Gospel Meditation
Overcoming the Drudgery of Life | Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time Many people compare their everyday lives to running on a treadmill. They are always busy, always on the go,…
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Weekend Worship Aid: Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Holy Family has prepared a worship aid to assist parishioners with the music for the weekend. This aid may be printed at home or viewed on a laptop, phone, or…
Embracing Change in Christ
It’s officially one month since we popped the champagne, toasted 2021 and wrote down a list of resolutions. This is usually the time when we start to take a good,…
Distractions in Prayer
Question: I get annoyed with myself when I am distracted while I pray. Is it a sin? How can I be more attentive? Answer: The mind is a marvelous and…
Gospel Meditation
A Tranquil Soul | Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Brené Brown’s 2010 book entitled, “The Gifts of Imperfection” introduces a term that I love: gremlins. I previously only knew that…
Holy Family Closed until February 4
Due to a positive Covid test by Fr. Anthony, all parish activities at Holy Family, including Masses, are cancelled beginning January 27 until Thursday, February 4. Fr. Joe is also…
Give Until It Hurts
One of the characteristics of Everyday Stewardship is to be committed — to persevere daily in a way of life acknowledging that everything belongs to God. I know, I know.…
Communion Wafer
Question: Do Catholics always need to receive communion in wafer form, or can it be different kinds of bread? Answer: In the Roman Rite of the Catholic Church, the most…
Gospel Meditation
Trust in Following God | Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Human beings seem to be hardwired to want to know what’s going to happen next. This is how dramas and…
Christ is Anything but Ordinary
We’re about to dive headlong into week two of Ordinary Time, and we need to admit, after the hustle and bustle of the holidays, things are indeed looking more ……