It doesn’t seem surprising to have a notion of God as a communion of love between Father-Son-Spirit — three persons, yet one God.
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The resurrection is the pattern to our own immortal destiny
We rejoice also with our newly-baptized, and those who have received confirmation and Eucharist for the first time.
Continue readingNo scriptures until tonight, but let us rest now
Later today, we will celebrate with the ringing of bells, the singing of alleluias, and the rising of Jesus the Christ.
Continue readingThrough the Holy Spirit, right decisions are made
All who have received the gift in confirmation must never presume it, but rather, engage it.
Continue readingGod’s covenant with us is fully revealed in the death, resurrection of Jesus
Because he has been raised, we are irrevocably changed and promised life eternal. For that reason alone we joyfully sing our Easter song — ALLELUIA!!
Continue readingWisdom is a promised gift of the Holy Spirit
All who have received the gift in the sacrament of confirmation must never presume it, but rather, engage it.
Continue readingChrist is alive in his church
By Archbishop José H. Gomez These days have been a busy and beautiful time in my ministry. As I write, it is the ninth anniversary of my welcome Mass as coadjutor archbishop of Los Angeles. Who knows where the time […]
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