Gaudete Semper – Rejoice Always
Posted in Congregation, Oratorians, Prayer on May 18th, 2011
–May 18–
Philip’s Devotion
THE inward flame of devotion in Philip was so intense that he sometimes fainted in consequence of it, or was forced to throw himself upon his bed, under the sickness of divine love.
When he was young he sometimes felt this divine fervour so vehemently as to be unable to contain himself, throwing himself [...]
Posted in Congregation, Oratorians, Prayer on May 17th, 2011
–May 17–
Philip’s Humility
IFÂ Philip heard of anyone having committed a crime, he would say, “Thank God that I have not done worse.”
At confession he would shed abundance of tears, and say, “I have never done a good action.”
When a penitent showed that she could not bear the rudeness shown towards him by certain persons who were [...]
Posted in Congregation on Mar 11th, 2011
Stations of the Cross will be celebrated at 4:30pm Each Friday of Lent in the Oratory Chapel.
Posted in Congregation, Prayer on Mar 3rd, 2011
The Fathers of the Pittsburgh Oratory extend their condolences and prayers to the family of Thomas J. Donnelly, who died on Saturday, February 26 and was buried on Thursday, March 3. He was the loving husband of Marilyn Donnelly, and beloved father of seven children, one of whom, Daria, preceded him in the next life; [...]
Posted in Congregation on Nov 3rd, 2010
Turkey Drive
We are now taking donations to buy Thanksgiving turkeys for needy families in Burnsville, WV. Risen Lord Parish, St. Michael’s Pantry with a suggested donation of $10. Please feel free to pin a feather on our lobby turkey. If paying by check, please make check payable to the Pittsburgh Oratory. Your generosity is deeply [...]
