ST. BENEDICT THE ABBOT CATHOLIC CHURCH
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Today we rejoice with all the saints who remind us that holiness is possible in everyday life. Through the Beatitudes, Jesus shows us the way: live with mercy, humility, compassion, purity of heart, and peace. May the saints inspire us to follow Christ faithfully and become the people God calls us to be.
Anointing/Healing Mass - 1st Friday of the Month - English 9:00 am / Spanish 7:00 pm
Adoration - 1st Tuesday of the month - 7:00 pm.
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Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Times
“Rejoice and be glad, for your reward will be great in heaven.”
Today we celebrate the Solemnity of All Saints, rejoicing in the countless men and women who have gone before us in faith and now share in the glory of God. We honor not only the saints whose names are familiar to us, but also the many faithful souls known only to God who lived lives of humble love, sacrifice, mercy, and devotion.
In our first reading from Revelation, we are given a beautiful vision of a great multitude from every nation, race, people, and tongue standing before the throne of God and the Lamb. This heavenly gathering reminds us that God's invitation to holiness is for everyone.
St. John reminds us that we are already children of God, dearly loved by the Father. This is both our identity and our hope. We are called to grow each day into the people God created us to be.
In today's Gospel, Jesus gives us the Beatitudes. He calls blessed the poor in spirit, those who mourn, the meek, the merciful, the peacemakers, the clean of heart, and those who hunger and thirst for righteousness. The Beatitudes reveal that holiness is not beyond our reach. It is lived through the choices we make each day to love, forgive, serve, show mercy, seek peace, and remain faithful to God.
On this Solemnity of All Saints, may we remember that we, too, are called to be saints. We may never be known throughout the world, but through God's grace, we can bring His light into our families, our parish, our workplaces, and our communities.
May the example and prayers of all the saints inspire us to walk faithfully with Christ until the day we join that great multitude in the joy of heaven.
All you holy men and women, pray for us
Prayer for November
Loving and Merciful God,
As we enter the month of November, we thank You for the faithful witness of all the saints who have gone before us and shown us the way to You.
Help us to follow their example by living the Gospel with courage, humility, compassion, and love. Teach us to be merciful, to seek peace, to comfort those who mourn, and to recognize Your presence in everyone we meet.
During this month of remembrance, we especially entrust to Your loving care our family members, friends, parishioners, and all the faithful departed. Grant them eternal rest, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. Comfort those who carry the sorrow of loss and strengthen them with the hope of the Resurrection.
As we approach Thanksgiving, open our hearts to recognize the many blessings You have given us. May gratitude shape our words, our actions, and the way we care for one another.
Lord, guide us throughout this month. Help us to walk faithfully in the footsteps of the saints, keeping our hearts fixed on You until we are gathered together in the joy of Your heavenly Kingdom.
Amen.
Welcome to our church’s albums and videos section! Here, you’ll find a collection of photos and videos capturing the heart of our community through various events, worship services, and activities. We invite you to explore these memories and celebrate the joy, fellowship, and faith that bring us together.
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Safe Environment
The Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston has implemented a new Safe Environment Program . Effective 01/01/2019, CMG Safe Haven online training is replacing all VIRTUS trainings. No more live trainings, all trainings will only be online and in the comfort of one's home. This training consists of three-vignette style training videos approximately 60 minutes total, which includes criminal background check and available in English and in Spanish.