A Note from the Pastor Fr. Gerard Lecomte, CJM Brothers and sisters, I’m sure most of you are aware of the horrific sexual abuse crisis that has haunted our Church, especially in recent months. I know many of us feel, understandably, demoralized and defeated. With these scandals in mind, our parish has decided to share […]
We all have dreams of doing and achieving great things with our lives. But do we also have dreams of becoming the best version of ourselves?
You and I have made the Sign of the Cross countless times during Mass or during personal or community prayer. But what does it really mean, and what is it’s real power?
Easter is not about Easter bunnies and pastel colors. It is about a man, Jesus of Nazareth, who rose from the dead so that we may have life and have it in abundance (John 10:10). Fr. Robert Barron reminds us that Christ’s resurrection is not a myth, but rather an event in the history of […]
Our Good Friday observance has ended. Easter is coming. But, in between, is Holy Saturday, the day the world is asked to adopt a silent, hopeful waiting for the new life promised in Christ’s resurrection. Here are some things you should know about Holy Saturday, and the Vigil Mass that begins our Easter celebration.
As Christians, we believe that the cross is a sign of hope. However, it was in Jesus’s time an instrument of violent death. So, why did the Son of God submit Himself to something so gruesome?
During Holy Week, we recount the scriptures of Our Lord’s passion and death. One of the more powerful moments leading up to Christ’s crucifixion is Simon Peter’s denial. In this televised interview, Bono, the lead singer of the band U2, did not deny Jesus’s presence in his life in any way.
The Sacred Triduum – Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday (Easter Vigil) – are the three holiest days of the Church’s year. Why are these days so holy? Check out this illustrated guide and you’ll learn why. Come and join us for our prayer of the Sacred Triduum this week. Go to our Upcoming Events page […]
Catholic singer-songwriter Matt Maher has released a new album. His thought behind the songs was simple: to remind us that our greatest saints really were sinners too.
We all have different spiritual gifts, and these gifts draw us into appreciate different ways of encountering God, particularly during Holy Week. Knowing what exactly your spiritual gifts are, and understanding how they mirror the lives of certain saints, may help you have the most amazing Holy Week…EVER!