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“When Jesus and the disciples drew near Jerusalem … the very large crowd spread their cloaks on the road, while others cut branches from the trees and strewed them on the road. The crowds preceding Him and those following kept …
Read MoreA Thoughtful Reflection from Sr. Jeana Visel, OSB
“In this time of Eucharistic fast, it is helpful to remember the ways that Christ is present to His Church. He is not only in the Eucharistic species, not only in the …
Read More“There is a time for everything under the heavens….”
Brothers and sisters in Christ,
You and I shared an hour of “spiritual communion” today
as I offered up your intentions before the Tabernacle.
Here is one of the prayers which …
Read MoreAs we move into a new week with no publicly celebrated Masses in western Oregon, including here at Holy Cross, please continue to pray for an end to the COVID-19 pandemic. These days, which have brought the breakneck speed of …
Read MoreComo todos nosotros sabemos, el Arzobispo Sample anunció que no habría celebración pública de Misa en toda la Arquidiócesis de Portland. Esta directiva se estableció para el bien común, y para proteger al pueblo de Dios confiado a nuestro …
Read MorePlease click here to see a recording of this week’s Mass, the Fifth Sunday of Lent (English and Spanish Masses).
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Read More“Repent and Believe in the Good News.” Although the Archdiocese has encouraged pastors to make Confessions available during this time, our situation here at Holy Cross is unique. Our pastor is preparing for surgery on April 14th and he …
Read MoreA Message from Archbishop Sample
“As your local shepherd, I want to assure you of my continued prayers for you. These are challenging times that call us to seek God with all our hearts.
Governor Brown’s “Stay Home, Save Lives” …
Read MoreOn Friday, we witnessed a blessing like no other, in a time like no other, near the end of a Lenten season unlike any we have ever lived through.
A lonely man in white walked through an empty square in …
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Por primera vez en la historia de la Iglesia católica, el Papa Francisco ofreció hoy (el viernes) la oración conocida como “Urbi et Orbi,” a las 6 de la tarde, hora de Roma, en una solitaria y lluviosa …
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