Be Not Afraid

August 10, 2014 |by HNMWebmaster | Comments Off on Be Not Afraid | Comfort, Courage, Discipleship, Faith, Father Salvador, Homilies, Hope, St. Matthew, Strength, Trust

19th Sunday in Ordinary Time
August 10, 2014 – Year A

Readings: 1 Kgs 19:9a, 11-13a; Psalm 85; Rom 9:1-5; Mt 14:22-33
by Rev. Salvador Añonuevo, Pastor

A few years ago, the comedian Jerry Seinfeld said, “According to most studies, people’s number one fear is public speaking. Number two is death. Now this means, to the average person, if you have to go to a funeral, you are better off in the casket than doing the eulogy.” (more…)

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Journey with Jesus

May 11, 2014 |by HNMWebmaster | Comments Off on Journey with Jesus | Discipleship, Easter, Faith, Father Salvador, Homilies, Hope, St. Luke, Trust

3rd Sunday of Easter
May 4, 2014 – Year A

Readings: Acts 2:14, 22-23, Psalm 16, 1 Pt 1:17-21, Lk 24:13-35
by Rev. Salvador Añonuevo, Pastor

Last Sunday after the canonization of Saint John Paul II and Saint John XXIII, Cardinal Dolan of the Archdiocese of New York said that many people who don’t understand our Catholic faith tradition were probably wondering why thousands of people were gathered in the Vatican for the canonization.  Millions of people around the world were watching on TV, or following on Twitter or Facebook.  Why was everyone so excited, honoring these two dead men? (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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The Reward of Welcoming Jesus

April 27, 2014 |by HNMWebmaster | 0 Comments | Comfort, Father Salvador, Homilies, Hope, Lent, Love, St. Matthew

Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion
April 13, 2014 – Year A
Readings: Mt 21:1-11, Is 50:4-7, Psalm 22, Phil 2:6-11, Mt 26:14-27:66
by Rev. Salvador Añonuevo, Pastor

A few minutes before Mass, I was talking to Deacon Eddie. He reminded me of a story from when his daughter Carrie was in kindergarten. She said that the best part of her day was when she saw her mom waiting for her at the bus stop after school. This is precisely the same feeling that travelers on a journey in the desert during the time of our Lord would have when they saw their friends and relatives waving palm branches to welcome them. (more…)

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