The Challenge of Stewardship Every day we are called by Christ to respond in some way. The more practice we have at giving of ourselves freely and living in His presence, the easier it is … Read More
Inspiration – Aug 16
As much as some folks may not want to admit it, we all want to be healed. Human beings suffer physically, mentally, socially, and spiritually. There are many wounds. Of all of the maladies that … Read More
Why does Mary have so many feast days and names?
Marian Feasts Question: Why does Mary have so many feast days and names? Answer: Christians first began celebrating feast days in honor of Mary, the Mother of Jesus, in the fifth century. That celebration (originally … Read More
Ordinary Moments – Aug 9
Being Human is to Doubt Humans doubt. It’s what we do. We doubt ourselves and we doubt others. Before any of us say anything about Peter’s doubting the words of Jesus that told him he … Read More
Inspiration – Aug 9
There is something very sacred about silence. Silence connects us. It is where the heartbeat of all of creation — and its life blood and source — are embraced and where oneness is experienced. When … Read More
Memorials April-May-Jun-2020
All Saints Parish Memorials April, May, Jun 2020 https://allsaintsparish.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/memorials-april-may-june-2020.pdf
Why do Catholics need to go to Mass every Sunday?
Sunday Mass Question: Why do Catholics need to go to Mass every Sunday? Answer: The heart of the Church’s instruction that we are to attend Mass on Sundays goes back to the Third Commandment: “Take … Read More
Ordinary Moments – Aug 2
The Power of a Simple Action I remember seeing a story on a morning news program about a little girl who wanted to give an elderly man in a grocery store a hug. She had … Read More
Inspiration – Aug 2
What do you really hope and hunger for? We are most familiar with our physical hungers and cravings as they are quite obvious. What we don’t always realize is that we also have emotional and … Read More
Why do Catholics light candles in church?
Lighting Candles in Church Question: Why do Catholics light candles in church? Answer: Candles have been part of the Church’s worship from the earliest times. In the days before electricity, candles and oil lamps were … Read More