The Book of Proverbs is a collection of ancient literature, the purpose of which is to impart wisdom, and the wisdom it purports to teach covers a wide range of subject matters, some purely secular (such as the ideal wife we read about in this week’s first reading) and some dealing with moral and religious truths.
The way God reveals his Truths to us throughout history is gradual. We are like an acorn growing into a tree or a child growing into adulthood. God so kindly revealed basic truths to us in our infancy of humanity in the simple ways we could grasp.
In our Gospel for this Sunday, we find the Pharisees trying to trap Jesus with this question, “Is it lawful to pay the census tax to Caesar or not?”
Our reading from chapter 5 of Isaiah and our gospel from chapter 21 of Matthew is almost identical, using the image of a vineyard as the house of Israel.
Today in Matthew’s Gospel, we hear another parable – ‘the Parable of the Two Sons’ – the second of three consecutive parables about vineyards.
This week, the message changes from Calling attention to sin and evil in our midst to reaching out in mercy to those who have offended us and will accept our forgiveness.
To put this question from Jesus into perspective, I suggest we start with the second reading for this Sunday. Here we see Paul bursting out in jubilant excitement and exaltation over the wisdom of God.
Isn’t it a bit weird that Catholics call the Pope “papa,” father? This Sunday provides us with essential Scriptural background on the papacy, the petrine office.
A man at my parish was struggling to overcome a habitual sin. He said to me, “Father, I know the chance that I will commit sin again is really high. Why should I keep confessing my sins? Isn’t that dishonest?”
The Book of Daniel may appear to be prophetic in nature, but it is actually an example of a literary genre known as “Apocalyptic,” which was popular during the period from about 200 B.C. to 100 A.D. This was a time of stress and persecution for Jews and, later, for Christians.
Praise be Jesus Christ! Praise be His holy and powerful name! He is good; He is mighty. He is present to those who seek Him! He is God! Thank You, Lord, for all thy benefits! Thank You for drawing us to You. Thank You for Your presence in every aspect of our lives....
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One morning this month, I kissed hubby goodbye and told him that I would go back to bed because I was feeling very run down. Ha! I planned and God laughed. For this school year, I have been feeling God call me to put in the work to be available to others outside my...
A Reflection on the Readings for the Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 25, 2024 Reading 1: Jos 24:1-2a, 15-17, 18b Responsorial Psalm: Ps 34:2-3, 16-17, 18-19, 20-2 Reading 2: Eph 5:21-32 or 5:2a, 25-32 Gospel: Jn 6:60-69 The book of Joshua is the first...
A Reflection on the Readings for the Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 11th, 2024 Reading 1: 1 Kgs 19:4-8 Responsorial Psalm: Ps 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9 Reading 2: Eph 4:30—5:2 Gospel: Jn 6:41-51 Our first reading from the 1st Book of Kings follows immediately...
A Reflection on the Readings for the Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 28th, 2024 Reading 1 2 Kgs 4:42-44 Reading 2 Eph 4:1-6 Alleluia Lk 7:16 Gospel Jn 6:1-15 A cursory reading of our scriptures for this Sunday makes it clear that our readings are very...
Praise be Jesus Christ! Praise be His Holy and healing Name! Praise be God the Father! Praise be God the Holy Spirit! Praise be to the Three in One! Thank You, God, for all thy benefits. Thank You for visits and extended family. Thank You for the Body of Christ. Thank...
A Reflection on the Readings for the Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 21st, 2024 Reading 1: Jer 23:1-6 Responsorial Psalm: Ps 23:1-3, 3-4, 5, 6 Reading 2: Eph 2:13-18 Gospel: Mk 6:30-34 Jeremiah lived at a time of crisis for the Jewish people. He was born about...
A Reflection on the readings for the Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, June 30th, 2024 Reading 1: Wis 1:13-15; 2:23-24 Responsorial Psalm: Ps 30:2, 4, 5-6, 11, 12, 13 Reading 2: 2 Cor 8:7, 9, 13-15 Gospel: Mk 5:21-43 or 5:21-24, 35b-43 The Book of Wisdom comes late...
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
