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| The Discipline of True Fasting (Is. 58: 6-7) A true fasting can also be a time of rejoicing. Fasting can be a time in which to: FAST from judging others; FEAST in Christ dwelling in them. FAST from the emphasis on differences; FEAST in the unity of life. FAST from an apparent darkness FEAST in the truth of all light. FAST from thoughts of illnesses FEAST in the healing powers of God. FAST from contaminating words; FEAST in phrases that purify. FAST from dissatisfactions; FEAST in gratitude. FAST from anger; FEAST in patience. FAST from pessimism; FEAST in optimism. FAST from anguish; FEAST in the providence of God. FAST from laments; FEAST in appreciation. FAST from being negative; FEAST in being affirmative. FAST from inexorable pressures; FEAST in prayer without ceasing. FAST from hostility; FEAST in obedience. FAST from hatred; FEAST in forgiveness. FAST from self-interest; FEAST in compassion for others. FAST from personal anxiety; FEAST in everlasting truth. FAST from discouragement; FEAST in hope. FAST from depressing thoughts; FEAST in encouraging truths. FAST from lethargy; FEAST in enthusiasm. FAST from malice; FEAST in the truth. FAST from thoughts that weaken; FEAST in inspiring promises. FAST from shadows of grief; FEAST in the serenity of sunlight. FAST from idle gossip; FEAST in silence with good purpose. FAST from overwhelming problems; FEAST in comforting prayer. |
| Disciplinas de un Ayuno Verdadero (Is. 58: 6-7) El Ayuno verdadero también puede ser un tiempo de festejo. Ayunar puede ser un tiempo en el que se pudiera: AYUNAR de juzgar a otros; FESTEJAR en Cristo habitando en ellos. AYUNAR del énfasis sobre las diferencias; FESTEJAR en la unidad de toda vida. AYUNAR de una oscuridad aparente; FESTEJAR en la verdad de toda luz. AYUNAR de pensamientos de enfermedad; FESTEJAR en el poder de sanación de Dios. AYUNAR de palabras que contaminan; FESTEJAR en frases que purifican. AYUNAR de descontento; FESTEJAR en gratitud. AYUNAR de ira; FESTEJAR en paciencia. AYUNAR de pesimismo; FESTEJAR en optimismo. AYUNAR de angustias; FESTEJAR de la providencia de Dios. AYUNAR de lamentos; FESTEJAR en aprecio. AYUNAR de ser negativos; FESTEJAR en ser afirmativos. AYUNAR de presiones inexorables; FESTEJAR en la oración sin cesar. AYUNAR de la hostilidad; FESTEJAR en la obediencia. AYUNAR de odio; FESTEJAR en el perdón. AYUNAR de interés propio; FESTEJAR en la compasión por otros. AYUNAR de la ansiedad personal; FESTEJAR en la verdad eterna. AYUNAR de desaliento; FESTEJAR en la esperanza. AYUNAR de hechos que deprimen; FESTEJAR en verdades que dan ánimo. AYUNAR de letargo; FESTEJAR en el entusiasmo. AYUNAR de malicia; FESTEJAR en la verdad. AYUNAR de pensamientos que debilitan; FESTEJAR en las promesas que inspiran. AYUNAR de las sombras de la aflicción; FESTEJAR en la serenidad de la luz del sol. AYUNAR de murmuraciones vanas; FESTEJAR en el silencio con un buen propósito. AYUNAR de problemas que abruman; FESTEJAR en la oración que conforta. |
| Directions to St. John of the Cross Look for a distinctive Spanish style church with a blue dome tower. It’s almost ten stories high. We’re located on the corner of Broadway and Washington Street, across from Anna’s Restaurant. There is ample parking. |


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| Saturday Vigil 5:30pm |
| 7:00am, 8:30am, 10:00am & 5:30pm English 12:00pm & 7:00pm Spanish Childcare is available for infants to five years of age during the Sunday 8:30 AM & 10:00 AM Masses at the Religious Education Building. |
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| Monday through Friday 6:30am & 8:00am |

| Recitation of the Rosary Daily after the 8:00am Mass Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Every 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7:00pm |

| Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday: 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM Anointing of the Sick Saturday following the 5:30 PM Mass |

| Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: Chapel |
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