Our Catholic Appeal – February 2022

Blessed is the one who trusts in the LORD, whose hope is the LORD
Jer 17:7

My Sisters and Brothers in Christ:

Trust in the Lord! These words are prayed and exclaimed, the anointing of each day. They are the …

Culture of Life – January 2022

In your mercy, give me life, O Lord,
and I will do your commands

Psalm 119:88

My Sisters and Brothers in Christ,

Pope St. John Paul II pleas with us, “A great prayer for life is urgently needed, a prayer …

Gift to the Christ Child – January 2022

We saw his star at its rising
and have come to do him homage

Matthew 2:2

My Sisters and Brothers in Christ:

Simply, what is the gift you bring to the Christ Child? On January 2, we celebrated the Epiphany …

Behold, I come to do your will – December 2021

Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord.
May it be done to me according to your word”
Luke 1:38

My Sisters and Brothers in Christ:

At the beginning of this glorious season of Advent, we spoke about our journey …

First Sunday of Advent – November 2021

May the Lord make you increase and abound in love for one another and for all.
1 Thes 3:12

My Sisters and Brothers in Christ:

Grace and Peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. We ended our liturgical …

Catholic Charities Annual Collection – November 2021

Come, you who are blessed by my Father.
Inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world
Matthew 25:34

My Sisters and Brothers in Christ:

During our journey through the pandemic, what has God taught us? He …

A Reflection on St. Therese of the Little Flower

Not everyone is able to be a strong lily or a beautiful rose. St. Therese herself was a little wildflower. Even though she was frail, she inspired hope and faith in others and continues to do so today.

St. Therese, …

Love the Lord Your God – October 2021

“Therefore you shall love the Lord, your God,
with all your heart,
and with all your soul,
and with all your strength.
Take to heart these words which I enjoin on you today.”

Deuteronomy 6:6

 

My Sisters and Brothers …

Synodality – October 2021

So let us confidently approach the throne of grace
to receive mercy and to find grace for timely help
Hebrews 4:16

My Sisters and Brothers in Christ:

The prophets of the Old Testament foretold that God’s Spirit would rest upon …

All things are possible for God – October 2021

All things are possible for God.
Mark 10:27

My Sisters and Brothers in Christ:

When Jesus walked this earth, wealth was considered a sign of God’s favor, God’s blessing.  Yet, Jesus came to undo what man had made to point …