October 2016

     I will join you at all Masses this weekend to share our annual report.  Each year at this time, either I or a member of our Finance Council, has shared a financial report with you.  Most years the presentation was supported with a 1 or 2 page bulletin supplement. I hope that sharing this […]

Prayer is a fascinating spiritual exercise, isn’t it?  There are so many varied forms of it and as many different styles as there are people doing it.  In reflecting on, “…the importance of praying always and not losing heart…”  Jesus’ words that we heard in last week’s Gospel, I did some research and brushed up

There are many ways to look at scripture. There are varying philosophies regarding how to interpret scripture.  There are even various ways of referring to the stories we hear in the Bible.  Some say, “God’s Word.”  Some say, “The Bible says…”  Some call it “scripture” or “Sacred Scripture” or “The Good Word” or even “The

What if you woke up today with only the things that you thanked God for yesterday? One of our Academy teachers shared this quote with me a couple of years ago and I have it on a Post-It note in the rectory.  It is a philosophical question but it underscores the importance of gratitude.  When

Archbishop Cupich recently sent a letter to the pastors of the Archdiocese regarding the Renew My Church initiative.  He has begun this initiative in the spirit of St. Francis, who heard the Lord give him the same commission of renewal.  If Renew My Church is a bit confusing to you, please know that you are