As we gather this Divine Mercy Sunday, on the octave of Easter, our hearts are filled with immense joy and gratitude. Last week, our celebration of Easter Masses was a truly inspiring testament to the vibrancy and faith of our community. The sight of our church filled to the brim, with not a single seat…
DetailsAs we gather this Passion Sunday, also known as Palm Sunday, we immerse ourselves in the profound mysteries of our faith, marking the beginning of Holy Week. This year, through the lens of Mark’s Gospel (Mark 14:1—15:47), we are invited to contemplate the dramatic journey of Jesus—from His triumphant entry into Jerusalem to His crucifixion.…
DetailsThe great Catholic theologian and philosopher Bernard Lonergan suggested that the human soul does not come into the world as a tabla rasa, a pure, clean sheet of paper onto which anything can be written. Rather, we are born with first principles indelibly stamped inside our souls. Fr. Ron Rolhesier states that “classical theology and philosophy name…
DetailsAs we journey through the season of Lent, the Fourth Sunday offers us profound insights into the nature of God’s love and the essence of our Christian calling. This year, Cycle B readings illuminate our path with themes of reconciliation, love, and the transformative power of light in our lives. They seemed to flow straight…
DetailsThis Sunday we will use the readings for Cycle A as we celebrate the first of the scrutinies for the Rite of Christian Initiation (RCIA) process for the candidates and the Elect who are joining our Church and becoming full members of our community. The encounter between Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the…
DetailsAs we continue our Lenten journey, we are reminded of the importance of deepening our spiritual lives and drawing closer to God. In the Gospel of Mark (Mark 9:2-10), we encounter the transfiguration of Jesus on the mountain. Peter, James, and John are granted a glimpse of Jesus’ divine glory, and they hear the voice…
DetailsAs we gather together on this first Sunday of Lent, we embark on a sacred journey marked by reflection, repentance, and renewal. Our Lenten journey began on Ash Wednesday, a solemn day where we received ashes in the shape of the cross on our foreheads, reminding us of our mortality and the need for penance…
DetailsDuring the 40 Days of Lent, the following prayers reflecting on the heart can help us prepare our hearts for Easter Source: “A Graced Heart in Lent”, Joyce Rupp. Warm my heart when it is cold. Embrace my heart when it is lonely. Strengthen my heart when it is…
DetailsThis weekend, we will celebrate the Sacrament of Anointing at all Masses this weekend. We encourage all parishioners who may need spiritual and physical healing to come forward right after the homily to receive this anointing and prayers from the community. We also ask you to invite any Catholic neighbor or friend who is in…
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