In this Sunday’s gospel, we reflect on the familiar story of Mary and Martha. Mary is often equated with the contemplative lifeand Martha with the active life. In this particular context, Jesus reveals that Mary made the better choice, but it was a choice for a specific moment, place, and circumstance. Jesus is reminding us that our choices do matter. […]
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It was particularly fitting that our new flagpole went up the week we prepared to celebrate the independence and freedom of our great country. This was a communal effort with many contributing. Erv Geisler from our Parish Building Committee led the efforts. Our incoming 6th graders from the Academy held a special fundraiser when they
Who Is My Neighbor? Read More »
If the events of today’s world offer us anything, it’s the opportunity to reflect and rethink what peace means and reorient our hearts. In this Sunday’s gospel, Jesus sends out the seventy-two disciples to towns and villages, not to change them, but to offer them his peace. In a similar way, Jesus sends us out from Holy Family community
The struggle for peace begins not between me and another but within myself. Read More »
