Fr. James Martin, SJ has a new book out entitled, Between Heaven and Mirth: Why Joy, Humor and Laughter Are at the Heart of the Spiritual Life (soon to be, if not already, available at the Holy Family bookstore). Fr. Martin, SJ, who you may know from his many appearances on the Stephen Colbert show, says in his book that if we are truly filled with the Holy Spirit then we should be joy-filled- as that is one of the …
Holy Family has launched an official Facebook page – but don’t be fooled by any “look-alikes” – be sure to “like” and “link” to this page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Holy-Family-Church-South-Pasadena/132521810182790 We are excited to have yet another channel for sharing information and “The Good News” with parishioners and the rest of the world. Check in to our Facebook page everyday to read the latest post. You will find them illuminating, sometimes thoughtful, sometimes amusing but always interesting, and worth sharing. If you have …
Many of us are struggling with the new economic realities of the past two or three years. Unemployment, and underemployment, figures continue to be gloomy. Countless people have been looking for work for months without success. Our faith can be challenged at times like this, and it can be hard to keep optimistic and cheerful when, however hard we try, doors are constantly shut in our face. It’s only natural to question and doubt God. “Where is God in all …
This was sent to me by a friend reflecting on the sad death of Apple Founder Steve Jobs. I think it is worth sharing. “We’re here to put a dent in the universe. Otherwise why else even be here?” —Steve Jobs At the passing of Steve Jobs, Apple founder and business mogul, we learned a new “i” word – iSad. People immediately began texting, tweeting and facebooking “iSad” and other messages as a way of expressing their grief over the …