BIMO News

Lent 2015

Pope Francis’ emphasis on the plight of the poor and marginalized has brought new energy to the work of service and social justice in the Catholic Church. “Lent is a fitting time for self-denial; we would do well to ask ourselves what we can give up in order to help and enrich others by our own poverty. Let us not forget that real poverty hurts: no self-denial is
real without this dimension of penance. I distrust a charity that costs nothing and does not hurt.” Pope Francis – Lent, 2014

A Prophet for the Modern World

Pope Francis describes prophecy as a distinctive sign of the consecrated life. He calls on all consecrated man and woman to live out their prophetic role and “wake up the world.” Through the writings of popes since Vatican II, Scriptural insight, and thoughtful reflections, Keep Watch! will help you respond to this call.

Each Lenten season the eighth grade class traditionally participates in a different form of prayer to God: the Living Stations of the Cross. On Wednesday, April 1 this year’s eighth grade offered their unique way of bringing the Passion of Our Lord to others, allowing everyone to contemplate Jesus’ love for humanity.

The Catholic Identity at St. Mary’s School is strong and it is infused throughout the entire program. All students participate regularly in activities for the purpose of evangelization and faith formation. We currently have 149 students and the Native American population is 29%. Thank you Black and Indian Grant for your financial support to accomplish this great mission!

Thanks to funding from the Black and Indian National Collection the San Diego Indian Mission was able to purchase a fine set of books to prepare our children for the Sacraments of Reconciliation and then for First Communion. The photo below shows the children as excited as they could be, outside the Mission Church as they wait to enter and make their First Communion.