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
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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
Divine Mercy Chaplet Question
Bulletin Q&A published 1-15-23: When praying the Divine Mercy Chaplet, I feel uncomfortable saying the words:
Christ’s Manifestation to the World
Homily, 1-9-23; Feast of the Baptism of the Lord: Merry Christmas! This is the last time I will be able to say this for a while. Many have already taken down their Christmas trees and decorations. Some held off putting away their nativity sets until January 6th, the traditional day for celebrating the arrival of… Continue reading Christ’s Manifestation to the World
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
The Reason for Our Joy
Bulletin Q&A Article published on 12-25-22: What is the reason for our joy on this Christmas day? In my
Nothing Will Be Impossible for God
Homily, 12-19-22; Monday of the 4th Week in Advent:
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