Christ in our Neighborhood: Easter Sunday (Cycle A)
NOTE: Christ in Our Neighborhood is a parish-based program consisting of small Christian communities that gather in the home weekly to prayerfully discuss the upcoming Sunday Mass readings. It’s easy to form a community and you can find out more by searching “Christ in Our Neighborhood at the Diocese of Phoenix website, dphx.org.
This coming Sunday, we celebrate the Resurrection of Our Lord. The question the Christ in Our Neighborhood Commentary asks us is: How has Christ’s resurrection changed your life?
Christ in our Neighborhood: Palm Sunday (Cycle A)
NOTE: Christ in Our Neighborhood is a parish-based program consisting of small Christian communities that gather in the home weekly to prayerfully discuss the upcoming Sunday Mass readings. It’s easy to form a community and you can find out more by searching “Christ in Our Neighborhood at the Diocese of Phoenix website, dphx.org.
This coming Sunday, we mark Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion. The question the Christ in Our Neighborhood Commentary asks us is: How has my Lenten season given me hope?
Christ in our Neighborhood: Fifth Sunday of Lent (Cycle A)
NOTE: Christ in Our Neighborhood is a parish-based program consisting of small Christian communities that gather in the home weekly to prayerfully discuss the upcoming Sunday Mass readings. It’s easy to form a community and you can find out more by searching “Christ in Our Neighborhood at the Diocese of Phoenix website, dphx.org. This coming Sunday, we mark the Fifth Sunday of Lent. The question the Christ in Our Neighborhood Commentary asks us is: How do I express my belief that Jesus is the resurrection and the life?
Fourth Sunday of Lent (Cycle A)
As we mark the Fourth Sunday of Lent, the question the Christ in Our Neighborhood Commentary asks us is: The man worshipped Jesus as Lord. In what way do I worship Jesus?
Christ in our Neighborhood: Fourth Sunday of Lent (Cycle A)
NOTE: Christ in Our Neighborhood is a parish-based program consisting of small Christian communities that gather in the home weekly to prayerfully discuss the upcoming Sunday Mass readings. It’s easy to form a community and you can find out more by searching “Christ in Our Neighborhood at the Diocese of Phoenix website, dphx.org. This coming Sunday, we mark the Fourth Sunday of Lent. The question the Christ in Our Neighborhood Commentary asks us is: The man worshipped Jesus as Lord. In what way do I worship Jesus?
Christ in our Neighborhood: Third Sunday of Lent (Cycle A)
NOTE: Christ in Our Neighborhood is a parish-based program consisting of small Christian communities that gather in the home weekly to prayerfully discuss the upcoming Sunday Mass readings. It’s easy to form a community and you can find out more by searching “Christ in Our Neighborhood at the Diocese of Phoenix website, dphx.org. This coming Sunday, we mark the Third Sunday of Lent. The question the Christ in Our Neighborhood Commentary asks us is: How have I responded to the love of God in my life?
Christ in Our Neighborhood: Second Sunday in Lent (Cycle: A)
NOTE: Christ in Our Neighborhood is a parish-based program consisting of small Christian communities that gather in the home weekly to prayerfully discuss the upcoming Sunday Mass readings. It’s easy to form a community and you can find out more by searching “Christ in Our Neighborhood at the Diocese of Phoenix website, dphx.org. This coming Sunday, we mark the Second Sunday of Lent. The question the Christ in Our Neighborhood Commentary asks us is: This Lent, in what way am I allowing God to interrupt—disrupt — my normal way of life?
Christ in our Neighborhood: First Sunday of Lent (Cycle A)
NOTE: Christ in Our Neighborhood is a parish-based program consisting of small Christian communities that gather in the home weekly to prayerfully discuss the upcoming Sunday Mass readings. It’s easy to form a community and you can find out more by searching “Christ in Our Neighborhood at the Diocese of Phoenix website, dphx.org.This coming Sunday, we mark the Second Sunday of Lent. The question the Christ in Our Neighborhood Commentary asks us is: In what way am I letting go of the things of this world and freely choosing God?
The joy of administering the sacraments
Although Deacon Simon Ortiz’s summer assignment ended at St. Mary’s Parish in Chandler, Ariz., parishioners are still requesting him to baptize their children. Ramona Murga, office supervisor of St. Mary’s, has to politely respond that he is now back in seminary, preparing for his priestly ordination.
The culturally diverse community hosts a yearly fundraiser for the seminarians and partakes in adopt-a-seminarian. So when Deacon Ortiz arrived at the start of the summer, they welcomed him with open arms. Deacon Ortiz went right to work, thankful he was able to practice his Spanish, a real blessing to the roughly 40-percent of the parish community who are Spanish speakers. His ability to connect with any parishioner who walked through the doors made him well-loved among the people.
First-ever Spanish-language Phoenix cohort to begin LIMEX theology studies
The first-ever Spanish-language cohort of students in the Diocese of Phoenix of those pursuing a certificate in theology and ministry through Loyola University New Orleans is set to begin studies Feb. 23. LIMEX, Loyola’s Institute for Ministry Extension, is offering the program for adult learners interested in studying graduate-level theology. The courses feature Ignatian spiritual formation as students deepen their Catholic faith and explore the call to holiness in everyday life.
