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Sister Kate’s “GOSPEL QUESTION OF THE WEEK”…Luke 4: 1-13…Weekend of 2/13-14/16…First Sunday of Lent…
Posted by Tom Dubeck on 2/12/16
It’s here…the beginning of Lent! If you’re anything like me, the beginning of Lent always brings back memories of my childhood. You remember…giving up candy, going to Stations of the Cross every Friday in Catholic School, practicing in the children’s choir for Easter, etc. It was all good stuff, wasn’t ... Read More »
Watch Gospel and Homily - February 7, 2016
Posted by Bob Long on 2/08/16
Link to YouTube: https://youtu.be/eCwG_rl4pG0
Sister Kate’s “GOSPEL QUESTION OF THE WEEK”…Luke 5: 1-11…Weekend of 2/6-7/16…Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Posted by John Craver on 2/04/16
The readings this weekend tell us a story about God’s “call” to some fishermen. He calls them to “follow Him” and become His disciples. It’s somewhat of an odd story, really. Here’s how it goes…Jesus comes upon some men who were frustrated. They had been fishing all night and hadn’t ... Read More »
Watch Gospel and Homily - January 31, 2016
Posted by Bob Long on 2/04/16
Link to YouTube: https://youtu.be/G8mJPEY0pQU
Sister Kate’s “GOSPEL QUESTION OF THE WEEK”…Luke 4: 21-30…Weekend of 1/30-31/2016…Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Posted by John Craver on 2/01/16
The readings this weekend tell us that we should have and show the courage of our Christian convictions … even when we might face dislike and rejection because of how we express our Christian faith. This Gospel passage shows us how Jesus faced skepticism and criticism with prophetic courage ... Read More »
Sister Kate’s “GOSPEL QUESTION OF THE WEEK”…Luke 1: 1-4, 4:14-21…Weekend of 1/23-24/2016…Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Posted by John Craver on 1/22/16
When I first read through this weekend’s Gospel Passage, my eyes stopped on the following sentence: Jesus returned to Galilee in the power of the Spirit. Get down!!! Being “in the power of the Holy Spirit” is a stunning statement and the best part of it is that the same is true of ... Read More »
Sister Kate’s “GOSPEL QUESTION OF THE WEEK”…John 2: 1-11…Weekend of 1/16-17/2016…Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Posted by John Craver on 1/17/16
This week we are guests/observers at a wedding where Jesus reveals his divine power with his first miracle. You remember the story…Jesus, his mother and his disciples (Joseph is not mentioned in the story; he may well have died already) were guests at a wedding feast in the booming metropolis of Cana (Cana ... Read More »
Sister Kate’s “GOSPEL QUESTION OF THE WEEK” Luke 3: 15-16, 21-22…Weekend of 1/9-10/2016
Posted by John Craver on 1/10/16
The Baptism of Jesus...This weekend, we mark the Baptism of the Lord Jesus. This event is unique because it is the first public revelation of all Three Persons in the Holy Trinity…Father Son, and Spirit! Wow, really??? Read it for yourself and see. In addition, the Baptism of Jesus is the official revelation/announcement of Jesus ... Read More »
Sister Kate’s “GOSPEL QUESTION OF THE WEEK”…Matthew 2:1-12…Weekend of 1/2-3/2016…Feast of the Epiphany..
Posted by John Craver on 1/01/16
This weekend, we celebrate “The Epiphany of the Lord.” The Gospel we hear this weekend tells of the coming of the Magi or Kings. You remember the hymn we usually sing on this weekend…“We three Kings of Orient are…” We look upon this Epiphany event as the first appearance of Christ to the ... Read More »
Sister Kate’s “GOSPEL QUESTION OF THE WEEK”…Luke 2: 41-52…Weekend of 12/26-27/2015…Feast of the Holy Family
Posted by John Craver on 12/25/15
This weekend we celebrate “Holy Family” Sunday. The Holy Gospel presents us with a story that resembles every parent’s nightmare. The Holy Family had traveled to Jerusalem for the Passover and when they started for home, both Mary and Joseph thought that Jesus was with the other parent. They were frantic when they ... Read More »