I was thinking about how to encapsulate our new spiritual focus in Eastertide, and what kept coming to mind is nothing much has changed. Yes, some things have changed. We're taking time to feast and relaxing Lenten disciplines. When we die to certain privileges during Lent and get them back … [Read more...] about Easter focus
Anticipating the call
Dear Parishioners and Friends, Good business leaders and saints have something in common: they learn to be proactive rather than reactive. Business leaders anticipate the market by studying forecasts, while saints prepare for God's call by studying Scripture. The angel Gabriel told the Blessed … [Read more...] about Anticipating the call
The City of God and C19
Dear Parishioners and Friends, As we close ourselves in and businesses close down, the projected longterm effects on our livelihood start to look more ominous. When will the economy recover? This crisis could be a defining event for a generation as global relationships are permanently changed along … [Read more...] about The City of God and C19
Grace for the Grumpy
Dear Parishioners and Friends, We all feel out of sorts and unspiritual at times. You may not want to pray, or when you do, your prayers may feel mechanistic and dry. Does God value the prayers reluctantly or mechanistically spoken? Sometimes you don't feel like being kind to others, even in your … [Read more...] about Grace for the Grumpy
What goes down must come up
The Scriptural Law of Gravity is a mirror image of Newton's Law of Gravity Dear Parishioners and Friends, You've heard it said, "What goes up must come down." That refers to the law of gravity, but also to a spiritual principle: the proud will eventually fall. "If you think you stand, take heed … [Read more...] about What goes down must come up
What to give up for Lent
Dear Parishioners and Friends, What to give up for Lent? Today's reading from James is a helpful guideline. He says, "Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Therefore whoever wishes to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God." (James 4:4) An opportunity … [Read more...] about What to give up for Lent