GROW AS A DISCIPLE The abundance of God’s love for us is what stood out for me in our readings today. If we consider the concept of abundance outside the Scriptures, it can be tricky. When we have it, does it imply we have too much when others have too little? If we are speaking…
Hello Families! We will begin our first session of Faith Formation classes on September 20, 2023 at 5:30p in the Activities Center for a prayer service and an introduction to our catechists followed by a parent meeting. Registrations can be picked up in the gathering area or on our website. Our faith journey with Jesus…
By The Faithful Disciple GROW AS A DISCIPLE Unlike with our other important relationships, God isn’t exactly someone we can meet for coffee and look into his eyes while having a conversation. Whether we talk to God in our mind or out loud, we recognize that even with a good prayer life it can sometimes…
Hello Families! Meet Our Extended Family – St. John the Apostle (Feast Day, December 27) The apostle John, along with Peter and James, was one of Jesus’ closest friends. These three alone were privileged to be present at the Transfiguration, the raising of the daughter of Jairus, and the agony in Gethsemane. Many scholars believe…
By the Faithful Disciple GROW AS A DISCIPLE According to the dictionary definition, to be transfigured is to “transform into something more beautiful or elevated.” This is what we see happening in Matthew’s Gospel today: Jesus takes his closest disciples up the mountain and there he is transformed – he is transfigured – before them:…
Hello Families! Meet Our Extended Family- St. Ludovico of Casoria (Feast Day March 29) March 11, 1814 – March 30, 1885, born in Casoria, Italy, Arcangelo Palmentieri was a cabinetmaker before entering the Friars Minor in 1832, taking the name Ludovico. After his ordination five years later, he taught chemistry, physics, and mathematics to younger…
By the Faithful Disciple GROW AS A DISCIPLE It is no secret that Jesus often taught using parables; last Sunday we heard three, and today there are more. Today’s parables seemed obscure until I focused on the repeating phrase “kingdom of heaven,” which is likened to treasure, a pearl of great value, and then a…