16 Feb

Trust in the Lord

by N W Feb 16, 2025 0

Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 16, 2025 — Year C Readings: Jer 17:5-8 / Ps 1 / 1 Cor 15:12, 16-20 / Lk 6:17, 20-26 by Rev. Nixon Negparanon, Pastor As we reflect on today’s readings, we see a striking contrast between those who trust in themselves and those […]

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9 Feb

God Qualifies the Called

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Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 9, 2025 — Year C Readings: Is 6:1-2a, 3-8 / Ps 138 / 1 Cor 15:1-11 / Lk 5:1-11 by Rev. Nixon Negparanon, Pastor Have you ever felt unworthy of a task?  Too weak, too sinful to be used by God?  Today’s readings tell […]

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2 Feb

The Gift of Piety

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Feast of the Presentation of the Lord February 2, 2025 — Year B Readings: Mal 3:1-4 / Ps 24 / Heb 2:14-18 / Lk 2:22-40 by Rev. Mr. Mark De La Hunt, Permanent Deacon Today the Holy Mother Church turns our focus to Mary and Joseph presenting Baby Jesus to […]

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26 Jan

Live God’s Word

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Third Sunday in Ordinary Time January 26, 2025 — Year C Readings: Neh 8:2-4a, 5-6, 8-10 / Ps 19 / 1 Cor 12:12-30 / Lk 1:1-4, 4:14-21 by Rev. Nixon Negparanon, Pastor Today’s readings beautifully converge on the theme of God’s Word as the source of life, joy, and unity.  […]

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19 Jan

The Abundance of God’s Love

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Second Sunday in Ordinary Time January 19, 2025 — Year C Readings: Is 62:1-5 / Ps 96 / 1 Cor 12:4-11 / Jn 2:1-11 by Rev. Nixon Negparanon, Pastor Today’s readings beautifully converge to reveal the abundance of God’s love and grace in our lives.  At the center of this […]

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12 Jan

We Are Beloved Children

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The Baptism of the Lord January 12, 2025 — Year C Readings: Is 42:1-4, 6-7 / Ps 29 / Acts 10:34-38 / Lk 3:15-16, 21-22 by Rev. Nixon Negparanon, Pastor The Baptism of the Lord is a profound moment in the life of Christ and the Church.  Today we celebrate […]

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5 Jan

Let Us Be Like the Magi

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The Epiphany of the Lord January 5, 2025 — Year C Readings: Is 60:1-6 / Ps 72 / Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6 / Mt 2:1-12 by Rev. Nixon Negparanon, Pastor Today we celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany, a significant moment in the liturgical calendar, when we reflect on how Jesus […]

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29 Dec

Family Life

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Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph December 29, 2024 — Year C Readings: Sir 3:2-6, 12-14 / Ps 128 / Col 3:12-21 / Lk 2:41-52 by Rev. Nixon Negparanon, Pastor Today is the last Sunday of the calendar year, and it is a wonderful time to […]

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25 Dec

The Spirit of Christmas

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The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) December 25, 2024 — Year C Readings: Is 9:1-6 / Ps 96 / Ti 2:11-14 / Lk 2:1-14 by Rev. Nixon Negparanon, Pastor Many of us may be familiar with the song, “I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day.” It starts with, I heard […]

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15 Dec

Rejoice in God’s Presence and Promise

by N W Dec 15, 2024 0

Third Sunday of Advent December 15, 2024 — Year C Readings: Zep 3:14-18a / Is 12 / Phil 4:4-7 / Lk 3:10-18  by Rev. Nixon Negparanon, Pastor Today, on the Third Sunday of Advent, we celebrate Gaudete Sunday, a day of joy and rejoicing as Christmas draws near.  The rose-colored […]

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8 Dec

Live With Gratitude and Confidence

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Second Sunday of Advent December 8, 2024 — Year C Readings: Bar 5:1-9 / Ps 126 / Phil 1:4-6, 8-11 / Lk 3:1-6 by Rev. Nixon Negparanon, Pastor Today we light the second candle on the Advent wreath, known as the “Bethlehem candle.” It symbolizes peace, preparation, and faith. The […]

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1 Dec

Active Preparation

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First Sunday of Advent December 1, 2024 — Year C Readings: Jer 33:14-16 / Ps 25 / 1 Thes 3:12–4:2 / Lk 21:25-28, 34-36 by Rev. Nixon Negparanon, Pastor Today is the first Sunday of Advent.  Advent marks the beginning of a new liturgical calendar, a new beginning for us […]

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24 Nov

Thy Kingdom Come

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The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe November 24, 2024 — Year B Readings: Dn 7:13-14 / Ps 93 / Rv 1:5-8 / Jn 18:33b-37 by Rev. Mr. Mark De La Hunt, Permanent Deacon Today we celebrate the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of […]

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17 Nov

Live With Readiness

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Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time November 17, 2024 — Year B Readings: Dn 12:1-3 / Ps 16 / Heb 10:11-14, 18 / Mk 13:24-32 by Rev. Nixon Negparanon, Pastor Today’s readings are filled with powerful imagery and words about the End.  We hear a familiar message running deep in today’s […]

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10 Nov

Giving From the Heart

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Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time November 10, 2024 — Year B Readings: 1 Kgs 17:10-16 / Ps 146 / Heb 9:24-28 / Mk 12:38-44 by Rev. Nixon Negparanon, Pastor Our readings today call every one of us to think about and reflect on genuine generosity, trust, and humility.  The Church […]

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3 Nov

Live What You Believe

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Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time November 3, 2024 — Year B Readings: Dt 6:2-6 / Ps 18 / Heb 7:23-28 / Mk 12:28b-34 by Rev. Nixon Negparanon, Pastor Brothers and sisters, our readings today show us a common theme of wholehearted love for God and neighbor. They highlight that true […]

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1 Nov

Become a Saint

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Solemnity of All Saints November 1, 2024 — Year B Readings: Rv 7:2-4, 9-14 / Ps 24 / 1 Jn 3:1-3 / Mt 5:1-12a by Rev. Nixon Negparanon, Pastor Last night at the Vigil Mass for All Saints Day, there was a boy who was wearing a costume of a […]

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27 Oct

Bartimaeus Begins to See and Follows Jesus

by N W Oct 27, 2024 1

Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 27, 2024 — Year B Readings: Jer 31:7-9 / Ps 126 / Heb 5:1-6 / Mk 10:46-52 by Rev. Mr. Mark De La Hunt, Permanent Deacon Today I will continue to preach on the theme of evangelization in accord with the third year of […]

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20 Oct

Small Things With Great Love

by N W Oct 20, 2024 0

Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 20, 2024 — Year B Readings: Is 53:10-11 / Ps 33 / Heb 4:14-16 / Mk 10:35-45  by Rev. Nixon Negparanon, Pastor The readings for this Sunday, the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time, show us a common theme of sacrificial service and humility as […]

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13 Oct

True Wealth

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Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 13, 2024 — Year B Readings: Wis 7:7-11 / Ps 90 / Heb 4:12-13 / Mk 17-30 by Rev. Nixon Negparanon, Pastor Today’s readings invite us to reflect on the deep and challenging call to follow Christ, especially when it comes to the things […]

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6 Oct

Invite God Into Your Relationships

by N W Oct 6, 2024 0

Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time October 6, 2024 — Year B Readings: Gn 2:18-24 / Ps 128 / Heb 2:9-11 / Mk 10:2-16 by Rev. Nixon Negparanon, Pastor Today’s readings show us a common theme, which is the sanctity and unity of marriage rooted in God’s divine plan for humanity.  […]

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29 Sep

Bestow Your Spirit

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Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time September 29, 2024 — Year B Readings: Nm 11:25-29 / Ps 19 / Jas 5:1-6 / Mk 9:38-43, 45, 47-48 by Rev. David Stanfill, Guest Celebrant In the first reading from the Book of Numbers, Moses says, “Would that all the people of the Lord […]

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22 Sep

Change the World by Being the Servant of All

by N W Sep 22, 2024 0

Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time September 22, 2024 — Year B Readings: Wis 2:12, 17-20 / Ps 54 / Jas 3:16-4:3 / Mk 9:30-37 by Rev. Mr. Mark De La Hunt, Permanent Deacon If you want to see a total mental meltdown, tell a toddler, “No.”  YouTube is full of […]

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15 Sep

Embrace the Cross

by N W Sep 15, 2024 0

Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time September 15, 2024 — Year B Readings: Is 50:5-9a / Ps 116 / Jas 2:14-18 / Mk 8:27-35 by Rev. Nixon Negparanon, Pastor This Sunday’s readings show us how to live our faith, regardless of how the world is treating us.  The readings then reveal […]

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