8 Dec

Life-long Repentance

by N W Dec 8, 2019 Comments Off on Life-long Repentance

Second Sunday of Advent December 8, 2019 – Year A Readings: Is 11:1-10 / Ps 72 / Rom 15:4-9 / Mt 3:1-12 by Father Louis Benoit, Guest Celebrant We heard in the gospel about John the Baptist in the desert – wearing weird clothes and eating weird food. He’s attracting […]

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24 Nov

What Kind of King?

by N W Nov 24, 2019 Comments Off on What Kind of King?

The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe November 24, 2019 – Year C Readings: 2 Sm 5:1-3 / Ps 122 / Col 1:12-20 / Lk 23:35-43 by Father Jay Biber, Guest Celebrant What an unexpected joy for me, on this last Sunday of this Year of […]

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10 Nov

Living In Mystery

by N W Nov 10, 2019 Comments Off on Living In Mystery

Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time November 10, 2019 – Year C Readings: 2 Mc 7:1-2, 9-14 / Ps 17 / 2 Thes 2:16-3:5 / Lk 20:27-38 by Father Louis Benoit, Guest Celebrant We’ve had two readings today of seven brothers, all of whom have passed away. The first reading from […]

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3 Nov

Trying to See God

by N W Nov 3, 2019 Comments Off on Trying to See God

Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time November 3, 2019—Year C Readings: Wis 11:22-12:2 / Ps 145 / 2 Thes 1:11-2:2 / Lk 19:1-10 by Rev. Mr. Eddie Craig, Permanent Deacon There are some questions there’s only one answer to…. … Like, when your wife asks, “How does my hair look?” There’s […]

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27 Oct

Prayer of the Humble

by N W Oct 27, 2019 Comments Off on Prayer of the Humble

Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 27, 2019 – Year C Readings: Sir 35:12-14, 16-18 / Ps 34 / 2 Tm 4:6-8, 16-18 / Lk 18:9-14 by Rev. Salvador Añonuevo, Pastor A story is told about Frederick the Great, who was the king of Prussia from 1740 to 1786. One […]

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20 Oct

Perseverance

by N W Oct 20, 2019 Comments Off on Perseverance

Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 20, 2019 – Year C Readings: Ex 17:8-13 / Ps 121 / 2 Tm 3:14-4:2 / Lk 18:1-8 by Rev. Salvador Añonuevo, Pastor History tells us that many famous people were slow starters, but they persevered. They didn’t give up. Winston Churchill, for instance, […]

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13 Oct

Gratitude

by N W Oct 13, 2019 Comments Off on Gratitude

Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 13, 2019 – Year C Readings: 2 Kgs 5:14-17 / Ps 98 / 2 Tm 2:8-13 / Lk 17:11-19 by Rev. Salvador Añonuevo, Pastor Last Sunday, a few minutes before I celebrated the 8:00 Mass here, I greeted a parishioner from our sister parish […]

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6 Oct

The Power of Patience

by N W Oct 6, 2019 Comments Off on The Power of Patience

Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time October 6, 2019 – Year C Readings: Hab 1:2-3; 2:2-4 / Ps 95 / 2 Tm 1:6-8, 13-14 / Lk 17:5-10 by Rev. Salvador Añonuevo, Pastor There have been times in all of our lives when we have been in a very difficult situation, faced […]

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29 Sep

What Have You Failed To Do?

by N W Sep 29, 2019 Comments Off on What Have You Failed To Do?

Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time September 29, 2019 – Year C Readings: Am 6:1A, 4-7 / Ps 146 / 1 Tm 6:11-16 / Lk 16:19-31 by Rev. Salvador Añonuevo, Pastor A story is told about David Rockefeller of Chase Manhattan Bank traveling through South America. A group of bank officials […]

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15 Sep

Lost and Forgiven

by N W Sep 15, 2019 Comments Off on Lost and Forgiven

Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time September 15, 2019 – Year C Readings: Ex 32:7-11, 13-14 / Ps 51 / 1 Tm 1:12-17 / Lk 15:1-32 by Rev. Salvador Añonuevo, Pastor A story is told about a teenager who, after Sunday morning Mass, went to his pastor for advice. He said, […]

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25 Aug

Life, Progress, and Discipline

by N W Aug 25, 2019 Comments Off on Life, Progress, and Discipline

Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time August 25, 2019 – Year C Readings: Is 66:18-21 / Ps 117 / Heb 12:5-7, 11-13 / Lk 13:22-30 by Rev. Salvador Añonuevo, Pastor A few days ago, during my flight to Minneapolis, I noticed that more and more people, especially the young ones, are […]

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4 Aug

Make a Difference

by N W Aug 4, 2019 Comments Off on Make a Difference

Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time August 4, 2019 – Year C Readings: Ecc 1:2; 2:21-23 / Ps 90 / Col 3:1-5, 9-11 / Lk 12:13-21 by Rev. Salvador Añonuevo, Pastor A story is told about a professor in a prestigious university who, when he was about to receive tenure, suddenly […]

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28 Jul

How to Pray

by N W Jul 28, 2019 Comments Off on How to Pray

Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 28, 2019—Year C Readings: Gn 18:20-32 / Ps 138 / Col 2:12-14 / Lk 11:1-13 by Rev. Mr. Eddie Craig, Permanent Deacon Picture this theatrical scene: a nice cul-de-sac in a quiet suburb outside of some city. There is a woman there, frantically running […]

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21 Jul

Taking Time to See Jesus

by N W Jul 21, 2019 Comments Off on Taking Time to See Jesus

Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 21, 2019 – Year C Readings: Gn 18:1-10A / Ps 15 / Col 1:24-28 / Lk 10:38-42 by Father Louis Benoit, Guest Celebrant In the Bible, hospitality was a very important thing. That’s the first reading, with Abraham and his visitors. And in the […]

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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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