The Pastor's Desk
Jesus promised His disciples that He would give them the Holy Spirit, who would teach them, lead them, and guide them on their way to heaven. He promised too that the Holy Spirit would give them the grace they would need to stay close to Jesus and help build His...Read more
Take a moment right now and try to imagine what heaven is going to be like. Imagine a world where there is no more sickness or suffering or pain. Imagine a world where there will be no need for doctors or hospitals or armies or police services. Imagine a world...Read more
Easter is all about hope. Like the disciples on the road to Emmaus, Peter had lost hope. He had denied that he ever knew Jesus. Visiting the apostles in the Upper Room Jesus opened their minds to understand the Scriptures. He showed them God’s plan from the beginning and promised...Read more
Easter is all about hope. The message of Easter is that Jesus didn’t just die on the cross and then go back to heaven. He overcame sin, and then He came back to us. By appearing to Peter, Mary Magdalene, the Emmaus disciples, and many more, He gave us proof...Read more
Like the Emmaus disciples we all have events in the past that have left us sad or feeling betrayed. The memories of such events can cloud our vision for the future. Some may be minor and last a day or so while others can linger for years. The Emmaus story...Read more
Think about what it feels like when you are in a situation in which you feel there is no hope. You feel trapped. All the joy has been drained from your heart. The road ahead looks dark and frightening and you are afraid to take the next steps forward. Now...Read more
This is the day above all days that we rejoice in Jesus’ resurrection and our salvation from sin and death. We do not celebrate Easter as a historical event from the past but rather we celebrate the great news that the Risen Jesus continues to save people every single day...Read more
In the seventh century the Church in Rome adopted the practice of Adoration of the Cross from the Church in Jerusalem where a fragment of wood believed to be the Lord’s cross had been venerated every year on Good Friday since the fourth century. According to tradition, a part of...Read more
Today we appeal for your generosity on this Development and Peace Solidarity Sunday. Your donation will be used to help our sisters and brothers all over the world – from Lebanon to Cambodia, to Nigeria and beyond. The theme of this year’s Share Lent Campaign “Together For Peace” invites us...Read more
At the Last Supper Jesus told His disciples that they would abandon Him in His hour of need. Then He turned to Peter and said, “I have prayed that your own faith may not fail; and once you have turned back, you must strengthen your brothers” (Lk. 22:32). He knew...Read more