Deacon’s Corner Our Miraculous God. In our first reading from Genesis, God shows His greatness and love to Abram by telling him that his descendants would be as many as the stars in the sky. This was a great surprise for a man with no children and both he and Sara were advanced in […]
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For God so loved the world that He gave His Only Son
Pastor’s Pen A Word from Fr. Bob Dear Church Family, As you can see Fr. Bob is wearing rose or pink-colored vestments to symbolize Laetare Sunday which means rejoice. We are rejoicing today and proclaiming one of my favorite passages of scriptures. You have this little passage memorized also, “For God so loved the […]
Be firm, steadfast, always fully devoted to the work of the Lord
Pastor’s Pen A word from—Fr. Bob Dear Church Family, An anointing on your Lenten spiritual journey for that deeper union with the Lord. But first today all of you, church family, and many, many friends who have gone out of their way with special efforts to share in helping us help so many, […]
Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful
Pastor’s Pen A Word from Fr. Chris Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful. There was a story of a Major General of an army who told his bodyguard to count the number of their opponents killed or wounded in the battle field during the cease fire. There and then he heard a […]
Who do you trust?
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, […]
“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 […]