Lent—the opportune time of year to offer things up, thereby surrendering them to God. In this vein, we continue with our Surrender Novena Day 8.      “Close your eyes and let yourself be carried away on the flowing current of My grace; close your eyes and do not think of Read more
During the Liturgical Season of Lent we are all called to continue our faith journey and are invited to have continued conversion. Each of us are called to the three Lenten disciplines; prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. Each of these disciplines can be a powerful way for us to draw closer Read more
Welcome to the first Sunday of Lent. Many highlight the penitential aspect of Lent, which is true. Yet that is a means and not the final objective of the season. Our end goal should be to love God and neighbor more freely and generously and are willing to lay down Read more
I referenced Red Bird Ministries in my homily a few weeks ago. For those whose hearts were touched I offer the following quote and website for more information. “Red Bird Ministries serves ordinary families who have been given an extraordinary cross to carry. It is an organization that systematically guides Read more
Looking back, we just celebrated National Catholic Schools Week. After so many decades of having a Catholic school as part of the parish, perhaps we take it for granted. Nonetheless, Parents, School and Parish are meant to work together to shape and form our young people into saints. Knowing that Read more
In the reading from 1 Corinthians, the author begins with the statement; “I should like you to be free of anxieties.” I too, would love that we can all be freed from what makes us upset so we can be at peace. The author goes on to tell how an Read more
January has a lot of good stuff going on. This week we have the feast days of Sts. Vincent, Francis de Sales, Paul, Timothy, Titus, and Angela Merici. I encourage you to look them up and learn more about these great witnesses of the faith. Now that I am back Read more
Wow, half way through January already. I am still in Phoenix, coming back later in the week. Thanks Fr. Todd for taking care of everything. On January 17th is the feast of St. Anthony of the desert. He is considered the father of Monasticism in the western church. He is Read more
Reminder, after this weekend I will be heading out to Phoenix for over a week. Going forward we continue with Day 2 of the Surrender Novena. Surrender to Me does not mean to fret, to be upset, or to lose hope, nor does it mean offering to Me a worried Read more
Happy New Year!! A fresh start for all of us. Starting the new year off with celebrating the feast of Mary, Mother of God is a great way to begin this new year with Mary’s intercession. Mass for that feast day is 9 am at St. Casimir and 10:30 am Read more