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The Meaning of the Ascension From Ven. Fulton Sheen’s Life of Christ Had Christ remained on earth, sight would have taken the place of faith. In heaven, there will be no faith because His followers will see; there will be no hope, because they will possess; but there will be love for love endureth forever! …

Read moreFrom the Rector, Ascension of the Lord, May 20, 2022

                          A few weeks ago, I had the huge blessing of attending World Youth Day in Poland, with a group of youth from our diocese. World Youth Day is a pilgrimage that occurs every three years, when Catholics from all over the world, …

Read moreFrom the Parochial Vicar: World Youth Day in Poland

How to Pray in Common When we gather together in church to pray, whether at Mass, Adoration, or for public devotions (Rosary, Stations of the Cross, etc.), it is important that we recognize that we are in fact praying together, rather than praying alone with a bunch of others at the same time. As such, …

Read moreFrom the Rector, Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time, 8/22/21

Funerals: Part 5 of the Series The Rite of Committal. The Rite of Committal, the conclusion of the funeral rites, is celebrated at the grave, tomb, or mausoleum for cremated remains.  The rite of committal is used by itself when the final commendation and farewell is celebrated within the funeral liturgy.  The rite of committal …

Read moreFrom the Rector: Funerals Part 5 of the Series