Happy Easter my friends! Over the past couple of decades, I have asked a lot of people what their favorite season of the year is. Obviously, when you ask enough […]
Inescapable Mercy I am, for the first time in recent memory, unsure of where to begin speaking on this beautiful topic. I am currently amid an ever-growing stack of writings, […]
THE MOST IMPORTANT DAY IN HISTORY The history of Easter Sunday is so important to Christians: it is the day we celebrate the single most important event in human history. […]
Windows Wide Open There are at least two landmark “breathe deeply” moments each spring. The first is that very first day when you step outside and instead of thrusting your […]
This and That Starting a few weeks ago, we added an hour of Eucharistic Adoration following the 8:00 am Mass at Annunciation on Fridays. All are welcome to join us […]
Patronage Greetings my friends! I hope this message finds you well. This weekend we find ourselves nearing the mid-point of Lent. I hope that your Lenten journey has been fruitful. […]
On Temptation Somebody said. “When you flee from temptation, be sure you don’t leave your home address.” Today’s gospel is about the temptation of Jesus in the desert by the […]
The Great Challenge: to love & forgive our enemies! In Biblical times, the Jews considered people as their enemies when they were unlike them in any form as being on […]
It is near the beginning of Jesus’ public ministry. He has just selected his 12 apostles, plus a great number of disciples are also with him. In addition a large […]
Baptism of Jesus This Sunday’s Gospel from St. Luke tells the story of the Baptism of Jesus. The Father’s voice is heard saying, “You are my beloved Son; in whom […]