Hello everyone! Time to Chat – Throughout the Gospel of John, people have difficulty believing that Jesus is the Son of God sent by the Father. Why do some people have difficulty believing in Jesus? · What does Jesus mean when he says, “I am the bread of life”? What does Jesus mean when he…
By the Faithful Disciple GROW AS A DISCIPLE When have you grumbled against God instead of consenting, trusting, and believing he would see you through to a brighter future? In this first reading from Exodus, the whole Israelite community laments over their wanderings in the desert; their earthly focus on hunger and thirst leads them…
By the Faithful Disciple GROW AS A DISCIPLE If the multiplication of the loaves sounds oh so familiar – it’s because it is! It’s the only miracle story found in all four Gospels, and for good reason. Jesus multiplies the meager offering of a boy with five barley loaves and two fish and feeds a…
Have you been spending part of your summer hearing the call from God to join our Faith Formation Office team? We would love to have you as a catechist or aide as we assist our parish parents in the faith journey of their children. Please pray about it and call the Faith Formation office for…
Hello families! Liturgy Link – In today’s Gospel, we hear that great crowds followed Jesus. How many people do you think can fit in your church? About how many people do you think were there for Mass this weekend? Take Time to Chat – Jesus wanted his apostles to rest after they ministered to the…
By the Faithful Disciple GROW AS A DISCIPLE What words do we associate with being misled? Deceived, fooled, cheated? While these actions make great plot points in novels and movies, in real life they are offenses against justice, charity, and truth. In both the first reading and the Gospel today, we hear that God’s people…
By the Faithful Disciple GROW AS A DISCIPLE Have you ever considered the task before you and thought, no way am I equipped for this? There are certainly times when it seems God is calling us to more than we are prepared for. The prophet Amos never expected to be God’s mouthpiece. He was a…