October 9 is the Parish Feast Day for the Church of Saint Mary. Join us in Eucharistic Adoration as a sign of our "common-union" with the Lord Jesus, and with one another.
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In Baptism, the Holy Spirit moves us to answer Christ's call to holiness. In Baptism, we are asked to walk by the light of Christ and to trust in his wisdom. We are invited to submit our hearts to Christ with ever deeper love.
The Sacrament of Penance is God's gift to us so that any sin committed after Baptism can be forgiven. In confession we have the opportunity to repent and recover the grace of friendship with God.
The Lord Jesus, on the night before he suffered on the cross, shared one last meal with his disciples. During this meal our Savior instituted the sacrament of his Body and Blood.
Confirmation deepens our baptismal life that calls us to be missionary witnesses of Jesus Christ in our families, neighborhoods, society, and the world.
The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults, is a process through which non-baptized men and women enter the Catholic Church. It includes several stages marked by study, prayer and rites at Mass.
The Sacrament of Marriage is a covenant, which is more than a contract. The marriage covenant refers to the relationship between the husband and wife, a permanent union of persons capable of knowing and loving each other and God.
Ordination to the priesthood is always a call and a gift from God. Christ reminded his Apostles that they needed to ask the Lord of the harvest to send laborers into the harvest.
ST. THOMAS AQUINAS & THE EUCHARIST. Last week, I paid tribute to Saint Thomas Aquinas [1225-1274] for the great contributions he made to our understanding of the mystery of Christ’s Real Eucharistic Presence. [All past articles on the National Eucharistic Revival are on our Parish website.] He not only ‘coined’ the term ‘Transubstantiation’ to describe...Read More
SENT FORTH. We are finally at the end of my reflections on the 2002 Apostolic Letter Pope Francis issued on the Sacred Liturgy, ‘Desiderio Desideravi.’ I began this series in June 2022 [this is #49!] on the USA Bishops’ National Eucharistic Revival document The Mystery of the Eucharist in the Life of the Church. And...Read More
SENT FORTH. After a long side trip in which I reflected on the 2022 Apostolic Letter Pope Francis issued on the Sacred Liturgy, ‘Desiderio Desideravi,’ and other issues, like the many excuses people use for missing holy Mass, I return to the beginning. More than a year ago, in June 2022, I began my series...Read More
PRAY FOR PRIESTLY PRESIDERS. In reflection #11 on Pope Francis’ 2022 Apostolic Letter, ‘Desiderio Desideravi,’ Latin for Jesus’ preLast Supper words:Read More
THE POWER OF SIGNS & SYMBOLS. Reflection #10 on Pope Francis’ 2022 Apostolic Letter, ‘Desiderio Desideravi,’ Latin for Jesus’ preLast Supper words: “I have earnestly desiredRead More
THE POWER OF SIGNS & SYMBOLS. In reflection #9 on Pope Francis’ 022 Apostolic Letter, ‘Desiderio Desideravi,’ Latin for Jesus’ preLast Supper words: “I have earnestly desired [to eat this Passover with you before I suffer.”] [Luke 22:15], we consider the ‘Art of Celebrating’ requiredRead More
THE POWER OF SIGNS & SYMBOLS . In reflection #8 on Pope Francis’ 2022 Apostolic Letter, ‘Desiderio Desideravi,’ Latin for Jesus’ pre- Last Supper words: “I have earnestly desired [to eat this Passover with you before I suffer.”] [Luke 22:15] , we reflect on the awesome power that signs and symbols can have in helping...Read More
LOOK BEYOND THE BREAD YOU EAT . In reflection #7 on Pope Francis’ 2022 Apostolic Letter, ‘Desiderio Desideravi,’ Latin for Jesus’ pre-Last Supper words: “I have earnestly desired [to eat this Passover with you before I suffer.”] [Luke 22:15] we ponder two often misunderstood and misused words: sign and symbol. ‘Desiderio Desideravi’ dovetails so perfectly...Read More
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