A word from Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI ~ “Freedom is not only a gift, but a summons to personal responsibility.”  As we celebrate the 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time this weekend, we reach the mid-point of the summer.  All through this year we have been reading from … [Read more...]

A word from Pope Francis ~ “There is a danger that threatens everyone in the church, all of us.  The danger of worldliness.  It leads us to vanity, arrogance and pride .”  On this first Sunday in July, we celebrate the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time.  We … [Read more...]

A word from Pope Francis ~ “The Eucharist is the synthesis of the entire existence of Jesus, which was a single act of love for the Father and his brothers.”  Now that our observance of Lent and celebrations of the Easter season are concluded, and we have celebrated the … [Read more...]

A word from Pope Francis ~ “God is the God of surprises, that God is always new: he never contradicts himself, never says that what he had said was wrong, ever, but he always surprises us.” On this first weekend of summer, we celebrate the feast of “The Most Holy Body and Blood … [Read more...]

A word from Pope Francis ~ “Peace is about receiving the Holy Spirit.  The peace bestowed on the apostles, the peace that does not bring freedom from problems, but in problems, is offered to each of us.” Happy Father’s Day to all of our dads, grandpas, Godfathers, and all those … [Read more...]

A word from St. Pope John Paul II ~ “We are not the sum of our weaknesses and failures, we are the sum of the Father’s love for us and our real capacity to become the image of His Son Jesus.” On this second Sunday in June we celebrate the feast of Pentecost – the 50th day of … [Read more...]