As Catholics, we can use the New Year season to reflect on our faith and to set spiritual goals for the coming year. We can use the occasion to reflect on the life and teachings of Jesus, and to recommit to following His example in the coming year. There are several ways to approach the New Year with a focus on faith. Here are a few suggestions:Develop a daily spiritual practice: This could include reading the Bible, praying, and/or meditating on the scriptures.Pray daily: Develop a daily prayer routine that includes personal and communal prayer, such as the Rosary, Divine [...]

Denha is a Syriac word which means dawn or sunrise and is celebrated on January 6th. Denha is the manifestation of the Trinity which is revealed to us at the Baptism of Jesus. In Luke 3:22, we are shown, “and the Holy Spirit descended on him in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: “You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased.” This is how the Holy Trinity is revealed to the world. The Sunday after Denha, we start The Season of Denha in our church, where we focus the prayers [...]

Searching The Star… Thanksgiving weekend is an entry to the preparation for the great event of Christmas. Children will look forward to the beautiful lights and decorations, and the gifts that are on the way. The chimes of carols are heard everywhere. The cool breeze and snow in some places create the feeling of real Christmas days. The Malls are filled with red colors and Christmas trees. For people in general, it is a time of celebration, shopping, and vacation.You may not find the Christmas cribs outside, but most homes are also decorated with the Christmas crib depicting the birth [...]