Mark Twain (Samuel Clemmons) defined an expert as “an ordinary fellow from another town.” Will Rogers claimed an expert is “a man 50 miles from home with a briefcase.” These […]
“God is gracious” is the meaning of the name John. This feast of the birth of John the Baptist is a good time to reflect on God’s graciousness. The definition […]
Life can be trying. And some days are more of a struggle than others. It’s in difficult times that we can really learn the value of our faith—in God and […]
As I reflect on Sunday’s Gospel (Mark 4:26–34) and consider that we’re celebrating Father’s Day in the US, I find it natural to connect our Father in Heaven to the […]
Most parish programs and schools have wrapped up or are soon to complete their program year. We pray that it has been a year of blessing and grace for all […]
You are what you eat. Many of us have heard that maxim since childhood. From a strictly physical standpoint, we understand that what we eat and drink is pretty important […]
“I am with you always, until the end of the age.” –Matthew 28:20 What a comfort those final words of Jesus are! When we are feeling the everyday stress of […]
Pentecost! What a difference that one day, that single event, made in the life of the Church! Without the Spirit, the apostles would have remained confused and fearful. With the […]
“Go into the whole world and proclaim the gospel to every creature.” –Mark 16:15 Our pastor’s recent homilies come to mind as I write this. On Good Shepherd Sunday (4/22), […]
As young children celebrate their First Eucharist this spring and as new adult members of our Church approach the reception of Holy Communion with growing appreciation, we can all draw […]
