For thousands of years, the human heart has represented love. In the Old Testament, there are numerous references to the “heart” of God, who loves his people, Israel. In the New Covenant, the love of Jesus Christ is shown in his heart, which was pierced by the lance after his death upon the Cross. In […]
St. Matthias: Forgotten Apostle
St. Matthias was one of the 72 disciples sent out by Our Lord Jesus to preach and cure the sick. After the Ascension of Our Lord into heaven, St. Peter said that it was necessary to choose one of the disciples to replace Judas Iscariot. Two men were proposed: Barsabbas (Justus) and Matthias. The apostles […]
Making a Holy Lent 2026
Pope Leo XIV has some reflections for this Lent: First, listening to the Word of God in the liturgy, and through that, to “those who are anguished and suffering.” “Our God is one who seeks to involve us,” the Holy Father wrote. “Even today he shares with us what is in his heart. Because of […]
Christ is King!
On the last Sunday of the liturgical year (the Sunday before the start of Advent), the Catholic Church celebrates the Solemnity of Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. What is meant by the phrase “Christ the King”? How can we live under the gentle reign of Jesus Christ in our daily lives? Fr. Ben Cameron, […]
Consecration of Election to Blessed Virgin Mary
The Fathers of Mercy are praying this “novena” prayer as we approach the election in the United States of America. It was composed by Fr. Chad Rippenger (not a member of our community). I would invite you to join us in prayer. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the […]
The Importance of Making Good Choices
On Sunday, August 25th, I gave a homily on making good choices in our lives. Our readings present us with three major areas of choices: What God/gods will we serve? Will we live for ourselves or live unselfishly? Will we choose to believe what Jesus teaches about the Holy Eucharist?
The Visitation: A Model for Christian Service
Mary set out, proceeding in haste into the hill country, to visit her cousin, Elizabeth. Mary has just received the message of the angel, and the Word has become flesh in her womb. But she did not stay at home. She did not choose to quietly enjoy the mystery. She immediately set out to visit, […]
St. Matthias, the Forgotten Apostle
Do you ever feel like you are overlooked, forgotten by those who should recognize your value? Do you wonder if history will remember you? One of the twelve apostles might be a good model for you! After the Ascension of Our Lord Jesus into heaven, St. Peter spoke to the other apostles and disciples, and […]
Damien of Molokai and the Works of Mercy:
Damien de Veuster was a Belgian priest of the Sacred Heart Fathers who went to Hawaii to serve as a missionary in 1864. While there, he came to know of the plight of the lepers on the island of Molokai. This was home to a colony of around 800 people who had been sent there […]
July: Month of the Precious Blood
Many people know that the month of June is dedicated to the Sacred Heart. But did you know that the month of July is dedicated to the Precious Blood of Jesus? In Ancient Israel, the People of God were forbidden to ever consume blood. The reason was that the life (soul) of the animal was […]
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