This morning Father Jerry briefly explains the meaning behind “The Octave” of Easter. He reads from the Gospel of Luke, where Jesus stands before the group of terrified disciples and says, “Peace be with you.” They think it must surely be a ghost, but Jesus says, “Look at my hands and my feet, that it […]
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Wednesday within the Octave of Easter
In today’s homily, Father Jerry shares one rule that has kept two friends of his married for nearly 50 years. You might be surprised to learn what the husband and wife do while they argue with each other. But “it works,” Father says. “Open our hearts and unclench our hands o God,” Father Jerry prays, […]
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Jesus said to Mary Magdalene, “Stop holding on to me, for I have not yet ascended to the Father. But go to my brothers and tell them, ‘I am going to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.’” In his homily, Father Jerry reflects on our current limitations due to COVID-19. […]
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In today’s reading from the Gospel of Matthew, Mary Magdalene ran from the empty tomb to tell the disciples the Good News. Meanwhile, the guards told the Chief Priest what had happened. He then paid off the soldiers to keep it all quiet. They created a story and formed an alliance to protect each other […]
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All Hallows Catholic Church wishes you and your family a blessed Holy Saturday. Yesterday, as one community, we commemorated the crucifixion and death of Jesus. At noon, we experienced the Stations of the Cross, featuring our own stained glass here at All Hallows. At 2 p.m. we enjoyed All Hallows Choir’s performance of Colors of […]
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