Empathy describes our ability to connect emotionally with the suffering of others, as Christ connected emotionally with our suffering in original sin. This virtue flows directly from the virtue of charity, and growth in charity will enable growth in empathy.
Hello Families, In today’s Gospel, Jesus teaches an important lesson for families: from the youngest and simplest among us we can learn the most profound insights about God. Parents who are attentive to this reality can learn much from their children even as their children are learning from them. Families who create time and space…
GROW AS A DISCIPLE In today’s first reading, Israel’s king comes riding “on a colt, the foal of an ass.” This is a far cry from the horses and chariots the kings of other nations rode into battle as they sought to assert their authority and subdue their enemies. But Israel’s king is not like…
Thank you to all parish members, family members and neighbors that donated to the annual St. Vincent DePaul Clothing Drive. The drive was a huge success gathering over 475 bags of clothing, personal items and small household items. The bags collected were taken to the St. Vincent DePaul warehouse in Detroit where the articles were…
We most often hear the term “discernment” when a man or woman prayerfully considers a religious vocation. This is a helpful context in which to think of the virtue of discernment, which all Christians are called to develop, lay and religious alike. When a person hears a “call,” he cannot simply go — he must…
Hello Families, We had an amazing week with our kids at VBS! The children learned about what it means to grow in friendship with God through the imagery of a vibrant rainforest. We celebrated a different saint every day and learned from the psalms how God is always faithful and to trust Him in all…
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…