This week we moved into the “Ordinary Time” of the Church liturgical calendar, and we only have a few weeks to settle into the routine of the new year before entering into the Lenten journey on February 14. Today’s scripture readings for the Second Sunday of Ordinary Time are some of my favorite bible…
As we gather in celebration this Sunday for the feast day of the Epiphany, we find ourselves at the intersection of several beautiful gifts: the gift of a new year, the gift of the Three Kings’ journey and the gift of opening the new St. Simon Parish Youth Center. This convergence offers us a profound…
On Sunday, we will celebrate the Feast Day of the Holy Family, and Jesus, Mary and Joseph provide us with a model of love and unity. Their lives were centered on love: love for God, love for each other, and love for all humanity. In their humble dwelling in Nazareth, they showed us that love…
Just over a year ago I led a pilgrimage to the Holy Land and our last site to visit was the Church of the Visitation where Mary went to visit her cousin Elizabeth who was pregnant with John the Baptist. It seemed like an odd place to finish our pilgrimage as we had just finished…
As we enter the third week of Advent, the Church reminds us of the profound significance of joy and peace during this sacred season. Despite the hustle and bustle of these final days of Christmas preparation, it is essential that we not only seek but also live the message of joy and peace. I encourage…
Last weekend, we kicked off Advent with a wonderful Christmas Tree lighting ceremony along with the children’s choir singing carols getting us into the Christmas spirit. Families and friends enjoyed hot chocolate, Christmas cookies served by the student cheer squad. This will surely be a new annual tradition as we had 100’s of children and…
As we gather on this First Sunday of Advent, we enter a season of profound anticipation and hope. Advent marks the beginning of the liturgical year, inviting us into a period of active waiting for the arrival of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. This waiting is not passive or resigned but filled with purpose…
As we gather this weekend to celebrate Christ the King Sunday, we find ourselves amidst the joyous atmosphere of Thanksgiving. In the spirit of this special occasion, may we reflect on the importance of valuing and cherishing the incredible gifts that surround us—our families, friends, the precious gift of faith, and the often-overlooked gift of…
As we gather together this Thanksgiving, our hearts are filled with gratitude for the countless blessings bestowed upon us by our loving and merciful God. We are reminded to cultivate a spirit of gratitude not only for the bountiful harvest on our tables but also for the abundant love, grace, and companionship that surround us…