The Gospel passage today is a very interesting story of a man blind from birth who is healed by Jesus, then receives all sorts of questioning from the Pharisees. I find this passage sad, in the fact that these learned men who should understand something truly amazing and miraculous occurred Read more…
On this last Sunday before our Lenten Season begins we read some very challenging passages. We hear that we should; Be holy, for I, the Lord, your God, am holy.” “When someone strikes you on your right cheek, turn the other one as well.” “Love your enemies and pray for Read more…
This week we celebrate Valentine’s Day. This is a day in which we reflect on our relationship with each other. Yet not only are we called to reflect and celebrate our relationship with each other, but we are also invited to consider our relationship with God. This week’s readings give Read more…
Dear St. Peter and St. Casimir Family Every time we pray the general intercessions at mass, one of the prayers that is mentioned is a prayer for the sick. Each year on February 11, the feast of our Lady of Lourdes, holy mother Church sets aside a day to Read more…
Beginning on Sunday January 29th, we will celebrate Catholic Schools Week. This is a week where we honor our Catholic schools. Our Catholic schools do so much for our students and families. It is during this week that we are called to give thanks to God for the gift that Read more…
On Saturday, Jan. 14th the diocese held a Eucharistic Revival which was attended by over 200 people from parishes around our diocese. I was blessed to attend this event and have a few comments to share. Chris Carstens, Director of Sacred Worship for the Diocese, spoke at the beginning of Read more…
I attend the That Man Is You men’s group on Tuesday mornings. Recently, after the gun deer hunting season there were many deer hunting stories being told. One of the men at my table commented; “that is really what hunting is all about- the stories and memories that are recounted Read more…
In today’s readings we hear just how important prayer is. In the first reading from Exodus, we hear of the battle between Amalek and Israel. The Israelites were on their journey toward the Promised Land, but war was being waged against them by Amalek and his army. We hear that Read more…
Today’s Gospel passage involves a parable Jesus tells His disciples about a man working as a steward. This steward has used his master’s property for his own gain and when the master finds out about his impropriety takes action to terminate the stewards’ employment. The master gives the steward some Read more…