Dear Family!

My sincere thanks to all of you for participating in our Lenten Penance Service. Special word of thanks to all the parents who brought their children at 4:30pm for confessions. We thank all priests who helped us with confessions: Fathers Abraham Orapankal, Walter Wiktorek, Damian Tomscek, Luke Mary Fletcher, and Gilbert Starcher. We also thank our PCL Escarlen Duran and Confirmation Coordinator Deacon Rob for coordinating the event along with the Faith Formation Catechists. Thank you all!

Dear Family!

Just like the ‘Burning Bush’ experience, the Elects (people who are preparing themselves for the sacraments of Initiation) are experiencing God’s presence in their personal lives. As they go through these ‘three scrutinies’ we witness a lively congregation supporting and praying with/for them. Scrutinies are a series of liturgical rites that are part of the Lent, for the spiritual benefit of the elect.

Dear Family!

All three years in the Season of Lent we have particular themes that we reflect and pray about. In the first Sunday of Lent in all three years, we focus on the temptations of Jesus. In the second Sunday of Lent in all three years, we focus on the Transfiguration event.

Luke alone talks on the details of the actual conversation between Moses, Elijah, and Jesus.

Dear Family!

On Ash Wednesday we reflected on the symbolism of the ashes among other things. As the ashes and sackcloth together reminded people of repentance and reconciliation in the Old Testament, it also symbolized a desire to be free from sin. In our Christian understanding, ashes cannot take away sins as they are a Sacramental and not a sacrament.

Dear Family!

In my last week’s note, we were reflecting on the conclusion of the first part of the Season of the Ordinary Time and welcoming the Season of Lent on Ash Wednesday (March 5th ). On Feb 26th, our diocese held a special day of prayer at the Cathedral to pray for our Pope’s health. It is never too late; you could do it at any time - Please remember our Pope in your personal prayer.