Category: OCIA

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“Father Jay and CAJE Network Team members -Bonnie Wink,

As reported, Tri-State CC has entered into the coalition, “Energy for All”, with 14 other environmental, social justice, and consumer advocacy groups to address high energy rates and to challenge the investment in natural gas that 

You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. —Psalm 23:5b
When I read the responsorial psalm for today, the above line stood out because I have so much for which to be grateful. My family is in good health.

Have mercy on me, O God, according to your steadfast love; according to your abundant mercy blot out my transgressions. Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin. —Psalm 51:1-2

My professor of sacramental theology surprised us one day by saying,

Friday, March 25, is the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord. On this day, the Roman Catholic Church around the world remembers the Virgin Mary’s unconditional Yes to God’s call for her service as the mother of his only begotten Son – the Word made flesh Who lived among us.

Then the mother of the sons of Zebedee came to him with her sons, and kneeling before him, she asked a favor of him. And he said to her, “What do you want?” She said to him, “Declare that these two sons of mine will sit,

“Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful. Do not judge, and you will not be judged; do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven.” —Luke 6:36-37

Professor and social scientist Brené Brown points out that studies show 85%-90% of the almost two million prisoners in the United States have had terrible exposure to violence and maltreatment in their past.

While we have to be cognizant of our societal and personal responsibilities in this world, we can never lose sight of where our true citizenship lies — heaven. When we become too immersed in earthly things and too preoccupied with our temporal responsibilities,

Call a solemn assembly; gather the people… assemble the aged; gather the children… —Joel 2:15b-16

Hopefully, after living through two years of the covid pandemic, we no longer take public gatherings for granted. Most of us didn’t go to Ash Wednesday services last year because there weren’t many in-person services then.

Thanking God for Missing Spears

Imagine how Saul must have felt when he awoke from his sleep and saw his spear missing from its resting place. Now imagine how he felt when he realized that the person who had it was the same person seeking his life — and there he sat,

February 20, 2022
7th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sometimes, Jesus’ teachings don’t seem to make practical sense. When we hear things like love your enemies and do good to them, turn the other cheek when struck,

Do you have a heart for Justice? Do you want to make a difference in our community? All Saints Parish has an opening for a part time (20 hours/week) Justice Minister. Contact Father Jay Davidson at jdavidson@evdio.org for more information.