The prophet Micah was a contemporary of Isaiah and of Amos which places him in the mid-8th century B.C. Isaiah was active in Judah and, specifically, in the city of Jerusalem and Amos was found in the northern Kingdom of Israel.
The message of the Season of Advent is: Repent, and prepare in anticipation for the coming of Christ. We are to watch with anticipation and be prepared, through repentance of sins, for the day of the Lord.
Baruch is an enigmatic figure in the Old Testament because we really don’t know much about him or about the book that bears his name. What we do know is that Baruch was a scribe and close associate of the Prophet Jeremiah, often referred to as Jeremiah’s secretary, and was probably responsible for writing down many of Jeremiah’s prophesies.
Our first reading this week is from the 1st Book of Kings which is part of what is known as Deuteronomistic History (DH).
Our first reading is from the Book of Deuteronomy, the fifth and final book of the Pentateuch (the first five books of the Old Testament). Deuteronomy means “second law,” but the book is not understood as presenting a new or second law but, rather, a partial repetition and expansion of the law found earlier in Exodus, Leviticus, and Numbers.
Our first reading this week is from chapter 53 of the Book of the Prophet Isaiah and is part of the fourth of the “Servant of the Lord” oracles of Isaiah.
The Book of the Prophet Isaiah covers approximately 250 years, so it is not totally the work of the prophet himself. Read our latest blog post.
Our first reading from chapter 35 of Isaiah comes from a critical time in Israel’s history when Isaiah was called to the prophetic office in the second half of the 8th century B.C.
The book of Joshua is the first book of scripture that is often referred to as Deuteronomistic History (DH). That history consists of the books of Joshua, Judges, 1 & 2 Samuel, and 1 & 2 Kings.
A Reflection on the Readings for the Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 11, 2024
He is risen! He has conquered death and sin! He is truly God. Praise to Him, the Resurrection and the Life! Praise be His holy name! Thank You, Lord, for Easter. Thank You for Your suffering, death, burial, and resurrection. Thank You for Your continual presence in...
A Reflection on Easter Gospel Readings for Years A, B, & C There are several readings for Easter depending upon the Mass you attend this weekend; you will hear one of three gospels. Those gospels are Jn 20: 1-9; Mt 28: 1-10, or Lk 24: 13-35. All of them deal with...
A Reflection on the Readings for Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord April 13, 2025 First Reading: Lk 19:28-40/Is 50:4-7 Responsorial Psalm: Ps 22:8-9, 17-18, 19-20, 23-24 (2a) Second Reading: Phil 2:6-11 Gospel: Lk 22:14-23:56 or 23:1-49 The readings for Palm...
A Reflection on the Readings for the Fifth Sunday of Lent, April 6, 2025 Reading 1: Is 43:16-21 Responsorial Psalm: Ps 126:1-2, 2-3, 4-5, 6. Reading 2: Phil 3:8-14 Gospel: Jn 8:1-11 Just as the season of Lent should remind us of our need to do penance and to seek...
Praise God for His goodness! His constancy! His never ceasing care! His perfect Love! This has been a Lent straight from Heaven - a very real time of uniting myself with Mary as she watched her Son suffering- beaten, mocked, spit at, crucified, and died. What swords...
There are several options for our readings this week, so what you see above may or may not be proclaimed at this Sunday’s Mass. Our first reading this week from the Book of Exodus is entitled: “The Call of Moses.” This is a passage we are all familiar with wherein we...
If we read the entirety of chapter 15 of the Book of Genesis, we see that the theme of the chapter is a covenant God made with Abram. A side note: at this point in the narrative, his name is Abram; it is in chapter 17, when he receives the Covenant of Circumcision,...
A Reflection on the Readings for the First Sunday of Advent, March 5, 2025 Reading 1: Dt 26:4-10 Responsorial Psalm: Ps 91:1-2, 10-11, 12-13, 14-15 Reading 2: Rom 10:8-13 Gospel: Lk 4:1-13 When we read the scriptures, we tend to assume that what we are reading is a...
A Reflection on the Readings for the Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time, March 2, 2025 Reading 1: Sir 27:4-7 Responsorial Psalm: Ps 92:2-3, 13-14, 15-16 Reading 2: 1 Cor 15:54-58 Gospel: Lk 6:39-45 We are about to enter the season of Lent, which begins on Wednesday of...
Praise and thanks to God for a modern-day miracle! He is, was, and ever shall be God, who is still performing, has performed, and ever shall perform miracles. He continues to work in our lives – can you see His work? Recently, a family very dear to us experienced some...
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
