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Congratulations to the 9 students from Religious Education and 8 adults from OCIA who were sealed in the Holy Spirit through Confirmation. Bishop Emeritus Barbarito celebrated the Mass of Confirmation at Ascension on Friday, February 13, 2026. We also congratulate the 20 adults from OCIA who received the Rite of Election last Sunday, Feb. 22nd at the Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola. Bishop Emeritus Barbarito presided over this special ceremony, with his final blessings as our gentle, pastoral leader of our Diocese of Palm Beach.

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In Memory of Pete Larkin For the week of March 2 through March 8 At the request of Friends

In Memory of Buddy Kuzmik For the week of March 2 through March 8 At the request of Friends

REFLECTIONS ON THE READINGS FOR MARCH 1, 2026 SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT GENESIS 12: 1-4A PSALMS 33: 4-5, 18-20, 22 2 TIMOTHY 1: 8B-10 MATTHEW 17: 1-9 Our readings for this second Sunday of Lent offer us, as Christian stewards, the motivation to continue our 40-day journey toward deeper holiness. The first reading from the book of Genesis describes God's call to Abram (who would later be called Abraham). God instructs Abram to leave his home and set out to a land that God had chosen for him. Abram's response is an ancient example of good stewardship. Instead of clinging to his comfortable home and way of life, he recognizes that all he has is a gift from God, puts his trust in God, and obeys. And God rewards him, saying, "I will make your name great, so that you will be a blessing." To "be a blessing" is the true aim of discipleship and stewardship. It is also an excellent way to live out the season of Lent. The sacrifices we take on, the spiritual disciplines we practice, and the extra acts of service we perform during this season — all give glory to God and transform our lives into a blessing for others. Lest we grow weary on this path, our Gospel passage today, from Matthew, offers us a powerful image of the great God we serve. It is the story of the Transfiguration of Jesus, when our Lord reveals Himself in His true glory and the Father says, "This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him." The apostles who witnessed this were awestruck. But our loving Savior reassured them saying, "Rise, and do not be afraid." As we continue our Lenten journey, let us take these two verses, "Listen to him," "Rise, and do not be afraid" to heart. Let us rely on God's strength to aid us in our spiritual disciplines as we move through Lent. We will arrive at Easter with deeper holiness, as a blessing to God and others — and as better stewards of all God's gifts to us. (Reprinted with permission - catholicsteward.com)