Our first reading from 2nd Kings is an interesting story about the prophet Elisha and a Shunammite woman who showed him hospitality. On the surface, it would appear that the golden thread this week is hospitality, but it goes deeper than that.
The gift of life is one that we know comes from the Heavenly Father who longs to share His love and eternity with as many souls as possible.
Have you ever noticed how your perspective changes with art, or a situation, when there is more distance between yourself and what you are observing?
Miracles abound, and I can only imagine how much more there is to this story, because I can only witness what I can witness, and I can only share what I know as of now.
The mystery of the Holy Trinity is the central mystery of our faith, but it is a mystery that is beyond human reason. We cannot understand the Trinity intellectually; we can only grasp the concept of one God in three persons through faith.
Jesus set forth the establishment of His Church when He told Peter, “You are the rock, upon you I will build my Church” (Matthew 16:18). But the actual birth of the Church took place on Pentecost Sunday with the descent of the Holy Spirit on the apostles.
Though only just beginning in these weeks to have glimpse of a world beyond the safety of the womb, the preborn baby is quietly developing and carefully following the design of God for growth and maturity.
The Apostles and the Early Church grew quickly in their faith as they took over the leadership and the spreading of the faith to the far reaches of the known world.
Yesterday, as I knelt at the altar rail before the Tabernacle watching the porch light of our Lord flicker, tears began to flow as I voiced intentions of prayer alongside a spiritual sister. I had no idea the tears were coming.
As the amazing miracle of Jesus’s Resurrection penetrated the hearts of the Apostles and disciples, the work of the Early Church began first timidly and then boldly.
A Reflection on the Readings for the Second Sunday of Easter, April 7, 2024 (Divine Mercy Sunday) Reading 1: Acts 4:32-35 Responsorial Psalm: Ps 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24 Reading 2: 1 Jn 5:1-6 Gospel: Jn 20:19-31 The first thing we should notice about our readings for...
A Reflection on the Readings for Palm Sunday, March 24, 2024 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/032424.cfm Palm Sunday celebration begins with a processional gospel proclamation of Jesus' entry into Jerusalem from the Gospel of Mark, with an optional proclamation...
Praise be Jesus Christ, now and forever! Praise be His Holy and Venerable Name! Praise Him, who was, is, and is to come. Praise Him in the morning; praise Him in the noontime. Praise Him when the sun goes down! Thank You, Lord, for all thy benefits. Thank You for the...
A Reflection on the Readings for the Fourth Sunday of Lent, March 10, 2024 Reading 1: 2 Chr 36:14-16, 19-23 Responsorial Psalm: Ps 137:1-2, 3, 4-5, 6 Reading 2: Eph 2:4-10 Gospel: Jn 3:14-21 We don’t often have Sunday readings from the Books of Chronicles because...
A Reflection on the Readings for the First Sunday of Lent, February 18, 2024 Reading 1: Gn 9:8-15 Responsorial Psalm: Ps 25:4-5, 6-7, 8-9 Reading 2: 1 Pt 3:18-22 If you read the introduction to the Book of Genesis in the New American Bible, you will see that the...
A Reflection on the Readings for the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time, February 4, 2024 READING: 1 JB 7:1-4, 6-7 RESPONSORIAL PSALM: PS 147:1-2, 3-4, 5-6 READING 2: 1 COR 9:16-19, 22-23 GOSPEL: MK 1:29-39 The introduction to the Book of Job in the New American Bible...
Has God ever used your annoying dog to teach you about your guardian angel? He did that for me recently, and I can’t wait to share it. Every week, the same yard man in the same truck using the same equipment comes. Every week, it is the same, yet my genius dog after...
A Reflection on the Readings for the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, January 21, 2024 Reading 1: Jon 3:1-5, 10 Reading 2: 1 Cor 7:29-31 Alleluia: Mk 1:15 Gospel: Mk 1:14-20 The Book of Jonah was written tongue-in-cheek as the author intended there to be some humor in...
A Reflection on the Readings for the Second Sunday of Ordinary Time Reading 1: 1 Sm 3:3b-10, 19 Responsorial Psalm: Ps 40:2, 4, 7-8, 8-9, 10 Reading II: 1 Cor 6:13c-15a, 17-20 Alleluia: Jn 1:41, 17b Gospel: Jn 1:35-42 We are, again, in Ordinary Time, and this week, we...
Praise be Jesus Christ, now and forever. Praise be His holy name. All Glory Be to He who was, is, and is to come. Glory and Honor to the most high God. Thank You, Lord, for all thy benefits. Thank You for the Sacraments, and for the treasury of Grace from which Your...
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
