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Peacemakers

Carol Monaco July 30, AD2022 3 Comments

The daily news depresses me. With the news comes that horrible feeling of helplessness. I’ve tried tuning it out, but it doesn’t work. So what

Ten Commandments

Carol Monaco June 29, AD2022 5 Comments

In the midst of all the social upheaval, injustice, and horrendous violence, where is God? God is with us in the Ten Commandments. God reveals

The Mass: Grace and Blessing

Carol Monaco May 30, AD2022 2 Comments

Before my father died, he wrote “The Anatomy of the Mass.” My father’s hope was to help parishioners develop a deeper understanding and greater love

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Communion with Christ

Carol Monaco April 30, AD2022 1 Comment

Each time we attend Mass, our Lord gives us the gift of Himself. At Mass, we witness the sacramental re-presentation of Christ’s sacrifice, crowned by

Eucharistic Prayer

Carol Monaco March 30, AD2022 3 Comments

We come to the “heart and summit” of the Mass celebration when we come to the Eucharistic Prayer [CCC 1352]. This prayer of praise and

The Holy Eucharist: Together with Christ

Carol Monaco March 2, AD2022 3 Comments

Jesus Christ gives his entire self—Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity—to us through the Holy Eucharist. In choosing bread to become his body, Christ humbles himself

I Believe

Carol Monaco January 30, AD2022 3 Comments

When we are open to the Word of God, our Lord takes hold within us and transforms our lives by way of the Holy Spirit.

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The Living Word

Carol Monaco December 30, AD2021 3 Comments

In last month’s examination of the Catholic Mass, we come together as one during the Introductory Rite. Opening us to the Holy Trinity prepares us

At Mass: Together as One

Carol Monaco December 1, AD2021 3 Comments

Last month, I shared a story with you about my father, a physician, who wrote “Anatomy of the Mass” before he died. For this project,

Sharing the Love

Carol Monaco October 30, AD2021 6 Comments

I would like to share a story with you about my father. Dad was a physician and an agnostic for most of his life. It

Figs and Faith

Carol Monaco September 29, AD2021 No Comments

In my family’s backyard are five fig trees. My grandfather planted the first one about 50 years ago. The rest came from rooted cuttings of

Are We Listening?

Carol Monaco August 29, AD2021 3 Comments

In the Transfiguration of Jesus Christ, a voice from Heaven said: “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him”

O Faithful Stewards!

Carol Monaco July 30, AD2021 1 Comment

What is our reason for living? One of our duties on earth is to be faithful stewards of God’s creations. We live for a purpose

Our Obligation

Carol Monaco July 1, AD2021 2 Comments

Recently my archdiocese announced that due to the decline in coronavirus cases, it is lifting the general dispensation from the obligation of Catholics to attend

Thank You, Holy Spirit

Carol Monaco May 29, AD2021 8 Comments

Dear Holy Spirit, Thank you so much for the fruits you give me. Charity, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, generosity, gentleness, faithfulness, modesty, self-control, and