Today, we celebrate the memorial of Saint Pope Pius X, the 257th pope of the Catholic Church. Saint Pope Pius X was born on June 2, 1835. On September 18, 1858, he was ordained a priest and became chaplain at Tombolo. While there, he expanded his knowledge of theology, studying both Thomas Aquinas and canon […]
Gospel Reading (Mt. 22:34-40) When the Pharisees heard that Jesus had silenced the Sadducees,they gathered together, and one of them,a scholar of the law, tested him by asking,“Teacher, which commandment in the law is the greatest?”He said to him,“You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart,with all your soul, and with all […]
Today, we celebrate the memorial of Saint Bernard of Clairvaux, abbot, and doctor of the Church. Saint Bernard of Clairvaux, was born into the nobility of Burgandy. His father was the lord of Fontaines. From his earliest years, Bernard showed an aptitude for learning and was devout with zealousness. He is charismatic and had the […]
Today, we celebrate the optional memorial of Saint Ezekiel Moreno, pastor. Saint Ezekiel Moreno, was an Augustinian friar who labored for many years in the Philippines and in Colombia, South America, as a religious, a priest, and later as bishop. He was ordained priest in Manila in 1871. He was then sent to his first […]
By Fr. Ronald Rolheiser Posted: AUGUST 16, 2021 What is the Eucharist? What is supposed to happen when we gather to celebrate the ritual that Jesus gave us at the Last Supper and asked us to perpetuate until his return? Is this meant to be a family meal or a re-enactment of Jesus’ sacrificial death? […]
In his catechesis at the General Audience, Pope Francis says we should ask ourselves if we are still living “under the Law” or if we understand that, having become children of God, we are called to live in love. By Christopher Wells Pope Francis continued his explanation of St Paul’s Letter to the Galatians at […]