21st Sunday in Ordinary Time, 2025

Posted by Christy .. on 8/18/25

My Dear People, 

While Jesus was walking towards Jerusalem, a man asked Him if only a few would be saved. Jesus Christ did not answer the question directly, because it was not a question that concerned men; only God. How important is it for us to know if there ... Read More »

20th Sunday in Ordinary Time, 2025

Posted by Christy .. on 8/11/25

My Dear People,

Jesus continues focusing on His coming: “I have come to set the earth on fire.” This fire, different from what Elijah called down from heaven (9:54-55); 2 Kings 1:10), is associated with the Baptism that Jesus still has to receive. The words “fire” and “baptism” are ... Read More »

19th Sunday in Ordinary Time, 2025

Posted by Christy .. on 8/04/25

My Dear People, 

In today’s Gospel  Jesus is speaking to the Apostles about the responsible servant who is a steward of his master’s possessions while waiting for his return. This leads us to think we, as travelers on earth, are that prudent servant.

In those times, long garments were ... Read More »

18th Sunday in Ordinary Time, 2025

Posted by Christy .. on 8/04/25

My Dear People, 

An interruption from someone in the crowd leads to a change regarding teaching the disciples not “to be afraid” nor “worry” about facing persecution. In response to the man’s demand that Jesus settle an inheritance dispute, Jesus declines with a question that hints at His identity. He asks: “Who appointed me ... Read More »

17th Sunday in Ordinary Time, 2025

Posted by Christy .. on 7/21/25

My Dear People,

In this week’s passage, Jesus was praying in a certain place, but the focus is not on where it happened but on what Jesus was doing. He was praying. The disciples, who are by now accustomed to seeing Jesus pray, are inspired to enter more deeply ... Read More »

16th Sunday in Ordinary Time, 2025

Posted by Christy .. on 7/14/25

My Dear People, 

Jesus stopped at the home of Martha and Mary to share a meal with them. Mary and Martha, however, had different attitudes about hosting Jesus in their home. Mary’s concern was what Jesus could teach her; and so, she sat at His feet soaking up His ... Read More »

15th Sunday in Ordinary Time, 2025

Posted by Christy .. on 7/07/25

My Dear People of God, 

Today we talk about the parable of the Good Samaritan.  

The scribe attempting to test Jesus and perhaps feeling he might be humiliated amid the populace, who would think him ignorant, asked Jesus: “Who is my neighbor? In other words toward whom would one ... Read More »

14th Sunday in Ordinary Time, 2025

Posted by Christy .. on 6/27/25

My Dear People, 

Today in the 10th Chapter of Luke, Jesus sends His seventy-two Disciples ahead to towns He intends to visit. As the end of His mission approached, Jesus Christ increased the number of ministers of His word in order for the Word to be spread with greater ... Read More »

Sts Peter and Paul, the Apostles, 2025

Posted by Christy .. on 6/27/25

My Dear People. 

A sincere thank you to all who helped and  participated in the procession of Corpus Christi last week. Today, June 29, we celebrate Saints Peter and Paul, two great Apostles! Both were martyred in Rome. Both were buried in Rome. St. Peter is buried beneath the ... Read More »

Corpus Christi Eucharistic Procession at St. James Catholic Church

Posted by Christy .. on 6/13/25

Corpus Christi Eucharistic Procession at St. James Catholic Church  Sunday, June 22, 2025 from 10 AM to 11 AM – After 9 AM Mass – Refreshments and fellowship after Lake Placid, FL You are invited! The public is welcome. St. James Catholic Church will hold a Corpus Christi Eucharistic ... Read More »