FROM THE PASTOR'S DESK Dear Parishioners, Today's first reading from the Book of Exodus is problematic in several ways. First, it associates God with violence. God seems to be party to Joshua's military campaign that [...]
FROM THE PASTOR'S DESK Dear Parishioners, We all have expectations - some idea of what is likely and what is unlikely for our lives. Jesus met ten men with no expectations of anything good. He [...]
FROM THE PASTOR'S DESK Dear Parishioners, When we hear today’s readings, we can understand the challenge of preaching the Gospel today. We live at a time when divorce is common and acceptable in most countries [...]
FROM THE PASTOR'S DESK Dear Parishioners, There are many things we could discuss about this long and difficult parable about the rich man and Lazarus. But today I would like to focus on its stark [...]
FROM THE PASTOR'S DESK Dear Parishioners, Today's gospel is a series of sayings of Jesus that pull in different directions. So rather than trying to harmonize them, I would like to focus on just one: [...]
FROM THE PASTOR'S DESK Dear Parishioners, I heard this story long ago and feel it should be shared with you. It always brings a smile to my face. I hope it does for you as [...]
FROM THE PASTOR'S DESK My Dear Parishioners, "Don't let the sun go down on your anger" is something I first heard watching "Little House on the Prairie" TV series. Little did I know at the [...]
FROM THE PASTOR'S DESK Dear Parishioners, Cats are not known for their humility. In fact, thousands of years ago cats were worshipped as gods. Apparently, they have not forgotten this! The life of a cat [...]
FROM THE PASTOR'S DESK There are two images in today's gospel, and neither one of them is particularly encouraging. First there is the image of the narrow gate. Jesus says that to enter the kingdom [...]
FROM FATHER NICO Dear Friends, How providential I am writing to you for the first time this weekend, the second anniversary of my wonderful time with all of you. I officially started at Saint Philip [...]
