As we are quickly coming to the end of our Lenten journey, let’s take a few moments today to reflect on the works of mercy that are available to us so we can help others. Read this excerpt below from Dorothy Day and then pray, journal, or meditate on the included questions as we inch towards Holy Week. Read More
Happy St. Joseph’s Day! Whether celebrating around a St. Joseph’s Day Table or simply acknowledging this glorious feast day, I wanted to share a reflection that I found while sifting through my files of prayers. May this help our own obedience and faith during our Lenten journey. Read More
On my last day of early retirement in December, my team decided to host a video sendoff call for me. They all arrived with their favorite beverage and each of them gave a toast. Here’s what they said:
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As I was driving to church for a meeting, I passed some workers trimming trees along the roadway to avoid the electrical lines. This got me thinking of how we should be doing our own Lenten pruning. Read More
Here we are, another Ash Wednesday. Lent has officially begun, and we as Catholic Christians begin thinking of all the things that we would like give up or do during these 40 days. But maybe, we just need to focus on one thing only during Lent. Read More
If you have ever heard me preach before, you know that sometimes I will begin with the phrase, “God is good.” Then you would respond, “All the time.” And since Fr. Oswald has joined our parish, you know that he always begins his homilies with this same phrase. But it’s more than just the start of a homily or a call to attention. It is a reminder to us to praise the goodness of God – all the time – throughout our lives. Read More
I found this in my file cabinet and wanted to share it as our Lenten season begins today.
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It is hard to believe that we are in the fourth week of Lent – already. The days seem to be running faster than normal. Perhaps it’s time that we start fast-ing for Lent. Read More
One of the things I like to do during Lent is read spiritual books. This always seems to put me on the right path toward learning more about my faith and how I can improve my prayer life. Read More
Here we are in this season of Lent,
A time for reflection, a time to be spent
In prayer to our Father in thanksgiving and praise
To lift up our hearts, our hands we shall raise. Read More
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