Lent 2021 – Faith, Hope and Love

The Holy Father, Pope Francis, has encouraged that we focus on the three theological virtues of faith, hope and love in our Lenten journey as well as fasting, almsgiving and prayer. This year Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, February 17th and ends on Easter on April 4th.  During these 40 days we are asked to […]

Staying Focused on Jesus

By Jess Flores (ACTS Brother & CORE Team Member) Greetings my dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, Happy 2021! May the peace of our New Born King be with each and one of you and your families. With 2020 finally behind us, I think we can all agree a fresh new start is in order. […]

Advent- A Season for Preparing our Hearts to Welcome Jesus

The Church gives us the Liturgical Calendar with various Liturgical Seasons to grow closer to God as a community of believers. The Advent Season has arrived this year again bringing us the readings of the season from November 29th up to Christmas Eve.  It’s the time of year that the Church gives all Christians to […]

Reflection: Saints and Sacraments

One of the many gifts our Lord Jesus has given to his Church are the Sacraments and Saints. The Sacraments bring us closer to God and they allow us to experience God’s love and unites us with him. The Saints remind us and help us to live a holy and meaningful life. It is through […]

Staying Connected as Catholics and Practicing our Faith During COVID

St. Ferdinand Church ACTS Community, My name is Joseph Montoya and I am a member of the St. Ferdinand Church ACTS Core Team.  We are a twelve member team responsible for administering ACTS retreats and supporting ACTS teams, the St. Ferdinand Church ACTS community, and our parishes.  Our community is dealing with one of the most […]