Silence in Our Church
There's a saying which goes, "The language of God is silence." God needs silence in order to communicate his intimate messages to us (1 Kings 19, 12-13). A quiet place is where most of us prefer to pray. Jesus tells us to go to our room, close our door, and to pray to our Father in secret (Mt 6,6). A walk in nature, the lovely garden surrounding the back of the church, or time without distractions in the backyard can also be conducive to prayer. With quiet we can reflect, tune out the exterior world and tap into the one living inside us where God lives. In silence we hear ourself think and are even able to able ponder God's own inner self! (1 Cor 2, 10).
More and more people are coming into our church before Mass to pray. They seek a few moments in God's own house to have their personal time with God. As fellow parishioners, we owe it to them to provide them with a quiet, prayerful space to pray in. They are doing just what is called for before Mass: to center oneself in God, to prepare oneself for the great event about to take place: our Communion with God and each other; a foretaste of heaven on earth.
The TV monitor image which plays between Masses is a reminder for us to maintain a prayerful, reverent atmosphere in our church. Thus, I am asking you to NOT carry on conversations in the church before Mass. If you see someone you want to socialize with, tap them on the shoulder and tell them you'd like to connect with them outside after Mass today.
Thank you for helping us show appreciation and respect for our fellow parishioners by making this priority your own. And as always, be assured of my prayers for you.
2021
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Our Call to Be Prophets
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Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
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Parish Gathering re Altar Enhancement
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Ascension Sunday
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Bearing Good Fruit
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The Law of Moses, the Prophets, and Psalms
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Lent as a New Beginning
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Preparing for Lent
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Epiphany
2020
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Blessed Are You Among Women
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Waiting in Joyful Hope
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Living Our Talents
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Loving Your Neighbor at Election Time
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The Heavenly Banquet
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Forgiveness and Mercy
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Hunger for the Eucharist
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Trusting Faith in God
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Invitation to 54 Day Rosary Novena
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Gratitude from Fr. Lawrence on Installation
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I Am Honored to Be Your Pastor
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Ascension
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Alpha Is Coming
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How Long, O Lord?
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The Man Born Blind