395 7-20-20 16th WOT Mt 12:38-42 Simeon had prophesied at Jesus’ birth that he was destined for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign that is spoken against… that thoughts out of many hearts may be revealed (Luke 2:34-35). Jesus confirmed his message with many miracles in preparation for the greatest signContinue reading “Deacon Jim Olson’s Reflection-7-20-20”
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Deacon Jim Olson’s Reflection-7-20-20 – Español
395 20-20-20 16th WOT Mt 12: 38-42 Simeón había profetizado en el nacimiento de Jesús que estaba destinado a la caída y el levantamiento de muchos en Israel, y por una señal que se habla en contra … que los pensamientos de muchos corazones pueden ser revelados (Lucas 2: 34-35). Jesús confirmó su mensaje conContinue reading “Deacon Jim Olson’s Reflection-7-20-20 – Español”
July 19, 2020
Dear Parishioners of St. James: Praised be Jesus Christ! Our Lord used parables as a means for transmitting divine truth. Parables are tightly worded stories that use created things of which we are familiar in order to communicate hidden things of which we are unfamiliar. We gain insight into God’s mind by His weaving ofContinue reading “July 19, 2020”
7-19-2020 – Español
Estimados feligreses de la Parroquia de Santiago Apóstol: ¡Alabado sea Jesucristo! Nuestro Señor utilizó parábolas como medio para transmitir la verdad divina. Las parábolas son historias con un vocabulario especifico que utilizan las cosas creadas con las cuales estamos familiarizadas para comunicar cosas escondidas de las cuales no estamos familiarizadas. Obtenemos una visiónContinue reading “7-19-2020 – Español”
Deacon Jim Olson’s Reflection-7-13-20
389 7-13-20 15th WOT Mt 10:34-11:1 God Must Take First Place In Our Lives Jesus told his disciples that if they followed him it would be costly because they must put God’s kingdom first and obey his word. Whenever a great call is given it inevitably causes division between those who accept and reject it. Continue reading “Deacon Jim Olson’s Reflection-7-13-20”
Reflection for Thursday of the 14th a Week in Ordinary Time, July 9th, 2020
July 5, 2020
Dear Parishioners of St. James: Praised be Jesus Christ! As we Americans celebrate the beginning of our country on July 4th, the Church celebrated the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul on June 29th. These two pillars of the Church Our Lord Himself founded represent the mission of the Church: to sanctify, teach and shepherdContinue reading “July 5, 2020”
June 28, 2020
Dear Parishioners of St. James: Praised be Jesus Christ! Tithing is a word which means “tenth-ing.” In the Old Testament the Israelites were obliged to give 10% of their firstfruits to God. Because God provided everything, this first portion was returned to Him. God taught His people to acknowledge their dependence on Him as theContinue reading “June 28, 2020”
June 21, 2020
Dear Parishioners of St. James: Praised be Jesus Christ! Today’s society is sensitive about offending others and takes great pains to ensure that speech or action does not offend other people. If only we were as concerned about not offending God! Jesus teaches us that we should not fear the one who can harm onlyContinue reading “June 21, 2020”
Listen to Fr. Geary on Relevant Radio!
Tune into Relevant Radio on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at 11:00am to listen to Fr. Geary on The Inner Life. Click on the link below for the live stream of the show: https://relevantradio.com/
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Back in His Presence!
As Public Masses begin to resume, please view the video below and read the letter from Fr. Geary for details regarding the procedures beginning June 6, 2020: Español Dear Parishioners of St. James: Praised be Jesus Christ! We recently received further guidance from Bishop Malloy regarding the celebration of Mass here at St. James.Continue reading “Back in His Presence!”
The CARES Act…
De Nuevo en su Presencia
Estimados feligreses de la Parroquia de Santiago Apóstol: ¡Alabado sea Jesucristo! Recientemente hemos recibido unas orientaciones más de parte del Obispo Malloy al respecto a la celebración de la Misa aquí en nuestra parroquia de Santiago Apóstol. A partir del próximo fin de semana, el 6 y 7 de junio, se permite aumentarContinue reading “De Nuevo en su Presencia”
“Hear His Voice”
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Statement of U.S. Bishops’ President on George Floyd and the Protests in American Cities May 31, 2020 WASHINGTON – Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles and president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has issued a statement on George Floyd and the protests in American cities that have taken place over theContinue reading “See Previous Updates”
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