Today, as we celebrate the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, we are invited to reflect on a profound moment in the life of Jesus and in our own lives as well. In the Gospel of Luke, we hear the voice of God the Father proclaiming over Jesus, “You are my beloved Son; with…
As we celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany, the story of the Magi reminds us of the profound invitation to encounter Christ and return to our lives “by a different way.” After following the star to the Christ child, the Magi were forever changed. They listened, discerned, and allowed the experience of Jesus to transform…
As we gather this weekend to celebrate the Feast of the Holy Family, we are reminded of the gift of love and joy that God bestows upon us in our families. The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph stands as a model of selfless love, deep faith, and mutual care, inviting us to reflect…
As we celebrate the Fourth Sunday of Advent, the Gospel brings us to a profound moment of encounter between Mary and Elizabeth. Elizabeth’s words to Mary echo through the ages: “Blessed are you who believed that what was spoken to you by the Lord would be fulfilled” (Luke 1:45). These words affirm Mary’s faith, her…
“Rejoice in the Lord always. I shall say it again: rejoice!” (Philippians 4:4) This Sunday, Gaudete Sunday, we are reminded of our call to live in joy, even amid life’s challenges. Zephaniah’s proclamation to “shout for joy” because “the Lord is in your midst” (Zephaniah 3:14-17) and Paul’s encouragement to “rejoice always” remind us that…
In today’s Gospel, we hear John the Baptist proclaiming “a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins” (Luke 3:3). At first glance, the word “repentance” might stir images of regret or remorse, but there is a deeper, richer meaning to uncover here. The Greek word used in the original text is metanoia, which carries…
I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving surrounded by family and friends, filled with gratitude for the many blessings in our lives. As we transition from the warmth and joy of Thanksgiving into the reflective season of Advent, let us carry that spirit of gratitude forward, opening our hearts to the hope and stillness…
Dear St. Simon Parish Family, As Thanksgiving approaches, my heart is filled with gratitude for each one of you. This season invites us to pause and reflect on the profound blessings in our lives—blessings that shine most brightly through the gift of community. We are made for connection. God, in His infinite wisdom, places…
This Sunday, we celebrate the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe and the last Sunday of our liturgical year. While kings, queens, and monarchs may feel distant to us in today’s world, we as Christians boldly proclaim Jesus Christ as our King—not of a single nation or earthly dominion, but of…
As we reflect on the readings for this 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, we hear Jesus speak about the end times, a sobering reminder of the transience of all things. Yet, as we ponder these apocalyptic images, we are also called to treasure the gift of life God has given us and to live with…