GROW AS A DISCIPLE Today’s feast is set apart to reverence the gift of Jesus in the Eucharist. In our limited human capacity, this concept can feel abstract, and we may struggle to understand it. In these moments, I find that pondering the person of Jesus Christ in the Gospels illuminates my mind and heart.…
Dear Families, On this Trinity Sunday think about each Person of the Trinity by doing an extended reflection on the Sign of the Cross. Gather the family together for a time of meditative prayer. You may consider playing some instrumental music in the background. Bring a notebook or prayer journal to write down your reflections.…
GROW AS A DISCIPLE Between two people who love each other, speech often gives way to silence. But first, in order to nourish love, there must be a mutual exchange of words. Persons in love wish to share their most intimate secrets so that they might know and be known. In an act deserving of…
Dear Families, Summer is approaching! Here’s how families can make it a faith-filled summer: Prayer Make time for individual and family prayer, including morning and evening prayers, and incorporate prayer into daily activities. Family Activities Engage in faith-based activities together, such as attending Mass, reading scripture, and discussing faith-related topics. Summer Faith Formation Explore summer…
GROW AS A DISCIPLE In today’s first reading, we join the Apostles in the Upper Room. These individuals had accompanied Jesus to his death and been witnesses to his resurrection and ascension. Can you imagine the throes of emotion accompanying each experience? Now, they gather together, perhaps discussing what to do next. They wonder where…
This is a quick reminder for all who have signed up to come to our Angel Dinner. It is this Monday, June 2nd at Mama Mia’s restaurant on Plymouth Rd. It starts at 5:30 with dinner being served at 6:00. Officers and new members will be installed, and the new Angel of the Year will…
Dear Families, Any family that has tried to sit down to a family dinner or packed the car for a trip has heard children argue at least once about who should sit where. To sit next to someone, especially if that person is important, is to have a place of honor. Jesus has this place…