To truly understand the words of Jesus prayer in today’s Gospel, is to approach prayer as a connection between the compassion of God and the love we experience in our lives. Between God’s forgiveness and the forgiveness we extend. Between the holy creativity of God and the work of providing for our daily bread. Prayer […]
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The Feast of the Chair of St. Peter the Apostle
On this Lenten Monday, we remember Peter’s confession of faith. Peter is the first of Jesus’ followers to acknowledge Him as Messiah, or ‘the anointed one of God.’ And it is in that faith that Jesus established His Church of peace, reconciliation, and justice. To share Peter’s faith in the Gospel Jesus, is to articulate […]
Continue ReadingThe 1st Sunday of Lent
Today, we celebrate the first Sunday of our journey towards the joy of Resurrection at Easter. During this season of Lenten prayer, fasting and almsgiving, Jesus will show us how to confront and overcome the sin in our lives, if we want him to, if we ask Him to. Trusting in His power, let us […]
Continue ReadingCelebrating Saturday after Ash Wednesday
What higher praise can a student doctor say about one of his or her professors, than “I want to be just like him.” During this pandemic, God has raised up thousands of saints like the late Dr. James Mahoney. They are men and women of compassion, who bring not only healing, but hope and dignity […]
Continue ReadingCelebrating Friday after Ash Wednesday
In today’s heartwarming homily, a father explains how one single snowman is enjoyed by different children all over the world, over and over and over again. It’s quite fascinating. Watch the video above!
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