19th Sunday in Ordinary Time, 2022

Posted by Christy .. on 8/01/22

My Dear People,

Last week we read from Ecclesiastes, and we learned that all is vanity. The one who built greater granaries was told that was not what he should be really concerned about. In relation to God, he was going in the wrong direction. Today the Gospel of ... Read More »

18th Sunday in Ordinary Time, 2022

Posted by Christy .. on 7/25/22

My Dear People, 

JESUS was teaching His Disciples not to be afraid or worry about facing persecution,  when someone in the crowd interrupted, leading to a change of the subject matter.

In response to the man’s demand that Jesus settle an inheritance dispute, Jesus declines with a question that ... Read More »

17th Sunday in Ordinary Time, 2022

Posted by Christy .. on 7/25/22

My Dear People,

In this week’s passage, Jesus was praying in a certain place. 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 into ... Read More »

16th Sunday in Ordinary Time 2022

Posted by Christy .. on 7/12/22

My Dear People, 

Jesus stopped at the home of Martha and Mary to share a meal with them.  Just like  Abraham who had a meal prepared for the three visitors, they, too, were hosting God. Martha and Mary had the opportunity to host Jesus and serve the meal in ... Read More »

15th Sunday in Ordinary Time 2022

Posted by Christy .. on 7/05/22

My Dear People, 

When asked outright how to have eternal life, Jesus does not say, “Just have faith in me and then do whatever you want.”  This is what many think today. Jesus talks about action. In another passage, Jesus says, “It is not those who say ‘Lord, Lord’ ... Read More »

14th Sunday in Ordinary Time 2022

Posted by Christy .. on 6/27/22

My Dear People,

Happy Independence Day to everyone! Let us pray to God that the freedoms endowed by our creator may be preserved in this country. First, let us delve into the understanding of freedom.   It is a freedom to be who God created you to be. Freedom ... Read More »

13th Sunday in Ordinary Time 2022

Posted by Christy .. on 6/27/22

My Dear People,

Thanks to all who participated in the procession of Corpus Christi, especially those who planned it. It went well due to your efforts. 

Significant events in Jesus’ life happen at the appointed times in accord with God’s overall plan. Here, a turning point occurs when the ... Read More »

Corpus Christi 2022

Posted by Christy .. on 6/27/22

My Dear People,  

Today we celebrate the Feast of the Body and Blood of Christ, a very important feast in the Catholic Church. The Eucharist is the focus of our worship, where Jesus comes to us and is present in physical form. 

What was once intended as a retreat ... Read More »

Most Holy Trinity 2022

Posted by Christy .. on 6/27/22

My Dear People, 

It is the Holy Spirit which allows us to fully understand the truth revealed by Christ. As Vatican II teaches, our Lord “completed and perfected Revelation and confirmed…finally by sending the Holy Spirit of truth” (Vatican II Dei Verbum). Here, Jesus Christ reveals some  aspects of ... Read More »

Pentecost, 2022

Posted by Christy .. on 5/30/22

My Dear People,

Today we celebrate the feast of Pentecost, which marks the official beginning of the Catholic Church. The Holy Spirit descended upon the Apostles on Pentecost Sunday and is still guiding the Church today in two ways. The first is Hierarchical; the second is Charismatic. In the ... Read More »