Refreshed by Grace
10-18-2026Weekly ReflectionFr. Fred AdamsonDear Parishioners,
The rain this past week was beautiful! Living in the desert, I think we have a special appreciation for the gift of rain and the way it brings new life to the landscape. The desert seems to come alive with renewed color, growth, and beauty. Something as ordinary and essential as water can remind us not only of the wonder of God's creation but also of the extraordinary gift of His saving grace in the Sacrament of Baptism.
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Called to Holiness
10-11-2026Weekly ReflectionFr. Fred AdamsonDear Parishioners,
October always feels like a month of transition for me; even here in the desert, as the intensity of summer begins to give way to fall. It is also a month filled with the witness of great saints who remind us of something essential to our Catholic faith: each of us is called to holiness.
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Jubilee Year of St. Francis
10-04-2026Weekly ReflectionFr. Fred AdamsonDear Parishioners,
This weekend, we have received special permission to celebrate the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi at our Sunday Masses. This celebration is especially meaningful as we observe the Jubilee Year of St. Francis, proclaimed by Pope Leo XIV to commemorate the 800th anniversary of the saint's passing from this life to eternal life in 1226.
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