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PREPARING FOR NEXT WEEKEND
First Sunday of Lent Reflection: It’s time for us to be driven By SISTER MARY McGLONE The Spirit drove Jesus out into the desert. That’s no two-cent word! The word Mark chose to explain how the Spirit prompted Jesus into the desert is the same word the Gospels use to refer to driving out demons, […]
Gallery: Children receive Sacrament of First Reconciliation
Congratulations to the following children from St. Mary of Mount Carmel / Blessed Sacrament Parish and St. Anthony & St. Agnes Church who received the Sacrament of First Reconciliation on Feb. 3. Photos courtesy of Terri Panuccio. Liliana Rose Ellis Serafina Marie Gentile Anthony Edward George Audrina Marie Giruzzi Gabriella Michelle Hill Joidon Hpo Layla […]
CALL TO WORSHIP
Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time In today’s Gospel, Jesus heals Peter’s mother-in law. Jesus reaches out to touch each of us. We know that God weeps with us, encourages our healing and strengthens our commitment to service. To the point: Jesus’ healing of Peter’s mother-in-law was very personal: He approached her, grasped her hand, and […]
THE WORD OF GOD THIS WEEK
Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time Reflection: Your mission from God By SISTER MARY McGLONE Lots of people complain — and figure they’ve got good reason to do so. But who can compare to Job? When God bragged about how good Job was, Satan replied that it’s easy to be good when everything goes your way […]
PREPARING FOR NEXT WEEKEND
Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time Reflection: Be imitators of Christ By SISTER MARY McGLONE “Unclean!” Sometimes a message conveys the inverse of what was intended. A man with a skin disease begged Jesus for help. Had he already done his ritual shout? Had he torn his clothing? Was he following the rules about beard and […]
CALL TO WORSHIP
Fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time Jesus taught with power and authority. Today we acknowledge Christ’s power in our lives. We believe that Jesus frees us from all evil and from all divisions, that his authority comes from love and that it always will bring healing. To the point: The people in the gospel twice responded […]