St. Barbara
Catholic Church
Black Diamond, WA

Dear Parish Family, I warmly invite you to join me on Divine Mercy Sunday, April 27, 2025, at 3:00 PM at Sacred Heart parish for a...

The Pirate’s Prayer (ARRR) is a great resource to help us in our spiritual journey.

The Psalms - Heartfelt Dialogue with God   The Psalms have long been called the “prayer book” of the Bible, a collection of songs,...

“Anyway” - St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta

The Promise Music has a powerful way of speaking to our hearts, especially when it carries the truth of God's love. One song that...

Preparing for Lent: Cultivating a Deeper Heart   As we approach the season of Lent, the readings for this 8th Sunday of Ordinary Time...

The Beautiful Sacrament of Penance: An Invitation to Healing The sacrament of Penance, often referred to as Reconciliation, is a profound...

40 Days, 40 Ways - A New Look at Lent   As we approach the season of Lent, a time traditionally dedicated to penance, prayer, and...

If you’re seeking a way to deepen your relationship with Christ and enrich your prayer life, I highly recommend The Word Among Us.

This passage reminds us that Jesus’ purpose is now our purpose. It’s a call to be active participants in God’s mission in the world.

As we continue our journey with the Partners in the Gospel  initiative, the role of the Parish Family Advisory Council (PFAC)  becomes...

Spiritual Maturity & The Grace of Baptism Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, As we continue our journey through the liturgical year,...

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, As we continue our journey through the Christmas season, we arrive at one of the most beautiful...

Strengthening Our Families As we reflect on the importance of family in our lives, we are reminded of the profound words of Pope Francis,...

At Christmas, we celebrate more than just the birth of a child in a manger. We mark the unbreakable bond God forms with humanity—a bond...

Joy Surrounds Us! As we gather to celebrate Gaudete Sunday, we are invited to rejoice in the midst of our Advent preparations. The...

The Joy of Repentance This weekend in my homily, I highlighted the importance and gift of the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Last January,...

Be Alert! Advent has a common theme about being alert. What does this mean? It means that as followers of Jesus Christ, we are most...

Thank you! As we prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving, I just wanted to take the opportunity to say “thank you” to everyone in our parish...

Inspiration from St. Teresa of Calcutta Dear Parish Family, At one of our recent prayer meetings, someone shared a beautiful reflection...