Pastor’s Note The very first line from today’s first reading hits us like a slap in the face: “You can follow the commandments if you want.” It only raises the question of whether we want to or not. It really is a question of the will; following through on what we know to be good…
The new year has gotten off to a good start. We celebrated well Advent, Christmas, Epiphany, and Tết. People were generous with their time, treasure, and talent. We all deserve a round of applause and a pat on the back. But some have labored in the vineyard a little harder than the rest. They are…