The Merciful King

November 20, 2016 |by N W | Comments Off on The Merciful King | Blessings, Faith, Father Salvador, Humility, Mercy, Saints, St. Luke

The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
November 20, 2016 – Year C
Readings: 2 Sm 5:1-3 / Ps 122 / Col 1:12-20 / Lk 23:35-43
by Rev. Salvador Añonuevo, Pastor
 

Today we celebrate the feast of Christ the King, which is the last Sunday in the liturgical calendar, and this year is also the last day of the Year of Mercy.  It is the hope of our Holy Mother Church that the emphasis on God’s infinite mercy this past year will remain with us to ponder upon and reflect on for the rest of our lives.  (more…)

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Saving the Lost

October 30, 2016 |by HNMWebmaster | Comments Off on Saving the Lost | Eucharist, Faith, Father Salvador, Grace, Homilies, Hope, Humility, Joy, Ordinary Time, St. Luke, Trust

31st Sunday in Ordinary Time
October 30, 2016 – Year C

Readings: Wis 11:22-12:2 / Psalm 145 / 2 Thes 1:11-2:2 / Lk 19:1-10
by Rev. Salvador Añonuevo, Pastor

Each and every one of us, who is old enough to have a life history, must have experienced being lost sometime in the past, either literally or figuratively. On a dark, winter night a few years ago, I was on my way to attend the priest gathering at the rectory of Fr. Dan Kelly in Nelson County. (more…)

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Foundation of All Prayers

October 23, 2016 |by HNMWebmaster | Comments Off on Foundation of All Prayers | Father Salvador, Homilies, Humility, Prayer, St. Luke, Strength

30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
October 23, 2016 – Year C

Readings: Sir 35:12-14, 16-18 / Psalm 34 / 2 Tm 4:6-8, 16-18 /Lk 18:9-14
by Rev. Salvador Añonuevo, Pastor

During one of the breaks at last week’s Priests’ Convocation, I was talking to Fr. Jay who absolutely loves the game of golf. It reminded me of 9 years ago when he was trying to convince me to learn how to play golf. I asked him to give me one good reason to spend several hours learning how to hit a small white ball with a long stick. In reply, he said, “Golf teaches you the virtue of humility.” And so I said, “Monday is my day off; I’ll see you on the course.” The rest is history. (more…)

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Holy Indifference

October 11, 2015 |by HNMWebmaster | Comments Off on Holy Indifference | Deacon Eddie, Discipleship, Faith, Homilies, Humility, Ordinary Time, St. Mark, Trust

28th Sunday in Ordinary Time
October 11, 2015 – Year B

Readings: Wis 7:7-11 / Psalm 90 / Heb 4:12-13 / Mk 10:17-30
by Rev. Mr. Eddie Craig, Permanent Deacon

The older I get, the more it astonishes me how wisdom can often be found in the strangest places. Even if you’ve never watched it, I’m sure most of you are aware of the cartoon that comes on by the name of The Simpsons. (more…)

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Being Great

September 20, 2015 |by HNMWebmaster | Comments Off on Being Great | Discipleship, Father Salvador, Homilies, Humility, Mission, Ordinary Time, Self-Reflection, Service

25th Sunday in Ordinary Time
September 20, 2015 – Year B

Readings: Wis 2:12, 17-20 / Psalm 54/ Jas 3:16-4:3 / Mk 9:30-37
by Rev. Salvador Añonuevo, Pastor

Last Thursday after we celebrated the funeral Mass for our brother in Christ, Tom Gilsinan, one of his friends described him as a great man. Those of who knew Tom would surely agree. He was great not because he had extraordinary achievements in life that should be recorded in history books or featured in national media, but because he was a man who was always willing to serve. He was the type who always showed up to be of assistance whenever help was needed. (more…)

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