Religious Education - Children
Catechist BlogThe Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist – how real? Continued
In our previous article we talked about the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist as the true and ancient teaching of the Church. What was affirmed at the Council of Trent, was just that - an affirmation of what was held from the beginning of the Church. The...
The Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist – how real?
In our previous article we talked about the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist as the true and ancient teaching of the Church. What was affirmed at the Council of Trent, was just that - an affirmation of what was held from the beginning of the Church. The...
Bringing Enough Oil
Today we celebrate the feast of Saint Monica. She is known to be the patron saint for married women, difficult marriages, disappointing children, victims of adultery or unfaithfulness, victims of abuse, and conversion of relatives. We know her best as the mother of...
Let us be someone to others.
“Blessed is that servant whom his master on his arrival finds doing so.” Saint Theresa of Calcutta said once that: “God walks away when we distance ourselves from the brother. Sometimes we have the impression that the Teacher is gone, but is it not rather that it is...
Compassion and Peace
The American historian Howard Zinn offers this insight on what we can learn from the study of history: “To be hopeful in bad times is not just foolishly romantic. It is based on the fact that human history is a history not only of cruelty, but also of compassion,...
Afghan Arrival Help
Dear Parishioners, As you are probably aware, some 5 thousand Afghan refugees will be placed at Quantico Marine Corps Base. There has been a “call” for help in the way of, diapers, wipes, etc. (please see full list below). We plan to do our part as a parish and will...
Come and See
We all have our blinders and prejudices. The first disciples were no exception. So, when Philip told Nathanael that Jesus from Nazareth was the one foretold in the Scripture, Nathanael found this claim hard to believe: “Can anything good come from Nazareth?” In...
We Give Thanks…
Today we begin to read from 1 Thessalonians, the earliest writing in the New Testament. The Gospels were not written until the 70’s & 80’s. Paul wrote his letters in the 50’s and Thessalonians is the first letter that he wrote. Paul had recently founded the...
Wherever You Go
Love and faithfulness…that is all God requires. Both readings today give us insight into the meaning of this requirement. A Jewish scholar of the Law asks Jesus which commandment is the greatest, the most important. This question is legitimate since the Bible is...
Here I am Lord. I come to do your will.
Many are invited but few are chosen. When I reflect on the Gospel reading from today, I imagine a beautiful handwritten envelope among the mail I usually get. It is not just any envelope. This one stands out, and I cannot wait to open it. At last, it is something...