At a time when our country is struggling with this epidemic and suffering from unrest and racism, I invite you to re-discover the Catholic Church devotions. As Eudists we are the sons of the Sacred Heart. I hope next year you will be able to draw more from Saint John Eudes!
In 1966 the band Buffalo Springfield wrote a protest song called For WhatIt’s Worth. Accompanying an iconic guitar riff, Stephen Stills delivers thisclassic opening line: “There’s something happening here, what it is ain’texactly clear…” So full confession, any time I read the 14th chapter ofJohn’s gospel, these lyrics run through my mind! Jesus seems to…
A Note from the Pastor Fr. Gerard Lecomte, CJM We are an Easter people so we are a joyful people. While our lives are regulated by the coronavirus epidemic, we still believe that Jesus has conquered death, broken open our tombs of sin and despair, and redeemed us in our humanity. Animated by the Holy Spirit,…
In this challenging time, it is very important that we pray for each other. You will see in this newsletter how so many people are practicing their faith by reaching out and helping others. We are all less able to physically help one another, but we can all pray! Please pray for our families, our…
In time of the celebration of the second Sunday of Easter and of Divine Mercy I offer you the official song composed for the Jubilee of Mercy!
Dear Parishioners, I would like to share with you… Letter from St. John Eudes On Trust in Times of Destitution (1659) “I think constantly of you and your needs, but I cannot doubt that our most bountiful Father and our admirable Mother will show their generosity in this time of crisis. They will not abandon…
Referencing Pope Francis’ homily from his daily Mass March 20, 2020 Francis cites the Catechism to encourage the faithful to express contrition, and make resolve to return to Sacrament as soon as it becomes possible. Pope Francis took up the question that many of the faithful are wrestling with as they are under lockdown with…
A message from the Apostolic Penitentiary on March 20 announces the granting of special indulgences for the victims of COVID-19. The Apostolic Penitentiary, formerly called the Supreme Tribunal of the Apostolic Penitentiary, is a dicastery of the Roman Curia and is one of the three ordinary tribunals of the Apostolic See. It applies to those…
Let us tell him what is in our minds and ask him to intercede for us! St. John Eudes was born on a farm in northern France. He was 79 years old when he died, and with all he accomplished, at the end of his live he was living only in the next county. During…
These stories will put our momentary fast from the Body and Blood of Christ into perspective. With dioceses around the world canceling public Masses for weeks to come, many Catholics are already feeling starved for the Eucharist. When the world is fighting a global pandemic, it seems that the Mass would be more necessary than…