Mary, Queen of Peace Catholic Church Bossier City, LA
Mary, Queen of Peace, we entrust our lives to you. Shelter us from war, hatred, and oppression. Teach us to live in peace, to educate ourselves for peace. Inspire us to act justly, to revere all God has made. Root peace firmly in our hearts and in our world. Amen.
― Pope John Paul II
Mass Schedule
Saturday Mass - 4:00 PMSunday Mass - 11:00 AM
Daily Mass, Tues - Fri - 8:30 AMFirst Saturday Mass - 9:30 AM
Sacrament of Penance Opportunities
Saturday 2:45 - 3:45 PM | Sunday 10:00 - 10:35 AM Or by appointment.
Thank-you for visiting us at Mary, Queen of Peace.
If you are passing through, we wish you a warm welcome and Godspeed. If you are seeking a church home, we invite you to make that home here with us. May you know the love of Jesus Christ. May hope and peace fill your life. May the words of our worship and singing ring true in your heart, and lead you to the greatest of blessings. Welcome!
🕊️Aug 2, 2026 #Homily by Father Karl Daigle 🥖Bread for the Journey 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time Cycle A-2026
This past week, I was really into the music of James Taylor. Today’s Gospel reading brought to mind his popular hit “Shower the People” in which he sings: “Shower the people you love with love show them the way you feel.” That’s exactly what Jesus does with the crowd by showering them with a superabundance of bread and fish, so much so, there were twelve wicker baskets full of leftovers. In this context, the number twelve symbolizes the fullness of God’s providence. God’s providence can be defined as the “active care, guidance, and governance by which God directs all things in the universe toward His wise and good purposes. This reveals the world is “lovingly sustained and managed by God” while taking into account the reality of human free will. God’s providence works in, through and around our good, bad, and less desirable choices.
The are two expressions of God’s providence. The first is general providence. This involves God’s ongoing care of the universe through the laws of nature and providing basic needs such as rain, sun, and food. The second is special providence. This involves the ordinary and extraordinary ways God is present and active in our lives and in specific situations. We are all personal recipients of God’s special providence if only we have the spiritual eyes to see, the spiritual ears to ear, and the spiritual heart to understand and respond in a spirit of gratitude. God’s special providence for us is all embracing. He genuinely cares about our physical well-being, our mental and emotional health, the quality of our relationships, and the spiritual state of our eternal souls.
Even though His providence works within our lives and souls through the guidance and inspiration of the Holy Spirit, the is another dimension to his daily care. The other aspect is this, we are part of God’s providence for other people, and other people are part of God’s providence for us. For example, we are part of God’s providence in the life of another person whenever we: visit the sick and suffering; lend a helping hand in a time of genuine need; offer words of comfort, encouragement, and hope; and speak the truth of the Gospel and our Catholic Christian in love. The same is true whenever we are on the receiving end of this charity. The special providence of God is motivated by His love and compassion whether it be our experiences of spiritual hunger and thirst, personal suffering, physical illness, or material need.
Another song by James Taylor that really touched my heart this week is called “Handyman.” In the song he sings: “I’m not the kind to use a pencil or ruler. I’m handy with love and I’m no fool. I fix broken hearts I know that I truly can. If your broken heart should need repair, then I am the man to see. Later on in the song he sings: “Here is the main thing that I want to say, I’m busy 24 hours a day. I fix broken hearts. I know that I truly can.”
Connecting these lyrics with God, the type of special providence that Jesus Christ desires to provide us with the most, is to fix our broken hearts. He is busy 24 hours a day seeking to heal our broken hearts weighed down by the burden of our sins. He does this by inspiring us to seek out and trust in His mercy, and to continually draw near to Him and His will. He is busy 24 hours a day seeking to heal our broken hearts weighed down by the burden of relational struggles and difficulties. He does this by giving us the desire and the capacity to strengthen our personal relationships and address the underlying issues. If necessary, He will inspire us to forgive ourselves and the other person. Forgiveness is always a central component of allowing Jesus to fix our broken hearts. He is busy 24 hours a day seeking to heal our broken hearts weighed down by illness, loss, and the anxieties of life. He does this by giving us a spirit of hope, fueled by faith, that brings us inner peace and provides us with a big picture perspective.
What are the ways that we need Jesus to fix and repair our broken hearts? May we keep placing our hearts into the more than capable hands of Jesus Christ. Better yet, may we place them within His Sacred Heart of Jesus which forever burns with infinite love, grace, mercy, and compassion, for us. Our broken hearts are ultimately healed by the generosity and goodness of Jesus Christ who loves us so much, there are twelve wicker baskets of His love left over for each of us.
Sometimes we are able to immediately recognize the special providence of God in our lives. In those moments, hopefully our hearts are filled with a spirit of awe and wonder permeated by a spirit of gratitude. May these experiences renew and deepen our faith, hope, love, and trust in God. Other times, we are only able to recognize the special providence of God through the gift of inspired hindsight. We finally see how God was actively loving, caring for, and protecting us. He was doing so through a particular person, group of people, or series of events, whether pleasant or unpleasant.
May we come to a renewed faith and trust in the special providence of God. May we celebrate all the ways that He loves and takes care of us, especially through His unwavering commitment to heal our broken hearts. Jesus Christ is our ultimate “Handyman.” Let’s keep giving him the opportunity to repair and fix our hearts. HE knows that HE really can. May we be willing to take the leap of faith so that we can discover this exciting reality for ourselves.
Need assistance hearing during Mass? We now offer hearing assistance through your smartphone! 📱🎧
Here’s how to connect: 1️⃣ Download the Listen WiFi App from the App Store or Play Store 2️⃣ Connect to WiFi network: MQPListen Password: MQPlisten 3️⃣ Allow connection without internet 4️⃣ Open the app 5️⃣ Tap MQPListen
We’re grateful to offer this service to better serve our parish family.
Join Haley Reggio Pederson for a special information session about the upcoming Spiritual Highlights of Italy escorted group pilgrimage taking place May 21–29, 2027.
Come discover what makes this faith-filled journey through Italy so special as we explore destinations including Rome, Vatican City, Assisi, Loreto, San Giovanni Rotondo, and more. Learn about the itinerary, included experiences, pricing, travel details, and what it’s like to travel alongside Haley and her family on this unforgettable pilgrimage experience. 🙏✈️
Whether you’ve dreamed of walking in the footsteps of the saints, visiting sacred Catholic sites, or simply experiencing Italy in a meaningful and stress-free way, this event is the perfect opportunity to learn more and ask questions.
📅 Choose the session that works best for your schedule:
⛪ Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at 6 PM Mary, Queen of Peace Catholic Church Bossier City, LA
⛪ Thursday, August 6, 2026, from 11 AM–12:30 PM St. Joseph Catholic Church Shreveport, LA
Registration for PSR opens the weekend of Aug 2nd! 🎒 There will be registration tables at both weekend masses for the next several weeks, or you can reach out to Pam Straub, Director of Religious ✝️📖 Education: By Facebook messaging her. #MaryQueenofPeace#bossiercity#catholic#sobo... See MoreSee Less
For Middle School Youth: You were never meant to walk your faith journey alone. 💙
DYS 2026 is your chance to gather with Catholic youth from across the Diocese for a day centered on Christ. Through prayer, worship, fellowship, and inspiring presentations, we'll discover what it truly means to be One in Christ.
Whether you've attended before or this will be your first DYS, we invite you to come with an open heart and experience the joy of being part of something bigger than yourself.
📅 October 3, 2026 📍 St. Jude Parish ⏰ 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Bring a friend and join us as we celebrate our faith together!
Haley Reggio Pederson, a Mary Queen of Peace parishioner, will be hosting two special preview events to learn more about the Spiritual Highlights of Italy Group Pilgrimage she is escorting May 21–29, 2027.
The following information sessions will be held for anyone interested: 📅 Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at 6 PM Mary, Queen of Peace Catholic Church | Bossier City, LA
📅 Thursday, August 6, 2026, from 11 AM–12:30 PM St. Joseph Catholic Church | Shreveport, LA ... See MoreSee Less
The Shreveport Campus of the Encounter School of Ministry in collaboration with Mary Queen of Peace Catholic Church invites you to attend a physical healing service at Mary Queen of Peace on Friday August 14th, 2026, beginning at 5:30 PM. The evening will include a short period of praise and worship music, the celebration of Holy Mass, a brief introduction to the theology of healing, and individual prayer ministry from teams of trained intercessors. The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available before Mass from 5:30PM to 6:00PM. Come in faith to be prayerfully encouraged, up built and consoled in the Lord. ... See MoreSee Less
After months of rumors and back and forth speculation about whether Pope Leo would visit his home nation this year, a Vatican spokesman confirmed that no such trip is on the books for 2026.
Stay connected and informed with The MQOP one-way communication link!
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Join Deacon Michael Straub on Wednesday nights via Zoom for weekly bible study! Click HERE to navigate to the website, or download the ZOOM app to your mobile device.
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Join Deacon Michael Straub on Wednesday nights via Zoom for weekly bible study! Click HERE to navigate to the website, or download the ZOOM app to your mobile device.
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Join Deacon Michael Straub on Wednesday nights via Zoom for weekly bible study! Click HERE to navigate to the website, or download the ZOOM app to your mobile device.
Join Deacon Michael Straub on Wednesday nights via Zoom for weekly bible study! Click HERE to navigate to the website, or download the ZOOM app to your mobile device.
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Join Deacon Michael Straub on Wednesday nights via Zoom for weekly bible study! Click HERE to navigate to the website, or download the ZOOM app to your mobile device.
Join Deacon Michael Straub on Wednesday nights via Zoom for weekly bible study! Click HERE to navigate to the website, or download the ZOOM app to your mobile device.
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Join Deacon Michael Straub on Wednesday nights via Zoom for weekly bible study! Click HERE to navigate to the website, or download the ZOOM app to your mobile device.
Join Deacon Michael Straub on Wednesday nights via Zoom for weekly bible study! Click HERE to navigate to the website, or download the ZOOM app to your mobile device.
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Join Deacon Michael Straub on Wednesday nights via Zoom for weekly bible study! Click HERE to navigate to the website, or download the ZOOM app to your mobile device.
Join Deacon Michael Straub on Wednesday nights via Zoom for weekly bible study! Click HERE to navigate to the website, or download the ZOOM app to your mobile device.
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Join Deacon Michael Straub on Wednesday nights via Zoom for weekly bible study! Click HERE to navigate to the website, or download the ZOOM app to your mobile device.
Join Deacon Michael Straub on Wednesday nights via Zoom for weekly bible study! Click HERE to navigate to the website, or download the ZOOM app to your mobile device.
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Join Deacon Michael Straub on Wednesday nights via Zoom for weekly bible study! Click HERE to navigate to the website, or download the ZOOM app to your mobile device.
Join Deacon Michael Straub on Wednesday nights via Zoom for weekly bible study! Click HERE to navigate to the website, or download the ZOOM app to your mobile device.
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Join Deacon Michael Straub on Wednesday nights via Zoom for weekly bible study! Click HERE to navigate to the website, or download the ZOOM app to your mobile device.
Join Deacon Michael Straub on Wednesday nights via Zoom for weekly bible study! Click HERE to navigate to the website, or download the ZOOM app to your mobile device.
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Join Deacon Michael Straub on Wednesday nights via Zoom for weekly bible study! Click HERE to navigate to the website, or download the ZOOM app to your mobile device.
Join Deacon Michael Straub on Wednesday nights via Zoom for weekly bible study! Click HERE to navigate to the website, or download the ZOOM app to your mobile device.
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Join Deacon Michael Straub on Wednesday nights via Zoom for weekly bible study! Click HERE to navigate to the website, or download the ZOOM app to your mobile device.
Join Deacon Michael Straub on Wednesday nights via Zoom for weekly bible study! Click HERE to navigate to the website, or download the ZOOM app to your mobile device.
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Join Deacon Michael Straub on Wednesday nights via Zoom for weekly bible study! Click HERE to navigate to the website, or download the ZOOM app to your mobile device.
Join Deacon Michael Straub on Wednesday nights via Zoom for weekly bible study! Click HERE to navigate to the website, or download the ZOOM app to your mobile device.
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Join Deacon Michael Straub on Wednesday nights via Zoom for weekly bible study! Click HERE to navigate to the website, or download the ZOOM app to your mobile device.
Join Deacon Michael Straub on Wednesday nights via Zoom for weekly bible study! Click HERE to navigate to the website, or download the ZOOM app to your mobile device.
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Join Deacon Michael Straub on Wednesday nights via Zoom for weekly bible study! Click HERE to navigate to the website, or download the ZOOM app to your mobile device.
🕊️Aug 2, 2026
#Homily by Father Karl Daigle
🥖Bread for the Journey
18th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Cycle A-2026
This past week, I was really into the music of James Taylor. Today’s Gospel reading brought to mind his popular hit “Shower the People” in which he sings: “Shower the people you love with love show them the way you feel.” That’s exactly what Jesus does with the crowd by showering them with a superabundance of bread and fish, so much so, there were twelve wicker baskets full of leftovers. In this context, the number twelve symbolizes the fullness of God’s providence. God’s providence can be defined as the “active care, guidance, and governance by which God directs all things in the universe toward His wise and good purposes. This reveals the world is “lovingly sustained and managed by God” while taking into account the reality of human free will. God’s providence works in, through and around our good, bad, and less desirable choices.
The are two expressions of God’s providence. The first is general providence. This involves God’s ongoing care of the universe through the laws of nature and providing basic needs such as rain, sun, and food. The second is special providence. This involves the ordinary and extraordinary ways God is present and active in our lives and in specific situations. We are all personal recipients of God’s special providence if only we have the spiritual eyes to see, the spiritual ears to ear, and the spiritual heart to understand and respond in a spirit of gratitude. God’s special providence for us is all embracing. He genuinely cares about our physical well-being, our mental and emotional health, the quality of our relationships, and the spiritual state of our eternal souls.
Even though His providence works within our lives and souls through the guidance and inspiration of the Holy Spirit, the is another dimension to his daily care. The other aspect is this, we are part of God’s providence for other people, and other people are part of God’s providence for us. For example, we are part of God’s providence in the life of another person whenever we: visit the sick and suffering; lend a helping hand in a time of genuine need; offer words of comfort, encouragement, and hope; and speak the truth of the Gospel and our Catholic Christian in love. The same is true whenever we are on the receiving end of this charity. The special providence of God is motivated by His love and compassion whether it be our experiences of spiritual hunger and thirst, personal suffering, physical illness, or material need.
Another song by James Taylor that really touched my heart this week is called “Handyman.” In the song he sings: “I’m not the kind to use a pencil or ruler. I’m handy with love and I’m no fool. I fix broken hearts I know that I truly can. If your broken heart should need repair, then I am the man to see. Later on in the song he sings: “Here is the main thing that I want to say, I’m busy 24 hours a day. I fix broken hearts. I know that I truly can.”
Connecting these lyrics with God, the type of special providence that Jesus Christ desires to provide us with the most, is to fix our broken hearts. He is busy 24 hours a day seeking to heal our broken hearts weighed down by the burden of our sins. He does this by inspiring us to seek out and trust in His mercy, and to continually draw near to Him and His will. He is busy 24 hours a day seeking to heal our broken hearts weighed down by the burden of relational struggles and difficulties. He does this by giving us the desire and the capacity to strengthen our personal relationships and address the underlying issues. If necessary, He will inspire us to forgive ourselves and the other person. Forgiveness is always a central component of allowing Jesus to fix our broken hearts. He is busy 24 hours a day seeking to heal our broken hearts weighed down by illness, loss, and the anxieties of life. He does this by giving us a spirit of hope, fueled by faith, that brings us inner peace and provides us with a big picture perspective.
What are the ways that we need Jesus to fix and repair our broken hearts? May we keep placing our hearts into the more than capable hands of Jesus Christ. Better yet, may we place them within His Sacred Heart of Jesus which forever burns with infinite love, grace, mercy, and compassion, for us. Our broken hearts are ultimately healed by the generosity and goodness of Jesus Christ who loves us so much, there are twelve wicker baskets of His love left over for each of us.
Sometimes we are able to immediately recognize the special providence of God in our lives. In those moments, hopefully our hearts are filled with a spirit of awe and wonder permeated by a spirit of gratitude. May these experiences renew and deepen our faith, hope, love, and trust in God. Other times, we are only able to recognize the special providence of God through the gift of inspired hindsight. We finally see how God was actively loving, caring for, and protecting us. He was doing so through a particular person, group of people, or series of events, whether pleasant or unpleasant.
May we come to a renewed faith and trust in the special providence of God. May we celebrate all the ways that He loves and takes care of us, especially through His unwavering commitment to heal our broken hearts. Jesus Christ is our ultimate “Handyman.” Let’s keep giving him the opportunity to repair and fix our hearts. HE knows that HE really can. May we be willing to take the leap of faith so that we can discover this exciting reality for ourselves.
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Need assistance hearing during Mass? We now offer hearing assistance through your smartphone! 📱🎧
Here’s how to connect:
1️⃣ Download the Listen WiFi App from the App Store or Play Store
2️⃣ Connect to WiFi network: MQPListen
Password: MQPlisten
3️⃣ Allow connection without internet
4️⃣ Open the app
5️⃣ Tap MQPListen
We’re grateful to offer this service to better serve our parish family.
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🇮🇹 Spiritual Highlights of Italy Preview Event ✨
Join Haley Reggio Pederson for a special information session about the upcoming Spiritual Highlights of Italy escorted group pilgrimage taking place May 21–29, 2027.
Come discover what makes this faith-filled journey through Italy so special as we explore destinations including Rome, Vatican City, Assisi, Loreto, San Giovanni Rotondo, and more. Learn about the itinerary, included experiences, pricing, travel details, and what it’s like to travel alongside Haley and her family on this unforgettable pilgrimage experience. 🙏✈️
Whether you’ve dreamed of walking in the footsteps of the saints, visiting sacred Catholic sites, or simply experiencing Italy in a meaningful and stress-free way, this event is the perfect opportunity to learn more and ask questions.
📅 Choose the session that works best for your schedule:
⛪ Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at 6 PM
Mary, Queen of Peace Catholic Church
Bossier City, LA
⛪ Thursday, August 6, 2026, from 11 AM–12:30 PM
St. Joseph Catholic Church
Shreveport, LA
✨ Space is limited. Registration is encouraged.
Register here: promo.expediacruises.com/900127/spiritual-italy-2027-preview-event/
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Registration for PSR opens the weekend of Aug 2nd! 🎒
There will be registration tables at both weekend masses for the next several weeks, or you can reach out to Pam Straub, Director of Religious ✝️📖 Education: By Facebook messaging her.
#MaryQueenofPeace #bossiercity #catholic #sobo ... See MoreSee Less
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For Middle School Youth: You were never meant to walk your faith journey alone. 💙
DYS 2026 is your chance to gather with Catholic youth from across the Diocese for a day centered on Christ. Through prayer, worship, fellowship, and inspiring presentations, we'll discover what it truly means to be One in Christ.
Whether you've attended before or this will be your first DYS, we invite you to come with an open heart and experience the joy of being part of something bigger than yourself.
📅 October 3, 2026
📍 St. Jude Parish
⏰ 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Bring a friend and join us as we celebrate our faith together!
#OneInChrist #dys2026 #CatholicCommunity ... See MoreSee Less
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Haley Reggio Pederson, a Mary Queen of Peace parishioner, will be hosting two special preview events to learn more about the Spiritual Highlights of Italy Group Pilgrimage she is escorting May 21–29, 2027.
The following information sessions will be held for anyone interested:
📅 Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at 6 PM
Mary, Queen of Peace Catholic Church | Bossier City, LA
📅 Thursday, August 6, 2026, from 11 AM–12:30 PM
St. Joseph Catholic Church | Shreveport, LA ... See MoreSee Less
0 CommentsComment on Facebook
The Shreveport Campus of the Encounter School of Ministry in collaboration with Mary Queen of Peace Catholic Church invites you to attend a physical healing service at Mary Queen of Peace on Friday August 14th, 2026, beginning at 5:30 PM. The evening will include a short period of praise and worship music, the celebration of Holy Mass, a brief introduction to the theology of healing, and individual prayer ministry from teams of trained intercessors. The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available before Mass from 5:30PM to 6:00PM. Come in faith to be prayerfully encouraged, up built and consoled in the Lord. ... See MoreSee Less
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Despite ongoing rumors, Pope Leo XIV will not be visiting the United States in 2026, according to the Vatican.
While there are plans for travels to Africa and South America this year, the U.S. will have to wait for a future visit. 🌍✈️
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No U.S. visit for Pope Leo XIV this year, Vatican says
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After months of rumors and back and forth speculation about whether Pope Leo would visit his home nation this year, a Vatican spokesman confirmed that no such trip is on the books for 2026.1 CommentsComment on Facebook