My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
In today’s Church, we must strive to imitate Jesus and search for the “lost sheep”, the “lost coin” and actively search out the “prodigal sons” who have strayed. ALL of us; not just the pastor must seek out inactive Catholic Christians who need our help. The offer of a … Continue Reading ››
The morning of Sept. 6 marked a red-letter day in the history of Holy Infancy School, Bethlehem as the date marked the blessing of the new school in Southside Bethlehem.
The school moved across the street from Holy Infancy Church to the former SS. Cyril … Continue Reading ››
My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ!
There is an old Polish proverb that states: “Having a guest in the house is like having God in the house”. This expresses sincere sentiments of Christian hospitality, but something even deeper; acknowledging that Jesus is among us and always will be.
When dry periods in our spiritual lives come; … Continue Reading ››
My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ!
The Risen Jesus gives us advice on how to re-main connected to Him even though He is now beyond our physical grasp. We experience Him in the love we show to others. Not the bland sentimentality of feeling, but the vigorous day-to-day dedication to service of others.
Our family, school, … Continue Reading ››
My Dear Brothers & Sisters in Christ,
The presence of the Risen Jesus fills the world with joy. We must have open hearts to receive Him. Especially in the Word of God proclaimed in Church and in the Easter sacraments Christ is alive! Your presence and support of the parish … Continue Reading ››
My Dear Brothers & Sisters in Christ,
What's the problem with the older son in the famous parable? He himself could not understand a loving father's wasteful love. Why should he waste all that love and affection on a son who clearly did not deserve it?
The older son could not find a way to adopt his … Continue Reading ››
My Dear Parishioners,
God says to Moses, “This is what you shall tell the Israelites: I AM sent me to you...The LORD, the God of your [ancestors], the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, the God of Jacob” (Exodus 3:14, 15).
As Jesus would later say, God is not a God of the dead, but … Continue Reading ››
I confess, Lord, it's been a while, and I feel ashamed. My guilt just seemed to get in the way, and now I've put this off for too long. Why do I let myself stray so far from you when I know in my heart that you have never left?
I am afraid, Lord, that if … Continue Reading ››
My Dear Parishioners,
Let us ask whether the fasting and penitential disciplines we have planned for ourselves this Lent are not TOO easy. Are they rooted in custom and tradition that have become almost automatic, second nature to us? Food, drink, entertainment have so often been the focus of our penitential attention.
I would like to suggest … Continue Reading ››
What reassuring words these are as we prepare for the holy season of Lent. Have past penitential seasons really changed us or was it all for “show”?
The cross of ashes on our foreheads, the purple décor in church, the more solemn music at Mass should reflect what is transpiring inside our hearts. If it does not; … Continue Reading ››
