With Gratitude

Our Mother of Perpetual Help reminds us that empires rise and fall, wars come and go, plans are made and broken, but God’s grace is eternal.

As we walked through the forest on our pilgrimage, we noticed many fallen trees, especially along the streams. The rushing water had gradually washed away the soil that once supported their roots, leaving them unable to stand.

Recently, many of us witnessed orange skies because of the wildfires. Those living close to the fires experienced fear and anxiety as once-familiar landscapes were transformed into scorched ground. What is important to remember, however, is that beneath what appears lifeless lies a living root system that allows the forest to regenerate. Our parents and…

On Saturday, August 15, at 10 AM, we will celebrate the Dormition of the Mother of God. In Ukrainian tradition, on this feast the faithful come to church, light candles for their loved ones, and offer their prayers and intentions to the Mother of God, asking for her intercession and protection. Whatever your intentions may…

With God, nothing is ever truly hopeless. Where there is God, there is faith, and where there is faith, there is always hope. Last Friday we celebrated St. Jude, the brother of the Lord, also known as St. Jude Thaddeus. He was not the actual brother of Jesus, but a relative of His family. He…