22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ August 30, 2020

Posted by Mary Ann Bernard on 8/28/20

The Christian life is a life of complete surrender, a total commitment and devotion to God. It is the way of the cross with Jesus.

Jesus told us in today’s Gospel; "Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me. For whoever ... Read More »

21st Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ August 23, 2020

Posted by Mary Ann Bernard on 8/21/20

The Gospel of today gives us the different opinions or descriptions of what people think about Jesus and the desire to make him known. God, the Father, continues to reveal himself to us in word and sacrament, and he reveals to Peter today the mystery of Jesus’ true identity. ... Read More »

19th Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ August 9, 2020

Posted by Mary Ann Bernard on 8/07/20

Dear Parishioners, The words of Jesus in today’s Gospel; “Take courage, it is I, do not be afraid.” Courage or fortitude is considered to be one of the Christian cardinal virtues. The Catechism of the Catholic Church defines it as; “The moral virtue that ensures firmness in the difficulties ... Read More »