The litany of Saint Joseph recognizes his many roles in God’s plan of salvation: Illustrious descendant of David, light of the patriarchs, spouse of the Mother of God, model of the working person, guardian of virgins, consoler of the afflicted, hope of the sick, patron of the dying, terror of demons, protector of the Holy…
Month: March 2019
Lenten Confession
Going to confession in Lent is a very common thing. It can be a challenge in many ways: nervousness, not being sure how to prepare, etc. The Holy Father Pope Francis reminds us that the confessional is the tribunal of God’s mercy, where he never tires of forgiving us. To help prepare to Confession the…
Fr. Terry Larkin Update.
On Friday morning March 8, Fr. Terry Larkin sustained a number of injuries as a result of a fall he had on the steps in the Cathedral rectory. He is currently receiving medical care in the hospital. Please do not visit him at this time – he needs some rest for the next few days. We…
Stations of the Cross
The Stations of the Cross are a fourteen-step Catholic devotion that commemorates Jesus Christ’s last day on Earth as a man. The fourteen devotions, or stations, focus on specific events of His last day, beginning with His condemnation. The stations are commonly used as a mini pilgrimage as the individual moves from station to station….
Rite of Election
This year on the First and Second Sunday of Lent, Most Reverend J. Michael Miller, CSB will lead the Archdiocese of Vancouver in the Rite of Election of Catechumens and of the Call to Continuing Conversion of Candidates. The catechumens are seeking to be baptized at the Easter Vigil. The candidates are preparing for Confirmation…
Lent is here!
We begin the liturgical season of Lent on Wednesday March 6th. Lent has two major purposes: it calls us to a deeper appreciation of our baptism promises and it emphasizes a spirit of penance. Through forty days of closer attention to God’s Word and of more fervent prayer, we are drawn to be closer to…