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So many of us went without being able to receive the Eucharist for a period of time last year, and for some of us that sadly continues – especially for those in certain living situations that limit the access of our clergy and Communion Outreach ministers. For many of us, this is one of the most painful ...

Without question, the key to any film about the life of Christ is the actor who plays the Lord. When you first see Jonathan Roumie as Jesus, you may be skeptical, but he’ll quickly win you over. The writing and directing....

Join Fr. Joe on a Weekend Retreat Sept. 10-12 The Emmaus Retreats are back! Most retreat programs came to a screeching halt last year (just ask Fr. Bernie), but the Emmaus Catholic Retreat for adults will....

We made the big time! This week St. Martha Parish was able to help support a special day for our Town of Plainville as one of the sites hosting movie crew and actors as part of the Massachusetts filming industry. In many ways, Plainville ....

A few years ago, I began receiving email invitations to watch a crowdfunded TV series about Jesus. I ignored them. Then, more recently, friends began to ask me what I thought of the series, and I ignored them too. Finally, I decided to....

Our Church celebrated the 70th anniversary of priesthood for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI on Tuesday, June 29, 2021, the feast day of Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles. We not only prayed for him, but we also gave thanks to the Lord for his wonderful service to the Church. His celebration did indeed make headlines last month. Meanwhile, many are those holy men and women....

We made it! There will not be a single day when we can say everything is “back to normal” – no “V-Corona” day like the definitive victory days at the end of World War II. Pandemics don’t end that way, and besides, we have been through a transformative experience that has changed us. But we can – and will – make....

In commissioning the apostles in today's Gospel, Jesus gives them, and us, a preview of His Church's mission after the resurrection. His instructions to the Twelve echo those of God to the twelve tribes of Israel on the eve of their exodus from Egypt. The Israelites likewise were sent out with no....

Many new online programs are being offered at La Salette this summer, including “Mary of Nazareth: A Jewish Woman at the Heart of the Church”, “A Study of Gideon: Learning to Living More Courageously”, and many more! For additional information and ...