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Practice What You Preach
Posted by Fr. Valentine Rebello on 2/27/18
"The scribes and the Pharisees have taken their seat on the chair of Moses.Therefore, do and observe all things whatsoever they tell you, but do not follow their example.For they preach but they do not practice.They tie up heavy burdens hard to carry and lay them on people's shoulders, but they will not ... Read More »
Listen Up!
Posted by Fr. Valentine Rebello on 2/26/18
“This is my beloved Son. Listen to him.” The Father spoke directly to the blessed Apostles that day on the Mount of Transfiguration. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if God spoke so directly and clearly to us? Wouldn’t that make life so much easier?
God does speak directly to us. And what does He ... Read More »
Time of Year that Matters Most
Posted by Fr. Valentine Rebello on 11/04/17
Spiritual Reflection by Fr. Bob Sherry
A few Sundays ago the responsorial psalm had us all pray: “I shall live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life.” In my homily that day I asked for a show of hands of people who hoped to ... Read More »
Happy Easter!
Posted by Fr. Valentine Rebello on 3/25/16
No Room for Fear
In 2014, in St. Peter's Square, Pope Francis began his homily with these words.
"Do not be afraid! I know that you are looking for Jesuswho was crucified. He is not here; for he has been raised ....Come, see the place where he lay" (Mt 28:5-6)
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Blessings to you this Holy Week!
Posted by Fr. Valentine Rebello on 3/19/16
"It is Finished" – Good Friday, March 25 at 8pm in the Church
The days before and leading to the Crucifixion are brought to life through the characters of Pontius Pilate, Joseph of Arimathea, Dismas the Good Thief, Veronica and Judas Iscariot in this by the Glenn Mohr Chorale. ... Read More »
What are the “Scrutinies”?
Posted by Fr. Valentine Rebello on 2/25/16
Dear Families,
What are the “Scrutinies”?
During the middle three weeks of Lent, some of our Masses will be different as people called “the elect” and “candidates” have been called forth to the altar. As Easter approaches, we prepare to welcome these participants in Rite of Christian Initiation of ... Read More »
Some thoughts about Lent
Posted by Fr. Valentine Rebello on 2/18/16
Dear Families,
What is Lent good for? ...
God has given us a great and comforting gift. ... But it's easy to forget what God has done for us. We forget that it was because of our wrong that Jesus was punished. We can add to our wrongs when ... Read More »
Why did we bury the Alleluia at our Family Liturgy last Sunday?
Posted by Fr. Valentine Rebello on 2/10/16
Dear Families,
So why did we bury the Alleluia at our Family Liturgy last Sunday?
The Meaning of the Alleluia
The Alleluia comes to us from Hebrew, and it means "praise Yahweh." Traditionally, it has been seen as the chief term of praise of the choirs of angels, as ... Read More »
Are you ready to experience the Mercy of God?
Posted by Fr. Valentine Rebello on 2/02/16
Dear Families,
Last weekend I preached at all the Masses, speaking about the Catholic Ministries Appeal. I do ask you to seriously and prayerfully consider making a pledge or a one-time donation to the Appeal. As I mentioned in my homily, perhaps even more important than the size of ... Read More »
What is Mardi Gras?
Posted by Fr. Valentine Rebello on 2/02/16
Dear Families,
What is Mardi Gras?
Mardi Gras, literally "Fat Tuesday," has grown in popularity in recent years as a loud and festive event. But its roots lie in the Christian calendar, as the "last hurrah" before Lent begins on Ash Wednesday. That's why the enormous party in New ... Read More »