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Our 9/11 ANNIVERSARY REMEMBRANCE SPECIAL EDITION
We pray that Our Merciful God embraces the souls lost and that the Holy Spirit continues to comfort their families and friends.
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We remember Sirius, the bomb detection dog who was the only dog to lose his life on 9/11 on the B-1 level of the #2 World Trade Center Tower.
 
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THE GOOD NEWS
A Tribute to the Dog Heroes of 9-11 "ANGELS"
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FATHER RON'S COLUMN
24th Sunday in Ordinary Time
~by Father Ron Camarda
Father Ron shares a homily from a priest friend, Father Jeff McGowan, Pastor of Queen of Peace Parish in Gainesville, Florida, who reflects on 9/11 in a powerful, spiritual way.
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THE FOUNDER'S PEN
The Hero Dogs of 9/11
~by Susi Pittman
I can become overcome with grateful emotion when it comes to the devotion and love of a dog...the unconditional love of a Good and Great God comes through so powerfully. It is with the utmost respect and admiration that I write this column to honor the HERO DOGS of 9/11.
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INSPIRATION BLOOMS
Seeing the Good
~by Sister Marie Rene, S.S.J.
Seeing the "good" in life and one another is very important to Sister Marie Rene...and why is that?
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NATURE CALLS!
A Love Story
~by Frank Gromling
Frank's office has a glassed, oceanfront view of the Atlantic Ocean and the populous that visits that area of Flagler Beach. He has been quietly observing a "love story" that unfolds daily and he leaves us with its powerful message.
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IN THE KEY OF "G"
America, In God We Trust
~by Mary Galvano-Bajohr
A LOVE SONG to America, America, In God We Trust, was dedicated to the victims of 9/11, and performed by Mary in Shankesville, PA. It was placed in the Archives of the Flight 93 National Memorial by the U.S. Department of Interior.
Read her moving story.
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STEWARD JOE
9-11-01
~by Joseph Kaiser
Joe Kaiser was touched deeply with the events of 9/11. He was ordained a Deacon in the northeast and friends and a part of his heart rests there. He has written a beautiful poem of
hope titled, 9-11-01
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GOOD BOOKS
September's Recommended Read
~by Michele Gregoire
A cat that can foretell impending death in seriously ill patients? Michele Gregoire, our resident book reviewer has an engaging look at just such a cat. Because the book is written by the medical doctor that witnessed to the cat's extraordinary capabilities of holding vigil at the bedside of patients who were dying, makes the credibility of the observation authentic, lending to the miraculous workings of something beyond this world. Animals doing extraordinary things-is always a sign of "God in the moment."
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THE ART OF LIFE
We will never be the same!
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AMAZING ARTIST-David Garibaldi
Paints the face of Jesus
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UPCOMING EVENTS
OCTOBER 2nd: In honor of the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi, Susi Pittman will be having a BOOK SIGNING at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Jacksonville, Florida. 9AM -1PM following all Masses. Personally signed copies of ANIMALS IN HEAVEN? CATHOLICS WANT TO KNOW! by the author and a special sale of all St. Francis items will be available at the St. Joseph Gift Shop.
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You are invited to attend the Catholic Writers Retreat in Lansing, Michigan, Oct. 5-9th
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ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
A SLIDE SHOW OF THE 9/11 DOG HEROES
The pictures speak to the horrible and toxic environment both dogs and handlers faced in the days following 9/11.
CLICK HERE to view.
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GOD'S GREEN EARTH
Kermit the Frog Sings
THE RAINBOW CONNECTION
Here's to remembering a kinder,
gentler day in the world
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GARDENING
Honoring Mary in Your Garden
September 8th the Church celebrated the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Mary was to be the Immaculate Mother of Jesus, Queen of Peace. September 11th we remembered a national tragedy. Why not create a peace garden to honor Mary and make of it a special haven for prayer to remember those we love. Consider planting some of the beautiful flowers and herbs that have legends relating to Mary.
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STARGAZING
Huge Asteroid to Fly By Earth in November
Image Credit and Copyright: ISAS, JAXA
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When the World Stopped Turning:
A 9/11 Tribute
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