From the heart of Deacon Doug.
Remembering those who are struggling… Deacon Doug would like to share a recent email he received below: ========== On behalf of the entire Nissan family, we would like to wish you all blessings from Bethlehem, the Holy Land; the birthplace of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! With the Coronavirus Read more
Still helping when avenues are closing… Our church buildings may be closed but remember that we are the church and we need to remain open! We cannot let fear or anxiety from this terrible virus close us to God’s love. Last week a friend had to close his restaurant of Read more
Thoughts from Fr. Martin Hughes Our world has been shook in a way that we never could have imagined. So many of us are feeling anxious and scared by uncertainty and what lies ahead. This little virus has stopped us in our tracks. But there are some things that it Read more
Thought from Fr. Martin Hughes Our world has been shook in a way that we never could have imagined. So many of us are feeling anxious and scared by uncertainty and what lies ahead. This little virus has stopped us in our tracks. But there are some things that it Read more
Lockdown by Richard Hendrick (Irish Franciscan) Yes there is fear. Yes there is isolation. Yes there is panic buying. Yes there is sickness. Yes there is even death. But, They say that in Wuhan after so many years of noise You can hear the birds again. They say that after just Read more
In today’s reading the angel says to St. Joseph in a dream; “Do not be afraid to take Mary into your home.” Let us heed those words and bring Mary into our home thru the recitation of a daily rosary for the cure of this horrible Virus. De Colores, Deacon Read more
A Corona Virus Prayer sent by Bishop Vann: O Mary, you always shine on our path as a sign of salvation and of hope. We entrust ourselves to you, Health of the Sick, who at the cross took part in Jesus’ pain, keeping your faith firm. You, Salvation of Read more
What is spiritual communion? St. Thomas Aquinas described spiritual communion as “an ardent desire to receive Jesus in the most holy sacrament and lovingly embrace him” at a time or in circumstances when we cannot receive him in sacramental Communion.” St. Teresa of Jesus wrote: “When you do not receive Read more
We just completed our Thanksgiving Holiday in the United States. We have much to be thankful to God for all he has given us. I was particularly thankful this year for the great number of candidates and team members signing up for Cursillo. We are truly blessed in Orange. This Read more