Reminder to join us for Mass at I.C. Fairbank at 8:30 a.m. to celebrate July 4th
Read MoreA fitting motto for this day is found in the acronym "MAHA," which stands for Make America Holy Again. Let these words and the grace of almighty God inspire us to spread the Gospel across our land this day and invite all to share in God's life and love. God bless America!
Read MoreWe have arrived at the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence! This is a glorious day for our nation, as we mark two and a half centuries of freedom and independence. Let us celebrate with pride our nation's heritage and pledge ourselves to continue the struggle for justice and freedom for all. Happy birthday, America! God bless our nation.
Read MoreGod calls us. When we hear it, we answer in faith and begin to experience an authentic missionary journey. At times, many of us doubt; both the call itself and the path laid before us. As Thomas did, we find ourselves longing for proof. Moments of courage are interrupted by moments of fear. In John’s Gospel, we hear Thomas’ initial courage as he spoke to the other disciples, “…’Let us also go, that we may die with him’”(Jn 11:16). Yet, shortly after, we hear St. Thomas’ anxiety, “Lord, we do not know where you are going; how can we know…
Read MoreToday we remember Saint Junípero Serra (November 24, 1713 – August 28, 1784). He was a Spanish Catholic priest and missionary of the Franciscan Order. Father Serra had a motto which inspired his life and work, not just a saying, but above all a reality which shaped the way he lived: ¡siempre adelante! Keep moving forward! For him, this was the way to continue experiencing the joy of the Gospel, to keep his heart from growing numb, from being anesthetized. He kept moving forward, because the Lord was waiting. He kept going, because his brothers and sisters were waiting. He kept…
Read More