Sunday, May 4, 2025
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ!
Reflecting on the Gospel passage this weekend, we come to understand that mere participation in religious rituals and adhering to religion without compassion, commitment, and sincerely may be insufficient for us to truly comprehend, know, live, and embrace God completely and successfully. In fact, the disciples used to shadow Jesus in Galilee, lis-tened to His teachings, and witnessed His miracles, yet still struggled to grasp the depth of His divine nature. What Je-sus used to teach them, reveal to them, and explain to them may not be enough for them to understand everything. Even as Jesus walked alongside the disciples on the road to Emmaus, engaging them in conversation and expounding upon the Scriptures, they failed to recognize Him in their midst. Subsequently, during a profound moment of revelation when Jesus appeared to them, offering peace and revealing Himself in His resurrected form, they were confused and mistaken Him for “a ghost” (Lc 24:37). Then, Jesus patiently illuminated their minds and taught them to comprehend the Scrip-tures more fully. Yet this enlightenment was insufficient to dispel their lingering fears and doubts. Their faith remained fragile and they could not yet believe.
Likewise, we may convince ourselves that through the sacrament of Baptism, daily prayers, and weekly attendance at Mass, we possess all the necessary knowledge, faith, and spirit to navigate the journey of faith. However, despite our devout routines, we sometimes find ourselves merely skimming the surface of Catholic understanding. Though we duti-fully hear the Word of God proclaimed, His message often fails to truly penetrate our minds; though we frequently re-ceive the sacraments of the Church, the sacred grace in each sacrament does not sanctify our bodies; and though we re-peatedly offer prayers to God, our words failing to resonate with the depths of our souls. Consequently, our religious knowledge may not strong enough to grasp the full significance of Divine Mercy and Human Salvation; our Catholic faith may not strong enough to shield us from the allure of worldly temptations and desires; and our Christian spirit may not strong enough to unite us with God on the journey of life completely and successfully.
Hence, the profound symbolism of Jesus breaking bread serves as an important and necessary reminder, not only to re-call His presence but also to fortify and enrich our Catholic knowledge, faith, and spirit. Just as the disciples recognized their Master in the breaking of bread, so too can this image guide us to a clearer recognition of God’s presence, a deeper understanding of His teachings and a better experience of His grace in our daily lives. Through the theological meaning of the act of breaking bread, the preparation before receiving the Body and Blood of Christ, and the power of the Holy Spirit, we are empowered to discern His will, to recognize His grace, and to experience His love completely and suc-cessfully.
Sincerely yours in Jesus Christ and Our Lady of La Vang!
Reverend Kiet Anh Ta.
List of bulletins 2025
May
- May 4, 2025 Third Sunday Of Easter Year C
April
- April 27, 2025 Second Sunday Of Easter Year C
- April 20, 2025 Easter Sunday Resurrection of the Lord
- April 13, 2025 Palm Sunday of Lent Year C
- April 6, 2025 Fifth Sunday of Lent Year C
March
- March 30, 2025 Fourth Sunday of Lent Year C
- March 23, 2025 Third Sunday of Lent Year C
- March 16, 2025 Second Sunday of Lent Year C
- March 9, 2025 First Sunday of Lent Year C
- March 2, 2025 Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C
February
- February 23 2025 Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C
- February 16 2025 Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C
- February 9 2025 Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C
- February 2 2025 Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C
January
- January 26 2025 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C
- January 19 2025 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C
- January 12 2025 The Baptism of the Lord Year C
- January 5, 2025 The Epiphany of the Lord Year C
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December
- December 29, 2024 Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph Year C
- December 22, 2024 Fourth Sunday of Advent Year C
- December 15, 2024 Third Sunday of Advent Year C
- December 8, 2024 Second Sunday of Advent Year C
- December 1, 2024 First Sunday of Advent Year C
November
- November 24, 2024 The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe - Year B
- November 17, 2024 Thirty-third Sunday In Ordinary Time Year B
- November 10, 2024 Thirty-second Sunday In Ordinary Time Year B
- November 3, 2024 Thirty-first Sunday In Ordinary Time Year B
October
- October 27, 2024 Thirtieth Sunday In Ordinary Time Year B
- October 20, 2024 Twenty-ninth Sunday In Ordinary Time Year B
- October 13, 2024 Twenty-eighth Sunday In Ordinary Time Year B
- October 6, 2024 Twenty-seventh Sunday In Ordinary Time Year B
September
- September 29, 2024 Twenty-sixth Sunday In Ordinary Time Year B
- September 22, 2024 Twenty-fifth Sunday In Ordinary Time Year B
- September 15, 2024 Twenty-fourth Sunday In Ordinary Time Year B
- September 8, 2024 Twenty-third Sunday In Ordinary Time Year B
- September 1, 2024 Twenty-second Sunday In Ordinary Time Year B
August
- August 25, 2024 Twenty-first Sunday In Ordinary Time Year B
- August 18, 2024 Twenty Sunday of Easter Year B
- August 11, 2024 Nineteenth Sunday of Easter Year B
- August 4, 2024 Eighteenth Sunday of Easter Year B
July
- July 28, 2024 Seventeenth Sunday of Easter Year B
- July 21, 2024 Sixteenth Sunday of Easter Year B
- July 14, 2024 Fifteenth Sunday of Easter Year B
- July 07, 2024 Fourteenth Sunday of Easter Year B
June
- June 26, 2024 Thirteenth Sunday of Easter Year B
- June 23, 2024 Twelfth Sunday of Easter Year B
- June 16, 2024 Eleventh Sunday of Easter Year B
- June 9, 2024 Tenth Sunday of Easter Year B
- June 2, 2024 The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ Year B
May
- May 26, 2024 The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity Year B
- May 19, 2024 Pentecost Sunday of Easter Year B
- May 12, 2024 Seventh Sunday of Easter Year B
- May 5, 2024 Fifth Sunday of Easter Year B
April
- April 28, 2024 Fifth Sunday of Easter Year B
- April 21, 2024 Fourth Sunday of Easter Year B
- April 14, 2024 Third Sunday of Easter Year B
- April 7, 2024 Second Sunday of Easter Sunday of Divine Mercy Year B
March
- March 31, 2024 Easter Sunday Resurrection of the Lord Year B
- March 24, 2024 Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion
- March 17, 2024 Fourth Sunday of Lent Year B
- March 10, 2024 Third Sunday of Lent Year B
- March 3, 2024 Third Sunday of Lent Year B
February
- February 25, 2024 Second Sunday of Lent Year B
- February 18, 2024 First Sunday of Lent Year B
- February 11, 2024 Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B
- February 4, 2024 Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B
January
- January 28, 2024 Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B
- January 21, 2024 Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B
- January 14, 2024 Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B
- January 7, 2024 The Epiphany of The Lord Year B