Tips for honoring Advent (by Tracey E. Herzer, from the Pastoral Center, with permission) Expectations or Expectant Waiting? What do you expect at Christmastime/Advent? We often approach Christmas with a combination of both excitement and dread. Many of us would admit to feeling...
In the tapestry of Catholic theology, the relationship between God's divine plan and the role of the Catholic Church is woven intricately. However, a dangerous sentiment has surfaced, suggesting that one's salvation is solely determined by God, with the Catholic Church playing a negligible role...
Hope for the Journey Home, Family Shelter (HJH), a ministry of Guardian Angels receives parishioner and staff support in many ways. Thank you to all groups and individuals who supported us with our donation requests and volunteer needs this past year. Some of the ways GA supported HJH in the...
Tips for honoring Advent (by Tracey E. Herzer, from the Pastoral Center, with permission) Valued Preparations? As of today, there are 14 days until Christmas – maybe less if your Christmas Celebration is earlier. What are the first three words that come to mind when you...
New Years Resolutions – Looking Ahead Book Club (Upcoming): Best seller Atomic Habits by James Clear will be offered as a book study by the Health and Wellness Committee starting January 17 for 4 Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. Mark your calendar now! Help get 2024 moving in a more...
Embracing the Gift of Adoration: A Special Advent Invitation Dear Beloved Parishioners, As we joyfully embark on this sacred season of Advent, I am filled with gratitude and excitement to extend a heartfelt invitation to each one of you. Guardian Angel's Catholic Church warmly welcomes you to...
Tips for honoring Advent The season of Advent begins. Now is the time to reflect upon what Advent means to each of us, and to honor Advent as a preparation for the Christmas season (which, by the way, doesn’t start until Christmas Day.) I thought maybe I could offer some help in navigating...
The Indispensable Role of the Sacraments in Salvation: A Catholic Perspective In the rich tapestry of Catholic theology, the sacraments stand as profound channels of divine grace, intimately woven into the fabric of the Church's teachings. Central to the Catholic faith is the belief that these...
Gratitude bestows reverence, allowing us to encounter everyday epiphanies, those transcendent moments of awe that change forever how we experience life and the world.” ~ John Milton The discipline of gratitude is the explicit effort to acknowledge that all I am and have is...
Navigating Faith: Sola Scriptura and the Three-Legged Stool in Catholic Theology In the tapestry of Christian beliefs, the concept of "Sola Scriptura," championed by many Protestant traditions, asserts the exclusive authority of the Bible in matters of faith and practice. However, within the...
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