Grow as a Disciple We hear in today’s Gospel that at the moment of Jesus’ baptism, a voice called from the heavens, saying, “This is my beloved Son,” together with a symbol of affirmation in the form of a dove. These words and symbols proclaim Jesus’ identity and mission. As disciples, we are called to…
GROW AS A DISCIPLE Have you ever had a moment where you’ve been so joyful that your heart “throbbed and overflowed”? (Is. 60:5) Perhaps this prompt might call to mind moments we have been chosen or noticed, especially when we otherwise felt sidelined or forgotten. (Imagine expecting to be picked last for the team, only…
GROW AS A DISCIPLE In his Angelus address on the Feast of the Holy Family in 2001, St. John Paul II shared this with those gathered: “If we aspire to a deeper understanding of Jesus’ life and mission, we must draw close to the mystery of the Holy Family of Nazareth to observe and listen.”…
GROW AS A DISCIPLE Throughout my life, I have had a litany of requests for God. I have asked for mundane and ultimately inconsequential favors and also for guidance in much more important matters. But I have often hesitated to ask for the deepest desires of my heart. Those requests feel too big, too impossible,…
GROW AS A DISCIPLE One morning, I woke up feeling exhausted after a fitful night of sleep. I was achy and generally under the weather. Despite this, I made a to-do list because the day’s work still needed to be accomplished. I was determined to not let this sickness interrupt my productivity, even though I…
GROW AS A DISCIPLE Today’s Gospel is a challenging one, inviting us to consider how much spiritual fruit we are bearing in our lives. St. John the Baptist tells us, “Produce good fruit as evidence of your repentance,” reminding us that the depth of our conversion will be measured by our fruit. Speaking to the…
As we approach the holiday season, please note that monetary Christmas donations made to our parish are not assessed by the archdiocese if they are dated Dec. 11, 2025 through Jan. 8, 2026 and are marked “Christmas”! Thank you for your continued generosity.