First Saint in Heaven

Bulletin Q&A Article published 1-22-23: Who was the first saint through the gates of Heaven? What a great question for speculation! No one on earth has been to Heaven, so no one can prove that I am wrong or right. We can

A Time for Fasting

Homily, 1-16-23; Monday of the 2nd Week in Ordinary Time: My parents used to have a place in Florida where they would go to stay during the winter months after they retired. A couple of times we went down in the spring to visit them, and one of those times our visit fell during the… Continue reading A Time for Fasting

Baptisms During Lent?

Bulletin Q&A Article published 1-8-23: Someone told me that baptizing babies during Lent was not allowed. Is this true? Baptisms are allowed during Lent. The Order of Baptism of Children, the Church

Rosary Question

Bulletin Q&A Article published 1-1-23: When praying the rosary I am either sitting in my prayer chair or driving in the car. I thought in a talk I heard that we can continually pray the rosary as we go about our daily work. Is this true? Is this reverent enough? Praying the rosary is an… Continue reading Rosary Question

Facing Persecution

Homily, 12-26-22; Memorial of St. Stephen: All through life we experience ups and downs, highs and lows. Yesterday, we celebrated the birth of Jesus with great joy. And then today

Purgatory Questions

Bulletin Q&A Article published 12-11-22: Does it hurt physically to go to Purgatory? Is there a set time to stay there? Where is Purgatory? Catholic belief in Purgatory is a very important. Those that don