March 2016 archive of Fr. Joel Hastings
The Blessing of Holy Week
Posted by Carol Cyr on 3/23/16
As we begin Holy Week, I strongly encourage everyone to enter into the fullness of this week’s beauty as we remember and celebrate the saving work of Jesus Christ. The liturgy celebrated this week draws us beyond thinking about the passion, death, and resurrection of Jesus to fully ... Read More »
Eucharistic Adoration FAQs
Posted by Carol Cyr on 3/14/16
Some Questions Regarding Eucharistic Adoration:
Today, I want to address some points on Eucharistic Adoration. As I offer these answers, I also want to make clear to all my own desire to promote Eucharistic Adoration both in our opportunity for such here in the parish and in our ... Read More »
When is it ok to stop attending Mass?
Posted by Carol Cyr on 3/08/16
My parents are elderly. At what age/point do they no longer need to attend Mass and confession? (Too hard for them to get out.)
Might I approach this question from two very general directions, with the hope of covering all bases: first, from the direction of the place of ... Read More »