Facing Grief

Susan Hines-Brigger June 15, 2021

We will all suffer from grief at some point in our lives. At times it can feel like an all-encompassing, heavy blanket. Other times it may feel a bit lighter.

Sharing the Word for June 15, 2021

Rev. Daniel E. Pilarczyk June 15, 2021

The ability to give–the desire to give to others–is itself a gift. How generous am I to my brothers and sisters? Why?

In speaking of South African women protesting the injustice of apartheid, poet June Jordan asserted that we are the ones we have been waiting for. Take time to look at your community and ask God for guidance for your justice-seeking.

Sharing the Word for June 14, 2021 – Eleventh Week in Ordinary Time – Year 1

Rev. Daniel E. Pilarczyk June 14, 2021

What the minister offers is not always what the people want and what the people want is not always what the minister knows they need.

St. Anthony, Help Me Find…

Clifford Hennings, OFM June 13, 2021

Anthony of Padua was an outstanding preacher. He spoke in a way that ordinary people could understand the extraordinary mercy of God.

Bless Our Pets

Daniel Imwalle June 12, 2021

It can be easy to take our animal friends for granted in our day-to-day lives. But their enriching presence is a reflection of God’s love.

Sharing the Word for June 12, 2021

Rev. Daniel E. Pilarczyk June 12, 2021

When we say that Mary loves us, we are speaking about her determination to do what is good for us–to lead us where Jesus wants us to go.

Perfect Joy

Christopher Heffron June 11, 2021

With the health crisis and unrest facing our world, finding a reason to be joyful may be hard. But it’s important that we smile—even if it’s through tears.

Sharing the Word for June 11, 2021

Rev. Daniel E. Pilarczyk June 11, 2021

On the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart we especially commemorate Jesus’ loving gift of himself in his death on the cross. To love the Lord Jesus is to be filled with the riches of God.