Father McCarthy reminded us in one of his recent sermons that as the Christmas season closes, Easter and Lent are not far behind. It tests the limit of our faith to fathom that Jesus, who is God, became human, lived among us and provided us the Eucharist to stay among us. The Eucharist is Jesus … Continued

Sundays during Mass+… September 9, 23, October 7 10:10-11:10 a.m. Trinity Room 1 What is it that is so special about the Eucharist? Although the Eucharist appears to be simple bread and wine,  it is actually the “source and summit” of the Christian life. Presence: The Mystery of the Eucharist explores the truth and beauty of … Continued

The Eucharist is a miracle, the very Presence of our Lord. We celebrate Jesus’s gift to us at every Mass when the host is consecrated and transformed from bread into His body. His body remains in the tabernacle for us until Exposition. We are challenged to understand and, through faith, accept the God Who created the universe, took on a human … Continued

You may remember, when growing up, going to church for 40 hours devotion during Lent. You were asked to give one hour of your time with the Eucharist. Exposition is adoring and honoring the Eucharistic Presence of Christ. As Catholics, we believe that Christ is truly present in the Eucharist and should be given extra … Continued

St. Alphonsus wrote: “Of all devotions, that of adoring Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament is the greatest after the Sacraments, the one dearest to God and the one most helpful to us. The Eucharist is a priceless treasure: By not only celebrating the Eucharist, but also by praying before It outside of Mass, we are … Continued

Sacrifice in Jesus’ time was part of the Jewish tradition. Jews would make trips to the temple with money, harvest and animals to pay homage to God and as a show of their faith. They also believed God would reward their faith and sacrifice. Abraham was even willing to sacrifice his son to assure God … Continued

Some may remember when they were growing up going to church for 40 hours devotion during Lent in which you were asked to give one hour of your time with the Eucharist. Exposition is adoring or honoring the Eucharistic Presence of Christ. During Eucharistic Adoration, we worship the Eucharistic Jesus.  As Catholics, we believe that … Continued

“When the Sisters are exhausted, up to their eyes in work; when all seems to go awry, they spend an hour in prayer before the Blessed Sacrament. This practice has never failed to bear fruit: they experience peace and strength.” ~Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta We all have heard about the Mother Teresa and her tireless efforts … Continued

Father Tony, a past associate pastor at St. Ann’s, started his homily about finding Jesus as a child in the temple with a joke.  Father Tony started his homily by saying he could imagine Joseph saying to Mary “I do not care if he is God.  When I get a hold of that child for … Continued

Sacrifice in Jesus’ time was part of the Jewish tradition.  Jews would make trips to the temple with money, harvest and animals to pay homage to God as a show of their faith.  And, they believed God would reward their faith and sacrifice.  Abraham was even willing to sacrifice his son to assure God of … Continued