Let’s Feast!
With Lenten fasts now in the rearview, Fr. Matt invites us to feast on this glorious Easter Sunday.
Easter Joy
Archbishop Leonard P. Blair For those of us Christians who live in the northern hemisphere, the meaning of Easter is reflected in nature. After a dark, cold and often dreary winter, Easter comes in Spring. The earth is about to be garlanded with new life, the song of birds, balmy breezes and [...]
Let’s Fast!: All the Other Stuff
On today's 'Lent with the Lord,' Fr. Matt gets very distracted ... don't we all sometimes?
Deacon Calvin S. Croll
Deacon Calvin S. Croll passed away on March 22, 2024 at the age of 92. Deacon Croll was ordained on December 14, 1979 by Archbishop John F. Whealon, and served at St. Gabriel Church (now part of St. Raphael Parish) until his retirement in 2006. He is survived by his wife June, his 5 [...]
Let’s Fast!: Miraculous Eucharistic Fasting
On today's 'Lent with the Lord,' Fr. Matt introduces us to some remarkable people who lived off of the Eucharist alone.
Deacon Paul B. Lauer
Deacon Paul B. Lauer passed away on Tuesday March 12th, 2024, at the age of 85. Deacon Lauer was ordained on December 19, 1980 by Archbishop John F. Whealon, and served at St. Augustine (Seymour), St. Joseph (Ansonia), St. Mary (Milford), Blessed Sacrament, Our Lady of Lourdes and St. Lucy (Waterbury) parishes. He also [...]
Let’s Fast!: Did Jesus Say Not to Fast?
On today's 'Lent with the Lord,' Fr. Matt talks about what Jesus Himself said about fasting and what it means for us.