Blog & Pastor Letters

Vacation Time And Some Parish News

by Father Victor  |  10/27/2024  |  Weekly Reflection

After Sunday masses this weekend, I shall set out for my vacation to Nigeria. It’s important for me to take this opportunity to decompress, relax, and refresh my spirit to return strongest for work. Therefore, from 27 October until 15 December, I shall be on vacation. A few activities are lined-up for me already.

Continue

Recognize God In Your Ordinary Moments

by Tracy Earl Welliver, MTS  |  10/27/2024  |  Our Catholic Faith

Giving as God does

Ask yourself this question — what would you pray for if you really believed God could and would do anything for you? In my experience, we all have something. We all have that miracle we’re afraid to request, afraid we will be disappointed.

Continue

Recognize God in Your Ordinary Moments

by Tracy Earl Welliver, MTS  |  10/20/2024  |  Weekly Reflection

What’s in it for me?

I think we’ve all been guilty of looking at a situation and wondering what’s in it for us. It doesn’t matter if it’s a particular work assignment, someone at the parish asking for help with the mission trip bake sale, or your spouse asking if you’ll take over the grocery shopping this week. Often, our first reaction to one of these requests is a heavy sigh and the thought: “If I do this, what will I get?”

Continue

Everyday Stewardship

by Tracy Earl Welliver, MTS  |  10/13/2024  |  Weekly Reflection

I oftentimes say in prayer, "Grant me the wisdom to see Your will for my life and the courage to follow that will." It is a request for true discernment to see that God's will is always more important and fruitful than my own will. It is easy to fall into the trap of thinking happiness and fulfillment lie in doing what I want to do and following my own wants and desires. Our entire secular culture is filled with that message.

Continue

Twenty Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time - October 6, 2024

by Fr. Joshua J. Rodrigue, S.T.L.  |  10/06/2024  |  Weekly Reflection

How often do we hear couples having playful or loving nicknames for each other, especially at the beginning of their relationship or marriage? Those names often reference the uniqueness of that couple’s love for each other. Perhaps the best image to have for a better understanding of the sacrament of marriage is to look upon your spouse as an ox.

Continue