The month of November is a month of preparation. We do our fall chores: raking leaves, recycling summer garden plants, putting away summer furniture, installing storm windows, and mowing the grass one last time. [Click to read more]
This weekend we celebrate the great warriors of the Church. Throughout our history men and women of every background have fought to bring the gospel message to the people of the world. [Click to read more]
What a challenge we receive in this Sunday’s gospel! Loving God above all things and our neighbor is the core of the Christian life, but how many of us can say this is easy to do? [Click to read]
The power of the Holy Spirit is more powerful than we realize. [Click to read]
In the Fall season we receive a special reminder that God has control over all creation. [Click to read more]
Feast of the Guardian Angels Dear Brothers and Sisters, Through the sacraments, Jesus comes to touch us and give us his grace to do the work in the vineyard. He trusts us to produce fruit that will give glory to God and bring others to the grace of the sacraments. The sacraments are our lifeline […]
Dear Brothers and Sisters, There is a “call” that is given to each of us. Each of us are called uniquely to go into the vineyard to preach the gospel. Our response to this call is so important, not only to ensure the spread of the gospel, but also to ensure we each embrace our […]
Jesus points out in this parable that God does not think in human terms but rather gives to each according to “His” generosity. [Click to read more]
Dear Brothers and Sisters, Jesus tells Peter that forgiveness needs to be abundant. At the heart of Christianity is the mercy and forgiveness that our human nature has received from God. As abundant as that is, we in turn are expected to show similar actions toward those that offend us. In a world that is […]
As our country celebrates Labor Day, we are reminded about the gift of work. The ability to use our gifts and talents to better the human race helps us fulfill the great commandment of loving our neighbor. [Click to read more]
Saint Paul reminds us: “Do not conform yourself to this age but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and pleasing and perfect.” (Rom 12:2) [Click to read more]
We come to the 21st Sunday in Ordinary time. The Church continues to celebrate in extraordinary ways the mysteries that we encounter throughout our liturgical year. [Click to read more]