Meditations

The ‘Why’ Conundrum, an Assembling God’s Puzzle video

November 29, 2022

“Why did I get ill?” “Why did my loved one have to die?” “Why haven’t I met the right person to marry?” God throws many more puzzle pieces into our lives every day, like new events or new relationships. A very human reaction is to ask “Why?”

Encounters of the Fourth Kind: Intro and Advent

November 28, 2022

By Fr. Ron Will, CPPS.
This new video series explores up close and personal encounters between humans and the spiritual. During Advent, we think about Mary who had an angel tell her that she was to be the mother of the Son of God. That was an encounter of the fourth kind.

Cranberry, Orange and Apple Relish

November 16, 2022

By Lucia Ferrara
Cranberries are a favorite Thanksgiving feature for so many people and this Cranberry, Orange and Apple Relish is the perfect complement to your holiday meals.

November Taizé: Surrounded by a Cloud of Witness

November 11, 2022

Many cultures and traditions set aside special days to remember and prayer for their deceased. During our November Taizé prayer service, we will remember those who have passed on before us. Our theme is “Surrounded by a Cloud of Witness.”

Family Matters: Self-control is one of the fruits of the Spirit

November 2, 2022

By Lucia Ferrara
When you find yourself feeling out of control or guilty for something you are addicted to or struggling with, learn to pause, reflect, and then act. Ask God to help.

How You Got Here, an Assembling God’s Puzzle video

October 17, 2022

By Fr. Garry Richmeier, CPPS.
Think about all that has happened to you today, all the different events and details that have led up to now. Look at the year in the same way. Imagine all the billions of things that had to happen the way they did in our history to get us to this exact point in time. Is it all due to chance?

Family Matters: ‘A la Tavola’ (At the Table)

September 29, 2022

By Lucia Ferrara
Pull up a chair and join me at a long wooden table, set with white linens, fresh flowers from the garden, candles, crystal stemware and china and your name card. The aroma of the meal being prepared is capturing your senses.

New Video Series: Assembling God’s Puzzle

September 20, 2022

By Fr. Garry Richmeier
The people I've worked with over my 39 years as a priest and 28 years as a licensed marriage and family counselor have taught me a lot about living life, especially what works and doesn’t. In this new video series, I pass on some of these life lessons.

September Taize: National Hispanic Heritage Month

September 6, 2022

Our September Taizé prayer service marks National Hispanic Heritage Month and commemorates the contributions made by the ancestors of American citizens who came from Mexico, Spain, the Caribbean, and South- and Central America

Family Matters: Please pass the salt and pepper

August 31, 2022

By Lucia Ferrara
Have you ever been out in a restaurant or anywhere a public meal is served and you see children at the table acting up and do not seem to have any table etiquette or manners in general? I have, and it is very annoying.

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