LITURGY IN FOCUS

PREPARING FOR NEXT WEEKEND

Fourth Sunday of Lent Reflection: Does got let bad things happen? By SISTER MARY McGLONE Why does God let it happen? We might be talking about the death of a child, an unjust war, the loss of young people to gang life, or even a tornado or flood.  Some people blame God and then decide […]

PARISH NEWS

Gallery: Lenten Luncheon benefits Abraham House

The annual Mount Carmel / Blessed Sacrament Parish Lenten Luncheon took place on Wednesday, Feb. 28, in the Salerno Room. About 60 people attended the fundraiser that featured minestrone soup, and tuna fish and grilled cheese sandwiches. All proceeds benefitted the Abraham House, which cares for terminally ill patients and their families.

LITURGY IN FOCUS

CALL TO WORSHIP

Second Sunday of Lent In today’s Gospel, Jesus reveals his glory to his followers who begin to see themselves differently. Lent is our time of transfiguration — to discover our deepest identity as holy people. To the point: Peter, James and John witness Jesus’ transfiguration. But they themselves also undergo transfiguration. Some change occurs within […]

LITURGY IN FOCUS

THE WORD OF GOD THIS WEEK

Second Sunday of Lent Reflection: Tests help transform us By SISTER MARY McGLONE What do you feel when someone says “God is testing you”? Really, doesn’t it seem unfair for God to call us into a contest of wits? Knowing we’d never win, Jesus taught us to pray, “Do not put us to the test.” […]

LITURGY IN FOCUS

PREPARING FOR NEXT WEEK

Third Sunday of Lent Reflection: Re-evaluate your religious identity By SISTER MARY McGLONE When you ask someone what their religion is, the chance that they will say “none” has increased dramatically in the past few decades. Religiosity used to be a defining characteristic of U.S. culture. Protestants were known for the word and avoiding statues; […]

LENT

15 simples acts of love from Pope Francis

Pope Francis suggests 15 simple acts of love instead of fasting from meat. Say hello (every time and everywhere). A thank you (even if you’re not “expected”). Remind others how much you love them. Say hello to people you see every day. Listen to each other’s stories without prejudice, with love. Stop by to help […]

LITURGY IN FOCUS

CALL TO WORSHIP

This is Lent 2024 — the time of our fulfillment. Noah spent 40 days in the ark and Jesus spent 40 days in the desert. These 40 days of Lent are given to us as a gift — a time to confront our demons and to refashion our lives for God. To the point: There […]