We are Nourished and Strengthened
We all know that the Sacrament of the Eucharist is central to our faith. On this weekend, as we honor the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, may our appreciation for the Eucharist grow and develop. When the bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Jesus, we know that he is with us in a very powerful way. We are nourished and strengthened to live lives of faith, hope and love. It is so important that we receive Holy Communion on a regular basis to help us in our everyday l
Feast of the Holy Trinity
This weekend we celebrate the Feast of the Holy Trinity. This is an opportunity for us to consider the true nature of God….One God, yet Three Divine Persons. It is a mystery, but it helps us to see the role of God as our Creator, Redeemer and Sanctifier. This is the reality of our spiritual history. We are made in the image and likeness of God, who loves us so much that he gave us the gifts of redemption and sanctification. May our experience of the Holy Trinity always help u
Congratulations newly ordained priests!
This is the great Feast of Pentecost! This is a birthday of the Church! The Holy Spirit descended upon those gathered in the upper room and they were impelled to begin to preach the Gospel, the “Good News”, that Jesus had died for our sins, was risen from the dead and was now to be proclaimed to all the world. We are still a part of this great mission. As faithful disciples, we spread the love of Jesus Christ in every way we can. May this Pentecost weekend be a time of renewa
Think of His Presence
Happy Mothers’ Day weekend! We ask God’s blessing on all the mothers in our parish. We also remember those mothers who have gone before us into eternal life. May God bless and reward them for their dedication and love of their families. May they always be an inspiration to us to share that same kind of love with our families and all people! This weekend we celebrate the Feast of the Ascension. We call to mind that even though Jesus is no longer physically with us on the eart
Be a Blessing
The love of Christ is a powerful reality in the world. Many of us are aware of this, but perhaps we don’t think about it very often. Sometimes we are encouraged to “count our blessings”. This can help us to get through rough times when we try to put things in perspective. Of course, the greatest blessing we can count is that of the love of Jesus in our lives. When we think of how much Jesus loves us, that He died for our sins and is willing to always forgive us, it can be ov
