By Andres Rivera
Staff Writer
One of the main themes of Lent is reconciliation, which provides an opportune time for the faithful to reflect on their lives and recommit themselves to God.
“I like to look at Lent as a kind of ‘spring-cleaning.’ We have things in our closet that we have had for years and years,” said Father Pat O’Hagan, pastor at Holy Spirit, Hemet. “So, too, in our spiritual lives, there are things that we should have thrown out years ago, but it pains us to let it go.”
INDIAN WELLS—Religious priests and sisters are no stranger to recognition at the Bishop’s Dinner during its 15 years of existence. More than a dozen have received Bishop Barnes’ “Amar Es Entregarse” Award in the past.
By Andres Rivera
Staff Writer
MORENO VALLEY—As the people entering St. Christopher Catholic Church in Moreno Valley took their seats, Kim Berry’s excitement began to grow. Soon she would take the next step in her journey, the Rite of Election.
By Andres Rivera
Staff Writer
SAN BERNARDINO—In his annual State of the Diocese address, Bishop Gerald Barnes applauded the good works he and Auxiliary Bishop Rutilio del Riego have observed over the past year, and challenged parish communities to focus on ministry to families.
By Deacon John Barna
It would seem at first glance that the Office of Catholic Cemeteries would be filled with death, grief and depression; but nothing could be further from the truth!
True, on any given day we hear from families who have experienced a great and terrible loss. But, as we visit with these beautiful “caregiver saints,” we discover many awesome moments of grace.
In 2002 the Netherlands implemented a law giving individuals the right to end their own life with a doctor’s approval when they are suffering unbearably. Neighboring Belgium did the same.
