GROW AS A DISCIPLE In today’s Gospel, Christ tells the Apostles of the rewards given to those who welcome his disciples. He reminds us that God sees and values any support offered to those whom he sends to proclaim his word. While we’re accustomed to receiving a reward that is proportional to the effort required…
Hello Families, It is not only individuals who need reassurance about God’s love and protection. Communities need this reassurance as well, including the community of the family. Children rely on the confidence of their parents for this assurance. Parents can help the entire family’s growth in trust and confidence in God by witnessing ways in…
GROW AS A DISCIPLE Beginning with the original sin of Adam and Eve, humanity has lived in a way that has separated us from God’s perfect love. Despite the many ways we have tried to draw near to God, it is impossible for us to repair this relationship on our own. The ways we turn…
The Memorare is a prayer to the Blessed Mother in which the supplicant calls upon the maternal love and protection of Mary’s intercession in an hour of dire need. “I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my mother,” reads one section of the prayer, which goes on to beseech “the Mother of the Word…
Hello Families, Today’s Gospel reminds us that the Church is built on the foundation of faith in Jesus Christ. Peter announces the core of our faith, that Jesus is God’s only Son. The family, as the domestic church, has this same faith as its foundation. As you gather together as a family, talk about people…
GROW AS A DISCIPLE Our first reading from Exodus contains a promise: “If you hearken to my voice and keep my covenant, you shall be my special possession, dearer to me than all other people.” God promises to make Israel ” a kingdom of priests, a holy nation,” if they keep the covenant. Reading the…
On June 11, 2026, as part of the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. bishops will consecrate the United States of America to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Parishes around the country are encouraged to join the bishops in celebrating the consecration of our nation to…