Culture of Encouragement You have probably heard me voice my frustrations concerning certain church words that do not seem to connect with many people’s lived experiences. My predecessor, Fr. Pat Brennan, was one of the most brilliant promoters and developers of Evangelization in the country. He even admitted that Evangelization is a church term with […]
Priesthood is My Star Sometimes, though not always, on the Feast of Epiphany, I like to share something very personal that the story elicits in me. This year I want to use it as an example of how Ignatius of Loyola encourages us to enter into the scripture passage, so as to enter more deeply
Feast of the Holy Family The Feast of the Holy Family continues beautiful scripture proclamations begun in Advent. In special circumstances, such as Christmas and Easter, readings from daily Mass help us to till the soil and get us ready. Advent blending into Christmas is perhaps the best example. This past Saturday morning we heard
The Reality of Telling the Greatest Story We are all part of a story – a VERY long story. I am of half-Irish heritage so I love to tell stories. I am still mourning the loss of Jimmy Buffett who was a great storyteller, and who has inspired me in many ways. As he reflects
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Gaudete Gaudete means “rejoice” and we designate it as a special week of Advent with the lighting of the pink candle. The Scripture imagery from our readings underscores why we have reason to rejoice, while not fully letting go of our preparation to Be More. Isaiah proclaims that God has anointed him, sending him into
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