Palm Sunday (Fr. Francis)

Today is Palm Sunday. It is a unique Sunday in Lent because it marks the beginning of Holy Week. Palm Sunday celebrates the triumphant entry of Christ into the royal city of Jerusalem. This entry is highly symbolic. It demonstrates that Christ is the Davidic king that...

5th Sunday of Lent (Fr. Vinner)

My Brothers and Sisters in Christ, The readings of the Holy Mass today remind us that we have finally reached the Fifth Sunday of Lent.  Holy Week is not too far away.  During these Lenten days, all Christians have been doing penance and fasting.  We would consider it...

5th Sunday of Lent (Fr. Francis)

“How I would love to know you!” Once there was a salt doll who lived so far inland that she had never seen the sea. Consumed with a desire to see the sea she set out one day and walked hundreds of miles towards the ocean. At last she arrived and she stood...

4th Sunday of Lent (Fr. Vinner)

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ Jesus, Today is Laetare Sunday. It is unique because, the church exalts us to rejoice in the hope of our salvation. Rejoice in the Lord!  This Fourth Sunday of Lent is always about rejoicing.  We rejoice because we have made it...

3rd Sunday of Lent (Fr. Francis)

My dear Brothers and Sister in Christ, The season of Lent in the Church has a twofold purpose. First of all the catechumens are preparing to be baptized in the Easter Vigil. Secondly, the baptized are preparing to participate in the Solemn Celebration of the Lord’s...