July 28, 2024 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time

The world is filled with people whose basic needs aren’t met, whether for clean water, nutrition, safety, education, meaningful work, stable family life, basic medical resources, religious freedom, and the right to life. So how can we possibly believe what Psalm 145 says to us this week, “The hand of the Lord feeds us, he answers all our needs”? Does …

SHAKE OFF THE DUST

Our kitchen floor is at least 35 years old, and it’s the ugliest color to come out of the ‘80s. But it’s a good, durable floor, and my husband, bless his heart, guards it like it was a finely finished hardwood imported from Brazil. Every time the kids track mud and sand across its vinyl surface, he immediately gets down …

San Diego Diocese Bankruptcy

San Diego Diocese

The following information has been released about the bankruptcy being filed by the San Diego Diocese. A letter from Robert Cardinal McElroy, Bishop of San Diego Frequently Asked Questions Regarding San Diego Diocese Bankruptcy

THE THREE ESSENTIAL TASKS OF THE CHURCH

In the Gospel of Mark 1:29-39, the author presents the day in the life of Jesus. He is in full swing of His public ministry. He performs healing, driving out many demons, proclaiming the Good News and praying. The healing of Jesus signals that the reign of Satan is ended and the Kingdom of wholeness has come. Suffering, sin and …

SAINT FRANCIS OF ASSISI

In Celebration of Saint Francis of Assisi Feast Day, Father Romy provides a Blessing of the Animals.       On Oct. 4, Roman Catholics celebrate the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the Italian deacon who brought renewal to the Church through his decision to follow Jesus’ words as literally as possible. In a January 2010 general audience, Pope …