Laetare Sunday (Mar. 31, 2019)
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, This weekend we celebrate Laetare Sunday. Taken from the introit, or first words, of the Mass “Laetare Jerusalem,” meaning “Rejoice, O Jerusalem,” we rejoice…
Almsgiving (Mar. 24, 2019)
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, In today’s Gospel Christ offers a very challenging image. He speaks of a person who has a fig tree that puts forth no fruit…
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! (Mar. 17, 2019)
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Happy Saint Patrick’s Day! While I can’t say I have any Irish in my blood, as an alumnus of the Fighting Irish I’d like…
Prayer, Fasting, and Almsgiving (Mar. 10, 2019)
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, I would like to begin by extending a big thank you to all those who took part in last week’s Multicultural Mardi Gras Celebration.…
Lent is coming! (Mar. 3, 2019)
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, It’s hard to believe, but Lent is already upon us. On Wednesday we begin that sacred season which, for many of us, can seem…