Archive for May 2022

Sunday, May 29, 2022 | By Rev. Michael P. Hanifin On this Feast of the Ascension, we celebrate Christ’s triumphant return to the Father after perfectly accomplishing His mission on earth. But we can also view this Feast as a celebration of the “launch day” of our commissioning as Christ’s disciples. Today’s Gospel draws our…

Sunday, May 22nd 2022 | By Rev. Michael P. Hanifin The concept of hospitality is fundamental toward the growth and health of any Catholic parish. When we envision hospitality, we naturally think of offering a sincere and warm welcome — to visitors and those who are new to our parish, for instance. We picture inviting…

Sunday, May 15th 2022 | By Rev. Michael P. Hanifin Today’s readings on this fifth Sunday of Easter contain inspiring but challenging messages for us Catholic Christians. The Gospel from Saint John includes this well-known verse: “My children…I give you a new commandment: love one another. As I have loved you, so you also should…