FROM THE PASTOR'S DESK Dear Parishioners, There is an ancient legend that on the day of Jesus’ resurrection, the devil, who is a master of disguise, attempted to get into heaven by pretending to be [...]
FROM THE PASTOR'S DESK Dear Parishioners, In recent years, transgender ideologues have mounted a cultural offensive that swept all rationality before them. First, biological science and objective reality were trashed as internal feelings came to [...]
FROM THE PASTOR'S DESK Dear Parishioners, It is sometimes said that the Ten Commandments are the heart of the Jewish-Christian tradition and that following the Ten Commandments is the way of faith. But such a [...]
FROM THE PASTOR'S DESK Dear Parishioners, Jesus throws out this image right at the beginning of today’s gospel. “You are the salt of the earth.” Really, Jesus? What do you mean by that? How are [...]
FROM THE PASTOR'S DESK Dear Parishioners, One of the greatest gifts my mom and dad ever gave to me was the gift of a Roman Catholic education. My formal education began at St. Patrick School, [...]
FROM THE PASTOR'S DESK Dear Parishioners, In today's Gospel, Jesus calls his first disciples: Peter and Andrew, and then James and John. The stories are brief and unadorned. Jesus says, "Follow me," and they leave [...]
FROM THE PASTOR'S DESK Dear Parishioners, Those of you, who were listening attentively to the Gospel may have noticed that there was a line in the Gospel that is used in another place in our [...]
POPE EMERITUS NENEDICT XVI FROM THE PASTOR'S DESK Dear Parishioners, I heard this story long ago and feel it should be told again. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do on this [...]
