Bulletin Q&A Article; Published 10-27-24: Many years ago, a close relative of mine broke off all ties with me. Despite many attempts trying to apologize for anything I might have inadvertently said or done, I have received no response. I pray about the situation regularly. If I have repeatedly asked for forgiveness from the person… Continue reading Seeking Forgiveness
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Saved by Grace
Homily-10-21-24; Monday of the 29th Week in Ordinary Time: “For by grace you have been saved through faith, and this is not from you; it is the gift of God; it is not from works, so no one may boast.” We are here today because we have faith in Jesus. But we are reminded by… Continue reading Saved by Grace
Eastern Orthodox vs. Eastern Rite
Bulletin Q&A Article; Published 10-20-24: What is the difference between Eastern Rite Catholic Churches and Eastern Orthodox Churches? (This is a follow-up to last week’s article which discussed Eastern Rite Catholic Churches. I wanted to touch on it then, but that article was already getting too long.) Originally, there was only one Christian religion. By… Continue reading Eastern Orthodox vs. Eastern Rite
We have Something Greater than Jonah
Homily, 10-14-24; Monday of the 28th Week in Ordinary Time: “From the rising to the setting of the sun is the name of the LORD to be praised. High above all nations is the LORD; above the heavens is his glory.” These are words from today’s responsorial psalm. God is good. God is great. We… Continue reading We have Something Greater than Jonah
Eastern Rite Catholic Churches
Bulletin Q&A Article; Published 10-13-24: If the pope bans Latin Mass, would it be acceptable to convert to an Eastern Rite Catholic Church? First, the good news. The Eastern Rite Catholic Churches are part of the universal Catholic Church. Attendance at an Eastern Rite Catholic Church for Mass fulfills your Sunday obligation. There is no… Continue reading Eastern Rite Catholic Churches
Jesus as a Two-Edged Sword
Homily, 10-13-24; Sunday of the 28th Week in Ordinary Time, Cycle B: “Go, sell what you have, and give to the poor and you will have treasure in heaven.” We have a lot of images of Jesus in the Bible. We see Him portrayed, for example, as a shepherd, a bridegroom, a lamb, a rock,… Continue reading Jesus as a Two-Edged Sword
Hokey Pokey
Bulletin Q&A Article; Published 10-6-24: Given the origins of the Hokey Pokey and Simon Says, should Catholics be teaching this song and this game to their children? There are some who believe that the Hokey Pokey has anti-Catholic origins. But is that simply a conspiracy theory or urban legend? The controversy seems to have arisen… Continue reading Hokey Pokey
The Lord Gives, and the Lord can Take Away
Homily, 9-30-24; Monday of the 26th Week in Ordinary Time: “Naked I came forth from my mother’s womb, and naked shall I go back again. The LORD gave and the LORD has taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD!” Job received many blessings from the Lord, and so have I. That’s why when… Continue reading The Lord Gives, and the Lord can Take Away
Mindfulness
Bulletin Q&A Article; Published 9-29-24: I occasionally use the mindfulness technique to keep myself in the moment and reduce stress. I recently heard someone say that mindfulness is an occult practice? Is mindfulness sinful? Sitting quietly and focusing on breathing and what you feel in your body. I must admit that I didn’t know about… Continue reading Mindfulness
Now is an Acceptable Time for Charity
Homily, 9-22-24; Monday of the 25th Week in Ordinary Time: Our first reading today from Proverbs reminded me of our reading from St. James we heard a week ago on Sunday. In that reading, St. James writes: “If a brother or sister has nothing to wear and has no food for the day, and one… Continue reading Now is an Acceptable Time for Charity