Fragments, leftovers, broken pieces…seemingly insignificant and needing to be discarded, yet, in the spirit of 2 Corinthians 12:10, “when I am weak, then I am strong”, the most significant and needing to be collected, for in them lie the power of God’s miracles!
Late July through mid-August is always a busy month. It’s a planning month. It’s filled with appointments, and last-minute efforts to enjoy the last days of “summer”.
Last week, I was blessed to carve out some time to meet a friend for Adoration. Looking at the monstrance in front of a white wall, I could not distinguish if the host was there.
You know, every time, I stare at a blank page and pray that God will reveal to me, remind me really, of all the Praise, Thanksgiving, and Repentance I owe Him.
Praise be Jesus Christ! Praise be His holy name. Praise be God, who is, who was, and who always...
Have you ever noticed how your perspective changes with art, or a situation, when there is more distance between yourself and what you are observing?
Miracles abound, and I can only imagine how much more there is to this story, because I can only witness what I can witness, and I can only share what I know as of now.
Have you ever sat and pondered as your very own children likely do about what it means to be a child of God? What does it mean to be a child? What does it mean to be a child of God?
I have been allowing hurt feelings to keep me from entering a particular physical place, although what caused the hurt feelings is no longer a pressing issue. I am so stubborn, and my temper and reaction to injustices linger and affect me deeply.
Yesterday, as I knelt at the altar rail before the Tabernacle watching the porch light of our Lord flicker, tears began to flow as I voiced intentions of prayer alongside a spiritual sister. I had no idea the tears were coming.
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Reading 1: Is 8:23—9:3 Responsorial Psalm: Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14 Reading 2: 1 Cor 1:10-13, 17 Gospel: MT 4:12-23 Once again, there is a shorter form of the gospel that may be proclaimed this week, but I have eliminated it above to save space....
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Reading 1: Is 49:3, 5-6 Responsorial Psalm: Ps 40:2, 4, 7-8, 8-9, 10 Reading 2: 1 Cor 1:1-3 Gospel: Jn 1:29-34 We are now entering the Liturgical Season of Ordinary Time. But “Ordinary” does not imply; “Ho-Hum, Ordinary.” In Ordinary...
The Feast of the Baptism of the Lord Reading 1: IS 42:1-4, 6-7 Responsorial Psalm: PS 29:1-2, 3-4, 3, 9-10 Reading 2: ACTS 10:34-38 Gospel: MT 3:13-17 This week we celebrate the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, which is also the first Sunday in Ordinary Time....
The Epiphany of the Lord Reading 1: Is 60:1-6 Responsorial Psalm: Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-11, 12-13. Reading 1: 1 Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6 Gospel: Mt 2:1-12 A dictionary definition of the word “Epiphany” would be something like: “A usually sudden manifestation or perception of the...
The Octave Day of Christmas Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God Reading 1: Nm 6:22-27 Responsorial Psalm: Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8 Reading 2: Gal 4:4-7 Gospel: Lk 2:16-21 This Sunday, we celebrate the Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of...
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph Reading 1: Sir 3:2-6, 12-14 Responsorial Psalm: Ps 128:1-2, 3, 4-5. Reading 2: Col 3:12-21 Gospel: Mt 2:13-15, 19-23 This Sunday we celebrate the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph and the theme of family...
Praise be Jesus Christ! Praise be His most holy name. Praise Him now and always. Praise Him for all He is, was, and is to come. Praise Him who is Lord of Lord, King of Kings, Mighty, Counselor, Bread of Life. Thank You God for all thy benefits. Thank You for the rain,...
Fourth Sunday of Advent Reading 1: Is 7:10-14 Responsorial Psalm: Ps 24:1-2, 3-4, 5-6 Reading 2: Rom 1:1-7 Gospel: Mt 1:18-24 Our first reading this week comes from chapter 7 of Isaiah and the interpretations and commentaries on this passage seem to have no end. But...
Third Sunday of Advent Reading 1: Is 35:1-6a, 10 Responsorial Psalm: Ps 146:6-7, 8-9, 9-10 Reading 2: Jas 5:7-10 Gospel: Mt 11:2-11 Individuals are conditioned by the society they live in and, therefore, the crimes of particular individuals disclose the corruption...
First Sunday of Advent Reading 1: Is 2:1-5 Responsorial Psalm: Ps 122: 1-2, 3-4, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9 Reading 2: Rom 13:11-14 Gospel: Mt 24:37-44 This Sunday, we begin the Extraordinary Liturgical Season of Advent and the beginning of a year of Cycle A Sunday readings. This...
Para el segundo año de preparación sacramental, los padres siguen siendo los primeros maestros de la fe (CCC n.º 2226). Este es un rol continuo tanto para los padres como para la vida de los estudiantes.
La preparación sacramental se llevará a cabo una vez al mes. Se pide a las familias que asistan semanalmente a la misa dominical, compartan el Evangelio en casa, participen en un retiro, recen el Rosario y que los padres asistan a una charla mensual con nuestro querido sacerdote.
Se ponen recursos a disposición de los padres, especialmente en lo relativo a la misa. Se pide a los estudiantes que traigan un misal para que lo firmen al finalizar la misa de su elección (sábado o domingo).
A continuación, se presentan las fechas de las charlas dirigidas a los padres. Los estudiantes asistirán a clases en un aula en la misma fecha y horario: de 6:30 p. m. a 8:00 p. m.
Se realizarán evaluaciones a los estudiantes; por favor, consulten las Pautas Sacramentales.
La preparación para la Primera Reconciliación y la Primera Comunión está abierta a todos los jóvenes bautizados - a partir del segundo grado escolar - que cumplan con los siguientes requisitos del programa:
El Párroco, el Coordinador de Preparación Sacramental y los padres determinarán conjuntamente la disposición del niño - tanto catequética como espiritual - para recibir los sacramentos.
For year 2, sacramental preparation, parents are still the first teachers of faith CCC#2226. This is an ongoing role for the parents and for the students' lives.
Sacramental preparation would be once a month. Families are asked to attend weekly Sunday mass, share the Gospel at home, participate in a retreat, pray the Rosary, and have parents attend a monthly talk with our beloved priest.
Resources are available to parents, especially for Mass. Students are asked to bring a Mass book to be signed by the end of the Mass of their choice (Saturday or Sunday).
Here are the dates for parent talks. The students will be in a classroom setting on the same date and time: 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Evaluations will be held for students, please refer to the Sacrament Guidelines.
First Reconciliation and First Communion preparation is open to all baptized youth, second grade or older, who meet the following program requirements:
The Pastor, Sacramental Preparation Coordinator, and the parents together determine the child’s readiness, both catechetical and spiritual, to receive the sacraments.
Last year, first-year families followed the new Faith at Home curriculum. Even though we have a lot to grow in, we are very happy that our families have completed the year and are now practicing their faith and following a new way of life.
Faith at Home is a new program where our families do not have to come in person weekly, but once a month. Families are asked to attend weekly Sunday mass, share the Gospel at home, participate in a retreat, pray the Rosary, and have parents attend a monthly talk with our beloved priest.
Resources are available to parents, especially for Mass. Students are asked to bring a Mass book with them to be signed by the end of any Mass of their choice (Saturday or Sunday).
Here are the dates for parent talks. The students will be in a classroom setting on the same date and time:
April 20th from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
