Asking Jesus a Question is Dangerous A wise theologian and my good friend Jack Shea says, “Notice how scripture tells us that asking Jesus a question is dangerous.” Here are some examples. In Matthew 22:35 a lawyer asks Jesus, “Which commandment in the law is the greatest?” This seems straightforward. He is seeking one commandment […]
September 15, 2024 Read More »
Holy Family 40th Anniversary November 23 and 24 We will celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Holy Family Catholic Community with a post-5:00 pm Mass event on Saturday, November 23 here on our campus. We will have special hospitality after all Masses Sunday, November 24. Please mark your calendar and look for all kinds of fun
Eucharist Perhaps you have heard me express a concern about ‘church’ words that are difficult to understand. I believe leaders in the church often use terminology that many people simply do not understand. Paschal Mystery, Oblation, Triduum, Annulment, Transubstantiation and Evangelization top the list of terms that people have expressed confusion about during my time
September 1st, 2024 Read More »
Two Holy Family Parishioners Pursuing Priesthood Two young men from our community are taking major steps in their discernment of priesthood as a response to God’s call in their lives. On August 10, Jack Rosenwinkel made initial vows as part of his commitment to become a Jesuit priest. Jack is a 2013 graduate of Holy
Living Bread Jesus Christ gives us the foundation and inspiration for our Catholic belief in the Sacrament of the Eucharist. He does so in several ways, first and foremost in His words and actions during the Last Supper when he IDENTIFIES himself with Bread and Wine. He also gives us a lengthy discourse in the
