Yesterday after Mass there was a parishioner who asked me about the difference between fasting and abstinence.  Fasting sometimes requires abstinence (not eating meat). I will address them separately. Fasting is eating less with a purpose.  For instance, we fast when we skip a meal or when we eat smaller portions, not as a diet … Continue reading Is Fasting the same as Abstinence?

Last week we sent out letters to all our fellow brother and sisters parishioners who are willing to contribute to pay our parish debt.  Fr. Henry and I, along with our parish and finance council, embarked in a campaign with a common goal: to be a debt-free parish.  As you may know, to finish pay … Continue reading Blessing the Mail = Blessing all our Families