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…
GROW AS A DISCIPLE Every day the world urges us to place our trust in countless things: money, brands, self-improvement methods — all with instant results! As Christians, however, we know that only God’s promises are worth betting everything on, and they are not fulfilled on our self-determined timelines. Today’s readings portray Jesus, the wounds…
Dear Families, Parents are always helping their children prepare for something, whether that consists of getting ready for school, preparing for an exam, or making preparations to go on vacation. In today’s Gospel, Jesus prepares his disciples for his Passion, death, and Resurrection. He promises his Holy Spirit, gives them the gift of his peace,…