IHM Parish presents "The Roaring 20's", 31st Auction - Dinner Dance - Grand Drawing. Join in the excitement and enthusiasm for this outstanding Event. ASK QUESTIONS. MAKE PLANS. VOLUNTEER. Meet the Chairmen and sign up to help with one of the committees on the weekend of Feb 1 & 2 after all Masses.

It is often said these days that we live in a divided nation. Sometimes these divisions are expressed in negative, hateful, even tragic ways. Regardless where we stand, those of various points of view need to respect civil discourse. The late Archbishop Niederauer often said that it is one thing to disagree but another to be disagreeable. Though the cause of violence is not always clear, it is clear there must be no place for violence or taking the law into one’s own hands. Though we have made much progress, there is always the danger of the mob mentality, which sets aside the truth to attain what may appear to be the truth at the moment. God gave us brains to think, to be rational. Emotions are not our thinking. There are always good, sound reasons for the positions we hold. When irrational ways dominate then there is the loss of true freedom. The will to power is not the way to take. One of the articulate and gentle leaders of the civil rights movement often reminded us that “When you know better you do better!” As Christians we should always strive to be and do the best we can. In fact, because of our beliefs we have an even greater responsibility to know better and then do better.

In the tradition of the Church there are actually three epiphanies (a triptych as it were): the coming of the three Kings, the Baptism of the Lord, and finally the Lord’s first miracle at Cana in Galilee. The word “epiphany” means to “make manifest.” Liturgically, the celebration of the Lord’s Nativity soon gives way to the celebration of the Lord’s public ministry at the age of thirty. Remember, Jesus spent thirty years obeying, three years teaching, and three hours redeeming (Fulton Sheen). ...

Fr. Henri Nouwen has been called one of the most significant spiritual leaders of our time and his book, Life of the Beloved, Spiritual Living in a Secular World, is highly recommended by Fr. Mazza.  Drop by the Discovery Room on Sundays....

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The Solemnity of the Baptism of the Lord officially closes the Christmas season.  Hopefully, the graces received during this joyful time will continue to sustain us as we move along into the New Year.  .... The Baptism of the Lord reminds us of our own baptism, when we first entered into the death and resurrection of the Lord.  The waters of baptism wash away the Original Sin of our first parents, Adam and Eve, that we are born into; and at the same time bring us into communion with God, the Father, God, the Son, and God, the Holy Spirit.  Because Jesus is the beloved Son of the Father, we are beloved sons and daughters of the same loving God.  ...