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Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 9, 2023

Posted by SJE Admin on 7/14/23

Dear Friends,

Let us continue to read together the Post-Synodal Apostolic Exhortation of Pope Benedict XVI entitled: Sacramentum Caritatis. Pope Benedict divides his Exhortation into 3 parts that reflect the harmony among dogma, liturgy, and life. The Eucharist is a mystery to be believed, celebrated, and lived with our ... Read More »

Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 2, 2023

Posted by SJE Admin on 7/04/23

Dear Friends,

Starting today July 2, 2023, I propose that we read together the Post-Synodal Apostolic Exhortation of Pope Benedict XVI entitled: Sacramentum Caritatis.   Pope Benedict divides his Exhortation into 3 parts that reflect the harmony among dogma, liturgy, and life.   The Eucharist is a mystery to be believed, ... Read More »

Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time, June 25, 2023

Posted by SJE Admin on 6/28/23

Dear Friends,

We have been talking about a new movement – The Eucharistic Revival -- sweeping our nation. Do you remember that, in June 2022, I did a presentation on this topic as we ushered in the First Year – the Diocesan Renewal Year -- of this movement? The ... Read More »

Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time, June 18, 2023

Posted by SJE Admin on 6/19/23

Dear Friends,

It gave us immense joy and an extraordinary blessing last weekend to celebrate the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Jesus Christ, also known as Corpus Christi. All of us who were present both before and after the Mass had that unique privilege of ... Read More »

The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, June 11,2023

Posted by SJE Admin on 6/14/23

Dear Friends,

Today we celebrate the last of the Solemnities of this season, namely, the Most Holy Body and Blood of Jesus Christ, also known as Corpus Christi.

June 11, 2023, is also the date on which we enter into the most critical phase of the Eucharistic Revival: the ... Read More »

Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, June 4, 2023

Posted by SJE Admin on 6/03/23

Dear Friends,

Although we have resumed Ordinary Time in our Liturgical Calendar, we still continue to celebrate some of the most important mysteries of the Holy Catholic Church. Right after the Solemnity of Pentecost, we celebrate today the Solemnity of The Most Holy Spirit. This will be followed next ... Read More »

Solemnity of Pentecost, May 28, 2023

Posted by SJE Admin on 5/28/23

Dear Friends,

Today we celebrate the Solemnity of Pentecost.  Pentecost marks the beginning of the Church, the day on which the Holy Spirit descended upon the Apostles to embolden them in their commission to “Go into the whole world and proclaim the gospel to every creature” (Mark 16: 15).  ... Read More »

Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord, May 21, 2023

Posted by SJE Admin on 5/22/23

Dear Friends,

Thank you for your prayers for the safety of our pilgrimage to Guadalupe. We prayed for you at all the importance places we visited. It was once again an amazing experience to see the faith of the people. May our Mother Mary continue to lead us to ... Read More »

Sixth Sunday of Easter, May 14, 2023

Posted by SJE Admin on 5/15/23

Dear Friends,

Today we take time to offer special honor to mothers on this Mother’s Day weekend.

The month of May invites us to dwell on the feminine genius. This genius was made visible in particular in Mother Mary. Her feminine genius is seen in how she collaborated with ... Read More »

Fifth Sunday of Easter, May 7, 2023

Posted by SJE Admin on 5/06/23

Dear Friends,

Hurray, the electricity is restored at the Grotto. Praise God! You can now enjoy the full splendor of this oasis of prayer and peace. Please come - bring your chair, relax, and pray.

We are also happy to share the good news that one of our A/C ... Read More »