We celebrate the feast of Pentecost. It was the second of three great Jewish Feasts. For the Jews it was a day of thanksgiving for the completion of the harvest. However, on this day a great transformation took place in the small group of disciples. Holy Spirit descended upon them like tongues of fire, and … Continued
Ascension of Jesus is a mystery This Sunday we celebrate the feast of the Ascension of the Lord. Jesus led the disciples as far as the outskirts of Bethany, which is less than two miles from Jerusalem (John 11:18); raising His hands He blessed them and “as he blessed them, he withdrew from them and … Continued
Dear Parish Family, Are you or someone you know in our community going through a tough time? Maybe he or she has lost a loved one or having trouble coping with one who is terminal. Maybe he or she is suffering through the pain of divorce or loss of employment or home. Or maybe he … Continued
Jesus alerts his disciples to his imminent departure, his ascension into heaven. He doesn’t say Adieu (farewell) but “bye”(Hasta la luego) in order to meet them again. “I am going away, but I shall return.” God keeps his promise to be with us always. John’s Gospel has a series of discourses where Jesus is saying goodbye to his disciples. … Continued
“Take care of my sheep” (John 21,16). We are called, by our Baptism, to care for one another. As we journey through life, there are ups and downs, a normal rhythm of grace and being our human self. Our parish is blessed to have the beginnings of Stephen Ministry, a distinctly Christian ministry. Ten of … Continued