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from CatholicStraightAnswers.com   The origins of the May Crowning are hard to pinpoint, although devotion to our Blessed Mother Mary originates in the earliest days of the church. Concerning the [...]

One would think that after all the festivities of Easter celebrated last month, May would be a time to slow down, but it is not.  There is so much to celebrate and to give thanks for this month. [...]

When I was given the ministry as director of vocations and seminarians for our Diocese, I had the opportunity of meeting men who were discerning God’s call.  I also had the privilege of attending [...]

Towards the end of Luke’s account of the Emmaus story, Jesus said: “You are witnesses to all of these,” – God’s love for all of humanity.  Easter reminds us of God’s faithfulness, [...]

Excerpt by Father Michael J. Flyn   The Easter Proclamation – also known as the Exsultet, is intone by the deacon (or a priest, or a lay cantor if need be) and is one of the most evocative and [...]

By: Thomas Lickona What is “Catholic character,” why does it matter, and what can we do as parents to develop it in our children? The best way to answer those questions is to begin [...]

“Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went away quickly from the tomb, fearful yet overjoyed” This was how St. Matthew described the reaction of the women disciples of Jesus after hearing from the [...]

Dear Parishioners and Friends of Holy Spirit Parish: The Easter Triduum is the most important celebration of the Church.  It is in fact at the heart of the Liturgical celebration.  This is the [...]

Excerpt by Father Michael J. Flyn  The Easter Proclamation – also known as the Exsultet, is intone by the deacon (or a priest, or a lay cantor if need be) and is one of the most evocative and [...]