Religious Education - Children
Catechist BlogLiving the Covenant
And “what keeps you from the best.” Of course, the “best” is Jesus, right? Well… if that was just the “easy” or “expected” answer, it is a good answer, but not the best. I would suggest that a clue to the best answer is in the first reading: “I will maintain my...
Praying in the Fiery Furnace
Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego lived in the time of Israel’s exile and captivity in Babylon where all citizens were required to accept the religion imposed by the king. The three young men maintained their adherence to their faith in God and the practices outlined in...
I AM
In today’s Gospel Jesus speaks the surprising and even scandalous words, “I AM.” This phrase is a phrase that God uses in the Old Testament to describe himself: “God replied to Moses: I am who I am. Then he added: This is what you will tell the Israelites: I AM has...
Holy Week 2022
Holy Week Schedule – 2022 Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion – normal weekend schedule (4/10)Monday through Wednesday - Daily Mass each day at 8:45 am- Confessions at 7:00 pm Wednesday (English and Spanish)Holy Thursday (4/14)- Thursday morning – Morning Prayer with...
The Light of the World
In today’s Gospel Jesus reveals himself as the light of the world: “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” In John’s Gospel Jesus reveals himself as the basic elements that we need for life:...
Being Aware of the Presence of Christ
It is never a comfortable experience visiting someone who is very ill. We aren't sure what to do or say. We worry that we might say the wrong thing. Rabbi Harold Kushner writes: “At some of the darkest moments of my life, some people I thought of as friends deserted...
Are we free?
The ashes we receive on Ash Wednesday challenge us with a difficult question, Am I free? Am I making my life all that I want it to be for myself and those I love? What’s keeping me from realizing the purpose that I want my life to mean? The Theologian Kay Northcutt...
Signs
“Now this was the second sign Jesus did when he came to Galilee from Judea.” In today’s Gospel Jesus performs a second sign. Jesus’ first sign was the changing of water into wine at Cana (John 2:1-11) and now his healing of this royal official’s son is his second...
The Annunciation
You and I received an invitation and a challenge on Ash Wednesday: “Repent and believe in the Gospel.” These words of Jesus can also be translated: “Turn to God and put all your trust in God.” Jesus declares that the “Time is fulfilled and the Kingdom of God is at...
Finger of God
“Repent and believe in the Gospel.” We heard these words as we received ashes on Ash Wednesday. These words are taken from the first words of Jesus’ public ministry: “This is the time of fulfillment. The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the...