Ite Missa Est is the adult faith formation ministry of Immaculate Conception Parish. Our focus is to take seriously the great commission of Christ to "Go and make disciples of all nations"... (Mt 28:19). In obedience to the Gospel and in unity with the teachings of the Catholic Church, we strive for the continuous spiritual renewal and holistic faith formation of the adults of our parish, our region, the diocese and the Church at large.
Ite Missa Est is the adult faith formation ministry of Immaculate Conception Parish. Our focus is to take seriously the great commission of Christ to "Go and make disciples of all nations"... (Mt 28:19). In obedience to the Gospel and in unity with the teachings of the Catholic Church, we strive for the continuous spiritual renewal and holistic faith formation of the adults of our parish, our region, the diocese and the Church at large.
Ite Missa Est is the adult faith formation ministry of Immaculate Conception Parish. Our focus is to take seriously the great commission of Christ to "Go and make disciples of all nations"... (Mt 28:19). In obedience to the Gospel and in unity with the teachings of the Catholic Church, we strive for the continuous spiritual renewal and holistic faith formation of the adults of our parish, our region, the diocese and the Church at large.
Ite Missa Est is the adult faith formation ministry of Immaculate Conception Parish. Our focus is to take seriously the great commission of Christ to "Go and make disciples of all nations"... (Mt 28:19). In obedience to the Gospel and in unity with the teachings of the Catholic Church, we strive for the continuous spiritual renewal and holistic faith formation of the adults of our parish, our region, the diocese and the Church at large.
Homily for the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A, 2026 - Fr. Satish Joseph
I am writing from Rome, Italy, buoyed by a lovely Saturday spent in Assisi where the natural beauty of the landscapes and passionate simplicity still reverberate with the joyous gospel message nurtured by Sts Francis, Clare and the Franciscan family to this day. Pax et bonum! (in Latin); Pace e bene (in Italian), meaning Peace and all good). This phrase greeted us on prayer cards and mementos in shops lining the narrow
Holy Spirit of God, Breath of my breath, Life of my life, Soul of my soul; I praise you, I adore you, I worship you.
I bring before you my whole life; my heart, my soul, my mind and my body.
Come, possess me and make me holy.
Possess