Catholic Cardinal Reflections

October 28, 2012 - The rich man was sad because he had many possessions and was unable to follow Jesus without disposing of them. Sometimes our material possessions choke our faith. We are called to good stewardship and give to our church and others through our heart. Preacher Fr. Nathan Castle, OP, Pastor Director of CCAS; Stewardship report by Dave Mount, Chair of Finance Council, CCAS.

October 21, 2012 - Do you know you are loved by God, that he is in you, and he wants you to flourish, like the seed that fell on good soil? There is the sense of urgency, as the liturgy winds toward events to happen where Jesus gives his life for us. Preacher,Fr. Nathan Castle, OP, Pastor and Director of the CCAS.

October 14, 2012 - Jesus said, "If you wish to be holy, you must follow me. But first you must sell all your possessions and give to the poor, for then you will have treasure in heaven." Let us focus on the important parts of life, and follow Christ. Preacher, Fr. Nathan Castle, OP, Pastor/Director of the CCAS.

October 7, 2012 - In earlier times, people meditated 15 mysteries of Rosary upon the life of Jesus in their own work place applying them into their own life. As today, may we live the mysteries throughout our lives ever proclaiming the greatness of our God. Fr. Isaiah Mary Molano, OP, Parochial Vicar/Associate Director of CCAS, Preacher

September 30, 2012 - We must strike a balance between faithfulness to Catholic tradition and being attentive to the spirit of God working in each of us. This occurs through constant prayer and education. Fortunately the CCAS has many educational opportunities, including the Tuesday night Newman Series. Preacher, Reverend Mr. John Kerrigan, Deacon of the CCAS.

September 23, 2012 - The disciples wondered which of them was greatest. Competition amongst each other is good, yet Jesus asks us to be servants to all, especially the least one of us. Preacher: Fr. Natan Castle, OP, Pastor/Director of the Catholic Community at Stanford.

September 16, 2012 - In today's gospel, Jesus asks to his disciples, "Who do you say that I am?" and Peter replies, "You are the Christ." As Jesus anticipated his destiny putting to death for the sake of us, we, as his disciples, can be a Jesus Christ to each other not only by our faith but also by our deeds, sharing the cross that each of us faces in our life journey. Teresa Pleins, Chaplain of the Catholic Community, Preacher

September 9, 2012 - "Ephphatha!" - that is, "Be opened!"-- Jesus entered the small moments of silence in order to heal us, so that we can proclaim the love of God more faithfully and compellingly. This gives us questions whether we are brave enough to go into the quiet moment for the Christian action, whether we are open to listen to the God, and whether we are dare to enter the new life after we are healed. Fr. Isaiah Mary Molano, OP, Parochial Vicar/Associate Director of CCAS, Preacher

September 2, 2012 - Jesus said "This people honors me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me." In order to be truly religious, we need to open our hearts to our neighbors and to our God rather than being obsessed onfollowing of the letter of the law.

Fr. Natahn Castle, OP, Pastor Director, Preacher

August 26, 2012 - Jesus said repeatedly "You must eat my flesh and drink my blood to have eternal life." To accept this gauntlet requires us to do hard things, things we cannot always understand. If you pray and seek guidance, you will become enlightened. Fr. Isaiah Mary Molano, OP, Parochial Vicar Associate Director, Preacher