As we celebrate the dawn of 2025, our hearts are filled with gratitude for the blessings of the past year and the anticipation of a new year filled with hope and renewal. The joy of Christmas lingers in our hearts as we reflect on God’s boundless love, made manifest in the humble birth of Jesus Christ. His coming into the world reminds us that every season of life holds a promise of peace, a gift of renewal, and an assurance of hope. As a parish community, this New Year is particularly special for us. We are not only preparing for [...]

God’s own country! The land, blessed with sunshine, mountains, brooks ,streams, rivers, paddy fields and pristine beaches. The unsung paradise for the nostalgic mind. Hailing from this paradise with a predominant agricultural background, we've witnessed thriving trees, took pride in nurturing them, showcasing our green thumb. In nature, nothing is useless; trees typically flourish and yield fruit. When they bear fruit, their energy is solely devoted to producing for others, fulfilling their purpose. This idea seems applicable to us. As a faith community, we've evolved from a young sapling to a sturdy tree. In St. Mathew’s Gospel we read, And [...]

As the season of autumn covers the Californian mountains with hues of amber and gold, our hearts are gently nudged toward a spirit of thanksgiving and gratitude. November heralds the time to gather around the table, recounting blessings, cherishing loved ones, and offering heartfelt thanks to God for His abundant grace and love. It's a time to reflect upon the many reasons we have to be grateful for, despite the challenges and uncertainties that may have marked our world around us. Thanksgiving, celebrated at the end of November, beckons us to pause and acknowledge the blessings in our lives—both big [...]