As of last week, we are getting back into a rhythm with Deacon Ray preaching and offering some thoughts in the bulletin on the third week of the month. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all those who were a part of the spiritual Bouquet that was Read more…
The readings today speak of welcoming those outside the Jewish faith. Isaiah speaks of foreigners being able to offer sacrifice and being welcome in God’s house of prayer. Saint Paul speaks of his ministry to the Gentiles, or non-Jews. And Jesus entered into what was considered pagan territory, an area Read more…
Everything seems to happen at once. I have my first funeral at St. Casimir and St. Peter under my belt now. Many anointings, for which I am glad families are asking for sooner rather than later. My classmate was up from Kansas and we had some time up in Hayward. Read more…
As we look to the first half of August there are some great saints that we can learn from. This Sunday is the Transfiguration. One of my favorite Gospel stories and places in the Holy Land. God’s divinity breaks through and the voice of the Father is heard. So much Read more…