Divine Mercy Sunday

Posted by St. Joseph

On the Second Sunday of Easter, the conclusion of the Octave of Easter, we celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday, a devotion championed by  Pope Saint John Paul II in recognition of the Canonization of Faustina Kowalska.

Saint Faustina received personal revelations from our Savior Jesus Christ involving His great mercy which ... Read More »

Easter Sunday

Posted by St. Joseph

What a glorious day this is! The Lord, Jesus Christ, who has risen from the dead so that we may gain eternal life. Wow – totally beats colored eggs or marshmallow peeps – by like, a lot! Nothing on earth can compare to it. No one on earth can ... Read More »

Palm Sunday is approaching

Posted by St. Joseph

This week, beginning with Palm Sunday, is the HOLIEST WEEK OF THE CHRISTIAN CALENDAR. We call this week "Holy Week" because during this week the Christian encounters the depth to which the living God will go to manifest His love for us. For the faithful Christian it is a ... Read More »

Confession

Posted by St. Joseph

Part of every Catholic’s duty is to make a good Confession during Lent. This affords us an opportunity to be healed in spirit and soul, ready to experience Easter with a fresh, clean, and holy heart.

The Diocese designates an annual Be Reconciled Day, which provides for more confession ... Read More »

An Intimacy with Jesus

Posted by St. Joseph

In this fourth Lenten Sunday, we continue in earnest our journey to a deeper holiness and intimacy with Jesus Christ. Throughout this season we will delve into the Life, Passion, Death, and Resurrection of our Savior. These can be some of the most profound experiences for a Christian.

Anyone ... Read More »

Confession

Posted by St. Joseph

The Catholic Trifecta of prayer, fasting, and penance includes, with the virtue of penance, Sacramental Confession.

EVERY Catholic is obliged by Church Law to make a Confession as part of the Easter Season, particularly if mortal sin is involved. I am a trained professional and offer my services to ... Read More »

Prayer... the never ending frontier

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Prayer... the never ending frontier.

These are the voyages of the prayerful Church. Our never ending mission, to lift our voices in praise, to seek out God, to boldly go where God directs us to go.

Any of this sound familiar? Well, that’s the point. It should sound familiar, ... Read More »

Ash Wednesday

Posted by St. Joseph

I feel as if the Christmas decorations have just come down, yet, here we are on the doorstep of Lent and celebrating Ash Wednesday.

I want to personally invite each of you to come to mass on Wednesday, February 17, and begin Lent with the reception of ashes. There ... Read More »

St. Blaise

Posted by St. Joseph

Today we bless throats in honor of Saint Blaise. Blaise was a bishop in Armenia, where he was martyred in one of the last general persecutions before the Catholic Church was validated in the Roman Empire by Emperor Constantine. This Saint and Martyr was beheaded under the persecutions of ... Read More »

Catholic Education

Posted by St. Joseph

Every year the Catholic Church in the United States dedicates a week to focusing on Catholic schools. Highlighting such an option in any educational system is important. Catholic schools provide an opportunity for parents to seek out a well rounded and Christ centered academic agenda. Guided by Christian values ... Read More »