Third Sunday of Lent – The First Scrutiny
My dear elect, today’s readings give us much to reflect about your traveled journey, this moment, and your upcoming initiation as Christians, full members of God’s People.
Tercer Domingo de Cuaresma – Memoria de la Beata Concepción Cabrera
En esta tercera escala dominical de nuestro camino cuaresmal, que coincide con la Memoria de Conchita, la liturgia nos ofrece una vez más la imagen del recorrido por el desierto.
Third Sunday of Lent – Intercollegiate Confirmations
Are we truly the people of the Holy Spirit? I hope so! Upon the stone of the ten commandments, the tribes of Israel accept being the people of God. The Lord guides and cares for them on their journey through the desert.
Saturday of the Second Week of Lent – Pastoral Council Mass
Through our first reading, from the prophet Micah, this second week of Lent the Church already joyfully proclaims the upcoming Easter night, when we sing in the Easter Proclamation: “O happy fault / that earned so great, so glorious a Redeemer!”
Second Sunday of Lent – Scouting Mass
Today the word of God invites us to take a journey to three mountaintops. Some people love to hike and climb mountains! I wonder if there are any of those here.
Rite of Election
At the beginning of Lent, we celebrate the Rite of Election of catechumens. The expected moment is approaching, when those who are now the elect will be received to fully participate at the banquet of the Paschal Lamb, by receiving the sacraments of Christian initiation.
Memorial of St. Scholastica – Archbishop’s Appeal for Ministries Donor Mass
My dear brothers and sisters in Christ,
Today, as we gather to reflect on the Word of God, we are presented with a beautiful passage from the Gospel of Mark.
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
In our first reading, Job characterizes the tediousness of life. Despite all the technical progress of humanity, our most immediate experience is that life expires.
Parish Ministry Formation Commissioning Mass
“The Lord was pleased that Solomon” prayed for an understanding heart, instead of long life, or riches, or the lives of his enemies.
Khaki & Plaid Gala – Remarks and Invocation
Thank you and welcome! It is good to be with you tonight! Thank you for your presence! It is wonderful to see so many schools and parishes represented here this evening.
