Again, we come to realize that God is in all, works through all, and can take the surprising and shocking realities of our lives and turn them into blessings filled with grace.
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St. Bernard Catholic School 2019 Christmas Concert
St. Bernard Catholic School students performed their annual Christmas concert on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2019. Students in grades one to eight performed such classics as “The First Noel,” “Carol of the Bells,” “O Holy Night,” and “Do You Hear What […]
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Gaudete, to the journey!
But undeniably there is something that is greatest here. It has been the journey. It continues. It is near its end. There is more grace and love to go around. “Gaudete — rejoice!” As church, we say it together this Sunday. Together, may we discover what the journey has been about. Together, may the journey help us to discover who we have become.
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Advent is a time to prepare for the second coming of the Lord
Advent, then, is a “preparation time” for more than Christmas day, which is filled with tremendous sentiment and feelings; the season itself is a time for us to judge how well we prepare for the second coming of the Lord by examining how well we live Jesus’ Gospel teachings and preaching.
Continue readingAll are invited to our annual celebration of the feast day of Our Lady of Guadalupe
December 3 to 11 The St. Bernard Grupo Guadalupano invites the community to a novena y celebración of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Novena and rosary Times to be announced | Dec. 3 to 11 December 12 On her feast day, […]
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The coming of Christ demands from us our spiritual attention, our deepest personal commitment
If we ready our spirit for the celebration of the birth of Jesus, we should have a spirit that is open and ready to meet Jesus Christ any way he comes.
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Open your eyes to the divine paradox of Christ’s glory on the cross
Christ the King truly reigns. He is true to his word, and we do believe that he is merciful and full of love.
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A vision for the church
We are called to be people who evangelize, disciples who are missionaries. Every one of us. This is our identity as Catholics and this is the true nature of the church. And our mission is urgent.
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The forces of destruction are nothing in comparison with God’s everlasting love
The forces within and among us that are often destructive, and the final destruction of the world, are nothing in comparison with his everlasting love.
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What are we working for?
Of course, our work is important in many practical ways. We need to work to put food on our tables and to provide for our families. We need to work so that we have something to give to our brothers and sisters in need.But God intends our work to be so much more than that.
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