St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Parish Blog
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St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Parish, founded in 1834, serves as the only Roman Catholic Parish in Hancock County. We the People of St. Michael the Archangel Parish are called to be a Spirit-filled pilgrim people who build and proclaim God's Kingdom.
St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Parish Blog
1y ago
As I mentioned last week, I would like to continue to spiritually reflect with you all on the significance of the presence of children at Mass. This week, we shall look at the topic specifically through the lens of the Advent season; a season in which the focus of ..read more
St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Parish Blog
1y ago
Merry Christmas! For your spiritual enjoyment, I'd like to share a poem about Christmas from my favorite author C.S.Lewis. I fully plan to read this poem to my nieces and nephews Christmas day. I hope you and maybe your children or grandchildren enjoy it and experience the awe and ..read more
St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Parish Blog
1y ago
This part of the Mass is both very new and very old. It is old because the phrase, “mysterium fidei,” actually used ..read more
St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Parish Blog
1y ago
Following the 'Mystery of Faith,' the priest continues with the Eucharistic Prayer. The inner organization of the Eucharistic Prayers and their various elements is quite splendid, but that is a topic for another time. It is important to note, however, that the entire Eucharistic Prayer is addressed to God ..read more
St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Parish Blog
1y ago
Today, I am taking a short break from the ongoing 'dialogue of the Mass' series to share with you a prayer. During my homily last weekend, I mentioned the Litany of Humility that my 'household' at Franciscan University of Steubenville would sing every Sunday night before we prayed the ..read more
St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Parish Blog
1y ago
Happy Easter, Brothers and Sisters! If you have been to the Easter Vigil Mass, you know of the candle lighting ceremony at the beginning, where the new Easter Candle is processed up the aisle of the darkened church. Servers light candles off of the Easter candle and then light ..read more
St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Parish Blog
1y ago
Happy Easter, Brothers and Sisters! If you have been to the Easter Vigil Mass, you know of the candle lighting ceremony at the beginning, where the new Easter Candle is processed up the aisle of the darkened church. Servers light candles off of the Easter candle and then light ..read more
St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Parish Blog
1y ago
At the end of the Rite of Peace at the Mass, we address Jesus as ‘the Lamb of God’ four times in quick succession; three times in the ‘Lamb of God’ hymn sung by the congregation and once by the priest when he quotes the words of John the ..read more
St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Parish Blog
1y ago
This is a powerful prayer. It is an honest ..read more
St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Parish Blog
1y ago
We just finished a long series on the various parts of the Mass where dialogue occurs in some form between the congregation and the priest. There was one phrase that I did not talk about much. "It is right and just." The congregation says this in response to the ..read more