4th Sunday of Lent (Fr. Vinner)

Dear Brothers  & Sisters in Christ, This is the Fourth Sunday in Lent. Traditionally, this day is known as Laetare Sunday, from the Latin word for the command “rejoice,” the first word in the introductory antiphon for today’s Liturgy, (based on the words of Isaiah...

3rd Sunday of Lent (Fr. Francis)

Thirst is an experience we all can identify with.  When we are thirsty, we feel restless, uncomfortable, tired, weary, irritable and unable to focus on what we are doing.  Perhaps, for this reason, today’s scripture readings use the symbol of thirst to express these...

3rd Sunday of Lent (Fr. Vinner)

(Exodus 17:3-7, Romans 5:1-2,5-8, John 4:5-42) Jesus my redeemer praised be His Holy name Dear brothers and sisters in Christ Jesus, God’s love and his mercy is seen from beginning to till now. There is none to substitute for His unconditional love and his mercy for...

2nd Sunday of Lent (Fr. Vinner)

THE CALL OF ABRAHAM, THE CALL OF FAITH Dear Brothers & Sisters in Christ The common theme of today’s readings is transformation. The readings invite us to work with the assistance of the Holy Spirit to transform our lives by renewing them during Lent, and to...

2nd Sunday of Lent (Fr. Francis)

TRANSFIGURATION This gospel does not appear by happenstance, but was chosen by the Church for early Lent for a vitally important reason. The main message was spoken by God the Father and is intended to guide us on our forty-day journey through this holy season: “This...