by kathleenalford | Sep 4, 2026 | Blog, Catholicism, Faith, Miracles, Saints
When I was young, I used to think that all the saints were from a long, long time ago. Some of them were, of course. But I can remember being surprised that St. Pio of Pietrelcina was alive on this earth until I was 13 years old. I was further surprised to discover...
by kathleenalford | Aug 11, 2026 | Catholicism, Homilies, Miracles, Saints, Uncategorized
R1 1 Kings 19:9a, 11–13a | R2 Romans 9:1–5 | Gospel Matthew 14:22–33 By Father Emmanuel Mbuk, MSP Dear friends in Christ, our readings today call our attention to the numerous noises that distract us from being focused and attentive to the voice of God amidst the...
by kathleenalford | Apr 24, 2026 | Blog, Catholicism, Homilies, Miracles, Sacraments
Gospel Jn 6:1–15 Today, we begin reading from the Gospel of Jn, Chapter 6. Although, in the final moments of Jesus’ earthly life, precisely at the Last Supper, where Jesus instituted the Eucharist, Jn 6 is a very unique passage that systematically develops the...
