Our Lady of Mount Carmel

Tuesday, we celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Hermits lived on Mount Carmel near the Fountain of Elijah in northern Israel in the 12th century. They had a chapel dedicated to Our Lady. By the 13th century they became known as “Brothers of Our Lady of Mount Carmel.” They soon celebrated a special Mass and Office in honor of Mary. In 1726, it became a celebration of the universal Church under the title of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. (Read more…)

From the Pastor’s Desk

A little boy is telling his grandma how “everything” is going wrong.  School, family problems, severe health problems, etc.  Meanwhile, Grandma is baking a cake.  She asks her grandson if he would like a snack, which of course he does.

“Here, have some cooking oil.”

“Yuck,” says the boy.

“How about a couple raw eggs?”

“Gross, Grandma!”

“Would you like some flour then?  Or maybe baking soda?”

“Grandma, those are all yucky.”

To which Grandma replies: “Yes, all those things seem bad all by themselves.  But when they are put together in the right way, they make a wonderfully delicious cake!  God works the same way.  Many times, we wonder why he would let us go through such difficult times.  But God knows that when He puts these things all in His order, they always work for good.  We just have to trust Him and, eventually, they will all make something wonderful!”  (Author Unknown)

Fr. (Read more…)