6 Nov 2019
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“My heart overflows with a pleasing theme; I address my verses to the king; my tongue is like the pen of a ready scribe.”
The Psalms remain one of my favorite models of prayer. This morning, I was struck with Psalm 45:1 as a reminder to me of the good things that the Lord has done in my life. Psalm 45:1 reads, “My heart overflows with a pleasing theme; I...
6 Nov 2019
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“He has gone to stay at the house of a sinner.”
Are there any like Zacchaeus among us? Can any of us say "I shall give HALF of my possessions to the poor, and if I have defrauded anyone I will repay them four times over." There are some. But we live in a world in which "grabbing the...
31 Oct 2019
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If We are Full of Ourselves, There is No Room for God’s Grace to Work in Us
The message of today’s gospel is not only how I see others but also how I see myself in the eyes of God. Look at what Luke says at the beginning of the gospel. Jesus addressed this parable to those who were convinced of their own...
9 Oct 2019
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A Word From Fr. Will
The Latin word peregrinum is the root for the word pilgrim. The Latin word is meant to convey a purposeful wandering. Hence, going on a pilgrimage is a purposeful wandering for a spiritual gain. From the Christian perspective, the idea of...
9 Oct 2019
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“Lord, Increase Our Faith.”
The apostles, grown men who reveal their lack of spiritual maturity, appeal to Jesus, "Lord, increase our faith.” Jesus responds by challenging the apostles to “Increase your own faith!” We are all stewards and responsible for our...
4 Oct 2019
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Order “The Presence is Real” T-shirt Today! By Stephanie Blondin
We love this church! We love that our children have been baptized here and received the sacraments of First Reconciliation, First Communion, and Confirmation here. We love and appreciate it for all it has done for our family. We are so...
4 Oct 2019
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Nursing Home Ministry Opportunity
Help Needed We are looking for individuals, couples or families that would be willing to visit our nursing home parishioners. If you would like to help with this ministry, please call Fr. Kalombo or April at the Parish Office...
4 Oct 2019
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Camino de Santiago Pilgrimage Route in Spain
About a month ago, in my homily I spoke of a pilgrimage I hiked while living in Italy. After the Masses that weekend several people spoke to me about how they had wanted to do something similar in their life. Well, for some time now I have...
4 Oct 2019
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Gospel Reflection: 26th Sunday of Ordinary Time
“Abraham told the rich man, ‘My child, remember you received what was good during your lifetime while Lazarus likewise received what was bad.’” Jesus paints a depressing picture of Lazarus, a poor man covered with sores laying at...