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
Wrapping up July we had some great saints to learn from. On July 26th we celebrated the feast of Sts. Anne and Joachim. Pope Francis has used this date to honor grandparents as this is the feast of Jesus’ grandparents. Perhaps we often don’t think about Jesus having grandparents, or Read more
This summer when the priests met for Priest Unity Days before the ordination a short presentation was made on Magdala Grove. It is a way of covering priests, deacons and other leaders in the church in prayer. It was started by a woman who wanted to pray for vocations and Read more
The last few days I have been settling in and unpacking. Things are still in boxes and not where I thought I put them. So it will take some more time. Last week Friday also was a day to send off Fr. Joseph. Truly the end of an era. He Read more
Having celebrated the 4th of July, that national holiday is a good reason to pause and consider what freedom is meant to be used for in the mind of the church. From the Catholic encyclopedia (Nelson publisher 1987 page 228) we are reminded “there are three aspects of freedom of Read more
Hello St. Peter and St. Casimir families! As your new pastor I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself. My journey began in Chippewa Falls where I grew up. I attended the Catholic schools there and graduated from McDonell High School. From there for the next four years Read more
You have likely heard by now of the upcoming retirement of Fr. Joseph. We’re all sad to see him leave, but certainly are excited that he will have some time to enjoy himself in retirement. If you haven’t had the chance yet, take the time to wish him well and Read more
Today is known as the Sunday of Divine Mercy, so designated by Saint Pope John Paul ll. We have entered into the joy of the Easter Season and are called to reflect upon the great gift of God’s mercy. I’ve heard mercy described as forgiveness beyond what can be reasonably Read more
Dear St. Peter and St. Casimir Family: “With the Lord there is mercy and fullness of redemption.” These words from the responsorial psalm reminds us of the gifts God wants to offer to us. In a Particular Way, God wants to offer to us the gift of his mercy and Read more
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