Dear Friends, As we gather to commemorate Memorial Day, let us take a moment to reflect on the profound significance of this day within our Catholic faith. Memorial Day is more than just the unofficial start of summer or a time for barbecues and picnics; it is a solemn occasion to honor and...
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We face so many challenges in life: poverty, distress, humiliation, struggle for justice, persecutions, the difficulty of daily conversation, the effort to remain faithful to our call to holiness, and many others. But if we open the door to Jesus and allow him to be part of our lives...
Dear Friends in Christ, In our ongoing exploration of significant papal encyclicals, we now turn our attention to "Redemptor Hominis" ("The Redeemer of Man"), issued by Pope John Paul II in 1979. This landmark document marks the beginning of John Paul II's papacy and sets the tone for his...
In the gospel of John when Jesus tells the apostles that he is going away and that they know the way, Thomas asks “We don’t know where you are going, how can we know the way?” Jesus was not speaking of a physical place. Jesus was talking about the end goal of life, the purpose...
To protect creation, to protect every man and woman, to look upon them with tenderness and love, is to open up a horizon of hope; it is to let a shaft of light break through the heavy clouds; it is to bring the warmth of hope! ~ Pope Francis from 365 Daily Meditations with Pope Francis, May...
In our ongoing exploration of significant papal encyclicals, we now shift our focus to "Humanae Vitae," issued by Pope Paul VI in 1968. This pivotal document addresses profound moral questions surrounding human life, sexuality, and the sanctity of marriage. Amidst societal changes and debates...
It is impossible to exist without dialogue. All the wars, all the strife, all the unsolved problems over which we clash are due to a lack of dialogue. When there is a problem, talk: this makes Peace. ~ Pope Francis from 365 Daily Meditations with Pope Francis, May 9 To me these words...
Moreover, when our hearts are authentically open to universal communion, this sense of fraternity excludes nothing and no one. ~ Pope Francis from 365 Daily Meditations with Pope Francis, April 18 I love some of the words in this quote. Open Hearts - do you know what an open heart...
AEDs - Automated External Defibrillators Did you know that GA has three AEDs? Where? One in the back of Church, one in Peter O’Neill Hall, and one next to the elevator on the first floor (lower level). What are they for? They are used when a person is having a...
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