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The Clergy Corner
Michael Orange
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Twas the Night Before Christmas...viewed a little differently....
Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the stable, Not a creature was stirring, not even a table. The manger was set, a cradle...
Father George
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From Father George's Desk 12/17/23
Today our observance of Advent “turns the corner” as we celebrate Gaudete Sunday. Gaudete is the Latin word for rejoice. Back in the...
Michael Orange
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The Soul's Purity to Advent
In the glow of Advent, the third week emerges with the rose-colored candle, symbolizing joy in the midst of anticipation. This Gaudete...
Father George
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From Father George's Desk 12/10/23
On the middle two Sundays of Advent each year, St. John the Baptist, takes center stage. In today’s gospel reading, Mark begins his...
Michael Orange
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Come Expected Baby Jesus
In the anticipation of the Advent season, Catholics embark on a spiritual journey of waiting for the arrival of the baby Jesus, embracing...
Father George
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From Father George's Desk 12/3/2023
The march of time brings us around, once again, to the beginning of Advent and the start of the Year of Grace 2024. Don’t let this...
Michael Orange
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Advent the season that can change our lives...
Advent, the liturgical season that heralds the beginning of the Christian year, possesses a unique power to shape and transform our...
Father George
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From Father George's Desk 11/26/23
Today’s Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe is the final Sunday of the year of grace 2023. As the liturgical year...
Michael Orange
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Journeying to the Cross: Embracing Christ in Daily Living
The cross of Christ stands as the epicenter of our faith, a symbol of sacrificial love and redemption. In our daily lives, the path to...
Father George
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From Father George's Desk 11/19/23
In light of today’s gospel and with our national celebration of Thanksgiving this week, today’s gospel provides us an excellent...
Michael Orange
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Emulating Christ: Healing, Proclaiming, and Teaching the Faith
In the footsteps of Jesus, we find a blueprint for how to live out our faith authentically. He was not merely a teacher or a healer, but...
Father George
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From Father George's Desk 11/12/23
“Therefore, stay awake, for you know neither the day nor the hour.’ Over these final weeks of the Church’s liturgical year, our attention...
Michael Orange
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Fight the Good Fight: Embracing the Spiritual Battle…..
In the tapestry of faith, the Apostle Paul’s exhortation to “fight the good fight of the faith” (1 Timothy 6:12) serves as a clarion...
Father George
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From Father George's Desk 11/5/23
It has been a very busy month! In addition to getting in synch with the routines and the pace of life in the parishes, I have had an...
Michael Orange
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Embracing God's Will
In our lives, there exists a thread woven with delicate precision - the will of God. It is a divine plan, meticulously crafted for each...
Father George
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From Father George's Desk 10/29/23
This week we begin the month of November by celebrating the twin observances of All Saints and All Souls. The celebration of All Saints...
Michael Orange
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Embracing Transformation: Allowing the Eucharist to Consume Us
In the sacred ritual of partaking in the Eucharist, we find ourselves drawn to a profound truth: the desire to consume the Eucharist is a...
Father George
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From Father George's Desk 10/22/23
It has been a tumultuous few months for me with the transfer, packing up in Trafford and unpacking in Latrobe, settling into a new...
Michael Orange
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Even in the Worst Season, Never Stop Talking to God
In the depths of life's most trying seasons, it is crucial for Catholics to maintain an unwavering connection with God. Even when...
Father George
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From Father George's Desk 10/15/23
Next weekend, the Church around the world will be observing World Mission Sunday. Even as we may struggle with challenges here at home,...
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