New Decree restores the obligation to attend Mass effective August 15

Catholics in the Diocese of Dallas will soon be obligated to once again attend Sunday Mass in person. In March of last year Bishop Edward Burns waived the obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation for health and safety reasons during the COVID-19 pandemic.

After consulting with his brother priests, and in light of the greatly improved conditions throughout the state and nation, Bishop Burns informed the clergy that the dispensation will be lifted in the Diocese of Dallas on August, 15, 2021, the Feast of the Assumption.

Watch the video message from Bishop Burns in English here 

La Dispensa de la obligación de asistir a Misa será retirada el 15 de agosto

Los Católicos en la Diócesis de Dallas pronto tendrán de nuevo la obligación 
de asistir a Misa en persona. En marzo del año pasado el Obispo Edward Burns 
dispensó la obligación de asistir a Misa los domingos y otras fiestas de precepto por razones de salud y seguridad durante la pandemia del COVID-19. 

Luego de consultar con sus hermanos sacerdotes, y en vista de que las 
condiciones en la Diócesis y en el país han mejorado considerablemente, el Obispo Burns informó al clero que la dispensa será retirada en la Diócesis de Dallas el 15 de agosto de 2021, día de la festividad de la Asunción de La Virgen María.

Mire el mensaje del Obispo Burns en español aqui 

The Solemnity Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary August 15, 2021

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Every family is called to be a place of prayer, service, and love – a “little Church of the home.” Families naturally do this in their day-to-day lives: “The spirituality of family love is made up of thousands of small but real gestures” (Pope Francis, Amoris Laetitia, no. 315). They do this by strengthening the bonds of love among their members, and by asking the Lord’s presence into their homes. There are so many ways to make your family a domestic Church, and the content here can provide guidance and support.

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All Christians are called to be saints. Saints are persons in heaven (officially canonized or not), who lived heroically virtuous lives, offered their lives for others, or were martyred for the faith, and who are worthy of imitation.

In this resource from the USCCB, you will know that we have: 

Eleven American Saints
Two American Blesseds
Fourteen American Venerables

Also includes key terms, a history of sainthood, and explanations of stages.
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Prayer to Begin a School Year/Semester

Blessed are you, Lord God,
Creator of body and mind and heart;
you have sent the Spirit of wisdom and knowledge to guide your people in all their ways.

At the beginning of this new school year (or semester/term) we implore your mercy:
bless the students, teachers, and staff of N.,
that together we may grow in faith, hope, and love
as we learn from you and each other
how to follow your Son Jesus.

Expand the horizons of our minds,
that we may grow in wisdom, understanding, and knowledge;
deepen our commitment to seek the truth of your ways; and enliven our faith to reach out to those in need.

Glory and praise to you, Lord God,
in the Church and in Christ Jesus forever and ever.

R/. Amen

Prayer resource from the USCCB

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