Author: Rev. Fr. James S. Balajadia, J.C.L.

“Volumus Iseum Videre” is the Episcopal Motto of Bishop Ryan Jimenez. It translates to “We would like or we desire to see Jesus”. Who of us would not want to…

Palm Sunday marks the start of Holy Week. It is the biggest week of our church year, a time in which we remember the Passion, Death, and Resurrection of Jesus.…

We have seven sacraments in the Catholic Church. They are divided into the following: Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist; Sacraments of Service: Marriage and Holy Orders; Sacraments of Healing:…

“Call no one on earth your father, you have but one Father in heaven” (Mt. 23:9) Jesus’ words from Matthew’s gospel are often used to question Catholic tradition of referring…

“I shall show you a more excellent way…Love is patient, love is kind..it is not rude, it does not seek it’s own interests…it does not rejoice in wrong doings, but…

In the gospel proclaimed for Ash Wednesday, Jesus rereads the three works of mercy outlined by the law of Moses. They are Prayer, Fasting, and Almsgiving. These next few weeks,…

As many of us know, this week we begin the season of Lent. It is a serious time in which we prepare ourselves to celebrate Easter. Our Church asks us…

The New England Patriots won the Super Bowl two weeks ago. Some football analysts thought it was the greatest Super Bowl comeback ever. After the game, numerous Patriots players shared…