When Coming Home Only Brings Temporary Relief
Have any of your relatives who have been in combat ever talked about what they experienced in combat? I now have a better idea so few share their experiences,
Sacred Speech – Good Deeds
Christianity has always spread its message through sacred speech — and good deeds. St. Vincent doubles down on this charge to proclaim the good news in both word and action.
When God Has Other Ideas For Us
Father Robert Prior, CM always followed God’s will to serve with its many twists and turns.
The Homily I Wish I Had Preached!
“Wow, I wish I had preached that homily!” I know how often I experience that when I read Pope Francis’ homilies. I wish I knew Spanish to catch the full flavor.
Changing the Clocks of Our Lives
This year I began to think about this annual ritual of changing clocks as a metaphor for our lives. What if we could “replay” an hour that we lost in our lives. And if we could skip ahead what do we need to change in the present?
Belonging to God
What do we do and say which gives evidence of this truth of “belonging to God” as described for us in the Beatitudes?
Rom 16, 13 reads: "Greet Rufus, chosen in the Lord; and greet his mother—a mother to me also." If this…
Have a blessed Holy Week!
I have never thought about the people that were named in the Gospels. I would agree that they may be…
Generally, I love the laconic nature of Mark's Gospel. The Passion narrative is very compelling in its starkness, with one…
Father John, Blessings to you as you step cautiously down that new path. Grace and Peace be with you!