From the heart of Deacon Doug.
During this time of quarantine, it can be hard to be away from our loved ones and away from the sacraments. The good news is that we are all being called back to what is important, such as spiritual reflection, long talks with family and loved ones, and opportunities to Read more…
I received this prayer from a homeless group I belong to. I thought I would share It with you as we continue our journey together during this pandemic!! My love to all in Cursillo and my prayers are with you always!!! Deacon Doug A Prayer of Hope in This Pandemic Read more…
In today’s first reading we read about Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego giving praise to God. What is unusual is that they did it not after they had been delivered from the fiery furnace, but while they were still in the midst of the flames! It is natural to praise God’s greatness Read more…
Fr. Lane Akiona, Pastor of St. Augustine Church by the Sea, Waikiki, O’ahu, Hawai’i and Councillor for Hawaii, provides our reflection for March 31. The Israelites’ in journeying to the Promised Land complain to Moses about the desert existence that he has brought them too. They were not used to such harsh living Read more…
As we begin our third week in VIRUS Time, let us pray for our world, our country, our families and our Cursillo Movement ! May we emerge from this with renewed dedication to spread the Gospel in our environment, Deacon Doug “God, you alone are worthy of honor, glory, and praise. Read more…
Join us in prayer! We encourage you to join us as we recite the Holy Rosary every night at 8PM! Resources for those not able to attend Mass Daily Readings in English and Spanish from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops: http://www.usccb.org/bible/index.cfm?utm_source=google-adwords&utm_medium=cpc&utm_content=catholicbible&utm_campaign=NABRE Prayers, readings for Mass, and additional spiritual Read more…
Join us in prayer! We encourage you to join us as we recite the Holy Rosary every night at 8PM! Resources for those not able to attend Mass Daily Readings in English and Spanish from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops: http://www.usccb.org/bible/index.cfm?utm_source=google-adwords&utm_medium=cpc&utm_content=catholicbible&utm_campaign=NABRE Prayers, readings for Mass, and additional spiritual Read more…
My thought for today: A little boy asked his dad; “how big is God”? The dad points to the sky and asks him; “how big is that airplane”? The boy replies that it’s very small. Next the dad takes the boy to the airport. They walk up to the fence near a Read more…
Prayer for a Pandemic May we who are merely inconvenienced remember those whose lives are at stake. May we who have no risk factors remember those most vulnerable. May we who have the luxury of working from home remember those who must choose between preserving their health or making their Read more…
Deacon Edward Gomez, Diocese of Tucson, provides our reflection for March 25. Feast of the Annunciation Gospel of Luke, 1:26-38 It has been 29 days since Ash Wednesday. On that day we received ashes and were told by the priest or deacon, “Repent and believe in the Gospel”. We accepted Read more…