Do you ever feel like you're asking God for a favor? There's little power in that kind of prayer. But I'm impressed by the words of the psalmist, repeated three times in our Sunday liturgy: "Arise, O God, plead thine own cause!" (Ps 74:22) The psalmist was suffering attacks as a representative of … [Read more...] about How to increase confidence in prayer
A prayer for ordering a life wisely
We all need to focus--and especially in September. This is true for those who begin a new academic year, of course--but as summer winds down, this is a time for most of us to refocus and restart. To this end, I'd like to commend St. Thomas Aquinas's prayer for ordering a life wisely as a way to … [Read more...] about A prayer for ordering a life wisely
New Homily Podcast Beta
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