The Vineyard The vineyard is a popular Christian symbol. It appears a number of times in the New Testament. Very simply, the earth is the vineyard. We are workers in that vineyard. There were workers before us. There will be workers after us. While we are in the vineyard, we are called to tend it…
In today’s Gospel, we hear Jesus say, “For the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many.” As disciples of Jesus, we are called to do the same. A ransom is something that is handed over, in order to free…
As we continue to prepare for the Midterm Elections in November, we are mindful that October is “Respect Life” month. As Catholics, we are a people who believe in life, and the promotion and protection of life from womb to tomb. We call this stance, this perspective, being “pro-life.” During the many conversations taking place…
Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! “70 is sweet!” This has been my response to the many greetings received at the time of my recent birthday. I am so happy to be alive and to be able to celebrate this pilgrimage of faith. Aging is bittersweet! It is such a gift to see life at…
In recent weeks, the Church has once again “been brought to our knees” as we have become aware of the allegations against the retired Theodore Cardinal McCarrick of Washington D.C. and the exposure of the clergy sexual abuse in the six Dioceses of the State of Pennsylvania. As we look back to view our weaknesses…
Bulletin for September 29-30