September 24, 2017.mp3 Matthew's Gospel today is certainly challenging! Jesus teaches us through the parable in MT 20:1-16 with the story of the laborers and the generous landowner who pays the same wages to the latecomer workers as the earlybird workers. When the earlybirds complain, the landowner asks, "Are you envious because I am generous? Thus, the last will be first, and the first will be last.” Listen to Fr. Gerry's reflections on this.
This Sunday's Readings (September 24) text version and audio version
Next Sunday's Readings (October 1) text version (audio version not available)
September 17, 2017.mp3 Fr. Gerry focuses on the progression of the Gospels for these past two weeks — true forgiveness, being Church, being community, taking responsibility for growing our children in Faith, and having a personal relationship with Christ.
This Sunday's Readings (September 17) text version and audio version
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September 10, 2017.mp3 Fr. Gerry returned from Ireland! He reflects on today's Gospel MT 18:15-20, particularly the very first sentence — "Jesus said to his disciples: 'If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault between you and him alone.'" Most of us have learned not to go to the person directly who offends us. Listen to Father Gerry explore this way of doing.
This Sunday's Readings (September 10) text version and audio version
Next Sunday's Readings (September 17) text version and audio version
While Fr. Gerry is on vacation, we do not have recorded homilies from our visiting priests. Recorded homilies by Fr. Gerry will resume on September 10th.
September 3, 2017 — Text Readings and Audio Readings
Catholics around the world have a lot of different ways of celebrating Epiphany on January 6. Catholics can receive a special home blessing on or around Epiphany, which can be performed by an adult member of the household or a priest. Many parishes will distribute blessed chalk so you can write this inscription above the door of your home: 20 + C + M + B + 25. ... See MoreSee Less
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Heidie, a Catholic convert, did not kneel or see others kneel in the Protestant community she came from. The first time she saw a kneeler, she thought it was a footrest. But seeing another woman flip it down to kneel and pray opened Heidie’s eyes to a practice she thought extinct and found mysterious. For those of us who are lifelong Catholics, Heidie’s reflection on kneeling can help us see its sacredness anew. ... See MoreSee Less
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There is so much that we can learn from the saints, not only through their words, but also through the way they lived their lives. The saints help us recognize saintly virtues that we might already possess at least in part, and knowing their lives can help us transform ours.
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In today’s Gospel, Jesus says: “Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”
I will be honest—while these words can sound comforting, there were times when I thought them also a bit of a joke—the not-so-funny kind. What part of “take up your cross daily” is restful? Or “be perfect as your heavenly Father is perfect?” Or “go into the whole world and proclaim the Gospel to every creature?” Saint resumes are rarely short.
Yet over the years, I’ve come to see what I could not earlier: the yoke is the rest. To allow ourselves to be yoked to Jesus—to labor only with Him and for Him—is the ultimate rest. What does this mean? ... See MoreSee Less
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Please join us for Mass this morning @ 10am, followed by a Holy Hour of Adoration.
We also have our Parish Penance Service tonight @6pm. We have several priest from around the Diocese coming to to hear confessions. ... See MoreSee Less
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Please join us for our parish-wide Penance Service Monday, December 16th @ 6pm.
The Sacrament of Confession is deeply rooted in Sacred Scripture. This Sacrament of God’s mercy is vital for the soul and bears great fruits and blessings when we are properly disposed and prepared. Here are ten Biblical meditations for making a good confession. ... See MoreSee Less
Ten Biblical Meditations for Making a Good Confession
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One of the greatest blessings and gifts that flow out of the Sacred Heart of Our Lord is a mercy that is expressed most deeply through the Sacrament of Confession. This Sacrament is also sometimes cal...Comment on Facebook