One year ago when in person Mass participation was paused until further notice. The faithful gathered in their homes for live streamed Masses That worked well for a few months as we navigated “stay at home orders.” Yet we longed to be together for worship. With the change […]
The first Sunday of Advent marks the beginning of the new Liturgical Church Year. It comes at a time when we enter the deep nights of December. We feel the bone-chill of winter winds. As the virus surges within our communities we need this season. We have grown […]
This evening marks the beginning of the Advent Season. Set-up for Advent is predictable: unpack the pewter base and check the candle length. Today I plucked a few sprigs from the emerald green arborvitea behind my neighbor’s garage. Assembling the Advent wreath I ask myself how different will […]
God’s Mercy endures forever (Psalms 108, and 136), a cry that seeps into our bones, our minds, our whole being. Let all the people cry out: God’s Mercy endures forever, and ever! Tomorrow, Divine Mercy Sunday, 2nd Sunday of Easter draws our attention to the Mercy of God. How fitting […]