Hello, everyone! Two brief but really fine reflective pieces for you regarding the Providence of God. As we enter more deeply into this Lenten season, may our reliance on God deepen as well. . .

Hello everyone! Still wondering about how to observe Lent this year? Why not take a suggestion from Pope Francis?

Hello everyone. In line with our readings today, and their admonitions about attending to the words that come out of our mouths, I found these little gems from the Desert Christians, those mighty men (and women!) who went off into the Egyptian deserts in the 4th century to undertake spiritual battle. Enjoy!

Hello everyone! Here we go into March! Did you know that in the ancient world, the year began in March rather than in January? It was the Romans who gave March its name; Mars was the god of war, and in honor of the fact that the waging of war was forbidden during the festivities ending the old year and beginning the new, they named the first month after him. What about the other months? How did they receive their names?

Hello everyone. Bishop Barron had an interesting reflection this past week for Wednesday’s gospel, in which Jesus declares that it is not that which goes into us that makes us unclean, but rather that which comes out of a person, from their heart.

Hello, everyone. I came across a really delightful little meme the other day. It was one person’s attempt to capture the flavor of various Catholic religious orders through the lens of a cow (!), believe it or not. Silly, yes; but kind of true, too!

Hello everyone! Some fun little trivia to start off your February. I’m assured by the couple who gave me these that they are all 100% true. Ha! Have fun!

Hello, everyone! Last weekend I preached on the Wedding at Cana from John’s Gospel. Here’s a fun little story concerning that same passage that didn’t fit into the homily, but that was just too good to let go. Hope you enjoy it!

Hello everyone! I know many of you have loved ones who’ve stopped practicing their faith, and perhaps even have walked away from an explicit relationship with God altogether. Be of good courage!

Hello, everyone! Here are some fun little animal facts that you can pull out at your next cocktail party (no charge!).

Happy New Year, everyone! In my reading, I came across this little gem from The Art of Loving God, written by St. Francis de Sales. It’s appropriate for new years and for resolutions. See what you think…

Happy New Year, everyone! May the peace and joy of the Word Made Flesh be yours.

Hello, everyone! Merry Christmas! I was thinking some of you early-arrivers might need a little something to keep you occupied while waiting for Mass to start. Try your hand at the following brain-teasers, all Christmas-themed (the answers are located somewhere in this bulletin!):