As Christians, we acknowledge Christ as King of the universe. What is a king? We live in a culture, thankfully, that values democracy. The legendary concept of a king is someone who is all-powerful. Christ certainly fits that description. The universe came into being through God’s divine Word, the eternal …
As Thanksgiving approaches, with its focus on food, family, and fellowship, it seems fitting to get to know Charlie Kelso. For the past ten years, Charlie has been preparing meals for the St. Damien Parish priests. He also prepares the buffet dinners that accompany the Faith, Food, and Film events …
In the first reading today, the Prophet Malachi tells of the scorching final act of God’s justice to be cast upon “ the proud and all evildoers”. As Christians, our goal is to avoid membership in this group of punished people. This same idea is echoed in Mary’s Magnificat, “He …
In His public ministry, Christ talked a lot about His return and the final judgment. For example; Luke 17:20 – 37, Luke 21:5 – 19 (today’s gospel), Matthew 24, Mark 13. The apostles ask when this will happen. Over the centuries many Christians have asked and tried to answer, that …
Please join us this Advent for activities and Masses leading up to Christmas. Advent Holy Hour Sunday, December 8th, 2019 7:00 pm St. Augustine Church – 13th & Wesley Ave. Advent Penance Service Thursday, December 19th, 2019 7:00 pm St. Augustine Church Faith, Food, and Film Series Wednesdays: December 4th, …
Sit down for a conversation with Damaris Avila and you will be joined by Our Lady of Schoenstatt. The Madonna is the face of a Catholic Marian movement that has had a positive influence on Damaris’s life. “The portrait of Our Lady is always with me wherever I go. When …
