As we continue our Lenten pilgrimage, we turn our attention to another essential aspect of this sacred season: fasting. Rooted in ancient tradition and steeped in spiritual significance, fasting holds a central place in the Lenten observance, offering believers a powerful means of...
The Guardian Angels Women's & Men's Clubs each offer two $1,000 scholarships, application deadlines vary and are listed on the application. Applicants include registered men and women in the parish who plan to attend classes at a university, college or technical school this fall...
Jesus sends his disciples out to all nations. To every people … Jesus did not provide a short list of who is, or is not worthy of receiving his message and his presence. Instead, he always embraced life as he saw it. In faces of pain, hunger, sickness and sin. In faces of wounds, of...
In prayer, God keeps calling us, opening our hearts to charity. ~ Pope Francis In past years I might have just taken this in stride – of course I pray and listen to God. Of course my heart is open to charity (love). But this past week I had a completely different experience of...
Some interesting and important facts: Did you know the age of consent for pregnancy medical care in MN is 13?Source: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/144.343 Did you know 1 in 2 families struggle to afford diapers?...
End-of-Life Options: This concept is often referred to as "Physician Assisted Suicide" or similar title, sometimes as "Patient Directed Suicide." No matter one's point of view of the issue, it's important to understand the topic. The Mn proposal is virtually the same as the Oregon...
As the season of Lent approaches, Catholics around the world prepare to embark on a profound journey of faith, reflection, and renewal. Rooted in the traditions of the Church, Lent is a sacred time marked by prayer, fasting, and almsgiving, inviting believers to draw closer to God and deepen...
How marvelous would it be if, at the end of the day, each of us could say: today I have performed an act of charity toward others! ~ Pope Francis I find it funny the way that these words were translated. What jumped out at me was the word “performed.” When I hear that word, I...
Introduction: For every Friday of the Lenten season at GA we will be having the Stations of the Cross at 3:00 p.m. The Stations of the Cross, also known as the Way of the Cross or Via Crucis, hold a profound place in the hearts of Catholics worldwide. This devotional practice traces its...
Fill your Heart with Faces and Names! “Every human being is the object of God’s infinite tenderness, and God himself is present in their lives. Appearances notwithstanding, every person is immensely holy and deserves our love. If I can help at least one person to have a better life...
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