14 Jul

Be the Good Samaritan

by N W Jul 14, 2019 Comments Off on Be the Good Samaritan

Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 14, 2019 – Year C Readings: Dt 30:10-14 / Ps 69 / Col 1:15-20 / Lk 10:25-37 by Father Paul O’Donnell Duggan, Guest Celebrant Are you familiar with the name Serena Williams? She almost made history yesterday. She just missed out on getting her […]

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7 Jul

Jesus’ Gift of Peace

by N W Jul 7, 2019 Comments Off on Jesus’ Gift of Peace

Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 7, 2019 – Year C Readings: Is 66:10-14C / Ps 66 / Gal 6:14-18 / Lk 10:1-12, 17-20 by Rev. Salvador Añonuevo, Pastor Many of us are old enough to know that whatever you give you will receive. In most cases the result is […]

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30 Jun

The Cost of Freedom

by N W Jun 30, 2019 Comments Off on The Cost of Freedom

Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time June 30, 2019 – Year C Readings: 1 Kgs 19:16B, 19-21 / Ps 16 / Gal 5:1, 13-18 / Lk 9:51-62 by Rev. Salvador Añonuevo, Pastor Four days from now we will celebrate the Fourth of July, and it is a privilege to wake up […]

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23 Jun

The Real Presence

by N W Jun 23, 2019 Comments Off on The Real Presence

The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ June 23, 2019 – Year C Readings: Gn 14:18-20 / Ps 110 / 1 Cor 11:23-26 / Lk 9:11B-17 by Rev. Salvador Añonuevo, Pastor A story is told that, one day, Saint Mother Teresa went to see a man […]

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9 Jun

Come, Holy Spirit!

by N W Jun 9, 2019 Comments Off on Come, Holy Spirit!

Pentecost Sunday June 9, 2019 – Year C Readings: Acts 2:1-11 / Ps 104 / 1 Cor 12:3B-7, 12-13 / Jn 20:19-23 by Rev. Mr. Eddie Craig, Permanent Deacon Good morning and Happy Birthday! Because it is our birthday. Now you are probably thinking, “Deacon Eddie, it’s not my birthday!” […]

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2 Jun

Faith, Hope, and Blessings

by N W Jun 2, 2019 Comments Off on Faith, Hope, and Blessings

The Ascension of the Lord June 2, 2019 – Year C Readings: Acts 1:1-11 / Ps 47 / Eph 1:17-23 / Lk 24:46-53 by Rev. Salvador Añonuevo, Pastor Each of us gathered here in front of God’s altar, who is old enough to have responsibilities at home or at work, […]

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26 May

Faith and Love

by N W May 26, 2019 Comments Off on Faith and Love

Sixth Sunday of Easter May 26, 2019 – Year C Readings: Acts 15:1-2, 22-29 / Ps 67 / Rev 21:10-14, 22-23 / Jn 14:23-29 by Rev. Salvador Añonuevo, Pastor Jimmy Carter, in his book, Sources of Strength, tells about interviewing Eloy Cruz, an admirable Cuban pastor who had tremendous rapport […]

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12 May

Mother As a Shepherd

by N W May 12, 2019 Comments Off on Mother As a Shepherd

Fourth Sunday of Easter May 12, 2019 – Year C Readings: Acts 13:14, 43-52 / Ps 100 / Rev 7:9, 14B-17 / Jn 10:27-30 by Rev. Salvador Añonuevo, Pastor Deacon Harold of EWTN, one of the most sought-after speakers in men’s conferences, told this story. One day when his children […]

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5 May

First Communion

by N W May 5, 2019 Comments Off on First Communion

Third Sunday of Easter May 5, 2019 – Year C Readings: Acts 5:27-32, 40B-41 / Ps 30 / Rev 5:11-14 / Jn 21:1-19 by Rev. Mr. Eddie Craig, Permanent Deacon How many of you can remember your First Communion? Now I want you to think about how you felt the […]

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28 Apr

Seek Mercy, Show Mercy

by N W Apr 28, 2019 Comments Off on Seek Mercy, Show Mercy

Second Sunday of Easter / Sunday of Divine Mercy April 28, 2019 – Year C Readings: Acts 5:12-16 / Ps 118 / Rev 1:9-11A, 12-13, 17-19 / Jn 20:19-31 by Father Paul O’Donnell Duggan, Guest Celebrant At this very late stage in my life I have entered into the 21st […]

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21 Apr

Rebuild

by N W Apr 21, 2019 Comments Off on Rebuild

Easter Sunday April 21, 2019 – Year C Readings: Acts 10:34A, 37-43 / Ps 118 / 1 Cor 5:6B-8 / Jn 20:1-9 by Rev. Mr. Eddie Craig, Permanent Deacon In 2011 I was blessed to be able to go to Europe on a trip with my family. As part of […]

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24 Mar

Begin Again

by N W Mar 24, 2019 Comments Off on Begin Again

Third Sunday of Lent March 24, 2019 – Year C Readings: Ex 3:1-8A, 13-15 / Ps 103 / 1 Cor 10:1-6, 10-12 / Lk 13:1-9 by Rev. Mr. Eddie Craig, Permanent Deacon Today I want to focus on one event in “The Lord of the Rings” by J.R.R. Tolkien. It […]

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17 Mar

Desert Experience

by N W Mar 17, 2019 Comments Off on Desert Experience

Second Sunday of Lent March 17, 2019 – Year C Readings: Gn 15:5-12, 17-18 / Ps 27 / Phil 3:17 – 4:1 / Lk 9:28B-36 by Rev. Salvador Añonuevo, Pastor In my first few years in the priesthood, I had the privilege to minister to the residents of a remote, […]

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10 Mar

Let Go To Be Free

by N W Mar 10, 2019 Comments Off on Let Go To Be Free

First Sunday in Lent March 10, 2019 – Year C Readings: Dt 26:4-10 / Ps 91 / Rom 10:8-13 / Lk 4:1-13 by Rev. Salvador Añonuevo, Pastor Although the beginning of Spring is still ten days from now, the fact that we have already made the “spring forward” of our […]

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3 Mar

Be Changed

by N W Mar 3, 2019 Comments Off on Be Changed

Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time March 3, 2019 – Year C Readings: Sir 27:4-7 / Ps 92 / 1 Cor 15:54-58 / Lk 6:39-45 by Rev. Mr. Eddie Craig, Permanent Deacon Today is the Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time. We have been in the same book of the Gospel of […]

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24 Feb

Praying Together

by N W Feb 24, 2019 Comments Off on Praying Together

Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time February 24, 2019 – Year C Readings: 1 Sm 26:2, 7-9, 12-13, 22-23 / Ps 103 / 1 Cor 15:45-49 / Lk 6:27-38 by Father Paul O’Donnell Duggan, Guest Celebrant Can you guess who my favorite brother is and why? My favorite brother is Father […]

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17 Feb

Trust the Lord

by N W Feb 17, 2019 Comments Off on Trust the Lord

Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 17, 2019 – Year C Readings: Jer 17:5-8 / Ps 1 / 1 Cor 15:12, 16-20 / Lk 6:17, 20-26 by Rev. Salvador Añonuevo, Pastor In my first few years in the priesthood, I was assigned by my former bishop to a parish in […]

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10 Feb

Jesus’ Leaders

by N W Feb 10, 2019 Comments Off on Jesus’ Leaders

Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 10, 2019 – Year C Readings: Is 6:1-2A, 3-8 / Ps 138 / 1 Cor 15:1-11 / Lk 5:1-11 by Rev. Salvador Añonuevo, Pastor God’s ways are indeed different from what our human intelligence tells us is the right way. The entire history of […]

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3 Feb

Free to Choose

by N W Feb 3, 2019 Comments Off on Free to Choose

Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 3, 2019 – Year C Readings: Jer 1:4-5, 17-19 / Ps 71 / 1 Cor 12:31-13:13 / Lk 4:21-30 by Rev. Mr. Eddie Craig, Permanent Deacon Picture something in your mind. I want you to picture this word: kingdom. What comes to mind when […]

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27 Jan

Friends of God

by N W Jan 27, 2019 Comments Off on Friends of God

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time January 27, 2019 – 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. Salvador Añonuevo, Pastor It has been said that you know that a person is your friend if you wouldn’t hesitate to […]

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20 Jan

Do What Jesus Tells You

by N W Jan 20, 2019 Comments Off on Do What Jesus Tells You

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time January 20, 2019 – Year C Readings: Is 62:1-5 / Ps 96 / 1 Cor 12:4-11 / Jn 2:1-11 by Rev. Salvador Añonuevo, Pastor About a month ago, Scott Marr of Nebraska was found by his son unconscious and barely alive. The following day his […]

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6 Jan

Are You a Star?

by N W Jan 6, 2019 Comments Off on Are You a Star?

The Epiphany of the Lord January 6, 2019 – Year C Readings: Is 60:1-6 / Ps 72 / Eph 3:2-3A, 5-6 / Mt 2:1-12 by Rev. Salvador Añonuevo, Pastor Yesterday I had the privilege to be with my brother Knights at a state meeting. The Bishop just appointed me as […]

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1 Jan

To Christ, Through Mary

by N W Jan 1, 2019 Comments Off on To Christ, Through Mary

Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God January 1, 2019 – Year C Readings: Nm 6:22-27 / Ps 67 / Gal 4:4-7 / Lk 2:16-21 by Deacon Cassidy Stinson, Guest Homilist I remember very clearly the first time I ever stayed up to celebrate New Year’s Eve […]

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25 Dec

God Never Gives Up

by N W Dec 25, 2018 Comments Off on God Never Gives Up

The Nativity of the Lord – Christmas December 25, 2018 – Year C Readings: Is 9:1-6 / Lk 2:11, Ps 96 / Ti 2:11-14 / Lk 2:1-14 by Rev. Salvador Añonuevo, Pastor On December 6, a young mother from Orlando was taking her eleven-month old daughter to one of the […]

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