On Dec. 21st you will have the opportunity to see the “Christmas Star,” the likes of which has not happened for 800 years! The Christmas Star occurs when both Jupiter and Saturn line up in such a way that they appear, to us on earth, to be one larger, much brighter star. Though they will […]
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Saturday of the First Week of Advent
https://youtu.be/9HzmizWmqhY A six-minute musical performance. “In the great scheme of human history, each one of our lives is about six minutes,” says Father Jerry in today’s homily. “We are here in this time and place for the briefest moment. In the end, all that matters is the music — the love we are able to […]
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https://youtu.be/gbSyo85dJpY Today the church celebrates Friday of the First Week of Advent. Let us pray. Stir up your power, we pray O Lord, and come, that with you to protect us, we may find rescue from the pressing dangers of our sins, and with you to set us free, we may be found worthy of […]
Continue ReadingThe Feast of Saint Francis Xavier
https://youtu.be/V2NKx3iZRs0 Today the church celebrates The Feast of Saint Francis Xavier, who died at the age of 46 on an island off the China coast. He was a Jesuit and preached in India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia and Japan. In today’s homily, Father says that, “While we may not be able to give our children everything […]
Continue ReadingWednesday of the First Week of Advent
https://youtu.be/FVTU9FQZNg4 Today the church celebrates Wednesday of the first week of Advent. Father Jerry encourages us all. He says, “Make it a point this advent to heal a rift with someone. Reach out to someone who has no one to worry about them. Place that call to the friend you’ve put off too long. Be […]
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