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Faith Resources
Below are resources to celebrate the season and resources to explore our faith. Come back often to find new resources to continue your Faith journey
A message from our Chaplain Msgr David Cassato
To the Columbiettes Around the World,
“He is not here: for He is risen, as He said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.” (Matthew 28:6)
During this Holy Week and Easter Sunday, not only do we celebrate the central events of our Roman Catholic Faith, but our hope in the victory of light over darkness, good over evil and life over death. In a world plagued with so much sadness and hatred we must exercise our Faith now more than ever. Just as the Angel proclaimed to Mary Magdalene at Jesus’ empty tomb, be mindful that Christ is alive and in our midst this very day. Trust in Him, follow Him and continue your devoted work in His name to bring the message of Hope, Love and Peace as it is crucially needed today. Look to our Patroness, the Blessed Mother, as a role model of true faith in the highest form; exhibited during her pregnancy, Immaculate Conception and Birth of Jesus and again at the foot of the Cross as she watched him scourged and crucified. May we draw inspiration, strength and re-invigoration of faith from the Miracle of Easter.
I am in Christ,
Monsignor David Cassato
Pope Francis has declared 2024 as a Year of Prayer, in preparation for the 2025 Jubilee. The Dicastery for Evangelization has prepared a resource for the year inspired by the teachings of Pope Francis. The aim is to offer reflections, ideas, and advice to help people to live their dialogue with the Lord more fully in their relationships with others. The guide is made up of sections dedicated to prayer in the parish community, and in the family, with other sections dedicated to young people, cloistered communities, catechesis, and spiritual retreats.
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Below are links to downloadable versions of the guide in English and Spanish:
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Guillaume Perrier (1600-1656), “La Remise du Rosaire” (photo: Public Domain)-
May is the month of Mary.
But why is it the month of Mary?
For centuries, the Catholic Church has set aside the entire month of Mary to honor Mary, Mother of God. Not just a day in May, mind you, but the entire month. The custom spans both centuries and cultures, with roots going back as far as the Ancient Greeks.
The idea of a month dedicated specifically to Mary can be traced back to baroque times. Although it wasn’t always held during May, Mary Month included thirty daily spiritual exercises honoring Mary.
It was in this era that Mary’s Month and May were combined, making May the Month of Mary with special devotions organized on each day throughout the month. This custom became especially widespread during the nineteenth century and remains in practice until today. It's common for parishes to have a daily Rosary during May, and many erect a special May altar with a statue or picture of Mary as a reminder of Mary's month. It's also a long standing tradition to crown the status of Mary during May- a custom known as May Crowning. Often the crown is made of beautiful flowers representing Mary's beauty and virtue. It's also a reminder to the faithful to strive to imitate our Blessed Mother's virtue in our own lives. May Crowning, in some areas, is a huge celebration and is usually done outside of Mass. May altars and crownings aren't just "church" things. We can and should be doing the same in our homes. When we echo the customs and traditions of the Church in our homes, we participate more fully in the life of the Church.
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Click the button below for a link to pray the Rosary for Life: