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Monday, May 13, 2019
Frankly, I don't know how Joseph and Mary did it. They possessed immense courage and enduring faith at a time of tremendous upheaval early in their marriage. They had their lives turned completely upside down and yet lovingly followed God's will for…
Wednesday, May 1, 2019
In many liturgical scholars’ thoughts, this feast of the Epiphany of the Lord should begin perhaps its own liturgical season, separate from Christmas and encompassing the next three Sundays. The word ‘Epiphany’ is often referred to as a…
Tuesday, April 30, 2019
This weekend, we are addressing the Archdiocesan Capital Campaign that we have begun here at Prince of Peace. Every parish of the Archdiocese is participating in this effort and this is now our time.
Over a month ago we published a flyer announcing…
Thursday, April 25, 2019
This weekend we celebrate First Eucharist with the children of our parish. We know, and our Catholic theology has taught that in His constant love, God the Father always intended to save us through Jesus. The Old Testament prefigures and prepares…
Friday, April 12, 2019
There is a popular song by Andra Day entitled “Rise Up”. I can’t help but think of it as we celebrate the Resurrection, the rising up of Jesus from the dead. The lyrics could easily be words from our Lord to us and why the resurrection is so…
Tuesday, April 9, 2019
This is it – the holiest week of the year. Only one man could turn a week of betrayal, intrigue and murder into the holiest week of the year. Jesus turns this week into an amazing experience of participating in it all and more – at least that is…
Wednesday, April 3, 2019
We’ve been mentioning it every Sunday since the beginning of Lent and trying to encourage all to receive the beautiful sacrament of Penance before Easter. It is getting closer and closer, and we really need to plan ahead, so whatever might be…
Monday, April 1, 2019
Where’s the turning point in the parable of the two sons (Luke 15:11–32)? Is it the moment when the young rebel “comes to himself” in the pigsty?
That’s certainly the way the story gets preached. We are encouraged to put ourselves in the sandals of…
Tuesday, March 19, 2019
It seems we are always hearing about issues of sexuality; whether within our Church or within society, what is right or wrong, what is acceptable or unacceptable. How do we handle the unique situations that come up? Human sexuality expresses a very…
Tuesday, March 12, 2019
You might notice we are doing a different Penitential Rite at Masses here during Lent. This is an option that is seldom used, but is another way to focus on mercy.
At the beginning of every Mass, the priest invites everyone to call to mind their…