I am at a loss. I have numerous emails about protecting my parish tonight in the wake of Roe v Wade being overturned. A night of rage against a Church that has peacefully demonstrated for 50 years to protect those without a voice. We have had worse threats over the ages, but this one reallyContinue reading “Dobbs Ruling & Called for Night of Rage.”
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Reflections, first political, after a Pilgrimage to Israel
Reflections, first political, after a Pilgrimage to Israel I am writing this for awareness of something I learned that I didn’t expect to as profoundly and I think most of my group feels the same. I am working on 3 other blogs for Holy Week that are faith based coming from our trip. (with pictures) Continue reading “Reflections, first political, after a Pilgrimage to Israel”
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How Could God Let This Happen, God’s Will be done!
How Could God Let This Happen, God’s Will be done! Recently, I have had many questions about God’s will. I cringe when people say, “I am praying to accept God’s will.” Like God is testing us by having bad things happen in our lives. Jesus taught us to pray, God’s will be done. Not helpContinue reading “How Could God Let This Happen, God’s Will be done!”
Advent – A season of Waiting…
Advent – A season of Waiting… Last week I emphasized the preparing aspect of Advent, the weekend readings also showed it is a time of waiting. As in preparing, we don’t like waiting either. What is a season of Waiting? For one, our life is a season of waiting. We know we will die andContinue reading “Advent – A season of Waiting…”
Thoughts after Southerland Springs 1st Baptist Shooting.
Thoughts after Southerland Springs 1st Baptist Shooting. I didn’t want to respond to the violence in Southerland Springs right away. I was mad and frustrated. How could this be and so close. This will be a summary of my homily and for those upset that I am not jumping on the gun control wagon, pleaseContinue reading “Thoughts after Southerland Springs 1st Baptist Shooting.”
Reverence, how do we or should we show reverence….
Reverence, how do we or should we show reverence…. I was asked today about how I project reverence. That took me back a little, because I’ve struggled with that question. I don’t really think that working at showing reverence is appropriate. How do we show reverence? Kneeling? Folding our hands? By what we wear?Continue reading “Reverence, how do we or should we show reverence….”
23rd Sunday of Ordinary Time Homily, and subsequent thoughts…
23rd Sunday of Ordinary Time Homily, and subsequent thoughts… It wasn’t until mass today, see video below, that I realized that today was 9/11. Not only do we have a mysterious God, but a good God. This weekend I preached on the internal part of the message in the readings. Click here to read readings.Continue reading “23rd Sunday of Ordinary Time Homily, and subsequent thoughts…”
Transfiguration, an interesting event
Transfiguration, an interesting event This story, which we celebrate every August 6th, is in all three synoptic Gospels and is a bit odd. It really doesn’t fit with the rest of the Gospels. It is more like a magical Hollywood production than a story about a humble Savior who came with mercy and forgiveness. Continue reading “Transfiguration, an interesting event”
Information on March 2018 Holy Land Pilgrimage.
Information on March 2018 Holy Land Pilgrimage. Hot of the press if you are reading this in August. Here are the details of St. Pius X and friends pilgrimage to the Holy Land. Some questions answered: Who is eligible? Anyone with $2900 that wants to go on pilgrimage to Holy Land. Do we have toContinue reading “Information on March 2018 Holy Land Pilgrimage.”