St. Barbara
Catholic Church
Black Diamond, WA

The True Face of Holiness: Grace Purifying Our Human Nature In our pursuit of a perfect world, we sometimes cling to an ideal of holiness free from sin and fault. We envision holiness as untouchable, pure, and unblemished. This view can lead to harsh judgments and rejection of people. Yet, Scripture and the life of Christ reveal a different truth: true holiness is not about separation, but union; not about judgment, but love that seeks to redeem. St. Augustine taught that gra

St. Barbara’s Annual Giving Tree Program - November 29 th – December 14th It’s that time of the year once again! Our 2025 program will run November 29 th – December 14 th . We are partnering with the following organizations: Black Diamond Food Bank & Community Services, Fountain Court Senior Living & Foster Champs to bring some holiday cheer to those in need this Christmas season. Please consider selecting a tag from the trees located in the church main entrance and t

The Wisdom of Waiting: Building on God's Divine Timeline I recently read some comments by Pope Leo XIV during his homily for the dedication of St. John Lateran. He said: "Brothers and sisters, as we diligently labor in the service of God’s Kingdom, let us be neither hasty nor superficial. Let us dig deep, unhindered by worldly criteria, which too often demand immediate results and disregard the wisdom of waiting.” These words call us to reflect on how we approach our faith an

The Power of Gratitude The Power of Gratitude Gratitude is a powerful gift that transforms our hearts and opens our eyes to the many blessings around us. As we go through our busy lives, it is easy to focus on what we lack or what still needs to be done. But today, I invite you to pause and reflect on the importance of being grateful and giving thanks. The Bible teaches us that gratitude is a vital way to grow closer to God. In 1 Thessalonians 5:18, we are reminded to give th