“I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me will never hunger, and whoever believes in me will never thirst” (John 6: 35). Last week we began our consideration of the 6th chapter of the Gospel of John. The entire chapter is a catechesis on the awesome mystery of the Eucharist. The first part (verses 1-21) consists of two miracles. The second part (verses 22-71) contains the body of teaching on the Eucharist. The miracles are an important introduction to the....
A casual glance at the daily news provides ample evidence of the worldwide chaos caused by many who have rejected God. Rapidly accelerating violence, unbridled hedonism, heedless consumption of resources and rampant corruption, now exceeding previously unimaginable dimensions have resulted from the actions of those who have foolishly tossed aside the truth of Jesus Christ to indulge in their own insatiable proclivities....
A man and a woman had a little daughter that they adored. Audrey was their only child. They lived their whole lives for their little child. When she became chronically ill and her illness resisted the efforts of the best doctors, the parents became totally discouraged and inconsolable.....
Fr. James has said that he is here to work, and to work hard. Anyone wishing to prepare meals for Father on a regular basis, here is what will be helpful: salmon, fish, chicken - always baked, never fried. Salad, fresh vegetables, nothing out of a box or a can. No deserts. Tortilla de maiz, not flour tortillas. Beans - sopa de garbanzos, lentils. Father eats healthy in order to work hard and to be with us for a long time. Prepare individual meals in small containers. Thank you.
Beginning Friday, August 6 and every First Friday of the month, St. Francis de Paula Catholic Church will provide adoration of the Blessed Sacrament all day beginning immediately after the 7 AM morning Mass and ending at 6:00 PM with Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. Father James and other visiting priests will be available for the Sacrament of Confession in the church all day.
A number of years ago I was invited to give a retreat to a group of lay people in New York City. A seminarian graciously accompanied me in order to help with the practical details. Prior to the evening retreat, we had a number of appointments, so that meant that we would have lunch in New York. The seminarian really enjoyed Asian cuisine, so I accommodated his palate by inviting him to lunch at a Korean restaurant....
Welcome Fr. James Farfaglia, our new Pastor. This Wednesday, July 7, Fr. James began his first official day as our new Pastor. Father will be celebrating all of the Masses this weekend. Here is some background information on Father. The picture is of Fr. James when he was a seminarian in Rome.