Christmas is almost here. The lights are shining, homes are decorated, and families are preparing to gather. In the midst of all this joyful activity, the Church invites us, on this Fourth Sunday of Advent, to pause and remember the true meaning of Christmas.Christmas is not only a beautiful celebration or a special day on…
Dear Parish Family,I wanted to share with you a beautiful moment from the Church this week. Pope Leo XIV made a historic visit to the ancient city of Nicaea today called Iznik in Turkey where the Nicene Creed was first proclaimed 1,700 years ago. Though the city now lies in ruins, the Holy Father reminded…
ReflectionToday’s readings invite us to prepare our hearts for the coming of the Lord, not just as an event in history, but as a transformation in our communities and daily lives. Isaiah speaks of a world renewed: justice, peace, and harmony where even natural enemies live in unity. Paul encourages us to live with hope…
This weekend we begin a brand-new liturgical year. Advent is a season of hope, expectation, and reflection. The readings invite us not only to “prepare for Christmas” but to prepare our hearts, our homes, and our world for the presence of Christ.St. Paul, in the second reading, gives us today’s central message: “It is the…
XXXIII Sunday of the Ordinary Time / November 16 2025 Year C“Stand Firm, the Lord Is with You”Malachi 3:19–20a; 2 Thessalonians 3:7–12; Luke 21:5–19Dear Brothers and Sisters,We are coming to the end of the Church’s liturgical year. The readings remind us that everything in this world — the beauty of buildings, riches, and human glory…
“We Are Living Temples of God”This Sunday, the Church celebrates the Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome — the Mother and Head of all Churches in the world (“Omnium urbis et orbis ecclesiarum mater et caput”).Many people think that St. Peter’s Basilica is the Pope’s church, but in fact, St. John…
All Souls Day – A Loving Remembrance of Our Faithful DepartedEvery year on November 2nd, the Church pauses to remember and pray for all the faithful departed — our loved ones who have gone before us marked with the sign of faith. This year, as All Souls Day falls on a Sunday, our reflection is…
Reflection – “How to Pray” – Luke 18:9–14Last Sunday, Jesus taught us to pray without losing heart. Today He teaches us how to pray with the right attitude. We live in a society that constantly compares—rich and poor, successful and unsuccessful, educated and uneducated, “good people” and “bad people.” Social media, news, and even daily…