Please continue to pray for Ukraine and Russia. As I mentioned a few weeks ago, my religious family, the IVE, has priests and sisters in Ukraine. We also have Ukrainian priests and sisters missioning in Russia; they love the Read more
As we have started into the 40 days of Lent we can recall the reasons for this season, to meditate on the passion and death of our Lord. The traditional practices associated with Lent “40 days”, fasting, prayer and Read more
As we hear about wars and rumors of wars, I would call you to pray for peace and the triumph of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. As Our Lady of Fatima said, war is the fruit of sin. We Read more
– Ash Wednesday is on March 2, 2022
– Everyone 14 years of age or older is bound to abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday, all the Fridays of Lent and Good Friday.
– Everyone 18 or older, and Read more
During lent on Friday evenings at 7:00 pm we will have the Stations of the Cross. Various parish groups will be leading them and you are invited to come especially for these Lenten devotions. They run approximately a half Read more
A word to Catholics who have experienced divorce. Know our Church wants to help you heal and work through any difficulty holding you back from active participation in the Church. Some parishioners mentioned these concerns in their synod responses. Read more
Heavenly Father, thank you for the gift of our family. Enlighten our hearts and minds that we may live more fully this vocation to love.
In our daily life and work, may we reflect the daily self-giving love which Read more
Be not afraid! These were the words that Jesus said to the apostles after the resurrection and was a frequent saying of St. John Paul II during his pontificate. Faithful souls should recall this proclamation of Jesus in this Read more
Next week we will have anointing of the sick for the world day of the sick. I am adding another Mass Friday February 11th, 7:00 PM in honor of Our Lady of Lourdes. After this Mass the two priests Read more
As we continue to face uncertainty about the future, I commend all of you to take hold of the spirituality of trusting in Divine Providence. God will take care of you if you hold unto the Catholic faith and Read more