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Peter’s Redemption
- Homily of the Day
- Friday, May 25th, 2012
- Food For Thought
This Gospel is a very important moment in the life of St. Peter, the
first among the apostles of Jesus. We know that Jesus appointed Peter
to be the head of the Church with power to forgive sins, heal the… Read More
Father, look out for them.
- Homily of the Day
- Thursday, May 24th, 2012
- Food For Thought
Jesus prays to God for strength and unity among his disciples. He
knows that he is about to leave the world to return to the Father, so
he asks that his apostles receive the same gifts he had been given… Read More
The Call to Christ
- Homily of the Day
- Wednesday, May 23rd, 2012
- Food For Thought
Do you know what your aim or mission in life is? Jesus’ aim and mission was to glorify his heavenly Father. All he said and did gave glory to his Father. On the eve of his sacrifice and in the… Read More
True followers of Christ
- Homily of the Day
- Tuesday, May 22nd, 2012
- Food For Thought
In both scripture readings today, there is a pattern of life that is
clearly laid out for us. We need to accept the fullness of Jesus
Christ. We need to live and preach the fullness of Jesus Christ. Part
of… Read More
Be brave
- Homily of the Day
- Monday, May 21st, 2012
- Food For Thought
Water is a very familiar cleansing agent used very commonly in washing
rituals in most oriental religions. It was also used during the time
of John the Baptist, referred to by St. Paul as the baptism of
repentance. However, in… Read More
Be not of this world
- Homily of the Day
- Sunday, May 20th, 2012
- Food For Thought
We know that there is evil in the world. Just look around and see the
state of our country. You won’t miss the marks of poverty caused by
corruption and greed. There’s desperation, lack of education and
extreme destitution. What… Read More
Ask your Father
- Homily of the Day
- Saturday, May 19th, 2012
- Food For Thought
Do you pray with confidence to your heavenly Father? Jesus often taught his disciples by way of illustration or parable. Here he speaks not in “figures” (the same word used for parables), but in plain speech. Jesus revealed to them… Read More
God’s Love
- Homily of the Day
- Friday, May 18th, 2012
- Food For Thought
In the first reading, St. Paul encounters persecution from the Jews
for preaching the Good News. But God protects him from any harm and he
is able to escape from his enemies.
The life of a Christian is not without… Read More
Rejoice
- Homily of the Day
- Thursday, May 17th, 2012
- Food For Thought
Earlier our Lord consoled the disciples by assuring them that He would
send them the Holy Spirit after He went away (verse 7). Now He gives them fur-
ther consolation: He is not leaving them permanently, He will come back… Read More
Can you handle the Truth?
- Homily of the Day
- Wednesday, May 16th, 2012
- Food For Thought
What would you give to know all truth! Truth, however, is not something we create nor is it our discovery. It is the gift of God who is the possessor and the giver of all truth. Jesus tells his disciples… Read More
The Church Today
Today's Mass Readings
Readings for May 25
Liturgy of the Hours
Daily Divine Office
Words of Encouragement
“You are the Lord. Everyone I love, everyone I care about, everyone I’m afraid of, they are all under your Lordship. Nothing they do escapes your gaze, your justice, or your mercy. You are most interested in their salvation and…
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Regina Caeli…
Quote of the Day
“What matters above all is to tend one’s personal relationship with God, with that God who revealed himself to us in Christ.” ~Pope Benedict XVI…
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Celebrate St. Joseph’s Feast Tonight!
Pasta di San Giuseppe
(St. Joseph Pasta – Pasta with Sardines)
Italians have a great devotion to St Joseph, and the dishes they prepare to celebrate the feast day inevitably have a cute reference to him. Just before you serve…
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