by moodyp | Mar 7, 2024 | Bulletins
“Why do you think so little of yourself when God thinks so highly of you? Why dishonor yourself when God so honors you? Why be so concerned with the stuff from which you are made and so little with the purpose for which you are made? All visible creation is your home....
by moodyp | Feb 29, 2024 | Bulletins
“It is simply impossible to lead a virtuous life without the aid of prayer.” St. John Chrysostom https://sttheresa.ptdiocese.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2024/02/Third-Sunday-of-Lent-B-March-3-2024.pdf
by moodyp | Feb 21, 2024 | Bulletins
“Lent is a period of spiritual ‘combat’ which we must experience alongside Jesus, not with pride and presumption, but using the arms of faith: prayer, listening to the word of God and penance. In this way we will be able to celebrate Easter in truth, ready...
by moodyp | Feb 14, 2024 | Bulletins
“Lenten practices of giving up pleasures are a good reminder that the purpose of life is not pleasure. The purpose of life is to attain a perfect life, all truth and undying ecstatic love—which is the definition of God. In pursuing that happiness, we find...
by moodyp | Feb 9, 2024 | Bulletins
“Everything comes from love, all is ordained for the salvation of man, Goddoes nothing without this goal in mind.” St. Catherine of Siena...
by moodyp | Jan 31, 2024 | Bulletins
“You will never be happy if your happiness depends on getting solely what you want. Change the focus, get a new center, will what God wills, and your joy no man shall take from you.” Venerable Fulton Sheen...