Pastors Desk
Why did God the Father allow His Son to die on the cross?
Posted by debbie linbrunner on 2/24/21
From pastor’s desk on the 2nd Sunday in Lent, year B
Someone recently asked me an interested question: “Why did God the Father allow His Son to die on the cross?” The question came from a mother who was struggling to understand Jesus’s sacrifice on ... Read More »
What is the worst thing that may happen to us?
Posted by debbie linbrunner on 2/09/21
From pastor’s desk on the 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time, year B
What is the worst thing that may happen to us? – Is it death? Is it an illness or loss of a physical or mental function? Is it a damage of material goods? According to our ... Read More »
On the Real Presence of Christ
Posted by debbie linbrunner on 2/05/21
On the Real Presence of Christ – Part 2
I would like to follow up on the theme I started in my weekly column last week, that is the Holy Mass and the Eucharist and the implication for our spiritual life.
Though all the sacraments are special ... Read More »
understanding of the Sacrament of the Eucharist
Posted by debbie linbrunner on 1/27/21
From pastor’s desk on the 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time, year B
On the Real Presence of Christ – Part 1
Recently I have noticed a significant lack of understanding of the Sacrament of the Eucharist among many Catholics. This phenomenon occurs even among regular mass attendees, but ... Read More »
With the rise of modern psychology many people seek the so-called self-fulfillment or self-realization.
Posted by debbie linbrunner on 1/20/21
From pastor’s desk on the 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, year B
With the rise of modern psychology many people seek the so-called self-fulfillment or self-realization. The problem with that is that most of the time we do not even know what makes us fulfilled or self-realized. Very ... Read More »
disciples of John the Baptist
Posted by debbie linbrunner on 1/13/21
From pastor’s desk on the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time, year B
As we begin the Ordinary Time in the liturgy of the Church, we are invited to follow our Lord Jesus together with the apostles. In the gospel reading for this Sunday we hear how two ... Read More »
The Baptism of the Lord
Posted by debbie linbrunner on 1/08/21
From pastor’s desk on the Solemnity of the Baptism of the Lord
From antiquity the solemnity of the Baptism of the Lord was celebrated right after the Feast of Epiphany. This feast is also considered another epiphany, that is, the manifestation of God in the person of Jesus ... Read More »
From Assistant Pastor Padre Charlince Vendredy Hermanos y hermanas,
Posted by debbie linbrunner on 12/29/20
Hermanos y hermanas,
Damos gracias a Dios en este primer domingo del año por todas sus bendiciones para nosotros. Empezar un nuevo año es afrontar lo desconocido. El futuro a menudo nos depara sorpresas. ¿Qué será este nuevo año para nosotros? Por el mundo? ¿Para nuestras familias, nuestros ... Read More »
Solemnity of Epiphany, January 3rd 2021
Posted by debbie linbrunner on 12/29/20
From Pastor’s desk on the Solemnity of Epiphany, January 3rd 2021
The Church begins each New Year with the Solemnity of the Most Holy Mary, the Mother of God. This feast is celebrated on January 1st. The theological reason is this: As ... Read More »
From Associate Pastor Mantente despierto, porque la venida del Señor está cerca
Posted by debbie linbrunner on 12/03/20
Mantente despierto, porque la venida del
Señor está cerca
Hoy celebramos el segundo domingo de Adviento. Continuamos preparándonos para la venida de nuestro Salvador Jesucristo. Al celebrar la primera venida de Jesús estamos llamados a recordar permanentemente al final de los tiemposAl celebrar la primera venida de ... Read More »