My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
New beginnings are not always easy. We would like to rest on the wonderful achievements of the past and admire our efforts. Jesus calls us to gratitude for graces received and then to move on to bigger and better things. We have so much for which to be thankful … Continue Reading ››
The idea, dream, and reality of family is so strong and durable that we use it to describe all that is best about human gatherings. We speak of the family of nations, of our church and parish families. The greatest compliment we can pay … Continue Reading ››
Are you really rejoicing at the coming of Jesus, or are you filled with anxiety and apprehension? The answer depends on our attitude toward Christmas; and more deeply, on our view of Jesus and our relationship to Him. If the celebration of the birth of Christ is only a set of tasks to be … Continue Reading ››
“The days are coming!” God’s Word is insistent in today’s liturgy for the opening of the Advent Season. XXX number of shopping days left till the “holidays”, says our secular society. Often they do not use the term Christmas. That’s probably for the best in order not to confuse … Continue Reading ››
My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Jesus challenged the young man in Mark 10:17-30 to make a choice about values. What is important in life? Am I willing to leave everything to obtain it?
As our eyes rest on the family members with whom He has blessed us, are we truly grateful? As we think about … Continue Reading ››
“Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them.” Jesus’ words in today’s Holy Gospel are a challenge to all of us. We must ask how effective are we as a church in introducing new generations of Catholics to a friendship with Jesus.
Do we pass on only rules and dogmas or do … Continue Reading ››
I would like to provide an opportunity for ALL of us to participate. Young and old, seekers and questioners and those well acquainted with our faith. Spread the word that Bible Study is held FRIDAYS at 7 pm at the rectory at 617 Pierce Street. Jesus would like to form us into prophets after His … Continue Reading ››
From time to time, newspapers and magazines will offer, as an item of "filler", various laws that are still on the books but seem silly to us in our day and age.
In one California city, it is illegal to have two indoor bathtubs in one house. Clean water, a precious commodity when the law was … Continue Reading ››
As many of you who are homeowners know that taxes are forever going up. This year, school taxes for Incarnation of Our Lord Parish are $8,021 and Holy Ghost are $9,765.
Any and all donations toward these tax bills would be greatly appreciated. Any and all donations can be put in the collection basket during … Continue Reading ››
My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Is Jesus enough? Is His love and friendship enough to get us through another challenging day? Obviously, the answer is yes, but we are human and often look for satisfaction in something else. We need to believe that we have more than enough with something left over to share … Continue Reading ››
