I.  Pope Francis: A Man of His Word: an absorbing, inspiring movie (96 minutes) introduces the visible head of our universal Church as an engaging person of humility, courage, compassion, and humor, visiting migrant camps, prisons, hospitals and gatherings of the faithful. Pope Francis travels the world speaking to those in need and delivering a consistent message…

I.  Feast of the Body & Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi) has a twofold interwoven dimension: we believe that the bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Christ at Eucharist, and we also believe that the baptized community of believers is the living Body of Christ. Pope Pius XII in his encyclical Mystici Corporis…

In Relationship with God! The solemnity of the Holy Trinity sounds like a theorist’s dream, a celebration of speculation fired by the theological Daring that attempts to explain God. But if we take our clues from the Scripture readings for this solemnity, we realize that this celebration simply focuses on the concrete relationships God initiates…

I.  Feast of Pentecost is an outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon the Church—upon us who make up the Church! The sacred Scriptures leading up to this remarkable feast of the Holy Spirit, the third person of the Trinity, speak of the Spirit as an Advocate (the very best attorney in the country, in the world),…

I.  Mothers and godmothers: today is a great day to connect with our godmothers as well as our mothers (living and deceased) those who have exemplified unconditional love, and have connected us with God. We include prayers for mothers facing challenges, including those who are pregnant, facing infertility, mourning, endangered, and more. Many women feel sadness…

I. Mary Crowning to honor our foremost saint takes place the first Sunday of May each year. We honor and respect Mary, Mother of Jesus and our Mother. Immediately after the 9:00 Mass, we process with our First Communion and Confirmation parishioners to Mary’s grotto (between the church and the rectory). Special thanks to John…

I. Month of May Honors Mary! The person of Mary is the image most created by artists of all times! Because Mary is the mother of Jesus, true God and true man, and the perfect disciple, we honor (not adore) her; furthermore, true, healthy devotion to Mary always points the way to her Son, Jesus. Next Sunday,…

I. Congratulations to our High School Graduates! Ignite your faith! Graduates, use your brain, develop your talents, make long time friends  selectively, enjoy life and have fun, but do not neglect God. If you take the time to develop your faith, allowing God to walk with you, your life will be fuller and happier. There…

I. Promise, Protect, Pledge and Pray:  Every April, the Nation engages in Child Abuse Prevention Awareness.  In a country so prosperous and so affluent and so scientifically and electronically advanced, we suffer from a huge disease—the children of our country need our help. So many are neglected, mistreated, starved and unloved. Join the faithful in…