Forty days after Christmas, the Church celebrates the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, a mystery that draws together Christmas and Lent, joy and sacrifice, promise and prophecy. Though the infant Christ is still carried in His Mother’s arms, the shadow of the Cross already stretches...
Health and Wellness Corner: February is Heart Month February is “Heart Month” brought to us by the American Heart Association which reminds us to lose weight, exercise, eat better, control blood pressure, blood sugar and blood cholesterol plus get plenty of sleep and manage...
On January 31, the Church celebrates the Memorial of Saint John Bosco, a priest whose life was poured out in love for young people, especially the poor and abandoned. Known simply as “Don Bosco,” he saw in every child not a problem to be solved, but a soul to be loved and led to...
Have you suffered the loss of a loved one? Are you on an emotional roller coaster? Are you feeling overwhelmed? Everyone’s grief journey is unique to them. We all react to these dreadful situations differently, and heal our lives at our own pace. At Guardian...
January 22 Each year on January 22, the Church in the United States observes the Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children. This date marks the anniversary of the 1973 Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion nationwide. For Catholics, this is not a day of anger or...
In Catholic tradition, beauty is not decoration. It is proclamation. Beauty serves as catechesis in the language of glory. In other words, it teaches us about the Glory of God. Sacred beauty is not about personal taste or Church fashion; it is about reflecting heavenly reality on earth. God...
A New Look at the New Year: Think About Positive Choices There are thoughts that can help us move forward more positively in 2026 when we ask God to be with us. May we keep these words in our hearts: Faith, Hope, Love, Forgiveness, Mercy, Kindness, Generosity, Compassion, Salvation...
Scholarship Opportunities 2026 The Guardian Angels Women's & Men's Clubs each offer two $3,000 scholarships, application deadlines vary and are listed on the application. Applicants include registered men and women in the parish who plan to attend classes at a university...
What We Believe: A Nicene Creed Study This past year marked the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea, from which we receive the Nicene Creed. Each Sunday, we profess this Creed together, but why was the Council called in the first place? What does the Creed actually mean? And...
On January 5, the Church celebrates the Memorial of St. John Neumann — a humble, tireless shepherd whose life continues to inspire American Catholics today. Born in Bohemia in 1811, Neumann felt called to serve the people of the United States, a land he had never seen. Arriving in New York...
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