It’s been over 40 days since we celebrated the Solemnity of Easter. Now we are almost at the end of this great feast. This weekend we remember and celebrate the Ascension of the Lord. As we [...]
The month of May is dedicated to Mary not only as the “Queen of May,” but also as a Mother to Jesus and to all of humanity. As a mother, Mary sets a great example for us of unwavering faith and [...]
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, [...]
“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 [...]
Today we begin the holiest of all the weeks in the Church’s liturgical calendar. We commence by commemorating Jesus’ triumphant entry into the Holy City, Jerusalem. People acclaiming: “Hosanna [...]
Although Lent does not end until before sunset of Holy Thursday, I’d like to think of the coming week as our final preparation for the great feast of our Lord’s paschal mystery, that is His [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]