We walk by faith and not by sight, and we can only perceive God as in a mirror, dimly (see 1 Cornthians 13:11) — in biblical times mirrors were made of polished metal, which yielded a somewhat distorted image. Even though faith brings light to our minds and hearts, we often live it out in […]
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Please come and join us for Holy Week and Easter right here in Little Falls. April 17 – Maundy Thursday – Holy Mass – 6.00 p.m. April 18 – Good Friday – Solemn Liturgy of our Lord’s Passion and Death – 6.00 p.m. April 19 – Holy Saturday – Blessing of fire, water and food
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The Christian faith is rooted in the revelation of God’s intervention in human history. The times when God has intervened in human history have become the central doctrines which form the cornerstone, the bedrock of our faith. They are the incarnation, the resurrection, the ascension and the final one, which we look forward to, the
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Two things dominate the human condition: war and fear. The opposite of war is peace; the opposite of fear is courage. Jesus taught that two significant fruits of being his disciples would be peace and courage. We can know these two blessings in our lives in a real and tangible way. This must be true
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If you are a Christian you really have to get your mind around sheep! The reason for this is because the Bible, and especially the New Testament, often refers to us as sheep. The French poet Jean de La Fontaine reflected amusingly, ‘A certain fox, it is said, wanted to become a wolf! Ah! Who
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Do you believe in the resurrection of the body? Every time we say the Creed we are asserting that we do. Today we encounter a risen body, the first fruits of Christ’s resurrection from the dead. The risen Lord moves among his disciples, initially hidden from them and then cooking and sharing breakfast with them.
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Jesus knew and loved Thomas in all his unbelief — just as he loves everyone, even those who don’t believe in him. Thomas is a kind of modern patron saint — we too can be skeptical and cynical and often demand proof and evidence. This is not a bad thing because God has given us
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Ham & Roast Pork Dinner will be served after 11 AM Holy Mass on Sunday, April 14th. Dinner starts at noon and everyone is invited to enjoy this delicious dinner. Take outs are also available. Tickets are $8. Please call (315) 823-0793 for more information.
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We welcome all to join us in Little Falls and St. Johnsville as we walk with the Lord and enter into the joy of Easter. March 28th, Holy Thursday (Maundy Thursday) – Holy Mass at 6.00 p.m. March 29th, Good Friday – Liturgy of Lord’s Passion and Death at 6.00 p.m. March 30th, Holy Saturday
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The forty days between the resurrection and the Ascension were filled with incident and rich symbolism. The feelings of that first community must have been very mixed. During this time Jesus was pointing towards the time when he would no longer be on earth. In these days before his ascension into heaven, while he was
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