Our Lady of the Visitation Catholic Church

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Today is the feast of St. Peter Claver, a 17th-century missionary who dedicated his life to serving enslaved Africans. S...
09/09/2026

Today is the feast of St. Peter Claver, a 17th-century missionary who dedicated his life to serving enslaved Africans. So let's reflect on what Sacred Scripture has to say about something near and dear to St. Peter Claver's heart: in*******al harmony.
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Although Scripture doesn't speak of "race" in the way we understand it today, the Bible is clear: all people were created by God in his image and are called to eternal union with him in heaven through the blood of Christ. Here are some relevant passages:
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"There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free person, there is not male and female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus." -- Galatians 3:28
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"In truth, I see that God shows no partiality. Rather, in every nation whoever fears him and acts uprightly is acceptable to him." -- Acts 10:34-35
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"A great multitude, which no one could count, from every nation, race, people, and tongue, stood before the throne and before the Lamb." -- Revelation 7:9
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OLV family: let's lead a consistent with the Gospel's teaching on the equal dignity of people of all races, just as St. Peter Claver did.

“Rise, take the child and his mother, flee to Egypt, and stay there until I tell you. Herod is going to search for the c...
09/08/2026

“Rise, take the child and his mother, flee to Egypt, and stay there until I tell you. Herod is going to search for the child to destroy him.” -- Matthew 2:13-15
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September is devoted to Our Lady of Sorrows. We meditate upon Mary's suffering so that, through her, we might draw closer to Christ. Pray with this scriptural scene--and then consider drawing even closer by joining us for a weekday Mass: Tuesday - Fridays at 8:30am. First Saturdays at 8:30 am

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day, OLV! Today, we celebrate the dignity of work--and work for its protection amidst artificial intelligence and increased automation. To help, let's take a look at Pope Leo XIV's encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, and what it says about preserving the dignity of work in the age of AI.

We live in an age of cancel culture: people sharing someone else's perceived faults in public with the goal of removing ...
09/06/2026

We live in an age of cancel culture: people sharing someone else's perceived faults in public with the goal of removing them from their position. Cancel culture isn't an attempt to bring someone to the truth; it's an attempt to remove them because they are considered an obstacle.
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As Jesus makes clear in today's Gospel, "cancel culture" is not the way of Christians. This doesn't mean there aren't times when we shouldn't go public with someone's wrongdoings. But this comes only after we have first spoken with them privately, and then within our Church.
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Why does Jesus insist on first bringing up someone's sin against you one-on-one? Because the goal isn't punishment or removal; it's reconciliation.
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Let's follow Christ's lead, OLV family, and seek to reconcile with those who've wronged us--not cancel them.

It's World Beard Day! And what better way to celebrate than taking a look at what Sacred Scripture has to say about faci...
09/05/2026

It's World Beard Day! And what better way to celebrate than taking a look at what Sacred Scripture has to say about facial hair?
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In the Bible, beards are a sign of dignity and maturity. In fact, Jewish priests were instructed to let their facial hair grow.
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"They shall not shave their heads, nor shave off the edges of their beards, nor lacerate their bodies." -- Leviticus 21:5
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And the Psalms reference beards in connection with the priesthood and blessing.
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"Like precious ointment on the head, running down upon the beard, upon the beard of Aaron, upon the collar of his robes." -- Psalm 133:2
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Shaving one's beard could be an expression of shame or lamentation. After the fall of Jerusalem to Babylon, Jeremiah noted the following:
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"Everyone has shaved his beard, torn his garments, and gashed himself..." -- Jeremiah 41:5
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The Bible doesn't explicitly say that Jesus had a beard, but it was the norm among Jewish men in the 1st century. Nonetheless, the New Testament shifts the focus away from external appearance to what's on the inside.
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"Your adornment should not be an external one...but rather the hidden character of the heart." -- 1 Peter 3:3-4
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So should Catholic men have beards today? It's increasingly more common. But while it can be a symbol of wisdom and maturity, one's character and virtue are truly what count.
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Now that you're an expert on the Bible and beards, make sure to let Fr. John know what you've learned!

September 15 - October 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month. And the Catholic Church in the United States has a lot to celebrat...
09/04/2026

September 15 - October 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month. And the Catholic Church in the United States has a lot to celebrate when it comes to our Hispanic community! About 36% of Catholics in the U.S. are Hispanic, a number that rises to a whopping 60% when we consider Catholics under the age of 18!
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Here at OLV, we are grateful for the contributions and presence of all of our parishioners with roots in the Spanish-speaking world, and we encourage you to start making plans to celebrate today!

Hey OLV, ever wonder how "Gregorian Chant," the unaccompanied, monophonic singing of sacred songs in Latin, got its name...
09/03/2026

Hey OLV, ever wonder how "Gregorian Chant," the unaccompanied, monophonic singing of sacred songs in Latin, got its name? Well, the style was formalized and promoted by St. Gregory the Great, a 7th-century pope whose feast day we celebrate today.
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Gregorian Chant isn't outdated--in fact, Pope Leo XIV is promoting its usage throughout the Church. Read the accompanying article to learn more about this style of sacred music and how you can "sing with the Pope." Learn more here: https://www.ncregister.com/features/lets-sing-with-the-pope-gregorian-chant

Anyone who is married and going through OCIA is invited to a marriage seminar to help enrich your understanding of the S...
09/03/2026

Anyone who is married and going through OCIA is invited to a marriage seminar to help enrich your understanding of the Sacrament of Marriage as you become Catholic! Visit https://www.diocs.org/OCIA-Marriage-Seminar to register. cs

A grief support group for those who have lost a loved one through su***de will take place at St. Gabriel the Archangel P...
09/03/2026

A grief support group for those who have lost a loved one through su***de will take place at St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish on Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8 p.m. starting Sept. 16. Contact Linda Popolano at [email protected] to register.

🚨 MYTH: Catholics worship Mary.💰 MYTH: Catholics can buy their way into Heaven.⛪ MYTH: The pope can’t sin.You’ve heard t...
09/02/2026

🚨 MYTH: Catholics worship Mary.
💰 MYTH: Catholics can buy their way into Heaven.
⛪ MYTH: The pope can’t sin.
You’ve heard the claims. Now come find out what Catholics actually believe.
Join Fr. John for MYTHBUSTING: CATHOLIC EDITION — an evening of conversation tackling some of the most common myths and misunderstandings about the Catholic faith.
📅 Saturday, October 3
⏰ 6:15–8:00 PM, following the 5:00 PM Mass
🍽️ Potluck encouraged — bring a dish to share!
Got a Catholic “myth” you’ve always wondered about? Bring it. Questions are encouraged, and you can submit yours ahead of time when you register.
👉 Sign up by scanning the QR code or email Laura at [email protected].

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