Sabbath rest paves the way for our full flourishing because it prevents us from living totally for ourselves and our vain pursuits (money, power, pleasure, etc.), and allows us the time and space we need to live for God and his purposes, cultivating gratitude for him and his providential care.

Kingdom Fruitfulness: living as God's renewed people

To that end, a group of our fellow parishioners recently completed training as Stephen Ministers. The group exists to accompany people in challenging moments or seasons of life, making present God’s love where it is most needed.

Righting the World: Jesus and justification

But I do think the price is right - the cost of discipleship is everything to the God who gives us everything

God's Merciful Rule: living by God's generosity

That said, though, there’s nothing ordinary about OLMC School: This year I need to share with you more of the great things we’re up to, but for the time being I’ll leave that to the school blog (www.olmc.academy) and bulletin page.

God's Merciful Rule: high-stakes forgiveness

My friends, faithful parishioners all, let’s celebrate the BLESSING that God is pouring out on us in our youngest parishioners. They are the pride and joy of our HOPEFUL community.

Keys of the Kingdom Cont'd: the triumph of forgiving love

There’s a buzz back around Our Lady of Mount Carmel these days. After being scattered by the pandemic and summer, September gathers us together, albeit with trepidation.

Peter, Reproved: living allegiance to Jesus

It seems like a good opportunity, then, to make sure you’re looped in on our other avenues of communication here at the parish.

Built on Rock(y): living allegiance to Jesus

If you want to explore on your own, go to the website www.olmc.church and click on the heading for GROW.

Holy Impatience: the Canaanite woman

The roofs, gutters, and grading - the 90% solution - of Christian life are Sunday Mass, Monthly Confession, Daily Prayer, Serving, and Giving.

Failing and Faith: Jesus and Peter walk on water

Our plan of life is so important that we will print portions of the GROW website page in the bulletin over the next three weeks. Following, is the first section.

Feeding and Frenzy: the miracle of the loaves and fish