Fr. Schuessler’s reflexión para el 3-15-24
Terminemos nuestra reflexión sobre el Padre Nuestro con la petición final: “No nos dejes caer en tentación, mas líbranos del mal”. Alguien preguntó una vez por qué tendríamos que pedirle a Dios que no nos lleve a la tentación como si Él pudiera hacerlo. Dios no nos va a llevar a la tentación. Es como decirle a alguien: “No dejes que olvide las llaves”. Como si nuestro amigo quisiera dejarnos olvidar las llaves. (Todas las comparaciones son flojas). El Papa Benedicto dijo: Pedimos a Dios nuestro Padre que no nos deje solos y en el poder de la tentación. Pedimos al Espíritu Santo que nos ayude a saber discernir, por un lado, entre ser tentados y consentir en la tentación. Esta petición nos une a Jesús, que venció su tentación con su oración. Pide la gracia y la vigilancia de la perseverancia final. Jesús dijo: Velen y oren para que no se sometan a […]
Fr. Schuessler’s Reflection 3-15-24
Let’s finish our reflection on the Lord’s Prayer with the final petition: “Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil.” Someone once asked why we would have to ask God not to lead us into temptation as though He might. God is not going to lead us into temptation. It is like saying to someone: “Don’t let me […]
Carta de P. Geary, 3-17-2024 – Español
¡Alabado sea Jesucristo! El tema de la Fecundación In Vitro ha sido noticia nacional recientemente y es útil conocer la enseñanza de la Iglesia sobre este tema para informar nuestras conciencias. Los cónyuges que desean tener hijos, pero que no pueden hacerlo por causas ajenas a su voluntad, sufren una gran angustia y se sienten tentados a usar medios inmorales para lograr un embarazo. El bien de tener un hijo, sin embargo, no justifica un medio inmoral de procurárselo. La fertilización in vitro es un proceso mediante el cual el óvulo de una mujer y el espermatozoide de un hombre para la concepción se fusionan en un laboratorio para su implantación en el […]
Fr. Geary’s Letter for 3-17-24
Dear Parishioners of St. James: Praised be Jesus Christ! The issue of In Vitro Fertilization has made national headlines recently and it is useful to know the Church’s teaching on this matter in order to inform our consciences. Spouses who desire to have children but cannot through no fault of their own suffer great heartache and are tempted […]
Deacon Stu Dobson’s Homily 3-15-24
4th Friday in Lent, March 15, 2024 Wis 2:1a, 12-22; Ps 34:17-23, Jn 7:1-2, 10, 25-30 For those who study or have studied scripture, you will note that the Book of Wisdom was written 50-100 years before Christ. Its primary purpose was to console the religious during times of severe persecution. It gave them hope for […]
Stations of the Cross
There will be Stations of the Cross at St. James Church on Fridays during Lent (not on Good Friday) at the following times: 5:30 p.m. in English and 7:00 p.m. in Spanish The Rosary of the Seven Sorrows of Mary will also be prayed after the Stations of the Cross. Please join us as we travel with […]
Rosary of the Seven Sorrows of Mary is Back for Lent!
The Legion of Mary Praesidium named, Mary, Virgin Mother of God (English Monday Morning Group) will once again be sponsoring the Rosary of the Seven Sorrows of Mary in two ways. We will be leading this rosary immediately following the Lenten Stations of the Cross on Friday nights. We will also have the rosaries (handmade by St. James Rosary Makers) available […]
Lenten Regulations
Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days of fast and abstinence from meat. All other Fridays in Lent Catholics are also required to abstain from meat. FASTING is to be observed by all, 18 years of and older, who have not yet celebrated their 59th birthday. On a fast day, one full meal is allowed. Two […]
PLEASE JOIN US…FOR THE LAST FISH FRY OF THIS LENTEN SEASON!
St. James Center Gym FRIDAY, 3-15-24 Is Our Last Lenten Fish Fry 4:00—7:00 p.m. ~COST = FREE-WILL DONATIONS~ Fried COD, Potato Wedges, Coleslaw, Broccoli Cheddar Soup or Salad, Roll & Butter, Water, & Coffee Dessert Provided by CCW Open To The Public Carry-Out or Dine In To place an order, call 815-544-6311 after 3:00 p.m. […]
Bread of Life Study
Feed your soul and your body on St. Joseph’s Solemnity! This Tuesday is your final opportunity to join us with Fr. Geary for our Lenten Study/Potluck featuring Dr. Tim Gray in “Bread of Life: The Eucharist in Galilee.” · When: Tuesday, March 19th · Time: 5:30 – 7:30 PM · Location: Connolly Hall · Feast Day Potluck, too: March 19th is the Solemnity […]