Author Archives: Pat
Homily after Florida School Shootings, Thursday after Ash Wednesday!
Homily after Florida School Shootings, Thursday after Ash Wednesday! I was asked to type out my homily for today, but not sure this is really what I said. It was one of those inspired days and my second liturgy had a much deeper message, even through I set out to repeat what I had saidContinue reading “Homily after Florida School Shootings, Thursday after Ash Wednesday!”
Homily The 2nd Sunday of Ordinary Time Year B January 14, 2018 Deacon Dan McShane
Homily The 2nd Sunday of Ordinary Time Year B January 14, 2018 Deacon Dan McShane Opening: I’m sure if you speak to anyone that is in the Ordained or Religious Life, or in Lay Ministry, they can all tell you a story about their call to their vocation. Some might say that it wasContinue reading “Homily The 2nd Sunday of Ordinary Time Year B January 14, 2018 Deacon Dan McShane”
Pope Francis Lenten Message 2018
Pope Francis Lenten Message 2018 I figure most people can get this, but this is very, very good!Message of the Holy Father Francis for Lent 2018, 06.02.2018 The following is the Message of the Holy Father for Lent 2018 on the theme: “Because of the increase of iniquity, the love of many will growContinue reading “Pope Francis Lenten Message 2018”
How Could God Let This Happen, God’s Will be done!
How Could God Let This Happen, God’s Will be done! Recently, I have had many questions about God’s will. I cringe when people say, “I am praying to accept God’s will.” Like God is testing us by having bad things happen in our lives. Jesus taught us to pray, God’s will be done. Not helpContinue reading “How Could God Let This Happen, God’s Will be done!”
End of Year Thoughts (From my St. Pius X Bulletin Reflection)
End of Year Thoughts (From my St. Pius X Bulletin Reflection) As this year comes to an end, I realize that one of my most important relationships is also coming to an end, and I don’t like it. My great friend Bishop “Bob” Brucato is in the hospital and it is becoming more obvious thatContinue reading “End of Year Thoughts (From my St. Pius X Bulletin Reflection)”
Merry Christmas! Here is some great music for your day!
Merry Christmas! Here is some great music for your day! I keep getting distracted (ADHD) and have yet to listen to all of this one, but there are some great songs. I love their voices and the blend that they get! And one just for fun, no religion…
Advent Present – Mary Did You Know? Pentatonix
Advent Present – Mary Did You Know? Pentatonix The questions in this song remind me the amazing faith of Mary and the complexity of that simple, “Your will be done!” I don’t like songs like “Sing of Mary Pure and Simple” I don’t see her as simple. She is an amazing model of faith inContinue reading “Advent Present – Mary Did You Know? Pentatonix”
REJOICE! Gaudete! 3rd Sunday of Advent, Be Thankful!
REJOICE! Gaudete! 3rd Sunday of Advent, Be Thankful! Priests should wear pink and the reading remind us of many of the same things as the previous weeks with one very important difference. Gaudete translates to rejoice and we need to remember to rejoice in all things, but Paul gives us another insight. At reading fromContinue reading “REJOICE! Gaudete! 3rd Sunday of Advent, Be Thankful!”
The Jews Missed the Messiah! (According to Christians)
The Jews Missed the Messiah! (According to Christians) Why Advent? We have been listening to Christmas Carols in stores for months. Churches have Christmas lights and Trees already up and decorated. Why bother with a three week season this year? Ponder this: The Jews Missed the Messiah! (According to Christians) But by our faith, theContinue reading “The Jews Missed the Messiah! (According to Christians)”