Happiness is like jam… you can’t spread even a little without getting some on yourself! Jam is such a simple thing, isn’t it? Who would think that it would ever relay a life message for us? Personally, I think spreading jam is fun! There is room to be creative – I can...
Do Catholics Worship Statues? “Catholics worships statues!” People still make this very silly accusation. These accusations come from a very ignorant understanding of scripture and tradition. When God commanded that we do not worship false idols He did not say that we are not to...
Last week of August = BE KIND TO HUMANKIND WEEK Be Kind To Humankind Week was founded Lorraine Jara who was inspired by a sad story of two men involved in a boating accident from her hometown. The two men clung to life while other boaters passed them by because they didn’t want to...
We often hear people in the Church talk about “Discipleship”, but what does the word, “Disciple” mean? Disciple comes from the Latin word, “Disciples” which means “student” or “follower.” When the Gospels talk about Christ calling...
Prayers work wonders, and are so powerful, it is true! People from Guardian Angels are so incredibly devoted to praying for those – especially in our community – who are in need of prayers. It is one thing we can always do for one another, when we cannot think of anything else to do...
After the Creed, during the celebration of the Mass, we enter what the Church calls, “The Prayer of the Faithful.” This is known by most Catholics as the part of the Mass where specific prayers are offered and the people respond with, “Lord hear our prayer.&rdquo...
Did You Know? Last summer Guardian Angels created a new committee – Safety and Security. Its Mission: To create and maintain an environment of safety and security within the greater walls of the Guardian Angels main building and grounds. This will occur through ongoing and...
The local news is full of stories involving stolen cars, break-ins, assaults, and other crimes. Here are ideas of how to keep our church, home, car, and person safer. These recommendations may seem ‘common sense,’ but crimes are committed against people who ignore them. Do not...
Dear friends in Christ, The Easter Triduum is the highest celebration in the Catholic liturgy. The Triduum consists of Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and The Easter Vigil. As we prepare ourselves for the celebration of the Triduum, I would like to point out one action of each of the three days to...
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