Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ Jesus,

This time of year Holy Mother Church gives special emphasis to the loving activity of the in our midst. On September 29 we celebrate the Feast of the Archangels: Sts. Michael, Gabriel and Raphael. On October 2 we celebrate the Memorial of the Guardian Angels. Knowing about Angels can be very beneficial for our spiritual growth. The good Angels are a gift from God to us and they make g...

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ Jesus, 

A personal relationship with Jesus is at the heart of our Catholic Faith. The reception of our Catholic Sacraments and prayer are the primary means by which we can personally experience the closeness of Jesus. This week I offer you a portion of the Catholic teaching on prayer as found in our Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC): 

2558 "Great is the mystery of the faith!" The Church...

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ Jesus,

When our good Lord Jesus offered Himself to God our Father while on the Cross, He asked that we may have the graces we need to have our sins forgiven. The grace of the Cross for us is that we can be forgiven. Our Father desires us to follow the example of His Son, Jesus, and in His Name, seek the forgiveness of our sins. The two main ways we seek assurance for the forgiveness of sins...

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ Jesus, 

This coming Friday, September 14, we celebrate the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ! This week- end I offer the history of this Feast: 

“The Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross celebrates three historical events: the finding of the True Cross by Saint Helena, the mother of the emperor Constantine; the dedication of churches built by Constantine...

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ Jesus,

First, thank you to all helped to make our St. Michael Fall Festival a wonderful success! Thank you to all who volunteered, gave donations and attended our event. We especially thank our good Lord for the pleasant weather and the generous response by so many people to help make our weekend a blessing for all those who attended!

During this month of September, Catholics are encouraged t...