In our ongoing exploration of significant papal encyclicals, we now shift our focus to "Humanae Vitae," issued by Pope Paul VI in 1968. This pivotal document addresses profound moral questions surrounding human life, sexuality, and the sanctity of marriage. Amidst societal changes and debates...
Dear Parishioners, As many of you may already know, our beloved Music and Liturgy Director, Zack Stachowski, is bidding farewell to Guardian Angels Catholic Church. Zack has been an integral part of our parish for nearly three years, and his contributions have enriched our liturgical...
It is impossible to exist without dialogue. All the wars, all the strife, all the unsolved problems over which we clash are due to a lack of dialogue. When there is a problem, talk: this makes Peace. ~ Pope Francis from 365 Daily Meditations with Pope Francis, May 9 To me these words...
Moreover, when our hearts are authentically open to universal communion, this sense of fraternity excludes nothing and no one. ~ Pope Francis from 365 Daily Meditations with Pope Francis, April 18 I love some of the words in this quote. Open Hearts - do you know what an open heart...
AEDs - Automated External Defibrillators Did you know that GA has three AEDs? Where? One in the back of Church, one in Peter O’Neill Hall, and one next to the elevator on the first floor (lower level). What are they for? They are used when a person is having a...
As the second article in our series exploring pivotal papal encyclicals, we turn our focus to "Pascendi Dominici Gregis," (English: “Feeding the Lord’s Flock”) promulgated by Pope Pius X in 1907. This encyclical addresses the rising tide of modernism within the Church, a...
As the first installment in our series exploring significant papal encyclicals of the last 250 years, we begin with Rerum Novarum, issued by Pope Leo XIII in 1891. This foundational document not only responded to the challenges of the Industrial Revolution but also firmly established the tenets...
We believe in the Risen One who conquered evil and death! Let us have courage to “come out of ourselves” to take this joy and this light to all the places of our lives! The resurrection of Christ is our greatest certainty; he is our most precious treasure! How can we not share this...
In 1st Thessalonians, chapter 5:16-18, one will find the often-cited verse about prayer written by the Apostle Paul. The verse reads, “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” The entire chapter 5 is...
Is this world in which we are living? Creation retains its beauty which fills us with awe and it remains a good work. But there is also “violence, division, disagreement, war.” This occurs when Man (humans), the summit of creation, stops contemplating beauty and goodness...
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