The Season of Advent
The Advent season is upon us. We begin our new liturgical calendar (Cycle B) on December 3 this year. Praise God! You may be searching...
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JoyfulCatechist
- Oct 12
- 2 min
Today's Gospel reminds me of the story of Astronaut Jose Hernandez
A biographical movie was released last month , A Million Miles Away, about the inspirational story of astronaut José M. Hernández (played...
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JoyfulCatechist
- Oct 12
- 2 min
How do you envision your spiritual journey?
To some a spiritual journey is like a hike because there are times when we are on smooth and level terrain where we can walk with little...
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JoyfulCatechist
- Oct 4
- 1 min
St. Francis of Assisi
Today is the memorial of St. Francis of Assisi who was a protector of God’s creations, lived by the Holy Gospel, and was devoted to...
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JoyfulCatechist
- Sep 17
- 3 min
Revisiting Forgiveness
The Readings today are about forgiveness. Click here to read the Scripture and Gospel for this 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time. Why revisit...
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JoyfulCatechist
- Aug 15
- 1 min
Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Today, one of the six additional days of obligation, we celebrate the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. In...
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JoyfulCatechist
- Aug 12
- 2 min
Love God with all your Heart!
This morning’s reading is from the Old Testament. In this passage, Moses shares one of God’s commandments to the people of Israel....
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JoyfulCatechist
- Aug 10
- 5 min
Three Parables and Grandparents
WORLD DAY FOR GRANDPARENTS AND THE ELDERLY HOLY MASS HOMILY OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS St Peter's Basilica Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary...
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JoyfulCatechist
- Aug 6
- 1 min
The Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord
During this morning's Mass for the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord, Fr. Joe Schwab does a beautiful reflection during the Homily...
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JoyfulCatechist
- Aug 4
- 3 min
Fratelli Tutti (on fraternity and social friendship)
As I read this week's Lectio Divina, we are asked to reflect on how we can make our life a gift for others in charity, in love. One of...
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JoyfulCatechist
- Jul 29
- 3 min
To whom much is given, much will be required (Luke 12:48)
This morning I ran across the following quote, "To whom much is given, much will be required (Luke 12:48). If you have heard that line of...
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JoyfulCatechist
- Jul 18
- 4 min
For who do we pray?
PRAYER FOR BOTH – THE WEAK AND THE STRONG “All of us live our lives in exile. We live in our separate riddles, partially separated from...
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JoyfulCatechist
- May 9
- 1 min
A story of conversion
A few days ago I was searching YouTube to watch Bishop Barron's Daily Gospel for the week. In looking for the sermon, I found this video...
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JoyfulCatechist
- May 2
- 4 min
One Young Person's Faith Journey
(This article originally appeared in the TAU-USA Winter 2023 Issue #108) By Kathleen Molaro, OFS Franciscan Youth and Young Adult...
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JoyfulCatechist
- May 1
- 1 min
Prayer for Migrants and Refugees
Lord Jesus, when you multiplied the loaves and fishes, you provided more than food for the body, you offered us the gift of yourself, the...
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JoyfulCatechist
- Apr 14
- 4 min
153 Fish
Today's reading, on the Friday in the Octave of Easter, always resonates with me. The reading is from the Gospel according to John,...
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JoyfulCatechist
- Apr 10
- 2 min
Resurrection, Easter, Sunday
As I reflect upon Holy Week, I am filled with hope for our Church and for the world! Each event at our Saint Barbara Parish was filled...
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JoyfulCatechist
- Apr 2
- 1 min
Passion (Palm) Sunday
After a beautiful Palm Sunday Mass, I sit here thinking about God's amazing plan for us. He loves us so much he gave his only son Jesus...
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JoyfulCatechist
- Mar 1
- 1 min
Remembering Bishop David O' Connell
Bishop O'Connell lived in the image of Christ. May he rest in our heavenly Father's Kingdom forever and ever. Amen.
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JoyfulCatechist
- Mar 1
- 4 min
Learning to Forgive
The season of Lent brings me back to my own personal journey through life. I have made many mistakes and perhaps hurt a few people along...
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