A financial appeal letter from Fr. Luan.

One of the most common arguments against God and religion is the argument of suffering. People say that if God really existed, and if he really were a good God, he wouldn't allow so much suffering in the world. And when we hear that argument, our initial reaction is to agree. But that is at the very least most superficial and illogical argument.

There is a temptation to wonder if Jesus can heal a man who’s deaf, and he can perform all of the other miraculous healings we know he did, then why didn’t he heal everybody. - Deacon Pashley's homily, Sunday September 8th

I would like to share with you all this beautiful prayer by the mystic Adrienne von Speyr - a prayer recommended to us priests at this year's Priest Annual Retreat by Archbishop Peter Sartain. Please pray it and let it direct your life!

We are finishing chapter six of St. John’s Gospel. It is a most critical one and it consists of four sections – the feeding of the multitude, the walking on water, the Bread of Life discourse, and the reaction to the Bread of Life discourse. At this point, we have noticed a crowd of people who had tagged along with or Lord. But here, however, things start to become tricky for them.

For the past five Sunday we have been listening to and meditating on the Bread of Life discourse by our Blessed Lord from chapter 6 of St. John Gospel. Today, I invite you to reflect on the pope's Angelus message on the Bread of Life given in Rome after the Angelus on the 18th of August (last Sunday)!

In the Gospel this last Sunday, Chirst comes to encourage the people and to teach them that He is the Bread of Life who will sustain them in their pilgrimage toward eternal life.

Christ our Blessed Lord knows the human heart like nobody else. He knew the people who clamored for Him did not clamor for Him because they saw in Him the sign of God’s seal as proven by the miracles. They clamored for Him for more food, more bread, more fish. Deep down, they clamored for Him because they wanted to make Him their leader in their struggle against the Romans. They wanted Him to be their version of our George Washington. But Jesus didn't come to earth in order just to be a political and military leader. He had a much bigger agenda.

A long but necessary message from our country’s bishops! It’s the US Bishops’ Pronouncement on Medical Advance Directives.

We have entered the culmination of the two-year long Eucharistic Revival in our country with the Eucharistic Congress in progress in Indianapolis. Please read the following to refresh your memory on how to receive the Eucharist in Holy Communion at Mass, so that we may also start our own Eucharistic Revival in our local parish! These lines are taken from a decree from the Vatican most recently.

My Dear Parishioners, I am writing this column in 100 degree weather and so I won't be long-winded! Last Sunday's picnic was a wonderful event and, by the grace of God, it was rather successful!

Prayer for Our Government by Archbishop John Carroll

Fear is a powerful human emotion. Fear is designed by God for our survival.

I have been thinking a lot lately about hope.  The recent dramatic rescue of four Israeli hostages from Hamas has brought home the intolerable situation in the Middle East.  Humanly speaking, I could not imagine the pain of those families whose loved ones were abducted and kidnapped and being held as political pawns for leverage in negotiations.  How do they live from day to day? 

It seems, at first blush, that we must always choose God over everyone else, including our family.  When circumstances force us into making a choice, we must always give God our preference, even if it means I might have to disown or reject my flesh and blood. 

Deacon Pashley's homily from Corpus Christi Sunday.

Corpus Christi Procession with Archbishop Sample and the history of Corpus Christi.

Concerning the new arrangement in the Chapel of Adoration.

When a tragedy happens to us, the question should be, "Lord, what do You want me to do now?"  Never ask the Why question - it's the least unhelpful.  Instead, in your heart, know that, ultimately, "The arc of God's plan for my life is long, but it always bends toward my own good!"

My Dear Parishioners, He is risen! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Most Blessed Easter season to all of you and your loved ones!