Saint Catherine Laboure Parish

As the United States marks the end of slavery 161 years ago, it's a good time to reflect on our Catholic connections to this holiday. Learn more from the Archdiocese of Baltimore here: https://catholicreview.org/juneteenth-seen-as-day-to-reflect-on-freedom-ending-racism-and-black-catholics-contributions/

What's on your heart these days? Share with us in the comments - Father Coyle - would love to hear from you.

Since St. Matthew was a tax collector, we shouldn't be surprised that his Gospel references money the most! Today, consider reflecting on the story of the fish with the coin, from Matthew 17:24-27. The coin that pays for both Jesus and Peter is a sign of the Lord's saving death on the cross, which will "pay for" the sins of the world.

There are just SO MANY solemnities this time of year…but do you remember the one that always falls on a Sunday?

June is a month for gardening, traveling, and being outside. What do YOU still have to accomplish this month, St. Catherine?

Today's Gospel has a strong connection to a passage we heard proclaimed during Lent: the story of Jesus and the Samaritan woman. At the conclusion of that passage, the woman runs back to town to tell everyone about what Jesus has told her. As the townspeople begin to make their way out to the well to see Jesus, he tells the Twelve to "lift up [their] eyes, and see the fields are white for harvest." What were they looking at? The white head coverings and clothing of the Samaritans.

It's a good reminder that often, the people we are supposed to speak the Word to are RIGHT in front of us.

Today, let's ask the Lord for the strength to proclaim his Word to our neighbors here within the boundaries of St. Catherine Labouré.

Yesterday, we celebrated the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Today, we remember Mary's heart, that image of her soul, which was in perfect continuity with God's plan. Lord, give us her heart here at St. Catherine!