Today is the Feast of our Lady of Carmel. In many ways, this dates back to before the birth of Christ, before the establishment of God’s Church on Earth through Saint Peter. As with much of the oral traditions of the Catholic Faith, the Carmelite Order is rooted in Jewish tradition.
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Thomas Exists in All of Us
Doubting Thomas. Sadly, when we think of Thomas the Apostle, his questioning the resurrection without witnessing the Risen Lord first hand is what comes to mind. But is Thomas any different than the rest of us, any less a man of faith?
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If ever there were polar opposites among Christ’s Chosen, it had to be Peter and Paul. Both men were Jews who lived in the time of Christ. Both reacted to Christ’s teachings and conversion in very different ways.
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Today, following the Sacred Heart of Jesus, we celebrate the Memorial of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. While both of these feasts involve the heart, they are not the same.
Continue reading “The Beautiful Heart of Mary”Help Us, Dear Lady
Today is both the feast day of Our Lady of Perpetual Help and the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Our Lady’s feast day is fixed on June 27, while the Sacred Heart of Jesus is tied to Pentecost Sunday, which all goes back to Easter.
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Have you ever noticed that God’s timing is rarely in line with our wants, wishes or desires? That’s because God has a way of reminding us He is the one in charge aways.
Continue reading “Celebrate the Birth of a Forerunner”A Bit of Mission History on Corpus Christi Sunday
When you grow up in America, at some point in your elementary school education you learn about the state you live in. By the time fourth grade rolled around, I had a firm grip and deep love of California’s rich history.
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Today is the second Thursday after Pentecost. Traditionally it is Corpus Christi Thursday. It seems like the Catholic Church is filled with moving Feast Days that all revolve around Easter. Even Easter revolves around an even older Holy Time, Passover. All of this is based on the cycle of the moon.
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Happy Fathers’ Day to all the dads out there. For Catholics today is more than just Father’s Day. And even more than a Sunday in Ordinary Times. Today the mass holds special meaning. Blessed be The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity.
Continue reading “The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity”The Last Ember Days of Summer
Tomorrow the secular world (including yours truly) will celebrate Father’s Day. Tomorrow is also Trinity Sunday, but more on that tomorrow. Today is the final Ember Days of Pentecost. It is a day for giving thanks to the Lord above.
Continue reading “The Last Ember Days of Summer”An Ember Days Dessert
Oh what a glorious Friday the Lord has made! The sun rose today. Birds have taken to the sky. Somewhere out there new live is coming into this world. Isn’t that reason enough to give thanks?
Continue reading “An Ember Days Dessert”The Beauty of an Ember Days of Summer
Today is both the first of three Ember Days of Summer and the Memorial Feast of Saint Barnabas the Apostle. Ember Days is a throwback to an earlier time in the Church. While observed by most of the Ordained, many within the lay community don’t even know Ember Days exist.
Continue reading “The Beauty of an Ember Days of Summer”Blessed Be Mary, Mother of the Church
Yesterday was Pentecost Sunday, often referred to as the birthday or anniversary of the establishment of the Catholic Church. We believe that God anointed the Apostles with His divine Spirit on Pentecost. The following day, today the faithful celebrate the Memorial Feast of Mother Mary.
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O Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful
and kindle in them the fire of your love.
Early Morning With Family
Few Americans today understand the importance of extended families. I don’t know why that is – the need to separate the way families do here. I cherish my Filipino roots. Our Titas and Titos are extensions of our parents, to be respected and honored.
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