Pastor’s Column

This week we will begin this year’s Diocesan Annual Catholic Appeal (ACA). “Love letters” from me will be in the mail in a few days. Please take time to read and reflect on this information. I pray that it will move you to support this Appeal. This year’s goal is $3.5 million. As we, the…

In the December 25, 2017, issue of America Magazine, the editor, Matt Malone, S.J., addressed the issue of the “great divide” that presently exists in our politics and in our faith life. He created ten principles and practices that are a necessity for all people, especially Catholics, in order to have a civil and fruitful…

A starving and pregnant tigress comes upon a flock of goats and pounces on them with such fervor that she brings about the birth of her little one, as well as her own death. The goats scatter, but soon come back to find the newborn tiger by the side of the dead mother. The goats…

This Wednesday, January 31, 2018, marks the 43rd anniversary of my Ordination to the Priesthood. I give thanks to God for the gift of my vocation and God’s willingness to allow me to share in the Priesthood of Jesus Christ. I pray for continued strength as I head into “the home stretch.” I am so…

I share with you a favorite prayer of mine written and prayed by Bishop Fulton J. Sheen. The prayer is directed to Jesus. What draws me to this prayer is the connection the Bishop makes between everyday life and the Eucharist. When one makes this connection, the Mass comes alive. The Mass is no longer people…

Our Parish Patron, Thomas More, was a man of letters and penned much in the way of books and prayers. Here is his short, but profound prayer for a holy heart: Lord, grant me a holy heart                                 that sees what is always fine and pure                                 and is not frightened at the…

As we end 2017 and begin 2018, I share with you thoughts from Fr. Henri Nouwen. May his words be a source of strength and direction for you as we all move along the continuum of time and space! Give Your Agenda to God You are very concerned with making the right choices about your…

We hear much about “coming home” for the holidays. My Christmas greetings and prayers for you and yours are contained in these words from Fr. Henri Nouwen: Coming Home There are two realities to which you must cling. First, God has promised that you will receive the love you have been searching for. And second,…

  The God of power, as he did ride In his majestick robes of glorie Resolved to light; and so one day He did descend, undressing all the way. —George Herbert   December 24, 2017: This year it is a quaint day in our Church Calendar! In the morning, we celebrate the Fourth Sunday of…