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It was shocking to see the events of January 6th, when violent rioters stormed the U.S. Capitol building while Congress was certifying the vote for president by the Electoral College. The House of Representatives and the Senate have the responsibility of counting and confirming the states’ electoral votes. This is a final step before the…

The desire for Christ is a means by which to come to real communion with Christ. Another example of such effective desire is “Baptism by desire.” This has been a traditional teaching that even one who does not receive the actual Sacrament before death, but wanted it, who desired it, is in fact believed to…

Today’s Feast of the Baptism of the Lord marks the end of the Christmas Season and the beginning of Ordinary Time. During Advent and Christmas, we have reflected upon the hopes and anticipation of people of people from ancient times. They looked for a Messiah and Savior. And, we heard of how several unexpected characters…

Allow me to begin the New Year repeating my gratitude for so many of you and your contributions to our community of faith. I am not speaking only, or primarily, about monetary contributions. I am remembering the celebrations of the last month, and beyond, when we remembered our deceased loved ones in early November, celebrated…

This weekend we celebrate the Feast of the Holy Family. The love of Mary and Joseph and the sacrifices they made for each other, even before Jesus was born, are special and valuable in the memory of the Church. Both of them encountered surprises as they proceeded toward marriage. They adapted. They demonstrated that they…

While this Sunday is the Fourth Sunday of Advent, later this week we will celebrate the Nativity of Our Lord on Christmas. MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU ALL! This Christmas will be unique for many people and families. Like at Thanksgiving we have been asked to limit our holiday gatherings and parties to those who live…

This weekend is the third weekend of Advent in which we are invited to “rejoice.” The second reading gives us the theme: “Rejoice always. Pray without ceasing. In all circumstances give thanks, for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus. Do not quench the Spirit,” (1 Thess 5:16-19). Let us not…

Mary, Immaculately Conceived, pray for us! Maria, Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, ruega por nosotros! These are invocations for St. Mary’s intercession that we need to be invoke these days. First, we ought to do it because the proper feasts occur this week. Secondly, Mary is the great intercessor who prays for her Son’s family of…

The news that there are a couple of vaccines for COVID-19 that are nearly ready for production and distribution is a great way to end the church year and to begin a new one. With that news we begin the season of Advent this year, the season of hopefulness and expectation. Nonetheless, we have always…

This past spring and summer I took more time to pay attention to the plantsand flowers on the parish property. Because of COVID-19 and the emphasis on disease, quarantine, isolation, etc., I found the plants to be a healthy distraction. A couple of parishioners responded to my request to find some climbing rose bushes for…