Go Deeper
in Ordinary Time
“Jesus Christ is risen! He alone has the power
to roll away the stones that block the path to life." - Pope Francis
We are now in the season of Ordinary Time, However, for us baptized in the power of Christ and living in the age of the Spirit and of the Kingdom, no day is ordinary. Consider reflecting on the following resources to help you live well this extra-Ordinary Time.
Besides the Ordinary Tine activities found in our parish and archdiocese,
here are some personal resources:
Pope Leo - Dilexi Te - Apostolic Exhortation on love for the poor, released 4 October 2025.
Pope Leo on AI - Pope Leo: AI must help and not hinder children and young people's development
Pope Leo’s First Public Homily - for the College of Cardinals in the Sistine Chapel May 9, 2025.
Pope Francis Encyclical Letter: Dilexit Nos (On the Human and Divine Love of the Heart of Jesus Christ)
The Three Ordinary Voices of God by Matthew Kelly - you can pick up a copy of the book at our parish office (while supplies last) and use it to explore how to better listen to God.
60th Anniversary of Dei Verbum
Dei Verbum (Dogmatic Constitution on Divine Revelation) - This year marks this Vatican II document’s 60th anniversary on Sacred Scripture and God’s self-revelation.
1,700 Anniversary of the Nicene Creed
Nicene Creed - We’re in the 1,700th anniversary for the Council of Nicaea in AD 325.
Click here for a 5 minute summary.
Jubilee Year of Hope
Spes Non Conundit (Hope Does not Disappoint) - Papal Bull establishing the Ordinary Jubilee Year of Hope by Pope Francis
Jubilee Year of Hope Resources - Here are some resources from the Archdiocese of Washington on the Jubilee Year of Hope
“Seek a relationship
when you pray, not answers.
You won't always find answers,
but you will always find Jesus."”
— Fr. Mike Schmitz