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A Day of Prayer and Hope

A Day of Prayer and Hope

On November 2nd, the Church pauses to remember all the faithful departed. It is a day of prayer, of hope, and of trust in God’s promise of eternal life. The Book of Wisdom reminds us: “The souls of the just are in the hand of God, and no torment shall …

Anniversary of the Dedication of the Church - Chilbi

In 1937, Gut Hirt opened its doors to welcome the people living in the neighboring community. Today, the parish is home to over 3000 Catholics …
The Storyteller of God’s Love

St. Luke: Evangelist and Friend On October 18, we celebrate the feast of St. Luke the Evangelist. Luke was not one of the twelve apostles …
Strength in the Eucharist

St. Ignatius of Antioch On October 17, the Church honors St. Ignatius of Antioch, one of the great early Christian martyrs and Fathers of …
A Saint For Our TIme

St. Francis of Assisi On October 4, the Church celebrates the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, one of the most beloved saints in Christian …
Humility in Forgiving

Forgiveness is never easy. When Peter asked Jesus how often we should forgive, Jesus answered: “I say to you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times” …
October: The Month of the Rosary

Each year on October 7th, the memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary is celebrated. In order to understand this feast it is helpful to …
Meeting Violence with Kindness

It seems like we are confronted with acts of violence every day. The news is filled with stories and pictures. When we think of violence …
First Friday Devotion

The First Friday of every month is devoted to meditation, prayer, and Eucharist Adoration. Dedicated to Jesus On the First Friday of each month, Adoration …
Angels Among Us

When I was a young girl, my mother would bring plastic coated prayer cards home from church. One card which really caught my attention was …
Paths of Hope

On Christmas Eve, Pope Francis symbolically struck the Holy Door of St Peter’s Basilica with a hammer which opened to allow pilgrims to pass through …
God Does Not Give Up on You

There are moments in life when we feel as if we have failed. Maybe we feel like we have failed ourselves, failed others, even failed …
The Sacred Heart of Jesus

"God proves his love for us in that while we were still sinners Christ died for us." The Sacred Heart of Jesus is not just …