Welcome to My Family

Sandy Howison October 4, 2021

I wish you could meet my family. Our children—and their spouses and children—enrich my life and my husband’s life in countless ways.

Sharing the Word for October 4, 2021 – Twenty-seventh Week in Ordinary Time – Year 1

Rev. Daniel E. Pilarczyk October 4, 2021

Sometimes God makes demands on us that we find difficult. Yet God knows best, and we do best being obedient to him.

The peregrine falcon, spotted fawn, playful dolphin: all show us different faces of God. A hummingbird smaller than most human fists can fly over 500 miles without resting. Each one visits 1,000 flowers a day and can dive at 60 mph.

Sharing the Word for October 2, 2021

Rev. Daniel E. Pilarczyk October 2, 2021

God takes care of us in all kinds of ways. We don’t have to know the details of God’s governance in our lives, but it’s right to have confidence in God’s care and to be grateful for it.

St. Thérèse: My Spiritual Companion

Heather King October 1, 2021

What I thought was a brief walk with this beloved French saint turned into a lifelong journey of love and admiration.

Our Blessed Little Flower

Maureen O'Brien October 1, 2021

Honor St. Thérèse of Lisieux today by thinking of all the small things you do to try to be the best and most loving person you can be.

The Art of Listening

Daniel Imwalle October 1, 2021

When we say the word family, it can mean so many things. Our faith teaches us that the human family—that is to say, every single human being on planet Earth—makes up the body of Christ and has inherent dignity.

Sharing the Word for October 1, 2021

Rev. Daniel E. Pilarczyk October 1, 2021

Today’s First Reading from Baruch is a prayer of corporate repentance meant to be recited by the exiles in sorrow for corporate sinfulness–past and present.

Brothers and Sisters in Christ

Daniel Imwalle September 30, 2021

Violence and racism against people with Asian descent is on the rise in our country. Volunteering for charities or ministries where people of various backgrounds are served is a great way to break down the walls of bias.

Sharing the Word for September 30, 2021

Rev. Daniel E. Pilarczyk September 30, 2021

We who are followers of Jesus are called to clear the way for him, to prepare the world around us for his coming. We have to witness that the Lord is important.