Pastoral Notes

You are my inheritance, O Lord Every so often the news makes us think of the end of the world. Illness,...

An Act of Faith “Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put in more than all those who are contributing...

Communion, Participation and Mission Uniting to the Universal Church and the call of Pope Francis to embark on a two-year Synod,...

The Paradox of Our Mission The Church at her very core is missionary. Following Jesus’ call “Go therefore and make disciples of...

The highlight of the Gospel over the past few weeks is service. This Sunday Gospel is not the exception. We hear...

Although we always have to be thankful to God for His many blessings, benefits and graces, Thanksgiving offers us an opportunity to...

God’s family Everyone comes from a family. Some had great experiences in the midst of theirs, others not so great. And yet,...

Division is not the key There is a certain tendency in us to put down, condemn, slander, ridicule, and judge wrongly...

The Leadership of Jesus In this time of elections, this Sundays Gospel teaches us an important lesson on Leadership. The example of...

Take up your Cross and follow me Who is Jesus Christ for the World? He is preached on many street corners, in...

The Catechism of the Catholic Church in number 2013 reminds us: “All Christians in any state or walk of life...

Sharing our loaves and fish   Miracles happen when we are open to God’s word and action.  Miracles require that we offer...