Mary Teaches Us To Pray!
Dear Friends, Love always seeks the lowest place. The Virgin Mary did this exceptionally and due to her humility she is the greatest of all the saints. We honor her in a special way in May and in October. I should have spoken about her sooner this month; however, you can also continue your love…
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How Much More Will God Give You When You Ask
Dear Friends, St. Pope John Paul II thought as a young man that prayer of petition was an immature type of prayer; it was for beginners or young people. Later on in life he said that every type of prayer includes prayer of petition and we should not be afraid to ask for the simplest…
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The Grateful One Gained Eternal Life
Dear Brothers and Sisters, As we heard last week Jesus wants nothing more than to kindle our faith a little each day so that the small seed grows into a huge tree that gives shade to many. It is a beautiful image of the Church, and of a Christian. Why didn’t Jesus say to the…
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Lord, Increase My Faith!
Dear Brothers and Sisters, I heard recently on a retreat for priests about the importance of being a father to those in the parish. I had heard this before but it really touched me this time. The reason for celibacy for priests is not just a practical point but so that priests may truly have…
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The Opposite Of Love Is Indifference
Dear Brothers and Sisters, Last week we were reminded of the fact that we are stewards of all that we have. Our life, our money, our family, our gifts and abilities are not ours. They are gifts from God and he will ask us for an account of how we used them. I made a…
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You Are The Steward Of Your Life!
Dear Brothers and Sisters, Last week we said the lost coin did not know it was lost; it had no feelings and no sense of its purpose. The lost sheep was more aware of its difficulties and would have cried all night if it was hurt or caught somewhere. The lost son was very conscious…
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He Is Crazy In Love With You
Dear Brothers and Sisters, The three parables we hear today go to the heart of the spiritual life. God doesn’t want you to jump through hoops to please him. It is not about earning our way into heave. God is the one who searches for us. These parables show God’s quest for us. In many…
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Pick Up Your Cross & Follow Me
Welcome brothers and sisters, We have been hearing all summer what it means to be a disciple of Christ. Last week we heard that a Christian takes the last place, not the first. And weeks beforehand we were reminded that a disciple prays to his father, his daddy, not to someone he fears, but someone…
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Keep Your Lamps Burning
Dear Friends, Last week we heard about the rich farmer who had too much and this week Jesus is addressing those who worry about having too little (Luke 12: 32-48). And one of the best ways to conquer covetousness and worry is to look for the Lord’s return. When you are living for the kingdom…
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Build Treasures In Heaven, Not On Earth
Dear Brothers and Sisters, The gospel has been spelling out recently what it means to be a Christian, a disciple of Christ. A disciple is one who when he starts to plow the field does not look back. A disciple helps the one in need, not just the one who is from his country or…
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