February 23, 2019
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ Jesus,
In the Gospel for this Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time (Luke 6:27-38), our good Lord Jesus instructs us to “love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you.” (Luke 6:27-28) How can a soul do this, except that the soul first be willing, with the help of God’s grace, and then choose to cooperate with God’s grace that His instruct...
February 16, 2019
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ Jesus,
This month of February is dedicated to increasing our devotion to the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph and to imitating their practice of everyday holiness. The Holy Family lived and loved in continual atmosphere of love for God and each other. The experience of the Holy Family was one of profound grace that was given by God the Father in and through the person of Jesus. This gra...
February 9, 2019
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ Jesus,
This coming Sunday, February 10, we celebrate World Marriage Day. The designation of World Marriage Day is promoted by Worldwide Marriage Encounter, a Catholic organization that promotes solid, faith-filled marriages. Marriage in our good Lord’s plan is a beautiful gift to the human family and human society! The special day is an opportunity for us to show support for married couples...
February 2, 2019
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ Jesus,
This Sunday is February 3.This is also the day we remember St. Blaise, bishop and martyr. Fr. McCabe and I will offer the blessing of throats at the Holy Masses. Here is an article by Zoe Romanowsky that offers more information on this beautiful tradition of our Faith:
“Years ago a priest told me that when he was a young boy, his brother began choking on a bone. Panicked, his mother ca...
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