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Sharing the Gifts of the Holy Spirit

June 8, 2014 |by HNMWebmaster | Comments Off on Sharing the Gifts of the Holy Spirit | Courage, Discipleship, Evangelization, Holy Spirit, Homilies, Pentecost, St. John

Pentecost Sunday
June 8, 2014 – Year A
Readings:  Acts 2:1-11, Psalm 104, 1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13, Jn 20:19-23
by Rev. Mr. Ray Roderique, Permanent Deacon

Today we celebrate the Feast of Pentecost. Most of us marvel at what happened to the disciples of Christ on that glorious day. We often think of this as a one-time event, but the truth is it is an on-going event. We need to observe Pentecost every day. (more…)

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Mothers: Our Good Shepherds

May 14, 2014 |by HNMWebmaster | Comments Off on Mothers: Our Good Shepherds | Commitment, Courage, Easter, Homilies, Love, St. John

4th Sunday of Easter (Mother’s Day)
May 11, 2014 – Year A
Readings: Acts 2:14A, 36-41, Psalm 23, 1 Pt 2:20B-25, Jn 10:1-10
by Rev. Mr. Ray Roderique, Permanent Deacon

There is a Mother’s Day story I thought you might enjoy. The story is in the autobiography of Jimmy Cagney, the famous Hollywood actor. It took place in his youth when his mother was very, very sick. Around her bed were the four Cagney boys and Jeannie, their only sister. Because of a stroke, Mrs. Cagney could no longer speak. (more…)

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Open to the Spirit

April 29, 2014 |by HNMWebmaster | 0 Comments | Courage, Deacon Eddie, Discipleship, Easter, Homilies, St. John

2nd Sunday of Easter (Divine Mercy Sunday)
April 27, 2014 – Year A
Readings:  Acts 2:42-47, Psalm 118, 1 Pt 1:3-9, Jn 20:19-31
by Rev. Mr. Eddie Craig, Permanent Deacon

Today, the 2nd Sunday of Easter, the church emphasizes the unimaginable mercy of our loving God. In the first reading from The Acts of the Apostles, we get a little glimpse of the communal life of the brand-new Church. (more…)

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The Joy of the Resurrection

April 29, 2014 |by HNMWebmaster | 0 Comments | Courage, Easter, Evangelization, Faith, Homilies, Hope, St. John, Strength, Trust

Easter Sunday
April 20, 2014 – Year A
Readings: Acts 10:34A, 37-43, Psalm 118, Col 3:1-4, Jn 20:1-9
by Rev. Mr. Ray Roderique, Permanent Deacon

Each of the eye witnesses in the New Testament gives differing accounts of Christ’s resurrection. Here is the Apostle John’s account: Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from its entrance. So she came running to Simon Peter and another disciple, (more…)

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