But some seed fell on rich soil, and produced fruit, a hundred or sixty or thirtyfold. -Matthew 13:8 12 July 2020 Brothers and Sisters, Greetings. Our prayer remains that you and your families may find true rest in the Lord this summer. We are all in need of rest; rest from the pandemic in which...
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Fr. Mike’s Communication for the July 5, 2020
You are not in the flesh; on the contrary, you are in the spirit, if only the Spirit of God dwells in you. -Romans 8:9 5 July 2020 Brothers and Sisters, Greetings. As St. Paul would write, “I give thanks to God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is heralded throughout...
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Fr. Mike’s Communication for the June 28, 2020
Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it. -Matthew 10:39 28 June 2020 Brothers and Sisters, May the Season of Summer bring rest and rejuvenation to you and your families. St. Matthew continues in today’s Gospel with Jesus’ teaching to his intimate disciples, calling for...
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Father Mike’s Communication for June 21, 2020
Everyone who acknowledges me before others I will acknowledge before my heavenly Father. -Matthew 10:32 June 21, 2020 Brothers and Sisters, Greetings and Peace! Upon acceptance of an award or the winning of a championship, a speech is often expected. Those speeches often make acknowledgment of those who supported them. The MVP gives credit to...
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Father Mike’s Communication for June 14, 2020
The Jews quarreled among themselves, saying, “How can this man give us his flesh to eat?” -John 6:52 June 14, 2020 Brothers and Sisters in Christ, The Eucharist is a hard teaching. If people only understood the Eucharist, our need for Evangelization would be forever satisfied. This sacrament at the core of our faith...
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Father Mike’s Communication for June 7, 2020
“The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with all of you.” -2 Corinthians 13:11 June 7, 2020 Brothers and Sisters, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Likely multiple times a day,...
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Father Mike’s Communication – Outdoor Masses Begin
“Rejoice in the Lord always. I shall say it again: rejoice! Your kindness should be known to all. The Lord is near. Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God. Then the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts...
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Father Mike’s Communication for May 31, 2020
“Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created. And You shall renew the face of the earth.” Solemnity of Pentecost May 31, 2020 Brothers and Sisters, The Holy Spirit, the third person of the Trinity, often...
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Father Mike’s Communication for May 24, 2020
Lord, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom to Israel?” -Acts 1:6 May 24 2020 Brothers and Sisters, The Gospel of Luke opens up with Jesus descending in humility, as a baby, one among us, and concludes with Jesus ascending to heaven in glory as the disciples offer praise. Through Luke, we...