Readings: Revelation 11:19; 12:1-6, 10; 1 Corinthians 15:20-16; Luke 1:39-56 The community Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 AM, Fr, James presiding and preaching. It is a non-work day and we follow the Sunday schedule, with Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament following Vespers (5:30 PM).

   

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Readings: 1 Kings 3:5, 7-12; Romans 8:28-30; Matthew 13:44-52 You’ve probably noticed that Jesus is very fussy about what people call him. He usually refutes what they say, whether it’s Messiah, Son of God or even good. But the one title he doesn’t refute is Teacher. This is the third Sunday in a row that […]

For faith to be established, it must be tested. Faith is tested by temptation so that we may come to know its nature and its greatness–either in others, as an example and testimony of faith; or in the person who is tempted, as a comfort in his labor, a foundation for his hope and eagerness […]

If you have been unable to reach Carol Hensley by phone to make a reservation for the Retreat House, please contact her by email at: information@hcava.org There have been problems with the 540-955-4383 number to Carol’s Office that have not yet been able to be resolved.

Starting this Monday we’ll make a slight change in our weekday morning schedule. At 7:00 AM we will celebrate the Office of Lauds in its entirety. Then the Principal  Celebrant and concelebrants will retire to the sacristy to vest; lighting will be adjusted and Mass–also in its entirety–will be celebrated. We haven’t tested the timing yet, […]

Jeremiah rightly compares the blessed man who trusts in the Lord to a tree planted by the waters. Because he sends out the roots of his heart to the streams of love, he will not fear when the heat of anger and distress comes, and in the time of drought, when for a long time […]

Readings: Jeremiah 20:10-13; Romans 5:12-15; Matthew 10:26-33 I believe that today’s Gospel is a real challenge to the world we live in and even how we live our Catholic Faith. Jesus clearly says, Fear no one, yet I see so many people who call themselves Christians afraid of anything different from themselves. I see many […]

Readings: Jeremiah 20:10-13; Romans 5: 12-15; Matthew 10:26-33 The community Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 AM, Fr. James presiding and preaching.

Readings: Isaiah 49:1-6; Acts 13:22-26; Luke 1:57-66, 80 The community Mass will be celebrated at 7:00 AM in place of Lauds. John the Baptist, as the cousin of the Lord and Precursor of the Christ holds a special place in Christian devotion. However, it’s not because he is the cousin of the Lord but because his […]