Resources & Articles

Ponder the Mystery: Corpus Christi Homily
Ponder the Mystery: Corpus Christi Homily
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Take a minute to consider the honor your heavenly Father bestows on you; the respect He shows you; the kindness and thoughtfulness He has for you; the gift He offers... Read more...
The Trinity in Action
The Trinity in Action
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Perhaps it feels like the Feast of the Holy Trinity celebrates one of those cold, impersonal, esoteric doctrines that has very little to do with what’s going in the world.... Read more...
Standing With The Mistreated
Standing With The Mistreated
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These past few days I’ve had on my mind, close to my heart, and in my prayers my former parishioners at the Lutheran parish I served for 11 years in... Read more...
This Week’s Fast
This Week’s Fast
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Unique to the Western tradition are the “Embertide” fasts. These fasts occur quarterly, and encompass Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday for the appointed four weeks. Those weeks are: the third week... Read more...
Taking Care
Taking Care
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The Sacraments are essential to your life. This means that they maintain not just your spiritual well-being but your entire welfare. For our life is lived toward one goal: to... Read more...
The Finding of the Holy Cross (May 3)
The Finding of the Holy Cross (May 3)
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There are two feasts of the Holy Cross that are celebrated in the Western Rite calendar. The one shared with the Eastern Rite is September 14, which we know as... Read more...
Is Live Stream Hard?
Is Live Stream Hard?
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Live stream is a great tool, but it is not for everyone. If you find the live stream difficult or not worshipful, then I suggest the following prayers for Holy... Read more...
Sorrows Enlarged
Sorrows Enlarged
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The Sorrows (or Compassion) of Our Lady are commemorated on this day, Passion Friday. And on this day, in particular, we experience and participate more deeply than usual in the... Read more...
Annunciation of BVM (Livestream)
Annunciation of BVM (Livestream)
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The Feast of the Annunciation will be celebrated tomorrow with Mass at 10 a.m. We will use the same procedure as last Sunday. Click on this link: or https://www.facebook.com/stmichaelwhittier/videos/ Livestream... Read more...
Resources During These Days
Resources During These Days
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"Do not fear, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom." (Luke 12.32) ​During these extraordinary times, when you are prevented from attending Mass... Read more...
Coronavirus: Some Spiritual Reflections
Coronavirus: Some Spiritual Reflections
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I think it is no coincidence that the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is becoming more prevalent among us in this area during the Holy Season of Lent. For it seems likely... Read more...
When The Lord Give Us Opportunities
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Before this parish, in recent months, the Lord has placed several marvelous opportunities. These opportunities take various forms: persons, donations, talents, etc. The question that ought to consume us is whether, and how, we might take advantage of these opportunities. Putting before us opportunities is oftentimes how Our Lord works with us. He does not foist Himself upon us or lead us by the nose. And rarely, if ever, does He answer our most common prayer; that is, to show us which path we are to take (considering, of course,... Read more...