The words of Jesus in this Gospel passage address one of the greatest mysteries faced by every single person who has lived, lives now and will live in the future: the mystery of suffering.  But not only that, but also that from suffering comes salvation, as the prophet Zechariah wrote, that from the mourning of Jerusalem comes a fountain that purifies from sin and uncleanliness. Every one of us here has experienced suffering, it comes in different forms and intensities,... Read more

Al hablar de la reforma migratoria, el Arzobispo Gómez de Los Angeles dijo en la Convención Suprema de los Caballeros de Colón en Denver hace dos años, “Los Estados Unidos siempre ha sido una nación de justicia y de leyes. Pero como americanos también siempre hemos sido un pueblo de generosidad, misericordia y perdón. Desafortunadamente, la respuesta actual de nuestra nación a la inmigración ilegal no es digna de nuestro carácter nacional.” Con estas palabras Monseñor Gómez se une al... Read more

While speaking on immigration reform, Archbishop Gomez of Los Angeles stated at the Knights of Columbus Supreme Convention in Denver two years ago, “America has always been a nation of justice and law.  But as Americans we have also always been a people of generosity, mercy and forgiveness.  Unfortunately, our nations’ current response to illegal immigration is not worthy of our national character.”  With these words Archbishop Gomez unites himself to the rest of the US Bishops who have been... Read more

Los meses de mayo y junio son el centro de la temporada de bodas. Las parroquias se llenan de actividad todos los sábados al acercarse hombres y mujeres al altar de Dios para intercambiar votos en presencia de sus seres queridos y un sacerdote o diácono. En la mayoría de bodas los novios eligen una lectura del libro de Génesis que revela cómo Dios creó hombre y mujer el uno para el otro y que el hombre deja a su... Read more

The months of May and June are at the heart of the wedding season.  Parishes are bustling with activity every Saturday as men and women approach God’s altar to exchange vows in the presence of their loved ones and a priest or deacon.  At most weddings the bride and groom choose a reading from the Book of Genesis which reveals how God created man and woman for each other and  that a man leaves his father and mother to become... Read more

  Durante el verano de 1263, Pedro de Praga viajó a Roma llevando consigo muchas dudas sobre su fe y su vocación sacerdotal.  Fue en una peregrinación para rezar junto a la tumba de San Pedro. Después de recuperar sus fuerzas espirituales y calmar sus dudas, Pedro inició su viaje de regreso, descansando por la noche en la localidad de Bolsena al norte de Roma. Temprano en la mañana antes de celebrar Misa en la tumba de la mártir Cristina... Read more

  During the summer of 1263, Peter of Prague traveled to Rome on a pilgrimage to pray at the tomb of Saint Peter bringing with him many doubts about his faith and his vocation as a priest.  After regaining his spiritual strength and calming his doubts, Peter began his journey home, stopping in the village of Bolsena north of Rome for the night. Early in the morning, before celebrating Mass at the tomb of a local 3rd century martyr Saint... Read more

This morning Bishop Gregory Hartmayer OFM, Conv. of Savannah ordained three men to the Priesthood of Jesus Christ at the Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist. Father Jacob Almeter will be serving at Saint Anne Parish in Columbus. Father Avery Hanna will be serving at Saint Mary on the Hill in Augusta. Father Kevin O’Keefe will be serving at Sacred Heart Warner Robins. The whole diocese gives thanks to Almighty God for this great blessing.  Father O’Keefe, parishioner of Saint... Read more

Last week we celebrated a very special day for all mothers.  At one of the Masses at my parish we invited all the men to come forward to recite a beautiful poem together.  Afterwards the men presented a copy of this poem about the beauty of motherhood to their mothers or wives.  During the month of May we not only give thanks to God for our mothers and other significant women in our lives, but also traditionally dedicate the whole... Read more

One of the greatest poems ever written, ends revealing to us that God is “the love that moves the sun and all the other stars.”  God kindles the fire that rages within the sun, He is the hearth that gives life to all things and sustains them in being; He is the burning passion that gives meaning to life and makes all things worthwhile.  “God is the love that moves the sun and all the other stars.” This great poem... Read more