Happy new year! Today is the first Sunday of Advent and this marks the beginning of the Church’s new liturgical year. Advent is the time we commemorate the birth of Jesus and also prepare ourselves for his second coming. Are you ready? In the first reading from Jeremiah, we hear the prophet saying the time... Continue Reading →
The End is Near!
Mark 13:24-32, tells us about the return of Jesus and the lesson of being watchful. Jesus said to his disciples: "In those days after that tribulationthe sun will be darkened,and the moon will not give its light,and the stars will be falling from the sky,and the powers in the heavens will be shaken."And then they... Continue Reading →
Giving Your All
Mark's gospel, Mk 12:41-44, tells us about the Poor Widow’s Contribution. Jesus is in the temple area and Mark tells us, Jesus sat down opposite the treasury and observed how the crowd put money into the treasury. Many rich people put in large sums. A poor widow also came and put in two small coins... Continue Reading →
All Souls Day
All Souls’ Day is a day when we remember all the faithful departed. These are our family, friends, and others who are in purgatory waiting for their souls to be purified to enter into heaven. Catholic doctrine teaches that the prayers of the living help cleanse these souls preparing them for the vision of God... Continue Reading →