Novena by Fr. Michael Barry, SS.CC (COVID-19 Pandemic)
Fr. Michael Barry Novena of Prayer for the next 9 days for an end to the COVID-19 pandemic. Prayer is the opening of one’s heart, mind, and soul in a conversation with God. It is an expression of faith and relationship with God.
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July Scriptural Journey by Fr. Michael Barry, SS.CC
Date: 2020-07-01 Day of the Week: Wednesday Day Description: [USA: Saint Junpero Serra, Priest] Color of the Day: green Readings: Am 5:14-15, 21-24/Ps.50:7-13,16-17/Mt 8:28-34 Thought of the Readings: Today’s gospel is a repeat of John’s gospel where Jesus casts out the demons into the swine. In Matthew’s description today...
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June Scriptures 2020 by Fr. Michael Barry, SS.CC
Fr. Barry's Scripture Reflection for 2020/06/01 - The Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church Readings: Gn 3:9-15,20 or Acts 1:12-14/Ps 87:1-2,3&5,6-7/Jn 19:25-34 Two years ago Pope Francis declared this day the feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This feast recognizes Mary’s substantive role in her suffering and the support...
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APRIL 2020 SCRIPTURAL JOURNEY by Fr. Michael Barry, SS.CC
The common consensus is that the word April is derived from a Latin verb which means to open. It thus describes the spring flowers opening up. It is a sign of change and growth. So likewise, we need to approach April with a sense of openness to a new...
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May Scriptures 2020 by Fr. Michael Barry, SS.CC
A May is the month of Mary. There are only about six scriptures that refer to Mary. What do we learn about Mary from these scriptures? She, by her “fiat”, cooperates with God and especially with the Holy Spirit. She is obedient. She is devoted to her Son, Jesus...
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SB NEWSLETTER
Mary’s Mercy Center of San Bernardino broke ground Wednesday, Jan. 9, on the first two phases of Mary’s Village, a 10-acre, 83-bed transitional housing center to serve the growing and often overlooked population of homeless men in San Bernardino, set to open in 2020. The $12 million project will offer...
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Mission Of Mercy – Construction begins on $12 million transitional center for homeless men
Article by Community News, written by Hector Hernandez Jr. Mary’s Mercy Center of San Bernardino broke ground Wednesday, Jan. 9, on the first two phases of Mary’s Village, a 10-acre, 83-bed transitional housing center to serve the growing and often overlooked population of homeless men in San Bernardino, set to...
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For homeless advocates in San Bernardino, Mary’s Village is a vision realized
Article by THE SUN, written by Michel Nolan Nonprofit Mary's Mercy Center broke ground for a men’s shelter with $7 million from San Manuel For Father Michael Barry, this week’s groundbreaking ceremony for Mary’s Village was a vision realized. Father Mike, who’s president and board chairman for Mary’s Mercy Center, said his vision...
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Mary’s Village Breaks Ground, Set for 2020 Opening
Article by Inland Catholic Byte Diocese of Sand Bernardino SAN BERNARDINO—A proposed shelter and transitional facility for homeless men in San Bernardino that appeared to be a longshot two years ago broke ground on January 9. The ceremonial groundbreaking for Mary’s Village drew a host of civic leaders and representatives...
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