From the heart of Deacon Doug.
Happy Easter !! He is risen !! Alleluia, Alleluia !! What an incredible gift for us. Take hold of this gift by taking hold of Jesus. Then watch as your heart is filled with joy !! Don’t forget to send your Easter donation to your parish !! De Colores, Deacon Doug Join us Read more…
Deacon Doug Cook, San Antonio de Padua del Canon Anaheim Hills. Ca. Orange Diocese Cursillo, Spiritual Director For the past 30 years my wife Sheila and I have taught in our parish RCIA program. As I read this reflection on Saturday, April 11th, I would normally be rehearsing with the Read more…
As you venerate the cross today or pray the Stations of the Cross (probably from the confines of your home), remember that God’s mercy is truly limitless. Never believe that the pain he suffered was not enough to save you. Never believe that the blood that flowed from his side was not Read more…
Happy Holy Thursday as we start our Sacred Triduum. Can you imagine how dirty people’s feet were during the time of Christ? No wonder it was the role of the slave to wash the feet of the wealthy. No one else would want to do it. So you can understand Read more…
In these last few days of Lent many people are reflecting on the fact they were not able to go to the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Why not instead seek his forgiveness by asking a few simple questions of ourselves : 1. Am I hiding any thoughts or deeds from the Lord Read more…
At the last supper Jesus knows that Judas is going to betray him and Peter will deny him three times before dawn. But notice how he treats them both. He shares a meal with them and even washes their feet. He wants to make sure they receive no condemnation from him but only Read more…
The readings this week focus on Jesus last 18 hours in his life. Jesus never promised that he would prevent all evil, sickness, tragedy or sin. That’s because we have free choice. But he did promise that he could come to any evil situation of our own doing or someone else’s Read more…
Since we could not receive palms today I’m sending you these: Let us remember the gift of love we celebrate this week and that we read in the passion Gospel today from Matthew !!! No greater love has anyone than to lay down his life for his friends. Wow, we are Read more…
It was so good to meet on Zoom with today’s SOL. Thanks to all who joined us today . Below is my refection as we prepare to enter into the holiest week of our church year!! De Colores, Deacon Doug The Spirit teaches us many things. The Spirit teaches us not Read more…