Today the church celebrates The Feast of Saint Thomas the Apostle. His doubting gave way to faith, when he saw the Risen Lord! “And so, we finally come to an end of these e-blasts,” says Father Jerry in his last video. “The pandemic is lifted, pretty much. The bishop has invited all back to church. […]
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Friday of the 13th Week in Ordinary Time
“Many years ago, a young Maori girl in New Zealand was captivated by the teaching and good works of the Christian missionaries who came to her village,” tells Father Jerry in today’s homily. “She became a fixture at prayer with the fledgling community. One Sunday, as she was leaving the small church the girl was […]
Continue ReadingThe Feast of Saint Junipero Serra
Today, the church celebrates The Feast of Saint Junipero Serra, who died in the year 1784. He was from Maiorca, Spain, and a member of the Franciscan order. He arrived in New Spain (or Mexico) in 1750, and established nine of the California Missions, baptizing over 6,000 native peoples, and recognized as a builder of […]
Continue ReadingThe Feasts of Saints Peter & Paul
O God, You raised up the fishermen Peter to be the first among Jesus’ company, to confess Him as Your Son. You called Paul from seeking to destroy Your Son’s church, to become its principle architect. Lord, help us to take up the work of Your Son’s transforming gospel, in order to become like Peter […]
Continue ReadingThe Feast of Saint Irenaeus, Bishop and Martyr
In today’s gospel, Jesus lays the commitment, sacrifice and risk associated with discipleship on the line. As disciples of Christ, we are constantly being challenged by our God to learn, grow, and follow in His ways. We may be called up to defend our faith, to face unsettling situations, to make sacrifices that test our […]
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