You Have Kept the Good Wine Until Now

Posted by Brian Myers on 1/18/25

The Third Epiphany

This weekend’s Gospel from John offers the account of the wedding feast at Cana, prompting Jesus’ first miracle, or “sign.” This is now a third “epiphany,” or manifestation, following the Visitation of the Magi and the Baptism of the Lord. This particular image, painted in oil ... Read More »

The Baptistry of Saint John the Baptist

Posted by Brian Myers on 1/11/25

Florence, Italy

In most of Europe, the early Christian practice of having a distinct baptistry building, separate from the church, belongs to a period in which large numbers of adults were being instructed and then baptized in groups by the rule of full immersion. This lapsed in the late ... Read More »

The Epiphany of the Lord

Posted by Brian Myers on 1/04/25

The celebration of this weekend’s solemnity reveals to us the beautiful truth that the salvation offered by Christ is for all peoples. The journey and presence of the Magi show us that anyone who seeks Jesus with a sincere heart is acceptable to God. As his disciples, we ... Read More »

The Holy Family

Posted by Brian Myers on 12/28/24

The Cleveland Museum of Art

One of the gems of Cleveland is our art museum—one of the last in our nation with free general admission. Among its Baroque paintings and sculptures is El Greco’s “Holy Family with Mary Magdalene” (cover). El Greco, “the Greek,” (1541-1614), was a Spanish artist ... Read More »

The Visitation - The Second Joyful Mystery

Posted by Brian Myers on 12/21/24

Christmas is almost here, and most of us remain busy with last-minute preparations on the externals of many celebrations. These can overshadow spiritual preparation. Mary’s example in today’s Gospel helps us reflect on the importance of preparing for Christmas through actions and attitudes of service and sharing.

The ... Read More »

Angel Scholarship Fund

Posted by Brian Myers on 12/14/24

Turning Taxes into Tuition with the Catholic Community Foundation

Did you know the State of Ohio scholarship tax credit program makes a “no-net cost” donation possible that greatly benefits Catholic school students throughout the Diocese of Cleveland? This is a great opportunity to support our new Lake County Catholic ... Read More »

Keeping the Faith

Posted by Brian Myers on 12/14/24

Lake County Catholic School Network, LCC (LCCSN)

Dear Parishioners of Saint Noel,

I am pleased to announce a milestone for Catholic education in Western Lake County! After two years of comprehensive discussion and planning, on this “Rejoice Sunday,” it is with great joy that I announce the launch of ... Read More »

The Season of Advent

Posted by Brian Myers on 12/07/24

From a Pastoral Letter by St Charles Borromeo (1561)

Saint Charles Borromeo (1538-1584) is considered the greatest saint of the Counter-Reformation. At the age of 24, he himself organized the third and last session of the Council of Trent (1562-63). Ordained a priest and consecrated a bishop only three ... Read More »

Jubilee Year of Hope

Posted by Brian Myers on 11/30/24

With this weekend’s celebrations we enter into a new Church Year; in fact, a Jubilee Year! The Catholic Church celebrates a Jubilee Year, or Holy Year, every 25 years. In Western Christianity, this tradition dates back to 1300, when Pope Boniface VIII first called for one, in the ... Read More »

Truth in Liturgy

Posted by Brian Myers on 11/26/24

Did you miss our GIFT session with Bishop Michael Woost? Click play to listen to his presentation now, and click the link below to view his slides as well.

Truth in Liturgy Slides