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His Mercies Never Come To An End In the year 587BC devastation fell upon Judah. Babylonian armies of Nebuchadnezzar II invaded, plundered and laid waste the city of Jerusalem, including its holiest site, the Temple of Solomon. Temple treasures were confiscated and the Ark of the Covenant was seized. Many of the Jews were deported … Continued
Humanity’s Two Enemies Conquered! On April 3rd of last year, Fr. Jim Shaver had passed away. Later this next week, we will be celebrating the first anniversary of his passing. Many of you witnessed for the first time the funeral of a priest, over which our bishop presides and many brother priests from around the … Continued
The Lord’s Unbridled Passion “Listen carefully. This is a mule’s bit and bridle…but this one is very special. Thousands of years ago, when our people were finally set free from slavery, as they were leaving, one of our ancestors from the great tribe of Judah used this very bit and bridle to lead his mule, … Continued
TWO PATHS In praying about our responsibility to each other in life, I’d like to share true stories about two women from the 1900’s who walked very opposite paths. One was born in 1879. Another girl, halfway around the world, was born in 1910. The first was the middle child of 11. The second was … Continued
REJOICE! Rejoice, Jerusalem, and all who love her. Be joyful, all who were in mourning; exult and be satisfied at her consoling breast. ~ Entrance Antiphon, 4th Sunday of Lent REJOICE! This word begins our worship as the family of God. Worship, according to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, is the, “…participation of the … Continued