Living Liturgically

It’s May!  Honor our Virgin Mother by heeding her words and praying.  Here’s a guide to living the entire Liturgical Year

2026 is the 800th anniversary of St. Francis of Assisi’s death.  To commemorate it, Pope Leo XIV has named this as a Franciscan Jubilee Year.  Pope Leo invites us to reflect on the life and enduring legacy of St. Francis, whose profound commitment to the gospel, love for the poor and reverence for all of creation have earned him this honor.  View the videos found on this page.  And this page, where you will also find daily marriage tips.

Take advantage of quiet conversing with our Eucharistic Lord in Adoration.  Here’s how. 

The National Eucharistic Pilgrimage asks us to join in restoring our Identity as “One Nation Under God” by entrusting our hearts and our nation to Him. Specifically, we are asked to commit to praying holy hours for America. In adoration, we ask Him to do the work that only He can do.  “We believe that to be one nation under God, we have to humbly place ourselves under his sovereignty. We have to take a posture of real dependence, recognizing that he is God and we are not.”
If you would like to be a part of this, especially as we approach the 250th anniversary of this nation, please register at https://tinyurl.com/ymcds4ff
On 5/10, there will be a coffee hour after Mass at St. Michael’s.  Come and celebrate first Holy Communicants and Moms!
You have got to see this:  The Face of Mercy (narrated by Jim Caviezel) and “I Thirst” on Formed.  Use our parish code: 14527, to view for free! 
Has Easter been just a day for you?  Fr. Mike Schmitz wants you to watch/listen to this.

The Easter season ends on Pentecost, the Great 50 Days!  Until then join Fr. Patrick Mary Briscoe, OP, as we rejoice with Mary Magdalene, Peter, John, who witnessed the Resurrection, of Jesus who suffered, died and conquered the grave. His love for us led him to Calvary to open the gates of Heaven.  Are podcasts more your style?  Laura Kelly Fanucci, author of Living Easter, joins Katie McGrady to explore how we can live the joy of the Resurrection throughout all 50 days of Easter.  And our US Bishops request that we use each week of Easter to dive into the 7 Principles of Catholic Social Teaching.

Author, songwriter and evangelist Chris Bray reminds us that evangelization begins when we live in such a way that people start wondering, “What do they have that I don’t?”