McGowan

For Lent this year, we will have a Zoom Bible Study Group. We think this will be a wonderful way to focus on the prayer part of the Lenten pillars of
prayer, fasting, and almsgiving.

We will study the Gospel of John, which we will hear often during the Lenten and Easter season. We will use the Gospel of John study materials published by Little Rock Scripture Study, which is recognized as a leader in assisting Catholic parishes encounter the Bible for over 40 years. A group from the parish used another Little Rock study guide during Advent and found it to be a great resource for understanding more of the Gospels we hear proclaimed at Sunday Mass.

We will be meeting on Zoom on Sunday evenings at 5 PM starting on February 21. Each session will be approximately 1 hour long. Please note that the book has 15 lessons and this series will extend past Lent.

We’ll provide you with the study guide and ask you to read the relevant portions beforehand, look over the questions in the text, and then we’ll use the questions as a guide to our weekly discussions. In order to help defray the cost of the materials, please contribute $5 toward the purchase of the study guides, which will be yours to keep.

Please reach out to Kerin Coughlin, Mike McGowan, or the rectory if you have any questions. You can sign up for the Lenten Bible Study group below.

Lenten 2021 Bible Study
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