“… His Only Son…”

(Plain Text Version) We can become so used to the name of Jesus that we could forget how everything depends on Him.  As we go through our days, many ideas come and go.  We deal with problems.  We enjoy what we like.  We avoid what we don’t like.  How easy it is to forget theContinue reading ““… His Only Son…””

Celabrations for August

(Plain Text Version) August 4: St. John Vianney (1786-1859) – Today’s saint was a priest who served in a remote parish in France.  Despite the distance, thousands of people traveled to hear him preach and to meet with him for confession.  August 6: The Transfiguration of the Lord – “Transfiguration” means to “change appearance”.  BeforeContinue reading “Celabrations for August”

The Feast of the Assumption

(Plain Text Version) On August 15, the Church celebrates the Assumption of Blessed Virgin Mary into Heaven.  At the end of her life, she entered Heaven with body and soul united.  We look forward to entering Heaven in the same way at the end of time. Here are a few points from a homily byContinue reading “The Feast of the Assumption”