The Why Series 5/26/24

The Athanasian Creed Whosoever would be saved needeth before all things to hold fast the Catholic Faith. Which Faith except a man keep whole and undefiled, without doubt he will perish eternally. Now the Catholic Faith is this: That we worship one God in Trinity, and the Trinity in Unity, neither confusing the Persons nor  Read more …

The Why Series – 12/03/23

WHY no “Gloria” song in Advent? Do you know that we don’t sing or read Gloria (Glory be to God on high) during the Mass in Advent? Do you know why? Just as the Church refrains from the Gloria during Lent, she does the same during Advent, which is another great season of preparation for  Read more …

The Why Series – 11/26/23

It’s normal to worry from time to time. Given life’s many unknowns and challenges, worry could be considered a natural response to many situations. But chronic and all-consuming worry can be troublesome and interfere with our ability to function freely and calmly in our daily lives. More importantly, problem worry can make faith in God  Read more …

FATHER POTHIN’S WEEKLY REFLECTION

In the valley… of the darkness….of loss…fear not. Today’s gospel tells two heartbreaking stories, of a man losing a loved one (his daughter), and of a woman losing her health. These are two terrible losses, the most feared by humans. But the gospel does not stop there; it also tells us how their willingness to  Read more …