This weekend brings numerous elements to the celebration of the Eucharist. In a church founded upon and structured around Sacraments (experiences of the sacred), the Eucharist is clearly the most important. The sacredness of the Eucharist comes about in too many ways to comprehend, but in it, and through it, we, the Body of Christ, […]
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This year’s Lenten Social Justice project intended to humanize the immigration issue impacting millions of people in our world today by. recognizing its complexity and emphasizing accompaniment of people on their journey. Respecting the human dignity of every individual is the first and foremost Catholic social teaching. The seven main teachings include: Respecting Human Dignity; Call to
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The Feast of Pentecost: Forgiveness and Limitless Possibilities This weekend, the Holy Family Community celebrates Pentecost, fifty days after the resurrection of Jesus. The Feast of Pentecost is also referred to as the birthday of the Christian Church. With the coming of the Holy Spirit upon God’s people, we seek to embody and continue the transforming mission
Last week in my homily I mentioned a bit of irony relating to Memorial Day. It is a somewhat somber day designated to look back and use the unbelievable gift of memory to connect with and honor those who have passed away, and for us Christians, those who have gone before us into eternity. The
Peace I leave with you, my peace I give to you. The Hebrew word for peace is Shalom, which means wholeness, health, welfare and safety. The Gospel of John this weekend speaks about a shalom that offers to bring the world a universal wellness, wholeness, completeness, and oneness. It is a peace that makes everything right that has
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