Peace and all Good! The contrast between darkness and light, a favorite theme of John’s Gospel, sets the stage for today’s gospel of the man born blind. Rather than rejoicing that the blind man has been given the gift of sight, he is accused of sin as if he was to blame for his blindness […]
INSIDE: Jesus tells Martha that her brother will rise and then asks her: “Do you believe this?” The Lord Jesus asks us this same question today. Let us respond as did Martha: “Yes, Lord, I do believe!” (Fr. Vince – pg. 3)
Pope Francis has called for all Christians throughout the world to join in praying the Our Father on Wednesday, March 25, 2020, at noon. This prayer is in response to the Coronavirus. After the Our Father, on Friday, our Holy Father will offer the Extraordinary Urbi et Orbi Blessing, a special grace usually offered on […]
Early this Tuesday morning, on 3-24-2020, at 4:40 am, there was a small fire in the Serra Center at the Mission San Luis Rey Parish. Thankfully through the Grace of God, the fire was limited to the music room in the Serra Center. The Friars are all ok and no other buildings were affected. The […]
INSIDE: As tragic as this pandemic of coronavirus really is, we are forced, perhaps, to take a good look at what is really important and central for our lives. Let us be thankful for the gift of the eyes of faith to declare: “I do believe, Lord.” (Fr. Vince ‐ pg. 3)
Prayer for Spiritual Communion My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love you above all things and I desire to receive you in my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive you sacramentally, Come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace you as if you were […]
Join our Holy Father and Catholics around the world on a special day of prayer for St. Joseph’s Feast day, Thursday, March 19, 2020, at 1 pm PST, reflecting on the Luminous mysteries. Here is a translation of the pope’s remarks: Tomorrow we will celebrate the Solemnity of Saint Joseph. In life, work, family, joy, […]
During this crisis, we are linked together as a people of faith, the Body of Christ. Turning to our Lord Jesus for hope and comfort, let us use the gift of live-streaming to gather together in our homes, uniting in prayer as one community. Masses at Mission San Luis Rey Parish are only available online, […]
Dear Parishioners: Peace and all Good! ¡Paz y todo bien! Bishop McElroy has given us the following directives so that we may be safe during this global pandemic. El Obispo McElroy nos ha dado las siguientes directivas para que podamos estar seguros durante esta pandemia global. The Bishop says: “It is vital that we proceed […]
INSIDE: In the Gospel of John, true discipleship involves first and foremost bringing others to Christ. Bringing this event into contemporary times, we might ask who is as marginalized in today’s society as the Samaritan woman was in hers? (Fr. Vince – pg. 3)
