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Gospel Reflections

APRIL 19, 2026 GOSPEL REFLECTION

Isaac Summers -
In today’s gospel, we have the famous story of the trip of two disciples who set out from Jerusalem to Emmaus on the day...
What Catholic School Might Not Have Taught You

THE MATTER, FORM, AND MINISTER OF CONFIRMATION

Isaac Summers -
The sacrament of Confirmation can be a confusing sacrament. It can be seen as a tepid ceremony that is repetitive to the sacramental graces...
2 Minute Saints

ST. MARTIN I

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MEMORIAL: APRIL 13 St. Martin was born in Tuscany, Italy at the end of the sixth/beginning of the seventh century. He became a deacon and...
Gospel Reflections

APRIL 12, 2026 GOSPEL REFLECTION

Fr. Nick Baumgardner -
The summer after my second year in seminary, I had the opportunity to go on an eight-day silent retreat. It was exactly what I...
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ST. STANISLAUS

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MEMORIAL: APRIL 11 St. Stanislaus was born in the 11th century in Poland to a noble family. He became a priest after being influenced by...
What Catholic School Might Not Have Taught You

CAN THOSE WHO ARE NOT BAPTIZED GO TO HEAVEN?

Isaac Summers -
We know from the scriptures that a person must be baptized if they are to enter into Heaven. Jesus tells us: Very truly I...
Gospel Reflections

APRIL 5, 2026 GOSPEL REFLECTION

Fr. Cajetan Cuddy, O.P. -
Today’s gospel—on the holiest day of the entire year—recounts events that happen on “the first day of the week.” Easter Sunday. Reality is fresh....
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ST. ISIDORE, BISHOP

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MEMORIAL: APRIL 4 St. Isidore was born in the sixth century to a Spanish family. Isidore was raised in a Catholic environment that produced not...
What Catholic School Might Not Have Taught You

THE MATTER, FORM, AND MINISTER OF BAPTISM

Isaac Summers -
Baptism is the sacrament that welcomes us into the life of the Body of Christ, or the Church. It is a gift, given to...
Gospel Reflections

MARCH 29, 2026 GOSPEL REFLECTION

Isaac Summers -
On this Sunday of the Lord’s passion, we have two Gospel readings. The first occurs before mass as we recount Jesus’ triumphal entry into...
What Catholic School Might Not Have Taught You

THE IMPORTANCE OF BAPTISM

Isaac Summers -
Throughout human history, God has proven His love for us. He has planned from before the beginning of time for us to be one...
Catechesis

MARCH 22, 2026 GOSPEL REFLECTION

Isaac Summers -
I was once a Theology teacher at a Catholic High School. Because God's path took me to another career, I left the school I...
2 Minute Saints

ST. JOSEPH

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SOLEMNITY: MARCH 19 St. Joseph is the earthly father of Jesus. He is the true father to Jesus in everything other than biological paternity. As...
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ST. CYRIL OF JERUSALEM

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MEMORIAL: MARCH 18 St. Cyril of Jerusalem was born in the 4th century AD and little is known about his early life. He was ordained...
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ST. PATRICK

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MEMORIAL: MARCH 17 It is believed St. Patrick was born in the 4th century AD in England, not Ireland. As a teenager, he was captured...

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