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A Note From Fr. Jeremy WHAT’S THE DEAL WITH THE SINGING PSALM? Brothers and Sisters, I love that Mass has lots of singing – it ought to have lots of singing.  I myself appreciate when priests chant their parts of the Mass, including the collects (opening/closing prayers), the preface at the beginning of the Eucharistic … Read more

A Note From Fr. Oswaldo God’s love The love of God is not like the love of humanity, because it has no interest, it is given in a totally and infinite way. Love and forgiveness in God are similar, because he loves me and forgives me, and he forgives me, because he loves me. “The … Read more

A Note From Fr. Brady It’s probably an understatement to say that the last few years has been a whirlwind for most of us.  In and out of the Church, there has been so much happening on so many levels, some good, some bad.  In our parishes on the local level though, this weekend marks … Read more

A Note From Fr. Jeremy WHAT’S THE DEAL WITH PRIEST AND THE WIDE ARMS? Brothers and Sisters,  During Mass (and other ritual prayers) the priest extends his arms during the formal, written prayers.  For example, during the Collect – often simply called the ‘opening’ or the ‘closing’ prayer – the priest will raise and often … Read more

A Note From Fr. Oswaldo You be patient. Since I’ve been alive, I’ve heard to be patient, that things are resolved according to God’s will. That to be virtuous, one must be patient.  It also means taking God’s time (as a rule), it is when God wants; and that is why our famous phrases, “First … Read more

A Note From Fr. Brady Brothers and sisters,   As Catholics, we have the blessing of such a rich Faith that allows us the opportunity to be immersed in the life of God’s grace from feast days to fast days, from how we dress to how we speak, from a sacramental life to a personal … Read more

A Note From Fr. Jeremy WHAT’S THE DEAL WITH PROCESSION?  Brothers and Sisters, The practicals of Mass tend to confuse the non-Catholic and are often merely accepted as a “whatever, that’s just what happens” by lifelong Catholics.  One practical example would be the multiple times that the priest seems to whisper something during Mass – … Read more

A Note From Fr. Oswaldo The Transfiguration Jesus takes his closest disciples up the mountain, where he shows them a different figure before their eyes. The human figure of Jesus was left behind, now it appears as white as transparent; that is, you can see through it. Previously, he had narrated and described the figure … Read more

A Note From Fr. Brady Brothers and sisters, It’s hard to believe it’s already been a month since I arrived at St. Michael and St. Joseph and our ACC.  I’m continuing to get into the swing of things but it’s all going very well in the busyness of it all.  Thank you for all your … Read more

A Note From Fr. Jeremy The Availability of the Anointing James 5:13-15 Brothers and Sisters, Recently, a friend of mine went through a very scary medical situation.  This friend of mine needed to be taken to an emergency room and – following that – needed to be admitted into an intensive care unit (or “ICU”).  … Read more