Authentic freedom and happiness only comes from a relationship with God, and only He is able to fulfill our greatest desires ❤️‍🔥

Yesterday was Good Shepherd Sunday and Deacon Zak shared some beautiful reflections on how to draw closer to God in our lives.

Readings:

First Reading: Acts of the Apostles 13:14, 43-52

Psalm: Psalm 100:1-2, 3, 5

Second Reading: Revelation 7:9, 14b-17

Gospel: John 10:27-30

When others encounter you, does your life lead them to an encounter with the real presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist?

This Sunday, Fr. Ryan shares how the Road to Emmaus is a blueprint for what we are all called to do for others - bring them to Jesus Christ because our life should be a pathway for others to experience Him.

Readings:

First Reading - Acts 2:14, 22-33

Psalm - Psalm 16:1-2, 5, 7-8, 9-10, 11

Second Reading - 1 Peter 1:17-21

Gospel - Luke 24:13-35

Limitless love

In Sundays Gospel, we see how Christ can open our eyes and hearts in moments we least expect it. May we ask for the grace to learn from the disciples to open our hearts to continually be kindled by His love.

Readings:

First Reading - Acts 2:14, 22-33

Psalm - Psalm 16:1-2, 5, 7-8, 9-10, 11

Second Reading - 1 Peter 1:17-21

Gospel - Luke 24:13-35

The risen Lord came and stood in their midst, just like He comes to be with you

This Sunday we were reminded that no sin is beyond His mercy and He just wants to be near us to breathe new life into our hearts, souls, and lives.

Go out and be men and women of God, and men and women of mercy ❤️‍🔥

Readings -

First Reading: Acts 2:42-47

Psalm: Psalm 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24

Second Reading: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Gospel: John 20:19-31

The light of Christ lives within us 💛

We are an Easter people, not a people of misery or gloom. Let our light shine bright in the darkness for the world to see!!

Readings -

First Reading: Acts 10:34a, 37-43

Psalm: Psalm 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23

Second Reading: Colossians 3:1-4

Gospel: John 20:1-9

We belong to Christ ❤️‍🔥

In the Gospel Sunday, we heard Jesus call Judas His friend, knowing that he will betray Him. Fr. Miguel reminds us that this is a Gospel challenge — to see our enemies as Christ does and to pray for them.

As we journey to His Cross, death, and resurrection this week, may we say the words He spoke in the garden: “Not my will, but Your will be done”

Readings -

Gospel: Matthew 21:1-11

First Reading: Isaiah 50:4-7

Psalm: Psalm 22:8-9, 17-18, 19-20, 23-24

Second Reading: Philippians 2:6-11

Gospel: Matthew 26:14—27:66

Can these bones come to life?

God is working on a deeper level than we often realize — He is preparing us to be ready for where He guides us.

This last week of Lent before Holy Week, let us take the leap of faith and surrender fully to Him so His will may be done as we continue to journey to the Cross.

Readings -

First Reading: Ezekiel 37:12–14

Psalm: Psalm 130:1–2, 3–4, 5–6, 7–8

Second Reading: Romans 8:8–11

Gospel: John 11:1–45

We are kindred spirits with the man born blind

Throughout Lent, we have gone from the Temptation of Christ, His Transfuguration, the encounter with the woman at the well, and now the man born blind.

This past Sunday reminds us that regardless of our past and our sins, Jesus does not stray from us; instead He draws closer to us so we may encounter His love and mercy.

As we journey closer to Easter, consider reflecting on where you have wondered back into darkness and come experience His life giving Light in the sacrament of confession. He seeks us, calling out to us in the darkness to heal us.

This week, we offer confessions Tuesday evening 6-7pm, Thursday evening 6-7pm, and Saturday afternoon from 2:30-3:30pm. Check out our Holy Week at STA post for extra Lenten confession times during Holy Week.

Readings:

First Reading - 1 Samuel 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a

Psalm - Psalm 23: 1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6

Second Reading - Ephesians 5:8-14

Gospel - John 9:1-41