This Gospel, unique to Luke, is the Church’s chosen proclamation for the Solemnity of Christ the King. Paradoxically, it shows Jesus at His moment of greatest apparent defeat — mocked, powerless, dying as a criminal — yet it is precisely here that His royal identity...
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How to Spot Phishing
A Quick Guide to Staying Safe Online With the Christmas shopping season coming, we are going to see increased instances of Phishing emails. Phishing is when a scammer tries to contact you pretending to be someone you know, or someone from a trusted company, with the...
Gallery Night 2025
Our first gallery night was an awesome success. Hundreds of art pieces were exhibited, with parishioners and neighbors sharing their talents and enjoying refreshments (in a separate room to protect the art). Exhibitors and guests of all ages were able to be inspired...
Friday Update for April 4, 2025
Fifth Sunday of Lent This week’s Gospel asks us not to judge. Read this week’s readings here. The Trap In John 8:4-5, The Pharisees were setting a trap for Jesus. “Teacher, this woman was caught in the very act of committing adultery. Now in...
Friday Update for March 28, 2025
Fourth Sunday of Lent This one of the most beloved parables in the Bible. It illustrates Jesus’s desire for conversion to faithfulness and his forgiveness of sin. Read this week’s readings here. Share of the Estate In those days, in Jewish society,...
Friday Update for March 21, 2025
Third Sunday of Lent In Luke’s Gospel, The fig tree as a metaphor of our spiritual growth is the theme of this week. Read this week’s readings here. Current Events in Jesus’s Time This is the footnote of the NABRE Bible chapter 13, that describes...
Friday Update for March 14, 2025
Second Sunday of Lent In Luke’s Gospel, the Transfiguration occurs as a pivotal moment in Jesus’ ministry, revealing his divine nature and reinforcing his identity as the Son of God. Read this week’s readings here. Jesus’ Divine Glory The...
Friday Update for March 7, 2025
First Sunday of Lent Jesus is tempted in the desert. Read this week’s readings here. Jesus is Tempted The temptation of Jesus in the desert happens when Jesus is alone. Mark’s Gospel only includes a brief mention that it happened. Matthew and...
Friday Update for February 28, 2025
Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time A Tree Known by Its Fruit Read this week’s readings here. The Continuation of the Sermon on the Plain The past few weeks in the Gospel have focused on Luke 6. This chapter of Luke’s Gospel is a treasure of really great...
Friday Update for February 21, 2025
Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time The Golden Rule Read this week’s readings here. The Lord’s Anointed Prior to this first reading, Saul was anointed by God, but as King he was disobedient to God’s commands. As a result, Saul could no longer hear...