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Reading Blog – Summer 2026
Holy moments in “Ordinary Time”
Pentecost, A Church that is Open
Easter People
Living The Resurrection in Everyday Life
A Cursillo Weekend: Find Hope, Community and Purpose
Preparing for Lent – Core Lenten Themes
The Epiphany of the Lord
Deepening Our Advent Experience at Home
Year-A: Gospel of Matthew
Recruitment Event is a Hit at St. Mary’s in Simsbury
Our Retreat at Mercy by the Sea for the Homeless
An Ongoing Spiritual Journey: Jungian Christian Dialog
Feast Days: Bringing the Family Closer Through The Year
The Afternoon of Christianity by Tomas Halik
Reading Blog – Summer 2026
This book list is guaranteed to make your ordinary time and the early Church come alive, recreating the feel of the first-century Mediterranean world.
Holy moments in “Ordinary Time”
Ordinary Time is not simply “down time.” But a season of becoming. The apostles never took a vacation from their journey of becoming more, of following Christ and discovering God’s presence in the ordinary times of life.
Pentecost, A Church that is Open
In the light of Pentecost, Pope Francis reflected on three words linked to the working of the Holy Spirit: newness, harmony and mission.
Easter People
In the closing scene of “The Wizard of Oz” Dorothy is finally back home. Sitting up in her bed and surrounded by her family she passionately tells them about her journey
A Cursillo Weekend: Find Hope, Community and Purpose
On April 16 – 19, 2026 join your fellow brothers for a weekend to stir your heart, build friendships, and renew your relationship with God.
Preparing for Lent – Core Lenten Themes
Welcome to a different kind of Lent. Richard Rohr and his book, Wondrous Encounters to something much deeper this season.
The Epiphany of the Lord
Epiphany = The Greek meaning of the word “epiphany” is, a public “manifestation” and acknowledgement of Jesus’ true identity, as both human and divine
Deepening Our Advent Experience at Home
At Advent we celebrate God’s love in the coming of the Christ. The word “Advent” comes from the Latin word ‘adventus’, which means “coming or arrival”.
Year-A: Gospel of Matthew
The First Sunday of Advent is the start of our Liturgical new year in the church. In Year -A, will focus on primarily the Gospel of Matthew. This is an overview of the Gospel and the life of Jesus and the Apostles.
