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Infinite love

This Lenten season, we are reminded of the parable of the Prodigal Son who returned to his father. (Lk 15:1-3, 11-32) …Then let us celebrate with a feast, because this son of mine was dead, and has come to life again; he was lost, and has been found…” This Lenten season we are reminded that […]

Lenten Fig Tree

This Lenten season, we are reminded of the parable of the fig tree that bore no fruit. (Lk 13:1-9) …Then a gardner replied, “Sir, leave it for this year also, and I shall cultivate the ground around it and fertilize it;it may bear fruit in the future..” This Lenten season we are reminded that God […]

Lenten Prayer

This Lenten season, we are reminded when Jesus took Peter, John, and James and went up the mountain to pray. (Lk 9:28b-36) …Then from the cloud came a voice that said, “This is my chosen Son; listen to him.” This Lenten week we are reminded to pray as a family, especially for the people of […]

Lent

As we enter this Lenten season, we recall the 40 days of Jesus being tempted in the wilderness (Lk 4:1-13) The story of Jesus’ time in the desert is always read on the first Sunday of Lent as a reminder that we are each called to explore our own temptations and the deserts within us […]

Clarity

This week we reflect on Luke 6:27-38 where Jesusasks us to first clarify our own priorities in order to help others.None of us will have perfect “vision,” but we should seek continually to clarify what we do see. Jesus told his disciples a parable “How can you say to your brother,‘Brother, let me remove that splinter […]

Love

This week we reflect on Luke Lk 6:27-38 where Jesusencourages us to love others even when it seems difficult. “Love your enemies and do good to them,and lend expecting nothing back;then your reward will be greatand you will be children of the Most High” Please join us at Mass as we celebrate this holy seasonand find […]

Blessed

This week we reflect on Luke 6:17,20-26 where Jesus spoke to a large crowd. ““Blessed are you who are poor, for the kingdom of God is yours… But woe to you who are rich, for you have received your consolation.” At the heart of this Gospel is the manner of life that makes present the […]

Fishermen

This week we reflect on Luke 5:1-11 where Jesus said to Simon,“Do not be afraid; from now on you will be catching men”When they brought their boats to the shore,they left everything and followed him. We usually think repentance means turning from sinfulness toward God. And, indeed, this is the point of other readings. The gospel, however, […]

Love

This week we look at the Corinthian passage about love. This stirring anthem is often heard at weddings, sometimes at wakes, and can bring tears to our eyes. It reminds us to love others as God has loved us. Corinthians 12:31-13:13 Love is patient, love is kind.It is not jealous, it is not pompous,It is […]

The Mission

This week we reflect on Luke’s account ofJesus reading the scrolls at the synagogue who then said“Today this Scripture passage is fulfilled in your hearing.” Luke tells us Jesus had a clear understanding of his mission and the power of the Holy Spirit. Luke also understood his own mission was to share this good news. […]

Oh Come Emmanuel

This week is The Epiphany of the Lord.On this holy day let’s remember those who have traveled far and wide to seek out the Lord, that we might follow their example and honor him as well. Lord,please give us their kind of courage.Let us follow you and your starsand find you at the endof all […]

Reveal

This week we recall the day Jesus attended a wedding that ran out of wine. He responded by having the servers draw water from jars and discover they had the finest wine for their guests. Jesus used this and other events to reveal his glory,and from these events the disciples faith grew as well.Jn 2:1-11 […]

Beginnings

We continue the year remembering the dayJohn baptized Jesus with water…. After all the people had been baptizedand Jesus also had been baptized and was praying,heaven was opened and the Holy Spirit descended upon himin bodily form like a dove.And a voice came from heaven,“You are my beloved Son;with you I am well pleased.”Lk 3:15-16 […]

Holy Family

This week we are reminded when Jesus’ parents went to Jerusalem for Passover, but lost track of him. After three days they found Jesus in a Temple. In reality, this describes our own Christian living. We look for Jesus when we, like him, seek to be in God’s presence; when we, like him, choose to […]

Hope is Here: Jesus is Here

This week is The Epiphany of the Lord. On this holy day let’s remember those who have traveled far and wide to seek out the Lord, that we might follow their example and honor him as well. Lord,please give us their kind of courage.Let us follow you and your starsand find you at the endof […]

Oh Come Emmanuel

O welcome, little Christmas Guest,Dear Jesus, from above;Upon Thy face, so pure and mild,We see God’s smile of love.Amen This little children’s prayer is at the heart of why Jesus was born, to share God’s love with us. As you share that love with each other, please celebrate the feast of Christmas each and every […]

Oh Come Emmanuel

O welcome, little Christmas Guest,Dear Jesus, from above;Upon Thy face, so pure and mild,We see God’s smile of love.Amen This little children’s prayer is at the heart of why Jesus was born, to share God’s love with us. As you share that love with each other, please celebrate the feast of Christmas each and every […]

Advent journey

During this holy season of Advent we are all being called on to prepare ourselves to commemorate the first coming of Christ. If we do that each year; if we let the full meaning of Christmas enter into our innermost being, then each year of our lives will be sanctified and a big step will be taken […]

Be prepared

The first Sunday of Advent is a reminderto always be ready for when God arrives. The Gospel reads “Beware that your hearts do not become drowsy from carousing and drunkenness and the anxieties of daily life, and that day catch you by surprise like a trap.” Lk 21:25-28, 34-36 Please join us at Mass as we can be inspired by Jesus’s love.

The King

This week’s Gospel reminds us there is one true King. Jesus said, “My kingdom does not belong to this world.”So Pilate said to him, “Then you are a king?” Jesus answered, “You say I am a king. For this I was born and for this I came into the world,to testify to the truth. Everyone who belongs to […]

Being prepared

This week’s Gospel reminds us to be prepared for the Son of Man. “And then they will see ‘the Son of Man coming in the clouds’ with great power and glory, and then he will send out the angels and gather his elect from the four winds, from the end of the earth to the […]

Two coins

In this week’s Reading we are reminded God considers the value of our deeds, even when the appearance is small. “A poor widow also came and put in two small coins worth a few cents. Calling his disciples to himself, he said to them,“Amen, I say to you, this poor widow put in morethan all the […]

Love

In this week’s Reading we are reminded of the love Jesus wants us to share: “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart,with all your soul, with all your mind,and with all your strength.This is the greatest and the first commandment.The second is like it:You shall love your neighbor as yourself.”

Faith

In this week’s Gospel we learn of the importance of faith as Jesus cured a blind man’s vision. The blind man kept calling out all the more… “Master, I want to see.”Jesus told him, “Go your way; your faith has saved you.”Immediately he received his sight and followed him on the way. Please join us at Mass as we […]

Serving others

From this week’s Gospel Reading we are reminded to help others, just as Jesus came to serve. Jesus summoned them and said “…whoever wishes to be great among you will be your servant; whoever wishes to be first among you will be the slave of all. For the Son of Man did not come to […]

Riches

In the Gospel Jesus said to the rich man: “You are lacking in one thing. Go sell what you have and give to the poor and you will have riches in heaven; then come, follow me.” Each of us will have to ask for the gift of wisdom to know how to respond concretely to Jesus’ […]

Like a child

The Gospel reminds us we can accept the kingdom of God like children, without hesitation. Mk 10:2-16 or 10:2-12 “Let the children come to me; do not prevent them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. Amen, I say to you, whoever does not accept the kingdom of God like a child […]

Your wisdom

This week’s prayer is inspired from the first reading in theBook of Wisdom, Chapter 9, Verses 13-18 Lord, we have few cluesas to what this world holds for us. We are puzzledby the things we can see,even more by the things we cannot see. Your Spirit from on highcan give us the warmth of your […]

Serving others

From this week’s Gospel, Jesus reminds us if anyone wishes to be first, he shall be the last of all and the servant of all. Mark 9:30-37 The greatest in the Church are those who make themselves servants of all, those who serve everyone, not those who have titles. Please join us at Mass as we celebrate […]

Peace

For all victims of violence and terrorism around the world, and for their families, so that they may find comfort and peace, we pray to the Lord. Please join us at Mass as we celebrate this holy season and find ways we can be inspired by Jesus’s love.

Faith

In this week’s Gospel, Jesus helped a man’s daughter who was at the point of death. He said to them “Do not be afraid; just have faith.” He took the child by the hand and upon telling her to arise, she got up and walked around. Everyone was astounded.Mk 5:21-24, 35b-43 May we have the […]

Pray to hear

Jesus cures a deaf mute in this Sunday’s reading and arouses astonishment in the crowd. Mk 7:31-37 But would the fame of these miracles really reveal God’s love for the world and its peoples? Jesus thought not. In Mark, Jesus stopped the miracles and began a new phase of his mission turning toward Jerusalem and […]