In Mark’s Gospel, Our Lord says to “go out to all the world and tell the good news”. In doing this, we inevitably expand our Catholic family. With Family of Parishes beginning at the start of July, we have been meeting new folks including the other priests from our sister parishes here in Detroit. We …
Articles from Father J.J. Mech
The articles on this page are a chronicle of articles written by Father J.J. Mech of The Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament.
MERRY WHAT? IT’S 90 DEGREES OUT!
In 1892, a French opera was performed celebrating Christmas in July. In 1935, the National Recreation Association promoted celebrating the Lord’s birth in July at girl’s camps around the U.S. In 1940, Hollywood released a comedy movie entitled “Christmas in July”. In 1942, the Calvary Baptist Church in Washington, D.C. celebrated Christmas in July with …
Come, Holy Spirit!
If we sent out a survey asking if people wanted to see more active parishes and a growth in the Church, what would be their response? If asked if they wanted to see more ministries, Bible studies, events, Christian service opportunities, Sacramental opportunities and more Masses offered; what would people say? If asked if people …
Happy Mother’s Day!
There is a special day to honor mothers in almost every major tradition, culture, and nation. Why? We all know instinctively the wonder, miracle, and gift of moms. They are our first home as they carry us in their wombs; they gave us life, birthed us; they taught and nurtured us; maybe they offered wisdom …