2022 07-03 God Bless America
This Monday we celebrate the Fourth of July, Independence Day. On this day, we celebrate the birth of our nation, and we are encouraged to cherish in a very special way the many freedoms we enjoy in this country. These freedoms should never be taken for granted. As we know, we live in difficult and…
2022 06-26 A Prayer for National Healing
Violent attacks and shootings occur all too often in our nation, causing great pain, grief, anguish, and death. As a faith community, our bishops have asked us to seek healing in the aftermath of the recent school shootings in Uvalde, Texas. The U. S. Conference of Catholic Bishops issued the following statement: “There have been…
2022 06-19 Celebrating Corpus Christi with the Atlanta Eucharistic Congress and Father’s Day
This Sunday we celebrate the great solemnity of Corpus Christi, the Most Holy Body, and Blood of Christ. We focus especially on this day on the devotion to the Eucharist, the source and summit of our faith, a faith rooted in community. And as a faith community, the Archdiocese of Atlanta celebrated its Eucharistic Congress…
2022 06-12 Join Us in a Grassroots Revival of Devotion and Living Faith in the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist.
Next Friday, June 17th, and Saturday, June 18th, the Archdiocese of Atlanta will sponsor its 2022 Eucharistic Congress at the Georgia International Convention Center. The theme of the Congress this year will be, “Come to Me.” As in past years, the Congress begins on Friday evening with Mass and a healing service. It continues Saturday…
2022 06-05 Come Holy Spirit, Come!
This Sunday we see the fulfillment of the promise of Jesus to send the Holy Spirit upon his Apostles as we celebrate the great feast of Pentecost. These frightened men who abandoned Jesus at his Passion will be transformed by the Holy Spirit into bold witnesses who clearly show that they not only understand the…
2022 05-29 We are Reminded to Truly Appreciate Our Precious Faith and Freedom, that We Should Never Take For Granted
We celebrate Memorial Day as a nation this Monday. On this day, we remember in a special way those men and women in the armed forces who have made the supreme sacrifice in defense of our nation. We pray for the repose of their souls, and for all those who mourn their passing from this…
2022 05-22 Bless our Graduates with Love, Protection, Mercy, Strength and Wisdom
Especially at this time of the year, we remember our loved ones and friends who are graduating from various levels of education. They have persevered through many years of study, and difficult and challenging times. Since the health environment has been gradually improving, most graduation exercises can take place in person. However, for some graduates,…
2022 05-15 Mary, Queen of Peace and Queen of the Rosary
May is the month of Mary, and this month we honor her in a special way. We call her Queen of Peace and Queen of the Rosary and bestow on her many other titles. Mary is worthy of these titles because she said “Yes” to God in so many ways in the midst of the…
2022 05-08 We Give Thanks to Our Mothers
This Sunday we celebrate Mother’s Day. In the United States, Mother’s Day was first celebrated in the early part of the twentieth century. On this day we remember in a special way how much moms do for their families and the many sacrifices they make on behalf of their spouses and children. Pope Francis has…
2022 05-01 Thank the Lord for the Great Gift of the Eucharist
Next Saturday, many of the children in our faith community will make their First Holy Communion at Saint Brigid. Hopefully, their parents and other loved ones will present them to share with us in the fullness of the Lord’s Supper for the first time and watch proudly as these children, with great devotion, take this…
2022 04-25 The Sunday of Divine Mercy & Holy Hour
This Sunday we celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday, and we focus on the mercy of our loving God. The Catholic Church has stated the following about this great feast, as previously noted: “During the Church’s millennium celebration in 2000, Pope John Paul II declared that the Second Sunday of Easter is known as ‘Divine Mercy Sunday’. …
2022 04-16 We Are Reminded the Suffering of the Cross Gives Way to the Glory of the Resurrection
Today, Easter Sunday, we celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus. As Holy Week comes to an end, we are reminded that the suffering of the cross gives way to the glory of the Resurrection. Just as we share in the suffering of Christ in this life, we hope to one day share in His glory. Through…
2022 03-27 Return to the Lord’s Loving Embrace – 2022 Lenten Mission
We are privileged to host a two-day Lenten Parish Mission on Monday, March 28th, and Tuesday, March 29th. The mission will be presented by Fr. Carlos Gonzalez, who will offer a morning session at 10 am and an evening session at 7:00 pm. Fr. Carlos is an internationally recognized mission presenter and Catholic missionary with…
2022 03-20 Honor our Deceased Loved Ones in Our Call to Discipleship
As Catholics, and as a faith community, we have great reverence for the dead. Recently in our faith community, we have experienced the passing of many of our faithful. Fortunately, our parish is blessed with a compassionate and loving bereavement ministry. Members of the ministry strive to assist, in many ways, the families who have…
2022 3-13 Saint Patrick, a Faithful Witness to the Gospel as He Embraced the Mission and Ministry of Christ.
This coming Thursday, we celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day. Saint Patrick is one of the patron saints of Ireland. He was a priest and later became a bishop in the fifth century. As a youth, he lived in Britain, was kidnapped, and taken to Ireland where he lived as a servant. After about six years, he…
2022 03-06 Praying the “Stations” can provide us with abundant spiritual graces.
Pope Francis has called on the faithful to enter more fully into the spirit of sacrifice, renewal, and repentance during the Lenten season. We can embrace this call in various ways, including by praying the “Stations of the Cross.” Our Holy Father has encouraged us to pray the “Stations”, and stressed their importance. He reminded…
2022 02-27 Ash Wednesday and the Beginning
Next Wednesday in the Church year is Ash Wednesday. It is a day of fasting and abstinence. Guidelines concerning fasting and abstinence are included in our Parish bulletin and on our parish website. Ash Wednesday derives its name from the practice of placing ashes on the foreheads of people as a reminder of human mortality,…
2022 02-20 Archbishop Annual Appeal 2022 “Transformed in Christ”
This weekend we initiate discussion of the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal for 2022 at our Masses. The theme of the Appeal is “Transformed in Christ.” At this time, Catholics are invited to make a significant pledge so that we can meet the spiritual, educational, and temporal needs of our parishes and their people. A substantial portion…
2022 02-13 The Synodal Church: Communion, Participation, and Mission
Archbishop Hartmayer has encouraged us to actively participate in a process called a synod. He recently stated in a pastoral letter, “Pope Francis opened a two-year process called the Synod on Synodality (For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation, and Mission) that will uniquely engage not only Catholics but God’s people all over the world. …
2022 02-06 Respect for God’s Children is Reflected in the Work of the Mustard Seed Communities
Last weekend, representatives of the Mustard Seed Communities (MSC) were present after all Masses to answer questions about Mustard Seed and the work it does. Mustard Seed was founded by Msgr. Gregory Ramkissoon, is a Catholic priest in Jamaica. MSC started in Jamaica and expanded to Nicaragua, the Dominican Republic, and now has a presence…
2022 01-30 Saint Brigid of Kildare, Patron Saint of our Parish and the Patron Saint of Students
This Sunday marks the beginning of “Catholic Schools Week.” The theme this year is “Catholic Schools: Living Life to the Full.” Catholic education has always been a priority for the bishops of our nation. They have strived to make Catholic schools accessible and affordable despite the increasingly secular environment in our society, rising tuition costs,…
2022 01-23 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
This weekend we are in the midst of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. Our bishops have acknowledged the need for unity and have urged Catholics to participate in this week of prayer. Fr. James Loughran, Director of the Graymoor Ecumenical & Interreligious Institute (GEII), has been an articulate spokesman in this call for…
2022 01-16 The Legacy of Dr. King and Pro-Life Advocacy
On Monday, January 17th, as a nation we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. for his work in promoting the dignity of the human person. One of the many quotes he is noted for is: “I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear.” In honoring…
2022 01-09 Ensure Your Child’s Growth in Faith with the Gift of the Holy Spirit
We mark the end of our Christmas Season this Sunday as we celebrate the feast of the Baptism of Our Lord. As we celebrate this feast, we are reminded that the Sacrament of Baptism is the gateway to the other sacraments. Jesus began His public life after having Himself baptized by John the Baptist in…
2022 01-02 “New Years Reflection and Prayer” Braces the Call from our Holy Father
Our New Year began this weekend on Saturday as we celebrated the Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God. As we reflect on this Solemnity, we are urged to follow Mary’s example of holiness. Pope Francis has noted that devotion to Mary is a requirement of the Christian life. This Sunday, we celebrate the…
2021, 12-25 and 12-16 The Nativity of the Lord and the Feast of the Holy Family
My brothers and sisters in Christ: At Christmas, Christ comes into the world and our lives as a sign of the love God has for us. The Christmas Season should be a time of prayer and reflection, wonder and silence as we celebrate the birth of Jesus, the Light of the world. The following prayer, …
2021 12-19 Rise Above the Distractions with the Advent Wreath this Season
During Advent, many of us can get caught up in the “busyness” of the season. With all the distractions of the season, it is very possible to lose our spiritual focus. The media does much to commercialize the season. Many weeks before Thanksgiving Day, various media outlets begin to overwhelm us with various “holiday” advertisements…
2021 12-12 We Celebrate Gaudete Sunday, Our Lady of Guadalupe and Remember Msgr. Paul Reynolds
This Sunday, the Third Sunday of Advent, we celebrate Gaudete (Rejoice) Sunday as we wait in joyful anticipation of the coming of the Christ Child. As we wait, we continue to strive to prepare ourselves spiritually. In our Sunday gospels during Advent, the call to prepare for Christ comes primarily from John the Baptist. He,…
2021 12-5 Our Advent Journey Continues Through our Devotion to Mary, Prayers, Charity, and Healing by Reconciliation.
Our Advent journey continues in these difficult and uncertain times as we strive to remain watchful and alert as we prepare for the celebration of the birth of the Lord. This Wednesday we especially honor our Mother Mary as we celebrate the feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary and affirm our…
2021 11-28 Avail yourself to the Special Time of Grace – Advent Parish Mission
The season of Advent begins this Sunday. Advent is a special time in the Church year as we prepare for the coming of the Lord. Advent holds out the hope and desire to see the light of Christ shine through the darkness of our world. Pope Francis stated, “Advent is the time we are given…