In today’s first reading, we hear how Moses, obedient to God’s command, ascends Mount Sinai early in the morning. Up at the summit, the Lord appears to Moses in a cloud and shares his name with Moses: “LORD” (in Hebrew, the tetragrammaton YHWH, the unspeakable holy...
June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Health Awareness Month What is Alzheimer's? It is a degenerative brain disease and is the most common cause of dementia. It is a type of dementia that affects memory, thinking and behavior that eventually grows severe enough to interfere with daily...
Each year on May 26, the Church celebrates the Memorial of Saint Philip Neri, often called the “Apostle of Rome” and the “Saint of Joy.” In an age marked by political turmoil, corruption, and spiritual indifference, Philip became a radiant witness that holiness is not...
Forty days after Easter, the Church celebrates the great Feast of the Ascension of the Lord. After His Resurrection, Jesus appeared to His disciples, taught them, strengthened their faith, and prepared them for the coming of the Holy Spirit. Then, before their eyes, He ascended into Heaven. As...
This past spring, Guardian Angels explored the Nicene Creed and foundations of our faith and it was a hit! In fact, it was so successful that we’re offering it again for those who were unable to join us! Same course - different time! Join us for a 9-part study that explores...
In the Gospel this weekend Jesus explains to the Apostles the many ways in which they will not be abandoned after his ascension into heaven. After the resurrection, the Apostles remember that they can trust His Word because they recall Jesus’ promise that the Father will send an Advocate...
As the Church enters the month of May, we turn in a special way to the Blessed Virgin Mary, honoring her as our Mother and model of discipleship. This longstanding devotion is not simply a pious custom, but a deeply fitting response of love to the one whom Christ Himself gave to us from the...
Last fall, Chesterton Academy of the St. Croix Valley (CASCV) began a conversation with Guardian Angels Catholic Church to explore the possibility of relocating from their leased space in Stillwater, Minnesota, to the school wing on our campus. CASCV began as a grass-roots effort by parents and...
May is recognized as National Meditation Month Meditation provides significant, evidence-based enhancements to our physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. There are several different ways to meditate. This practice can be a quiet time of reflection, it can also be a meditation in...
This weekend, we rejoice with the children of our parish who receive their First Holy Communion. It is a beautiful and deeply significant moment—not only for them, but for their families and for all of us who share in the life of the Church. At the heart of this celebration is not simply...
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