Reflections, first political, after a Pilgrimage to Israel

Reflections, first political, after a Pilgrimage to Israel I am writing this for awareness of something I learned that I didn’t expect to as profoundly and I think most of my group feels the same.  I am working on 3 other blogs for Holy Week that are faith based coming from our trip.  (with pictures) Continue reading “Reflections, first political, after a Pilgrimage to Israel”

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!”

Thoughts after Southerland Springs 1st Baptist Shooting.

Thoughts after Southerland Springs 1st Baptist Shooting. I didn’t want to respond to the violence in Southerland Springs right away.  I was mad and frustrated.  How could this be and so close.  This will be a summary of my homily and for those upset that I am not jumping on the gun control wagon, pleaseContinue reading “Thoughts after Southerland Springs 1st Baptist Shooting.”

Reverence, how do we or should we show reverence….

Reverence, how do we or should we show reverence…. I was asked today about how I project reverence.  That took me back a little, because I’ve struggled with that question.   I don’t really think that working at showing reverence is appropriate.  How do we show reverence?  Kneeling?  Folding our hands?  By what we wear?Continue reading “Reverence, how do we or should we show reverence….”

23rd Sunday of Ordinary Time Homily, and subsequent thoughts…

23rd Sunday of Ordinary Time Homily, and subsequent thoughts… It wasn’t until mass today, see video below, that I realized that today was 9/11.  Not only do we have a mysterious God, but a good God. This weekend I preached on the internal part of the message in the readings.  Click here to read readings.Continue reading “23rd Sunday of Ordinary Time Homily, and subsequent thoughts…”

Information on March 2018 Holy Land Pilgrimage.

Information on March 2018 Holy Land Pilgrimage. Hot of the press if you are reading this in August.  Here are the details of St. Pius X and friends pilgrimage to the Holy Land. Some questions answered: Who is eligible?  Anyone with $2900 that wants to go on pilgrimage to Holy Land. Do we have toContinue reading “Information on March 2018 Holy Land Pilgrimage.”