Posted by Carol Johnson on 10/23/22
The importance of being humble when praying comes from the fact that prayer without humility is not true prayer. The Lord makes this clear when he says that the Pharisee spoke a prayer to himself. Saint Thomas Aquinas taught that humility is truth. And the naked truth about human ... Read More »
Posted by Carol Johnson on 10/17/22
Today’s gospel ends with the Lord’s perplexing question, “But when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth?” I would like to focus my reflections on faith and obedience to God. Moses is the example of both faith and obedience that is given to us today.
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Posted by Carol Johnson on 10/10/22
Today’s gospel story about the ten lepers highlights the beautiful virtue of thankfulness. Briefly I would like to reflect on its importance. I would also like to talk about some steps for practicing thankfulness, especially toward our loving God.
Saint Luke tells us that, after all had been healed, ... Read More »
Posted by Carol Johnson on 10/04/22
Today I would like to introduce to the parish our new Increased Offertory Program, titled “Growing as Family, Building our Future, Witnessing our Faith”. I believe this initiative will help us increase our trust in God almighty and in the plans God has for our parish and for our ... Read More »