THE POWER OF A STOLE

What the Church Teaches About Its Spiritual and Liturgical Meaning “Many Catholics see the stole during Mass, but what exactly does it represent, and why is it so important in liturgical worship?” The stole is one of the most significant liturgical vestments in the Catholic Church. It is worn by...

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Let’s get out there and make a difference

As Catholics, we have so many gifts enabling us to love and serve God in the greatest of ways. We have the gift of a relationship with Jesus through the sacramental life of the Church. We have prayer. We have our vocational callings, and so much more. Our greatest calling...

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Family Blessing of the Advent Wreath

Dear Family of Families,As we entered into a new liturgical year, here’s a reflective Advent Examination of Conscience for you as you prepare for the coming of the Lord at Christmas and his Second/ Final Coming:1. Hopeful Anticipation:- Have I cultivated a spirit of hopeful anticipation for the coming of Christ...

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The Season of Advent

Beginning the Church’s liturgical year, Advent is the season encompassing the four Sundays leading up to the celebration of Christmas. Advent has a twofold benefit; as a season to prepare for Christmas when Christ’s first coming to us is remembered as well as a season when that remembrance directs our minds...

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Temporary Schedule for Holy Masses at OLPH:

It is with great pleasure that we return to the Pro-Cathedral for our weekday and weekend Holy Masses starting this Monday 4th September. Please note however, that after the celebrations of the  Weekday Masses, it is expected that everyone vacates the church and premises by 7:30 a.m. The church will be locked.  As a result,...

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World Day of Prayer

Renewal of our relationship with Creation (September 1st) In his Message for the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, Pope Francis chose the theme “Let Justice and Peace Flow.” “God wants justice to reign; it is as essential to our life as God’s children made in his likeness...

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