Christmas 2018 (Fr. Vinner)

“TODAY IS BORN OUR SAVIOR – CHRIST THE LORD”My Brothers and Sisters in Christ,Christ is born for us! Every year we celebrate again the birth of Jesus Christ. We Catholics celebrate His birth as the birth of God for us. We believe that Jesus was a human, like us...

4th Sunday of Advent (Fr. Francis)

The gifts are wrapped, hopefully. The cards are sent and received, except for those we missed. The food for tomorrow is in the fridge. The relatives have arrived, and Mom is trying to keep them out of the fridge. The children are looking up the chimney, and begging...

4th Sunday of Advent (Fr. Vinner)

“HERE I AM, I COME TO OBEY YOUR WILL, O GOD!”My Brothers and Sisters in Christ,Today is the Fourth Sunday of Advent – the final Sunday before Christmas. Christmas is only a few days away and the season of Christmas carols has begun. The birth of Jesus is now...

Merry Christmas 2018!

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ Jesus,On that first Christmas, the angels praised God, saying, “Glory to God in the highest, and peace on earth to men of good will.” The shepherds came and adored the newborn Savior. St. Luke wrote, “And Mary treasured all of these...

3rd Sunday of Advent (Fr. Francis)

An Old Russian story tells of a farmer named Diametric who, like Simeon in the gospel of St. Luke (2:26), wishes to see God face to face before he dies. He prays to St. Nikolai who promises to grant his wish. The saint goes on to specify the place and the day of the...