Deacon’s Corner There used to be a television game show called, “Who Do You Trust?” Today’s Old Testament reading from Jeremiah begins, “Cursed is the man who trusts in human beings, who seeks his strength in flesh, whose heart turns away from the Lord.” Our world is filled with distractions of money, sex, power, […]
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“They left everything and followed Him.”
Pastor’s Pen A Word from Fr. Chris “They left everything and followed Him.” (Luke 5-11) Last week we read that Jesus addressed His own people in the synagogue. They were pleased at the gracious words and power that came from His mouth. At the same time […]
Love endures all
Pastor’s Pen FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Dear Church Family, The reading from St. Paul’s letter to the Corinthians, where love is described, is a passage often used at marriages. As you read that, especially the part that says, “Love is patient, love is kind, etc.”, say your own name, saying you are patient, […]
Receive the word of God
Pastor’s Pen THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME A WORD FROM FR. BOB Dear Church Family, I need help! I need you to help me to be built up in the body of Christ. Just the other night when I heard all the beautiful music at the Cathedral led by Simeon and Danny, I knew […]
THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD
Deacon’s Corner THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD We, as fully human beings, are often at a complete loss for understanding God. He has given us the gift of faith because we are incapable of fully understanding. God sent His only begotten Son to not only redeem us but to become one with us. In […]
THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD
THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD A WORD FROM FR. BOB Dear Church Family, A joyous and spirit-filled New Year! Today is the great Feast of the Epiphany. You wise men and women, so often I do proclaim to different people as I see them and say, “You, wonderful woman, man or person of […]
THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH
THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH A WORD FROM FR. BOB Dear Family of God, Your Pastor, in your name “Saint Augustine” and also in the name of Saint Elizabeth Mother of John the Baptist, was able to greet almost 3,000 people that came for food baskets. Of course, you know […]
Rejoice in the Lord always, I say it again rejoice!
Pastor’s Pen THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT A WORD FROM FR. BOB Dear Church Family, Today, the Third Sunday of Advent, we celebrate Gaudete Sunday which means “rejoice”. There is a powerful message of hope and rejoicing in the readings. The Prophet Zephaniah says, “Shout for joy, sing joyfully, be glad and exhort, […]
Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths…
Pastor’s Pen SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT A WORD FROM FR. BOB Dear Church Family, One of my favorite images of Advent is that the Lord is coming. He will come in a very powerful way like a voice crying out […]
Advent Beatitudes are Advent Attitudes
Pastor’s Pen FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT A WORD FROM FR. BOB Dear Church Family, Today we begin a new year in the church. We begin Advent which is a time of waiting and preparation for the coming of the Lord Jesus […]