Msgr. Chieffo offers a reflection and encourages prayers and gratitude for Jill Metz and Eileen Piergiovanni

THE PRECIOUS BLOOD OF JESUS COMMUNICATES COMMUNION WITH GOD AND ONE ANOTHER “Precious Blood, ocean of divine mercy: Flow upon us! Precious Blood, most pure offering: Procure us every grace! Precious Blood, hope and refuge of sinners: Atone for us! Precious Blood, delight of holy souls: Draw us!” – St. Catherine of Siena Pope Pius X …

Saint Joseph- Blinds Satan and Promotes Jesus and Mary

In the Litany of Saint Joseph, one of his titles is “terror of demons.”  In these days when evil seems to have the upper hand, Saint Joseph is a powerful intercessor in our own struggle against evil.  As God chose Mary to be the perfect mother of Jesus, God chose Saint Joseph to teach Jesus …

MARY MAGNIFIES THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS IN OUR HEARTS

Parishioners, names withheld, praise Jesus and thank our parish family for praying for the health of their twins who were born on June 25, 2022 weighing one pound each. They are healthy and happy bringing joy to their parents and big brother, name withheld.  With the birth of each precious child, God rekindles his faith, …

ADVENT REKINDLES THE FLAME OF LOVE HEART TO HEART

Our Blessed Mother promised Elizabeth Kindelmann that she would be Jesus’ match that world light up the world.  “You see, beloved, you are like the match.  My Divine Hands have lit you because I wanted this, and you will ignite the whole world like a single match because God wants it so.”  We can all …

THE CROSS GUARANTEES OUR SALVATION

In the French Revolution, the reformers promoted life, liberty and fraternity without God. They persecuted the Catholic Church, clergy, religious and laity, and destroyed many churches, statues and paintings.  At the same time, Jesus revealed to Saint Margaret Alacoque to blessings of mercy, love and peace flowing from his Sacred Heart.  Our Blessed Mother appeared …

ARE YOU CHOOSING GOD’S WILL TO PROMOTE HEALING AND HOLINESS?

While a child, our Blessed Mother asked Maximilian Kolbe to choose the red crown of martyrdom or white crown of sacrificing himself daily.  The young Max responded that he wanted both crowns. Saint Maximilian Kolbe became a Franciscan priest and always chose to surrender his human will to God’s will. On fire with the love …