Stella Maris Catholic Church

Which lover ever said to the beloved, “You have captured every iota of my being. I am so captivated by your presence that I want to count...

“Whoever wishes to be great among you will be your servant” (Mk. 10:43). “There are different kinds of service but the same Lord” (1 Cor....

In yesterday’s gospel from John, we read that Jesus gave the dipped bread to Judas, the one who would betray Him. In today’s gospel from...

Salvation is a gift from God. But effort on our part is required to achieve it. The ultimate sacrifice of Jesus on the cross satisfies...

I like a glass of red wine....sometimes two (lol). When Jesus blessed the cup of wine at the Last Supper and pronounced it to be His...

During the Christmas Season, we give thanks that Mary’s “yes” allowed for the new life and birth of Jesus in our world. Today, we mourn...

I can give you a gift wrapped package, but will I give you my heart? I can give an offering in Church, but will I give the Lord the love...

The law is useful and provides a guide on how we are to live. But Jesus reveals that love supersedes the law when there is a need to heal...

Today we celebrate the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. Exaltation is defined as a “feeling or state of extreme happiness” or...

We are fearful of loss. Some losses include those of status and privilege; health and wealth; family and friends; death and its...

‘His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me” are lyrics penned by Civilla Martin. In the gospel, Jesus declares, “You are worth...

“Love hurts, love scars, love wounds and marks” (Nazareth). In the name of love, a mother painfully delivers her child. For the sake of...

Today we celebrate the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. The love of the Lord for us knows no bounds. It prompted Him to...

Are you willing to be stretched by God? We all desire that which is comfortable and familiar. It gives us a certain sense of peace and...

“My appointed time draws near” (Mt. 26:18). Jesus knows His hour is at hand, and so now he prepares for His greatest act of sacrifice...

"I will lay down my life for you" (Jn. 13:37). Peter made this bold statement but later denied Jesus three times. Jesus said the good...

Every couple who chooses to love and grow in a relationship, will see and experience the strengths and weaknesses of the other. The good...

In order to reveal the Father’s love, Jesus had to empty Himself and become one of us (Phil. 2:7). He gave up everything He had with His...

Among the memories of my childhood are those I spent with my grandmother. She raised animals and it was my joy to play with them. I...

The value we place on a person, thing or object will often determine how much effort and energy we pour from ourselves. The amount we...