Weekly Faith – The Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
The Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Readings: Isaiah 55:10–11Psalm 65:10–14Romans 8:18–23Matthew 13:1–23 Today’s readings, like last week’s, ask us to meditate on Israel’s response to God’s Word—and our own. Why do some hear the word of the kingdom, yet fail to...
Pope Francis’ July 2020 Prayer Intention
Our Families We pray that today’s families may be accompanied with love, respect and guidance. Read previous Prayer Intentions here.
Weekly Faith – Sunday, July 5, 2020
The Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Readings: Zechariah 9:9–10Psalm 145:1–2, 8–11, 13–14Romans 8:9, 11–13Matthew 11:25–30 Jesus is portrayed in today’s Gospel as a new and greater Moses. Moses, the meekest man on earth (see Numbers 12:3), was God’s friend...
Weekly Faith – Sunday, June 28, 2020
The Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Readings: 2 Kgs 4:8–11, 14–16Ps 89:2–3, 16–19Rom 6:3–4, 8–11Mt 10:37–42 The Liturgy this week continues to instruct us in the elements of discipleship. We’re told that even the most humble among us have a share in the mission...
Bishop ordains three new diocesan priests
Newly ordained Fathers Seth Keller, Michael Fulton and Frank Brown (left to right on carpet) bow for the final blessing from Bishop Robert Brennan at the end of Mass on Saturday, June 13 at St. Joseph Cathedral. The diocesan ordination was delayed for three weeks from...
Singing Is Praying Twice
Singing out LoudHow the hymns of my youth became the rhythm of my life By: MaryBeth Eberhard My relationship with Jesus has always been a constant even from my early years. I was always mothering someone or something. I remember as a little girl dressing up as a nun....