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2024-03-21T23:20:16-07:00

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Palm Sunday Pull

Last updated on: March 21, 2024 at 11:20 pm By Fr. Nicholas Sheehy, LC

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Palm Sunday pulls us into a new stage of Lent: Holy Week. Our liturgy this week highlights the disparity between our world and a true Christian society. We are pulled between the allure of a Spring Break mentality and the long-standing traditions of contemplating the suffering and death of our Lord. When we see Jesus going up into Jerusalem, we can think of our spiritual lives as well as a certain “going up the mountain.” Going Up the Mountain Mount... Read more

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2024-03-19T13:29:40-07:00

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Mystery Of The Mass

Last updated on: March 19, 2024 at 1:29 pm By Fr. Nicholas Sheehy, LC

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The Mass is a mystery. The word “mystery” comes from two Greek words meaning “to shut the mouth.” When we experience mystery, we must stand silent because we cannot explain it fully. Some people like to heighten the sense of mystery in the liturgy, as evidenced by an increase of interest in the Mass celebrated in Latin. The melodious beauty of the language helps to shroud the whole celebration in mystery. Others reject the mystery and do everything possible to... Read more

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2024-03-18T09:34:06-07:00

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Sharing in the Suffering of Jesus During Holy Week

Last updated on: March 18, 2024 at 9:34 am By Fr. Nicholas Sheehy, LC

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Holy Week is about contemplating and sharing the suffering of Jesus. We do not do this as an exercise in masochism, but as an expression of our love for the one who loved us first. In a world so hyper-focused on comfort and pleasure, it feels counter-cultural to turn our gaze to suffering. Yet, if we want to appreciate fully what our Lord did to save us, we must undertake this, no matter how demanding it may prove. Sad During... Read more

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2024-03-13T12:50:27-07:00

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Mass Starts Before The Gospel – Arriving Late For Mass

Last updated on: March 13, 2024 at 12:50 pm By Fr. Nicholas Sheehy, LC

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“We’ll be there for the homily. What’s the big deal?” Brandon and his friend Dave were heading to Sunday Mass but had gotten off to a late start. Brandon was upset that they were going to arrive late, and his friend Dave wanted to reassure him that it was no big deal. After all, the most important thing about the Mass is the Eucharistic Celebration, so they would still be able to witness that and receive communion. Why is it... Read more

2024-03-12T03:21:08-07:00

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The Search For What We Truly Want

Last updated on: March 12, 2024 at 3:21 am By Fr. Nicholas Sheehy, LC

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I was able to see the recently released Cabrini movie and enjoyed it very much. It tells the story of a strong, determined Catholic woman and how she fulfilled her mission in life. Was St. Frances Xavier Cabrini just trying to help immigrants? Was she driven by a desire to give greater visibility to women serving in the Church? Sometimes, it takes time to discover what we truly want. Mother Cabrini clearly knew what she wanted. I thought the movie... Read more

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2024-03-11T21:20:09-07:00

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Mother Cabrini and the Place of Women in the Church

Last updated on: March 11, 2024 at 9:20 pm By Fr. Nicholas Sheehy, LC

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The recent film Cabrini shines a light on the life of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini and invites us to reflect on the role of women in the Church. Last week, when I reflected on the life of Mother Cabrini, I focused on three points: the role of women in society, immigration, and devotion to the Eucharist. The movie Cabrini deals with the first two and in this article I want to focus on how the movie portrays her contribution to... Read more

Religious Music and Entertainment

2024-03-06T23:12:24-08:00

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Evangelization at its Finest, From Curiosity to Conversion

Last updated on: March 6, 2024 at 11:12 pm By Fr. Nicholas Sheehy, LC

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When we see Jesus spend an entire night with Nicodemus, we remember that he calls us to evangelization. Nicodemus came to Jesus because he was intrigued, and Jesus found the right words for the evangelization of this honored member of the Sanhedrin. How ready are you to help someone come into the fullness of the faith? Are you able to move someone from curiosity to conversion? Melissa came into the faith because of a camping trip with a friend in... Read more

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2024-03-05T22:13:26-08:00

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Why Do We Use Bread and Wine at Mass?

Last updated on: March 5, 2024 at 10:13 pm By Fr. Nicholas Sheehy, LC

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What are we really doing at Mass? Is it just a remembrance or are we re-enacting a sacrifice? Why do we have to use bread and wine—wouldn’t it still work if we represented the Last Supper with Oreo cookies and Coca Cola? Anyone versed in ministry has probably encountered some funky attempts to answer these questions, some more successful than others. The answer, though, is quite clear: for a Catholic Mass to take place, we need bread and wine. Heart... Read more

History and Religion

2024-03-06T17:10:14-08:00

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Celebrating the Patroness of Immigrants on Women’s Day

Last updated on: March 6, 2024 at 5:10 pm By Fr. Nicholas Sheehy, LC

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The Catholic world is abuzz about the new movie Cabrini from Angel Studios. This year, March 8 – International Women’s Day – will feature a movie about an exceptionally strong, Catholic woman who transformed the way a nation would see immigrants. Alejandro Monteverde, award-winning director of Sound of Freedom, directed this movie as well, so we can expect it to be a first-class experience. Her life remains relevant by highlighting topics such as immigration and the role of women in... Read more

Women in Religion

2024-02-29T09:51:30-08:00

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Distracted During Mass? 3 Tips for a Cure

Last updated on: February 29, 2024 at 9:51 am By Fr. Nicholas Sheehy, LC

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It is easy to feel distracted at Mass and this is frustrating because we know that the Eucharistic Celebration should excite us. When we feel disconnected from the story behind what is happening, we can experience feelings of tedium and boredom. This is unfortunate because every Mass is actually quite packed with action. The Mass re-presents the sacrifice of Calvary, and this leads to three very exciting things happening at every Mass. Christ is eaten, the mind is filled with... Read more

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