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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas!  Not so fast my friends.

In healthy relationships, compromise and complementary personalities are often found. Each person can make a little sacrifice, a small choice to die to oneself for the greater good of the relationship and the other person.  

La temporada de adviento recién comienza, el aire frio que acompaña a esta temporada se empieza a sentir. La anticipación del año que se aproxima, con las intenciones, resoluciones y proyectos, y la esperanza de un año mejor, un año donde podamos recobrar parte de la normalidad que perdimos en el 2020, se sienten en el aire que respiramos a través de nuestras mascarillas.

While they were eating, Jesus took bread, said the blessing, broke it, and giving it to His disciples said, “Take and eat; this is my body.” (Mt 26:26)

A look back to 50 and 25 years ago

On the First Sunday of Advent, Nov. 29, we begin a new liturgical year.  The liturgical year is a microcosm of the Christian Faith.

We are like grapes in God’s vineyard.  While this year has presented many challenges, Thanksgiving is coming up and what better time to reflect on the many blessings in our life.  

The Archdiocese of Mobile is seeking qualified men to enter into a three-month inquiry period administered by the Office of Permanent Diaconate. 

A letter from Archbishop Thomas J. Rodi

With four boys, there is a certain level of chaos that exists at my house. Whether it’s wrestling, running, or jumping, there usually seems to be constant activity. Chaos is usually accompanied by mess of some kind – clothes strewn about, an explosion of Pokemon cards, throw pillows literally thrown to the ground. 

After more than a year of campaigning and fundraising for the Generations of Faith Endowing our Future with Hope campaign, three charitable trusts were established and funded the week of Oct. 18-25.

Archbishop Thomas J. Rodi will celebrate the annual All Souls Day Mass on Monday, Nov. 2 at The Catholic Cemetery of Mobile, 1700 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave.