Lent 2026 As a child, I remember thinking about what I was going to “give up’ for Lent. With five brother and sisters we often would give up the same things…candy, snacks, soda, TV (argh!), and with many siblings we…
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You are the salt of the earth…the light of the world. You have what you need to bring light into the dark corners of our world. You have what you need to be salt, preserving and giving flavor to life.…
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“In 800 feet, turn toward Heaven.” God’s roadmap for the Christian journey The Sacred Scriptures have a clever way of rhyming sometimes. If we recall, Moses climbs up the mountain to retrieve God’s law for us, and he returns with…
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Congratulations! For the first time in a number of years, San Pedro has met and exceeded our 2025 Catholic Faith Appeal goal. Thank you so much for your dedicated and generous support, and congratulations on this achievement as a whole…
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“Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will...” Our Psalm Response today is “Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will...” It is a great undertaking to discern the will of God. Saints, Scholars, men and…
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“Baptism makes us witnesses of Christ.” What a joy it is to see young people who are committed to the faith and want to give meaning to their lives, letting themselves be guided by Christ and his Gospel! Baptism makes…
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The Great Reveal The game of divine hide-and-seek... One of my favorite Christmas carols is Bethlehem Down by Peter Warlock (I highly recommend Chanticleer’s recording). It’s definitely not your typical, bouncy, feel-good Christmas piece, but the lyrics paint a beautiful…
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The Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, & Joseph Brothers and Sisters... When I was seven years old my brother Bryan was born into our family on the 28th of December, the Feast of the Holy Family. Bryan’s…
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...and you are to name him Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins. -Matthew 1:21 This year, my attention is captured by St. Joseph and his place in the mystery we celebrate. Joseph was just a regular…
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“Oh hey, Father’s wearing pink.” Look around! Remember why we’re doing this! In the Gospel this Sunday, John the Baptist sends some of his disciples to Jesus to ask Him: “Are you the one who is to come, or should…
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