Living Beyond Sunday Blog

Liberty and Justice for All — A 4th of July Reflection (Fr. Eric's Huddle Up)

Happy Independence Day! As a kid in elementary school, I would begin our day with the Pledge of the Allegiance. The flag was displayed in every classroom in my school, and we would place our hands ...
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I See You: A Pastor's View from the Presider's Chair (Fr. Eric's Huddle Up)

Dear Friends,The question I would ask parishioners is, when you come to Mass, do you feel seen? Do people know that they belong, that when parishioners reach out to them with a hello, a welcome, or...
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Right Relationship with God and Neighbor — Family Promise Returns (Fr. Eric's Huddle Up)

Dear Friends,The true understanding of Social Justice in our Catholic tradition is that we have a right relationship with God and a right relationship with our neighbor. This comes directly from th...
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Vacation Bible School Wraps Up, Salesian Sisters in the Spotlight (Fr. Eric's Huddle Up)

 Dear Friends,Thanks to everyone in the parish who is making our Vacation Bible School another great time for our children. To the parishioners, adults, parents, and youth who have been offeri...
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What does the Assumption teach us about Heaven (by Eric Tamayo)

On Friday, August 15, the Church celebrates the Assumption of Mary as a holy day of obligation. Although this event is not recorded in the Bible, it has a long history in the tradition of the Churc...
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