As we enter into this most holy and amazing week let’s pause to reflect on the passion of our Lord. Today we have two Gospel proclamations, one of Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem, then of His crucifixion. It can be a bit of an emotional roller coaster as we witness Read more
The month of March continues to bring so much our way. This weekend a student or representative from Global Outreach will be speaking to us at the end of the Mass. This international group arranges for High Schoolers from here and from Eastern Europe to be exchanged and gain life Read more
Giving things up, surrendering, is not easy. Maybe your Lenten journey has included your difficulties being entrusted to the Lord? I hope the Surrender Novena has been a source of grace for those who have read my column as I have highlighted it over the past number of weeks. We Read more
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
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
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