Transforming Lenten Service, transformed for Pandemic living Feeling frustrated by the lack of opportunities to serve others as the Pandemic continues to keep us safely distanced? Here’s just a [...]
Two weeks ago, we received a video from Amigos for Christ showing the opening of the school in Nicaragua that our Parish helped to build. It was heartwarming to see the students finally able to [...]
by TeamRCIA Many believe the purpose of the rite is to introduce the catechumens to the bishop, or to show the catechumens the many Catholic parishes that make up the diocese. Some seem to see [...]
Return of the Prodigal Son painting by Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn Happy Lent! The readings for Ash Wednesday, from the Prophet Joel, St. Paul, and St. Matthew, set the tone of Lent. When we [...]
Image from Vatican Media We have received the following instructions from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishop (USCCB) Committee on Divine Worship regarding Ash Wednesday in 2021 to be [...]
It’s common to feel stressed or anxious during what feels like this never-ending challenging time. It may be especially hard for people who already manage feelings of anxiety or emotional [...]
Last week Bishop Oscar Cantu gave us the green light to resume indoor worship after the Supreme Court’s decision affirming our right to do so. The faithful of our Diocese and throughout [...]
Every year, as we approach the season of Lent, we tend to prepare by asking: “What am I going to give up for Lent?” The answer to this question is usually around food. “I am giving up sweets or [...]
The liturgical use of ashes originated in the Old Testament times (Esther 4:1; Job 42:6; Daniel 9:3; Jonah 3:5‐6). Ashes symbolized mourning, mortality, and penance. The Old Testament [...]