First Weekend of Lent Traditional Lenten Practices Prayer Fasting Almsgiving (Charitable Giving) These have been staples of Lent for many years. By emphasizing prayer, many of us recommit to a certain type of prayer during the reflective season of Lent. Perhaps you make a regular commitment to pray more during these forty days. Fasting is […]
Catholic Schools Week We celebrate Catholic Schools Week beginning with Mass this Sunday at 9:00am. Our Academy has grown tremendously through the years. We should all be very grateful to our Principal Kate O’Brien, Assistant Principal Laura Clark, the amazing faculty, engaged students and supportive parents who all play a role in making Holy
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Culture of Encouragement You have probably heard me voice my frustrations concerning certain church words that do not seem to connect with many people’s lived experiences. My predecessor, Fr. Pat Brennan, was one of the most brilliant promoters and developers of Evangelization in the country. He even admitted that Evangelization is a church term with
Priesthood is My Star Sometimes, though not always, on the Feast of Epiphany, I like to share something very personal that the story elicits in me. This year I want to use it as an example of how Ignatius of Loyola encourages us to enter into the scripture passage, so as to enter more deeply
Feast of the Holy Family The Feast of the Holy Family continues beautiful scripture proclamations begun in Advent. In special circumstances, such as Christmas and Easter, readings from daily Mass help us to till the soil and get us ready. Advent blending into Christmas is perhaps the best example. This past Saturday morning we heard
