Dear Parishioners, In John 17, our Lord prays for the entire Church. He prays that He may be glorified in them and that they may all be one. Just as…
Week of January 15, 2017
Dear Parishioners, In this Sunday’s reading, John the Baptist testifies that Christ is the Lamb of God. You may be wondering why John gives Jesus this title since a lamb…
Week of January 8, 2017
Dear Parishioners, At the beginning of the New Year, it is traditional to try new things. So, in the spirit of the New Year, I have three quick announcements. First,…
Christmas 2016
Dear Parishioners, Merry Christmas! It is good that you come to Church to celebrate Our Savior’s birth. Many people think that God is distant and unknowable. But, we believe that…
Week of December 18, 2016
Dear Parishioners, Christmas is a season of joy. It is a time when we celebrate most fully the coming of our Lord into the world. Our Lord’s birth truly changes…
Week of December 11, 2016
Dear Parishioners, I wish today to talk to you about silence. Silence is that state of having no intentional noises. It is necessary for prayerful meditation because we need to…
Week of November 27, 2016
Dear Parishioners, We are in the Season of Advent. It is a time where we remember what it is like to long for Christ and His presence. When Adam and…
Week of November 20, 2016
Dear Parishioners, Normally as a rule, I stay out of politics. I don’t keep quiet because I do not have strong private opinions on candidates and their issues, or that…
Week of November 13, 2016
Dear Parishioners, Next week will be the conclusion of the Year of Mercy. The Pope wishes for mercy to not only live in the hearts of all the faithful, but…
Week of November 6, 2016
Dear Parishioners, This month of November is dedicated to praying for the dead. This is a practice that can easily be misunderstood by even Catholics. So, here is a brief…