June 15

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Coming off the heels of the Carnival and approaching the summer break for many of our school kids, there’s always a lot going on in the middle of June. And one celebration that seems to be right in the midst of it, but not always...

June 8

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, After approximately nine years of writing a letter in the bulletin on a weekly basis, certain trends in topics start to emerge. Obviously, things like Christmas and Easter come up on an annual basis and are worth discussing. Other...

June 1

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, It seems like this time of year is always jam packed with many significant events. Ordinations, graduations, and here in the parish, the Carnival. It’s important to celebrate each of these events well, recognizing the importance of...

May 25

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, I recognize I’ve had many unique opportunities throughout my life that many other people have not. I try to find the right balance in sharing some of these experiences and memories with others, when I write and preach. It’s...

May 18

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, With the recent election of Pope Leo XIV and his background within the Church, that may spark a question in some of our collective minds: Who exactly are the Augustinians? And while there is an answer to such a question, there’s...

May 11

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, God has given me many gifts in life. However, one gift that I clearly lack is that of being a good guesser. Number of jellybeans in a jar? Not a clue. Whether I might need an umbrella or not? I’m usually getting wet. Who the next...