Dear friend, In the past, whenever I was going through a difficult situation, I would run to the library or bookstore to buy the latest book on the topic of the problem in the hopes of finding some answers. Why not? I remember hearing it over and over again in school from grammar school on … More ‘Thy word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.’ Psalm 119:105
Ps 40:2, 3, 4, 18 I have waited, waited for the LORD,and he stooped toward me.R. Lord, come to my aid! The LORD heard my cry.He drew me out of the pit of destruction, out of the mud of the swamp;he set my feet upon a crag; he made firm my steps.R. Lord, come to my aid! And he … More Lord, come to my aid!
Dear friend, Two sentences using three very powerful words each can change your life for the better. They are: “I am sorry” and ‘Please forgive me”. A friend and I were having a heart-to-heart talk and sadly she admitted that her husband will not say he’s sorry to her when she confronts him about a … More 7…..but if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin. 1 John 1:7
Dear friend, So often we go about our daily lives concerned about our families, our health, the health of our family, our finances and the list goes on. We’re human so naturally we will stress about these things at times but when you’re feeling particularly troubled remember what Jesus said, 28 “Come to me, all you who … More Do not be conformed to this world[a] but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that you may prove what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. Romans 12:2
Dear friend, Recently I heard a thought-provoking line from a movie, Signed, Sealed, Delivered – Lost Without You, where one of the main characters quotes a colleague, who had recently died, “death is nothing to be scared of, honey… But it is something to prepare for.” There is so much fear and uncertainty in our … More 1 He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High,who abides in the shadow of the Almighty, 2 will say to the Lord, “My refuge and my fortress; my God, in whom I trust.” Psalm 91: 1-2
Dear friend, While studying for my Master’s in Family Ministry our class was instructed to watch the movie Schindler’s List. I was reminded of the main character in the movie, Mr. Schindler, a business man, who was inspired to save as many Jews during World War II from the terrible and unforgettable atrocities of Nazi … More Deliver us from evil…..
Dear friend, So many prayers answered – what a blessing to have Roe v Wade’s decision reversed this past Friday but now what tragedies are happening around our country because of it. During such times it helps to look to our Holy Father, Pope Francis, to give us comfort and hope. Here is a short … More The Fifth Commandment: You shall not kill. Exodus 20:13
Dear friend, God is amazing, He’s beyond amazing! Great men and women have tried to explain Him but we will never comprehend who God is and all His amazing powers. This is where faith comes in. God simply asks us to believe in Him and His desire to make a better world for us, all … More Psalm 8:1, ‘O Lord, our God, how wonderful your name in all the earth!’
Dear friend, The war in the Ukraine and now, to date, statics from the Gun Violence Archives (GVA) a recorded 238 mass shootings, including the most recent violent attack on the elementary school in Uvalde, Texas are shaking the very core of our lives. These absolutely senseless acts of violence have many people asking, ‘where … More “Let not your hearts be troubled; believe [a] in God, believe also in me. John 14:1
Dear friend, since my parish has been focusing on the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit this Easter Season, I have not been able to ignore the fact that each and every one of these benevolent gifts bestowed on us from Baptism by God are key to leading a holy and righteousness life. In my … More “The spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him: a spirit of wisdom and of understanding, a spirit of counsel and of strength, a spirit of knowledge and of fear of the Lord” (Isaiah 11:2)
His Righteousness 