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Once again this week, we hear about forgiveness and compassion in the readings at Mass. Once again, we are reminded that through forgiving others, we will be forgiven; by having mercy on others, God will have mercy on us. Our gathering song brings…

Pope Francis in an interview in America Magazine was asked how he prefers to pray: “I pray the breviary every morning. I like to pray with the psalms. Then, later, I celebrate Mass. I pray the Rosary. What I really prefer is adoration in the evening…

I want to give a little overview as things stand right now for our liturgical celebrations. We are currently offering daily Masses at 6:15AM and 8:15AM Monday through Friday, and at 8:15AM on Saturday. There is no signup to attend these Masses.…

Happy Labor Day! Although this is not a religious feast day, we should take time to give thanks to God for the gift of labor. I know that may sound odd, but the ability to work truly is a gift from God. Adam and Eve while in the paradise of the…

“Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me.” (Matthew 16:24) This is just part of what Jesus iterated to his disciples in this weekend’s Gospel. We sing of this in our opening song, “Take Up Your Cross”.…

It is that time of year when students go back to school. Yes, it may look a little different this year. Let us pray for all students, teachers, and staffs that it goes well. In addition, we should remember that all of us are students, our school…

We continue to hear about Jesus’ public ministry in this week’s Gospel when He asks the apostles who people say that He is. He then continues to tell Peter that he (Peter) is the rock upon which He (Jesus) will build His church. Our song at…

This weekend I have my “Welcome Mass” so I am thinking about what “welcoming” is all about. I found some Scripture passages of interest: Welcome one another, then, as Christ welcomed you, for the glory of God. (Romans 15:7) For I was hungry and you…

A short little reflection for this weekend: Our music this weekend reflects one of the aspects of today’s Gospel message. Christ came for all of us. His disciples tried to get Him to send away the Canaanite woman, as she was not one of them. Instead…

Did Jesus ever take a vacation? Certainly, He kept the Sabbath and rested on that day, plus He did regularly withdraw to pray, including a 40-day “prayer vacation” in the desert …while fasting. And Jesus to his Apostles after they “reported all they…