- Rejoice, Rejoice | Friar Reflections | Laetare Sunday March 19, 2023 - Dear Parishioners, Saints of God, the Lord be with you! Today is the fourth Sunday of Lent, often called Laetare Sunday. Laetare translates from Latin to mean “rejoice.” I don’t know about you, but reaching the midpoint of Lent is cause for celebration in and of itself, since Lent is my least favorite liturgical season. … Read More Rejoice, Rejoice | Friar Reflections | Laetare Sunday
- Accepting and Guiding Us | Friar Reflections | The Third Sunday of Lent March 12, 2023 - Dear Parishioners, Baptism is very much in the foreground during lent. As we reflect on our relationship with Jesus during this season, we do so in the light of our baptism and the commitment it requires of us. Today’s scripture appropriately highlights baptism. As we read of Moses providing water for the exodus journey, St … Read More Accepting and Guiding Us | Friar Reflections | The Third Sunday of Lent
- The Three Pillars | Friar Reflections | The Second Sunday of Lent March 5, 2023 - Dear Parishioners, Pope Francis stated during his Lenten message in 2021 that “Fasting, prayer and almsgiving, as preached by Jesus, enable and express our conversion. The path of poverty and self-denial (fasting), concern and loving care for the poor (almsgiving), and childlike dialogue with the Father (prayer) make it possible for us to live lives … Read More The Three Pillars | Friar Reflections | The Second Sunday of Lent
