Comments for THE PASSIONIST CHARISM http://passionistcharism.wordpress.com THROUGH THE EYES OF AN AUSTRALIAN PASSIONIST Email: passionistcharism@gmail.com Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:33:32 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on Feast of Blessed Grimoaldo Santamaria C.P. – November 18 by Gregory C. Schlegel http://passionistcharism.wordpress.com/2007/11/18/feast-of-blessed-grimoaldo-santamaria-cp/#comment-1278 Gregory C. Schlegel Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:33:32 +0000 http://passionistcharism.wordpress.com/2007/11/18/feast-of-blessed-grimoaldo-santamaria-cp/#comment-1278 It is so enlightening and memorable to take part in the celebration of my uncle's blessed event. the week of 1/28/1995 was so spiritual in being part of Blessed Grimoaldo's Beatification via Pope John Paul II leading the mass at the Vatican. His colorful tapestry hung over the enterance of the Basilica. There were thousands of residents from Rome as well as those residents from my mother's (Helene Joanna Panella Schlegel, my Grandmother's (Vincencina Santamaria Panella), Great Grandmother - Grimoaldo's mother (Cecelia Rucio Santamaria) birthplace - Pontecorvo Italy filing at the steps of the Basilica and the gates of the Vatican to be part of the Beatification. My family, from Rochester, NY & other areas of the world attended the Beatification. As I knelt in the Basilica, I reflected on the memories of my Grandmother - Vincencina Santamaria Panella and all the hard work and dedication that she expended to assure that her brother's religious deeds were recognized and paved the way to be declared "Venerable and finally "Blessed". These marvelous deeds by Grimoaldo and his sister Vincencina (Jenny Panella) would not go unrecognized. As a child, I recall the shrine, in my Grandma Panella's house on Baird St., that she had assembled was so perfect and organized. She aquired help from her three daughters, local clergy, bishops and close friends to help organize the recognition by the church of all Grimoaldo Santamaria's favors and petitions and finally the miracle he granted to Nicholas Romano that enabled Grimoaldo to be given the title "Blessed". I do recall a more realistic picture and painting of Grimoaldo Santamaria that was displayed in the Baird St. home of my Grandmother. I pray and thank those followers and believers of Grimoaldo who continue to keep watch on any sign of petitions, favors and / or that miracle that will be recognized as the final requirement to fulfill the Churches' prerequisite to allow Pope Benedict to declare Blessed Grimoaldo Santamaria, Saint Grimoaldo. God Bless to all and thank you for your prayers. A special thanks to Reverend Robert McNamara, Reverand Dominac Papa (Passionist) for their long-term guidance and valuable service to the Blessed Grimoaldo. Please pray for Father Dominic Papa and for his recovery from his current illness that occured just recently. Gregory C. Schlegel, Rochester, NY gregschlegel2002@yahoo.com It is so enlightening and memorable to take part in the celebration of my uncle’s blessed event. the week of 1/28/1995 was so spiritual in being part of Blessed Grimoaldo’s Beatification via Pope John Paul II leading the mass at the Vatican. His colorful tapestry hung over the enterance of the Basilica. There were thousands of residents from Rome as well as those residents from my mother’s (Helene Joanna Panella Schlegel, my Grandmother’s (Vincencina Santamaria Panella), Great Grandmother – Grimoaldo’s mother (Cecelia Rucio Santamaria) birthplace – Pontecorvo Italy filing at the steps of the Basilica and the gates of the Vatican to be part of the Beatification. My family, from Rochester, NY & other areas of the world attended the Beatification. As I knelt in the Basilica, I reflected on the memories of my Grandmother – Vincencina Santamaria Panella and all the hard work and dedication that she expended to assure that her brother’s religious deeds were recognized and paved the way to be declared “Venerable and finally “Blessed”. These marvelous deeds by Grimoaldo and his sister Vincencina (Jenny Panella) would not go unrecognized. As a child, I recall the shrine, in my Grandma Panella’s house on Baird St., that she had assembled was so perfect and organized. She aquired help from her three daughters, local clergy, bishops and close friends to help organize the recognition by the church of all Grimoaldo Santamaria’s favors and petitions and finally the miracle he granted to Nicholas Romano that enabled Grimoaldo to be given the title “Blessed”. I do recall a more realistic picture and painting of Grimoaldo Santamaria that was displayed in the Baird St. home of my Grandmother.
I pray and thank those followers and believers of Grimoaldo who continue to keep watch on any sign of petitions, favors and / or that miracle that will be recognized as the final requirement to fulfill the Churches’ prerequisite to allow Pope Benedict to declare Blessed Grimoaldo Santamaria, Saint Grimoaldo.
God Bless to all and thank you for your prayers. A special thanks to Reverend Robert McNamara, Reverand Dominac Papa (Passionist) for their long-term guidance and valuable service to the Blessed Grimoaldo. Please pray for Father Dominic Papa and for his recovery from his current illness that occured just recently.

Gregory C. Schlegel, Rochester, NY gregschlegel2002@yahoo.com

]]> Comment on Resources available January 2010 by Fr PF http://passionistcharism.wordpress.com/2009/11/13/2075/#comment-1277 Fr PF Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:58:21 +0000 http://passionistcharism.wordpress.com/2009/11/13/2075/#comment-1277 An excellent choice of topics! An excellent choice of topics!

]]> Comment on Blessed Eugene Bossilkov C.P. by In the Shadow of His Wings » Blog Archive » Bl Eugene Bossilkov CP - Bishop & Martyr http://passionistcharism.wordpress.com/blessed-eugene-bossilkov-cp/#comment-1276 In the Shadow of His Wings » Blog Archive » Bl Eugene Bossilkov CP - Bishop & Martyr Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:52:21 +0000 http://passionistcharism.wordpress.com/blessed-eugene-bossilkov-cp/#comment-1276 [...] Thus wrote Bl. Bishop Eugene Bossilkov, C.P.to his Provincial in Holland in February 1949. This heroic statement gives us insight into Bl. [...] [...] Thus wrote Bl. Bishop Eugene Bossilkov, C.P.to his Provincial in Holland in February 1949. This heroic statement gives us insight into Bl. [...]

]]> Comment on The Life of Bl. Paul of the Cross by Strambi by Rupert o.praem http://passionistcharism.wordpress.com/2009/10/03/the-life-of-st-paul-of-the-cross-by-strambi/#comment-1265 Rupert o.praem Sun, 01 Nov 2009 11:24:07 +0000 http://passionistcharism.wordpress.com/?p=1888#comment-1265 Are there any plans to make this available in hard copy? Many thanks for this wonderful resource. Are there any plans to make this available in hard copy?
Many thanks for this wonderful resource.

]]> Comment on St. Michael and the Passionists by romeo g agravante, jr http://passionistcharism.wordpress.com/2009/09/28/feast-of-st-michael-the-archangel/#comment-1259 romeo g agravante, jr Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:00:18 +0000 http://passionistcharism.wordpress.com/?p=1869#comment-1259 BLESSED BE THE LORD GOD OF HOST, IN HIS ANGELS AND THE NINE ORDERS OF THE BLESSED SPIRITS+ BLESSED BE THE LORD GOD OF HOST, IN HIS ANGELS AND THE NINE ORDERS OF THE BLESSED SPIRITS+

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