Today we hear the reading from John’s Gospel about the healing of the man born blind. This story has many aspects to it; that Jesus uses this man’s handicap to bring vision to all of us, the blindness of the religious leaders of His day; the lack of understanding of Read more
“Come to me all you who are weary and find life burdensome” (Matthew 11:28). Each of us are weary, burdened, and I know in my case, heartbroken. It is sad for me to think that the faithful will not be able to receive the physical presence of Christ in the Read more
Sacrament of the Eucharist The Eucharist has always been one of the most important Sacraments of our faith. We, Catholics, strongly and firmly believe in the “Real Presence” of Jesus in the Eucharist. In other words, Holy Communion is not symbolic of the body and blood of Jesus, as some Read more
Sacrament of Confirmation The Sacrament of Confirmation is the second Sacrament of Christian initiation. It is called Confirmation, because, it confirms and strengthens the life of grace, received through Baptism (cf. Catechism of the Catholic Church 1285). Through Confirmation, Catholics receive a special outpouring of the Holy Spirit, who gives Read more
Sacraments of Initiation There are three Sacraments, Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist, which are known as Sacraments of Initiation. They are so-called, because each is meant to strengthen our faith and forge a deeper relationship with God. Baptism frees us from original sin, Confirmation strengthens our faith and Eucharist give the Read more
In the coming weeks, I would like to share with you what we, Catholics, believe about the Sacraments and the significance of each of the Sacraments. The word Sacrament means “a sign of the sacred”, which is an outward and visible sign from God to us. Hence, a Sacrament is Read more
We don’t like anyone to tell us what to do or how to live our lives. That generalization seems to fit the current norm or our society. In spite of this, we are obliged to live according to many laws. The games we play all have a set of rules Read more
I would like to share with you an article, which I read on the Vatican Website. I feel that it is an important article, which would help families with young people: Suicide Prevention in Youth
Dear Parishioners, Reflecting upon this past year, I would like to state that we have received many blessings as a Parish: so many volunteers who have assisted at various ministries and services; the dedication of the individuals and pious associations, who have enabled us to hold various events; generous contributions Read more
“In many and various ways God spoke of old to our fathers by the prophets; but in these last days he has spoken to us by a Son … He reflects the glory of God and bears the very stamp of his nature …” (Hebrews 1:1-3). Christmas is Read more