The COVID-19 Vaccine and Social Morality

Guidelines from Catholic Social Teaching by Fr. Edlefsen
December 21, 2020

Today, questions are being raised about the morality of COVID-19 vaccines. Some people have concerns about getting vaccinated because the technology was developed with cells from babies aborted some time ago. The US bishops, in concurrence with the Holy Father,...Read more

Christmas and New Year's Message

A Video Message from Fr. Edlefsen
December 21, 2020

What Was Joseph Thinking?

An Advent Meditation on St. Joseph
December 9, 2020

When his mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found with child through the Holy Spirit. (Matthew 1:18)

For two thousand years, Christians wondered what Joseph was thinking...Read more

Advent Letter, 2020

From Fr. Edlefsen, to all parishioners
December 9, 2020

Dear Our Lady of Lourdes family,

Blessed Advent to all of you! From the first Sunday of Advent through December 16, the readings at Mass prepare us for Christ’s second coming at the End of Time. “Be watchful! Be...Read more

Family Tips for Advent and Christmas Eve

Opportunities to make the Sacred Season Memorable
December 9, 2020

Advent Wreath: The Advent wreath has German origins. It symbolizes the millennia from Adam to Christ, when the world awaited its Redeemer. It also represents the years awaiting His Second Coming. The three purple candles represent the penance...Read more

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