Category: Encouragement

NEW YEAR - NEW HOPE        At the Annunciation, Mary questioned the Angel Gabriel about how she, who had “not known man,” could become a mother. Gabriel's answer was that  “nothing is impossible for God.” It was true for Mary and it is true for each of us.        As the old year ends, we… Continue reading R.C.I.A.Corner

O COME, O COME, EMMANUEL....      "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel" is considered one of the oldest Christian hymns, dating back to the 800's AD. The words and music to this hymn were  developed separately, many years apart.  Initially, this "prayer" was offered by ancient Monks as part of "Vespers" during the Advent Season and… Continue reading R.C.I.A. Corner

CONSEQUENCES ALWAYS FOLLOW DECISIONS       As parents, we try to instill in our children that there are consequences for their actions. It is good to be reminded that we ourselves are subject to the same following the decisions we make.        We make many decisions every day, mostly minor ones involving our daily routine -… Continue reading R.C.I.A. Corner

AND ADAM SAID...."BECAUSE I WAS AFRAID" After Adam and Eve sinned, they recognized their nakedness and covered themselves with fig leaves, so when they heard God's voice in the garden, they hid from Him. God asked "Where are you?" Adam answered God telling Him they were afraid because they were naked. God, knowing the answer,… Continue reading R.C.I.A. Corner

PROPHECY IN THE MIDST OF CRISIS.... AND BEYOND In her book "Listening to God's Word," author Alice Camille recorded some of her thoughts on prophecy from a somewhat different perspective than the most common held idea of the role of prophecy we read about in the Scriptures. The book, published almost 10 years ago, seems… Continue reading R.C.I.A. Corner

The next Yes We Can collection for St. Faustina’s Gate, our parish food pantry, will be the weekend of November 17 & 18. The requested item this month is canned peas, but always feel free to go off-script and donate a non-perishable item that you like instead! Thank you for helping this ministry help individuals… Continue reading YES WE CAN!