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Sep 19, 2020
Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
This weekend, through the mouth of the prophet Isaiah, the Lord tells us in today’s first reading, “My thoughts are not your thoughts,...


Sep 14, 2020
Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
When someone hurts us, we think it’s very generous when we give them a second chance. But what if they do it again? Do we readily give...


Sep 6, 2020
Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Whenever we gather together with others in the name of the One who saves us from our sins, as a family whose members deeply love each...


Aug 30, 2020
Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
This Sunday, Jesus clearly states the three things we must be willing to do to be considered his disciples. Jesus said, “If anyone wishes...


Aug 23, 2020
Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time
The purpose of this Sunday’s liturgy is to get us to contemplate the person of Jesus Christ so that we can know him more deeply. ...


Aug 16, 2020
Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Once again our Sunday Readings give us abundant nourishment for our souls. Jesus had a specific mission to accomplish during his earthly...


Aug 9, 2020
Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
A proper understanding of the gospel story of Jesus walking on the sea has a lot to teach us about the Church in its journey through the...


Jul 19, 2020
Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
This weekend’s Sacred Scriptures are especially rich in giving us God’s Word for our nourishment, strength and encouragement, especially...


Jul 12, 2020
Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
On this fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time let’s reflect on what it means to “hear” the Word of God. In today’s Gospel passage, the key...


Jul 5, 2020
Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
This weekend we celebrate our country’s Independence Day. As we thank Our Lord for all the gifts He has given us in our beautiful...


Jun 28, 2020
Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
No matter how you read today’s passage from the Gospel, the choice Christ offers is clear and stark. There is no middle ground. It is...


Jun 14, 2020
Corpus Christi
Happy Solemnity of Corpus Christi! So what does the Church teach about the Most Holy Eucharist? For nearly 2000 years, the Catholic...


May 31, 2020
Feast of Pentecost
Today’s feast is one of the greatest feasts of the liturgical year. It is the feast of Pentecost. Today’s Gospel reading takes us back...


May 24, 2020
Ascension Sunday
Today’s Sunday in the Easter season is a little different than other Sundays. Although technically it is the Seventh Sunday of Easter, in...


May 17, 2020
Sixth Sunday of Easter
Beginning with the Sunday’s readings of the 6th Sunday of Easter, our focus starts to change from a concentration on Jesus, our Risen...


May 9, 2020
Fifth Sunday of Easter
In the Second Reading of this 5th Sunday of Easter, we learn that Jesus is the cornerstone.” St. Peter goes on to indicate that the fate...


May 3, 2020
Good Shepherd Sunday
This Fourth Sunday of Easter is traditionally called “Good Shepherd Sunday” because the Gospel is taken from the tenth chapter of the...
Mar 23, 2020
COVID-19 Update 3
My dearest parishioners, Here is a late breaking update from Cardinal Burke. He has great advice on how to keep spiritually well and...


Mar 21, 2020
COVID-19 Update 2
Out of an abundance of caution, Our Lady of the Shoals has decided to close the doors of the church until further notice. While this...


Mar 19, 2020
A COVID-19 Update
My dearest Parishioners, I regret to inform you that effective immediately all Liturgical Services have been suspended until April 4....
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