by the Faithful Disciple GROW AS A DISCIPLE There is much we could ponder in today’s Scriptures, but the verses that stood out for me are these: “If you are patient when you suffer for doing what is good, this is a grace before God. For to this you have been called.” I have a…
The parish SVDP Conference wishes to express our sincere appreciation for your continued financial, spiritual, and pantry support. You should take great pride in knowing that you have made a major impact in the lives of so many. You are making a difference! With the warmth of spring upon us, many have forgotten the bitter…
Hello families! As the domestic church, we have the opportunity to make the family meal a time of prayerful encounter with one another and with Jesus. At a family meal we share our experiences of the day and connect them with the experiences of others in the family. We can also enjoy the meal as…
by the Faithful Disciple Grow as a Disciple The two disciples had every reason and opportunity to see that it was Jesus walking beside them. They knew that the tomb was empty and the women who had discovered it had relayed what the angel had told them: Jesus was alive. It had only been three…
Hello families! Many of us can relate to Thomas’s response to the news that the disciples had seen Jesus. We want to see for ourselves too, but we grow in faith, trusting the experience and knowledge of others. Many of us have heard the saying “Seeing is believing.” As your family gathers, take some time…
As the saying goes, “It takes a village to reach a particular goal”. In this case it holds true! Many of you who were able to attend the Tenebrae service expressed to me that it was a very beautiful and prayerful way to begin Holy Week. I am so grateful to hear these positive comments…
Happy Easter families! Easter celebrates the core of Christian faith: that God raised Jesus, who was crucified, from the dead. The promise of Jesus is that all who believe in Him will be raised up. The act of raising Jesus from the dead reveals most ultimately who God is – the one who gives life.…