by parish | Aug 22, 2024 | From The Desk
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, I worry that both my writing and preaching are too focused on myself. There’s a real danger to this, and it was something that I was cautioned against when I was in seminary. I was told that people love to learn and know about...
by parish | Aug 15, 2024 | From The Desk
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Do you know that we have a hidden gem in our parish? And how I wish it weren’t so hidden from so many. I know I’ve spoken about it and written about it, but now is a good time to remind us all of what a great resource we have...
by parish | Aug 8, 2024 | From The Desk
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, As we continue through the sixth chapter of the Gospel of John in our Sunday Mass readings, it’s a wonderful opportunity to write about and consider in my letters in the bulletin the great gift of the Eucharist in our lives and in...
by parish | Jul 24, 2024 | From The Desk
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, I hope you don’t get tired of hearing or reading that I love being a priest. If you do, I apologize, but I’m not likely to stop communicating it anytime soon. Indeed, in just recently hosting a seminarian, I’m reminded as I try and...
by parish | Jul 18, 2024 | From The Desk
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, I recognize that in the summer, the parish tends to slow down a bit. The weather can be blistering hot. People are away on vacation. Priorities are elsewhere for most people. And that’s okay. It usually serves as a good opportunity...
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