In this Sunday’s Gospel, the disciples see only five loaves and two fish—far too little to feed such a large crowd. Jesus, however, first looks to heaven and gives thanks. Out of that act of gratitude and trust, God transforms...
This weekend, on July 26th the church celebrates the parents of the Virgin Mary and the grandparents of Jesus, St Joachim and St. Anne. According to tradition, Joachim was a wealthy and generous man. He and his wife, Anne, were...
Last weekend, 27 parishioners from the Oakland Diocese attended the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage in Philadelphia, PA. Amidst the record heatwave, they walked with Jesus for two miles. The Eucharistic procession began at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul...
God, source of all freedom, this day is bright with the memory of those who declared that life and liberty are your gift to every human being. Help us to continue a good work begun long ago. Make our vision...