Last Sunday's homily can be found here. This is a first post due to several requests. This is an unedited audio--a start as we explore this resource for the future. … [Read more...] about New Homily Podcast Beta
A test of expectation and preparation
Dear Parishioners and Friends, Here's a quick test. Read this and then briefly consider how it makes you feel about the next generation: The Lord passed before him, and proclaimed, “The Lord, the Lord, a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness, … [Read more...] about A test of expectation and preparation
If you want to get something done …
"If you want to get something done ... then give it to a busy person." This adage speaks a general truth about human nature, but it can especially apply to Christians. First, a general observation Someone who's busy is used to getting things done, and one more task flows into the stream of a can do … [Read more...] about If you want to get something done …
Assumption at Auschwitz
It's appropriate that we celebrated St. Maximillian Kolbe the day before the Assumption not only because that was the day he died, but because he was known for his ardent devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary. When Kolbe was twelve years old, he experienced a vision of the Virgin Mary that … [Read more...] about Assumption at Auschwitz
Falling upward
St. Alphosus Liguori We celebrated two saints this past week who learned to fall upward. We can learn from them. St. Ignatius of Loyola aspired to a career in the military before a canon ball shattered his leg. A book about the lives of the saints was only reading available while he was … [Read more...] about Falling upward
The mystery of the plains
Neither of us had been to the northern plains before Abby went to North Dakota last week, so I took great interest when she described the vast grassland and the dark, rich soil. Then I wondered aloud, "How did the soil get so fertile, and why are there no trees?" What perfect provision for … [Read more...] about The mystery of the plains