Ash Wednesday and Lent
This coming Wednesday is Ash Wednesday, which is the beginning of the Season of Lent. We know that Lent is a wonderful time of renewal and spiritual growth for all believers. It is a time when we seriously consider our faith lives and how we are doing as disciples of Jesus. Sometimes we can focus on “giving something up” for Lent, and we forget that we can be doing extra things to grow in our faith during this time. We can pray more, come to daily Mass or engage in devotional
Faith in God is a Blessing
A person of faith approaches each day in wonder and in awe….One wonders how God will ask good things of us, and then one is in awe at the wonderful way God sends such goodness into life each day! Faith in God is a blessing. Faith gives us peace and joy and security in strong ways. Faith gives us direction and guidance. Faith teaches us to trust in a plan greater than any we could imagine! My thanks again to all of you who are so generous to our Annual Pastoral Appeal (APA) fr
A Gift of Faith
Our faith in Christ is a powerful force for good in the world. Sometimes we can think of how our family and our close friends can benefit from that gift of faith, but we know that we belong to a wide, universal Church with influence and good effect everywhere. Again, we are reminded this weekend that in 2019 we are called to make a difference. Our Annual Pastoral Appeal (APA) is underway. It is so important. This is our way of showing how we want to continue to build for the
Live Courageously for Christ
Working for God’s purposes is always a sign of our faith in God. Religious practices can enhance this work, but the real work of faith is not in a church building… it is to bring God’s love to the world! My thanks to all of you who are so generous with your sharing of time, talent and treasure with our parish and the church at large. That is why our Annual Pastoral Appeal is so important this year. This is our way of showing how we want to continue to build for the future of
