The middle of five children, I grew up in a family that was wonderful in bringing Protestants and Catholics together, and this was long before Vatican II. My father was a Protestant and my mother a Catholic, and despite objections from both of their families, they built a good ... [read more]
Diaconate Journey Continues – Ignatian Spirituality
May 18th was our last Spiritual Direction and the turning in of our last homework as Deacon Aspirants. We also spent the afternoon with Jerry Frumento who is a passionate instructor on the Old Testament. Our last Spiritual Direction marked the completion of the 19th ... [read more]
Liturgy Matters…Vatican II: The Beginnings Of Liturgical Reform
50 years ago this month, Pope John XXIII presided over the opening of the Second Vatican Council, perhaps better known as Vatican II. The effects of this council are still being felt, nowhere more strongly than in our liturgy. Over the next few weeks we are going to look at the ... [read more]
Believing as a Beloved Disciple and The Year of Faith
Dear Friends: As we anticipate the year ahead, I want to let you know what we have to look forward to here at Holy Family. Believing as a Beloved Disciple and The Year of Faith This year our parish theme is Believing as a Beloved Disciple. Throughout this year, we will ... [read more]
Religious Education Congress Living the Call Workshop Slide Presentation
Here is the powerpoint presentation from the Living the Call Workshop at the Religious Education Congress this past weekend.Living the Call Powerpoint 2012 ... [read more]
Embracing the Desert
Many of us are struggling with the new economic realities of the past two or three years. Unemployment, and underemployment, figures continue to be gloomy. Countless people have been looking for work for months without success. Our faith can be challenged at times like this, ... [read more]
Keep Holy Election Day
Keep Holy Election Day As we enter into the run up to the next Presidential Election in November 2012, I have been thinking more and more about what it means to be an American citizen and a Catholic. The 2012 election will be my first opportunity to vote for a US President ... [read more]
