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Ember Days

Today is the first of three Winter Ember Days. Pre-Vatican II the Catholic Church would mark the passage of seasons…

Emptiness of a servant

I attended a funeral for a the grandfather of one of our teens today. As Father started his homily he…

Confirmation Names

10 Dec 201812 Dec 2018

I recently had a parent ask me why we don't do confirmation names. I simply told them that it was a "small t" tradition of the Church. Something that is…

Youth Ministry Fundraising vs Stewardship

In the past the youth ministry has held multiple fundraisers to pay for the majority of the teens retreat, normally about $300 per teen. This past year went with a…

A question about indulgences and twitter

7 Jun 201710 Dec 2018

A non-catholic friend recently asked me about this article: Vatican: Get time off in purgatory by following Pope on Twitter he wanted to know if it was real or if it…

Jesus Wept: A Reflection on the 5th Sunday of Lent

John 11:35…Jesus Wept…it is one of the verses that when I was your age I had to memorize. Our Sunday School teacher would randomly test us on chapter and verse…

Be more then the Law: A reflection on the 6th Sunday of OT

8 Feb 201710 Oct 2018

Who has been angry with their brother before? Who has called a friend or someone in class an idiot? Who has called someone a fool? Jesus is telling us that…

Sacrifice: A reflection on the 2nd Sunday of OT

I want you all to close your eyes (well just squint them cause you can't read if they are closed). I want you to use your imagination to try to…

Make America Great Again! A reflection on the Election and the 33rd Sunday of OT.

9 Nov 20169 Nov 2016

Thank you to The Holy Spirit, Archbishop Jose Gomez, Stephen Colbert, and all those that said you are afraid for our country both before the election and after for the inspiration…

An open letter to the Knights of Columbus

3 Nov 20163 Nov 2016

I would like to request my withdrawal from the Knights of Columbus. I am currently a member of Council ####. My member number is #########. You claim to wish…

When PEACE shows up justice reigns!

25 Oct 201625 Oct 2016

In this Year of Mercy, we are reminded of the Corporal Works of Mercy, that command us to feed the hungry, give drink to the thirsty, clothe the naked, help…

Reflection on 29th Sunday of Ordinary Time

11 Oct 201611 Oct 2016

We live in a world that calls for instant gratification. We want some random book or item we order it on Amazon and in some cities you will have it…