At St. Anthony there is a diverse mixture of people, growing in Christ’s call to deepen their faith in fellowship with Praise and worship followed by teaching and intercession for one another and the larger community. Sharing the good news with miracles, signs, and wonders as Jesus has called us to do!
“In Jesus Christ, God himself was made man and allowed us, so to speak, to cast a glance at the intimacy of God himself,” teaches Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. “And there we see something totally unexpected: in God, an ‘I’ and a ‘You’ exist. The mysterious God is not infinite loneliness, he is an event of love” (Pentecost 2006).
At St. Anthony join others at DC Divine Mercy in Margot hall on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays every month.
Upcoming events in the area:
July 30th 7pm Miracle Healing Service with Damian Stayne in Washington DC, Open to the Public. Location to be determined. Free
Miracle Healing Service
July 25 - 29th 6-9pm - Encounter School Summer Intensive (Includes access to Damian Sta
Encounter Summer Intensive-2022
July 29th- 30th - Damian Stayne: Advancing in
Advancing in the Prophetic
Fall of 2022! Encounter School Registration is Open! Go to the summer intensive to find out more!
Encounter School
All are welcome!
if you have questions please reach out to Father Fred Close or
contact Bob Quinlan, bbquinlan@gmail.com or 301-767-7180
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Catholic Charismatic Renewal is a "Current of Grace" within the Catholic Church that incorporates aspects of both Catholic and Charismatic Movement practice. Charismatic Renewal is an experience and expression of the Holy Spirit which makes Jesus a living reality in the life of a believer. As Fr Raniero Cantalamessa says: "He [Jesus Christ] is no longer just a set of theses and dogmas.... no longer just an object of worship and of remembrance but a living reality in the Spirit". The Holy Spirit not only brings Jesus to life in believers, but also (as confirmed in the Catechism of the Catholic Church) gives them charisms (gratuitous gifts) for the building up of the Church.[5]
Catholics who practice charismatic worship usually hold prayer meetings outside of Mass and feature such gifts as prophecy, faith healing, and glossolalia. In Ann Arbor, Michigan, a Catholic church describes charismatic worship as "uplifted hands during songs and audible praying in tongues." It further distinguishes a charismatic congregation as one that emphasises complete surrender to Jesus in all parts of life, obedience to both the Gospel and Catholic teaching, as well as Christ-centered friendships.
Perceptions of the Charismatic movement vary within the Catholic Church, although it has been favourably regarded by the last four Popes. Proponents hold the belief that certain charismata (a Greek word for "gifts") are still bestowed by the Holy Spirit today as they were in Early Christianity as described in the Bible. Catholics testify that their involvement with Charismatic Renewal has revitalised their faith and led them to a deeper devotion to Christ in the Eucharist and a fuller appreciation of the liturgy.
Upcoming In-person Life in the Spirit Retreat with Fr. Fred Close Date in November to be determined. (To get on a mailing list for future retreats email cindy.pawlowski@gmail.com)
Online Catholic Conferences for understanding gifts of the Holy Spirit and Miracle Healing here and here
Seeking a deeper understanding of the grace of Baptism in the Holy Spirit? See this webinar here.
Mother of God Community Online Praise and Worship Sunday evenings