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As we anticipate this Sunday’s Mass of the Ascension of the Lord, here’s a beautiful old story – which we will not find in the Bible! However, it remains a beautiful story. It tells of how Jesus, after His Ascension …
St. Damien of Molokai (1840 – 1889), was a missionary of the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary who is revered primarily by Hawaii residents, but also by Christians everywhere for having dedicated his life in service …
In John 16, 16-20, Jesus tells His disciples, “I am going to the Father.” Those words were spoken on the night of the Last Supper. No matter how many times we have heard His words, are we clear about what …
Jesus said to His Apostles, “I still have many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now. When the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into all the truth.” (John 16, 12-13)
Isn’t it true…
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Next Sunday we will celebrate the Ascension of the Lord. The following Sunday we will celebrate Pentecost – the Fiftieth Day of the Easter season – and the Descent of the Holy Spirit. What has brought us to these final …
Congratulations to all of the children in our parish who will receive the First Communion today! And thank you to their teachers and catechists who have supported them along the journey to this very special day.
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Hoy, el sexto domingo de Pascua, celebramos que Jesús nos ha elegido antes de que nosotros pensáramos en elegirle a Él. Él nos ha manifestado lo que era su realidad más íntima e importante: su relación con el Padre. No …
El Tiempo Pascual nos está enseñando de nuevo que “permanecer en el amor de Cristo y guardar sus mandamientos es el secreto de la felicidad” porque nos permite vivir en compañía de Cristo y experimentar su amor. Aquí el mandamiento …
As we prepare for Mass this weekend, the Sixth Sunday of Easter, it is worth hearing (in advance) that Jesus will use the language of choice and friendship. He tells His first followers (and us), “I chose you,” and “I …
St. James was one of the first followers of Jesus, who became the central Apostle of the Jerusalem Church. He is not St. James, son of Zebedee who was martyred early on (Acts 12, 2), but he could be …
