When Jesus raised his eyes and saw that a large crowd was coming to him, he said to Philip, “Where can we buy enough food for them to eat?” He said this to test him, because he himself knew what he was going to do. John 6: 5-6 My father would often say, ” If you … [Read more…]
He does not ration his gift of the Spirit. John 3:34 The internet abounds with articles on how to ration food and supplies during this time of Stay at Home Orders and quarantine. Some people may remember that during the Second World War certain commodities were rationed out to the general public. We have had … [Read more…]
Jesus said to Nicodemus: “‘You must be born from above.’ The wind blows where it wills, and you can hear the sound it makes, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes; so it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit.” John 3:7-8 We find ourselves still rejoicing and … [Read more…]
While they were still incredulous for joy and were amazed, he asked them, “Have you anything here to eat?” They gave him a piece of baked fish; he took it and ate it in front of them. Luke 21:41-43 “Incredulous for joy!” What a great description of the disciples’ reaction to Jesus! To be “incredulous” … [Read more…]
Peter said to him, “You will never wash my feet.” Jesus answered him, “Unless I wash you, you will have no inheritance with me.” John 13:8 It was a beautiful image of the most profound humility ever witnessed. Jesus, the Eternal Son of God, the Second Person of the Most Holy Trinity, was exercising the … [Read more…]
And when he entered Jerusalem, the whole city was shaken and asked, “Who is this?” And the crowds replied, “This is Jesus the prophet, from Nazareth in Galilee.” Mt. 21:10-11 In 1982 I attended Moundsville Junior High. I was all of twelve years old and very nervous about leaving the safety of Central Elementary, to … [Read more…]
Dear St. Peter Claver Family, We are indeed living in strange times, and with the outbreak of the Coronavirus and the subsequent suspension of Masses and Stay at Home orders, Bishop Brenna has asked the pastors to come up with creative ways for the faithful to go to Confession. To adhere to the Social Distancing … [Read more…]
The standard procedure for a funeral at St. Peter Claver Catholic Church is that a funeral director (funeral home or mortuary) work with St. Peter Claver parish staff to set up the details of the visitation, funeral Mass or liturgy, luncheon and interment. Funeral directors are very helpful to the parish in that they arrange … [Read more…]
Connect with St. Peter Claver like never before. Stay up-to-date with what is going on in our parish throughout the week. With the myParish app you can receive and easily respond to messages from our parish. Enjoy many useful faith-building resources and features to complement your daily faith life, such as, Confession and prayer time … [Read more…]
