By Father Perry D. Leiker, pastor “Vanity is the quicksand of reason.” — George Sand. Have you made out your will yet? Have you carefully decided what each child or survivor will receive when you have “gone to heaven”? Have […]
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Our commitments as Catholics
By Archbishop José H. Gomez As Catholics, we are a people who believe that every human life is born from the will of a creator who knows us and loves us. He creates each of us with a mortal body […]
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God’s answers to our prayers is the great mystery
It is also about hearing and seeing God answer in more ways than just for what we ask.
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God’s word must be heard and lived, not just spoken
By Father Perry D. Leiker, pastor “Friends are those rare people who ask how we are, and then wait to hear the answer.” — Fred Cunningham. “The proof of the pudding is in the eating.” This familiar saying sums up […]
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To bring the joy of Jesus
Let us say, “All for you, Mary,” as we try to bring the joy of Jesus into everything we do.
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Christ’s words, actions, teachings and example are meant to become our own
We say, by that title, we are followers of Christ. That means that Christ’s words and actions, and his teachings and example, are meant to become our own.
Continue readingStatement on SB 360 failing to be presented in committee
We know that every case is one too many. And the church remains vigilant and totally committed to protecting children and to helping all victim-survivors to find healing.
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Jesus’ ministry is our ministry
By Father Perry D. Leiker, pastor “We have grasped the mystery of the atom and rejected the Sermon on the Mount.” — General Omar Bradley. “Follow me” now becomes “Go on your way,” as Jesus appoints and sends out 72 […]
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‘Everyone realizes we love them’
By Archbishop José H. Gomez Two hundred and fifty years ago, on July 1, 1769, St. Junípero Serra arrived at the port of San Diego, having journeyed on foot for more than five months from Loreto, Mexico. He celebrated a […]
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Jesus’ ‘Follow me!’ is our invitation to discover God
Jesus’ invitation IS the discovery of God, goodness and new life. That is why it is so urgent, why it must be heard, and why he is so persistent: “Come follow me!”
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