December 25, 2016.mp3 Merry Christmas! Listen to Fr. Gerry's Christmas Day Homily. John 1:1-18
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December 18, 2016.mp3 Matthew 1:18-24 Fr. Gerry speaks about the fears & anxieties some people experience during the Christmas Holiday. He relates it to the fears & anxieties of all the central characters in the Christmas story. Fr. Gerry guides us to each "allow Christ to birth Himself in me, to be born in our own stable." This is what the Lord wants — His Grace. What fears do I have about this reality?
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December 11, 2016.mp3 The Gospel of Matthew 11:2-11 continues the story of John the Baptist and his role in proclaiming Jesus Christ as the long-awaited Messiah. We, too, would probably think John was nuts based on how he appeared. John knew his purpose in life. He focused on his mission. But, as he sat in prison John began to have doubts. He sought to know the Truth. Do we hunger for the Truth?
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December 4, 2016.mp3 Fr. Gerry looks at the imagery present in today's Gospel Matthew 3:1-12. He asks these questions — Were John & Isaiah lunatics? Were they judged by appearances only? Then, he looks at our image of God — Is my image of God as One to be feared or One to be loved?
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Please join us Monday, April 7th @ 6pm for our Parish Reconciliation Service.
It is a declaration that we truly hate sin and will avoid it at all costs. Father Jeffrey Kirby explains why every Catholic should know the Act of Contrition by heart. ... See MoreSee Less
Why Every Catholic Should Know the Act of Contrition by Heart
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Please join us for Adoration Monday and Friday after the 10AM Mass, and Wednesday after the 12noon Mass.
At Adoration, we have the opportunity to encounter Jesus without all the ritual and music of a Mass. Here are five ways you can spend this quiet one-on-one time with Jesus. ... See MoreSee Less
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Unconditional love! Started with a baby and is what HE feels for us every minute of every day! ❤️🙏🏻💕
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"What is most important is that you love her, and what will be most helpful to you is finding the way in which you, with all your uniqueness and individuality, can love her best.”- Fr. Jeremiah Shryock ... See MoreSee Less
The Secret of Mary (Part 4) - SpiritualDirection.com
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At the beginning of every Mass, the celebrant and congregation greet one another with the exchange “Dominus vobiscum... et cum spiritu tuo / The Lord be with you ... and with your spirit.” Where did this ancient custom originate? ... See MoreSee Less
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Are you wanting to increase your prayer time this Lent?
Tom and April Hoopes have a prayer challenge for your kids (and maybe for you, too!) that leads them step-by-step to build a daily 15-minute prayer practice for themselves. It takes seven weeks to build and a lifetime to perfect – but the rewards are eternal! ... See MoreSee Less
Teach kids silent meditation with this ‘Prayer Challenge’
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This method takes two months of gradually increasing time, but slowly builds to 15 minutes of meditation. Here is how it works. (Great for young people).Comment on Facebook