Holy Week is the most significant week in Catholicism. Spanning from Palm Sunday to Holy Saturday, it marks the final stretch before Easter Sunday, the celebration of Jesus' Resurrection. . .
Increase prayer in your life by attending Daily Mass and tuning into Night Prayer. Consider coming with your family and increase prayer together for Lent . . .
Note From the Pastor: This examination of Conscience is from the Rite of Penance. It should be used as a guide to form and examine one's conscience. it should cause one to reflect on one's life. . . Part 2: Questions related to the commandment of a right love of self and the love of neighbor: "You shall love your neighbor as yourself". . .
Note from the Pastor: This examination of Conscience is from the Rite of Penance. It should be used as a guide to form and examine one's conscience. it should cause one to reflect on one's life. . . Part 1: Questions related to the greatest commandment: "You shall love the Lord your God with your whole heart." . . .
Do N0T be Afraid - Returning to Confession. When we think about our sinfulness, we might feel embarrassed or alone. God absolving our sins helps us draw nearer to God. Sin distances us from God; the sacrament of reconciliation bridges that gap and better unites us with God. . .
A Step by Step Guide: 1. Enter the confessional and greet the priest . . . List your sins. . . Listen to the priest . . . pray the Act of Contrition. . . Receive absolution from God, via the priest. . .
In our confession, the priest may suggest ways to avoid sinning in the future, helping us live holier lives each day. As the USCCB explains, penance also “challenges us to have the same kind of compassion and forgiveness for those who sin against us.” . . .
There will be no classes on the Catechism with Fr. Daniel on Monday nights until April 8. This Monday, April 18, The Light is On is taking place in the parish so Fr. Daniel will be hear Confessions at Holy Family Church. . . .
My experience being a part of the "Cross the Street" Street Crew has been nothing but positive. My outlook towards the homeless has changed, I notice them now. . . .
The Sunday Gospel and the Catechism: JOHN 12:20-33: Now among those who went up to worship at the feast were some Greeks. So these came to Philip, who was from Beth-sa'ida in Galilee, and said to him, "Sir, we wish to see Jesus." . . . . CCC 607: The desire to embrace his Father's plan of redeeming love inspired Jesus' whole life, for his redemptive passion was the very reason for his Incarnation. . .