The birthday of our nation should call to mind our history and sense of freedom. Yet freedom should be seen in the light of our faith as our ability to freely respond to God’s invitation in our lives. Freedom of religion is not always so well understood. Some wish to Read more…
This weekend is the celebration of Corpus Christi. This great feast highlights for us the reality of the real presence of Jesus in the Holy Eucharist. That Jesus, the Son of God, is the Eucharist. That He has given us His Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity under the appearance Read more…
Happy Father’s Day. Dad’s can be hard to shop for, but usually the best gift is being there. Giving your time can not be brought or gift wrapped. Of course praying for Dad is also a good idea anytime of the year. This weekend is also our picnic. Make some Read more…
As I was calendaring for the summer and the many events that are coming up, I realized that in July I will have been here at St. Peter for two years. How quickly time goes and I think I am having fun!? Looking at events there are some baptisms and Read more…
Last Monday was the Memorial Day Mass at Guardian Angels Cemetery for the city to recall those who died serving our country. It is a day to consider the price of our freedom and gratitude for our ability to freely gather in prayer safely to give thanks. It was a Read more…
Habemus Papam!! God bless Pope Leo XIV. Our bulletin went out last week before he was elected. What a historical moment. Keep in mind the 267th successor to St. Peter as he begins his global ministry as universal shepherd. Thank you to the Knights of Columbus in their efforts through Read more…
We are entering a time of change. It is still the Easter season so we are filled with hope but things are going to be different. Fr. Todd is settling into his new assignment in Marshfield. That called for a change in the Monday Mass that was floating between parishes Read more…
I am writing this article way ahead of time as I will be on retreat this coming week. So we could have a new Pope by the time you are reading this. So either pray for the new Pope or pray for the college of Cardinals as they listen to Read more…
All week is a solemnity. This Octave is a powerful time of grace, of new life and the Lord’s mercy that is unleashed on Divine Mercy Sunday. For that feast of God’s goodness, I will be out at Sacred Heart parish in Polonia for confessions. Confessions will be heard from Read more…
We are now entering Holy Week. What a powerful time of prayer. Jesus enters Jerusalem on Palm Sunday to the cheering crowds. Yet we know what is coming next. Even though we “know” what happens, allow yourself the time to reflect more deeply on what our Lord has done for Read more…