Workcamp
Our Workcamp crew returned last Saturday from Vandalia, Illinois. They spent their week being the hands and feet of Jesus. Here are quotes from some of our young people: I loved meeting new people from many different states and getting to know the residents we worked for. ~ Nolan A. (first [...]
Homecomings and Change
Because I choose to live in a place that’s 1,400 miles from my hometown, my vacations are most often homecomings. This year was no different, and the kids and I just recently returned from 9 days in the breathtaking mountains of Vermont, the Northeast Kingdom as those of us from [...]
A Thorn In The Flesh To Make Me Humble!
Our second reading this weekend is taken from St. Paul’s letter to the Corinthians. In this letter, St. Paul talks about “a thorn in the flesh.” While he doesn’t really say what it is, he tells a lot about the effect that this burden has on his life. St. Paul [...]
Building Upon The Rock Of St. Peter
It is time again for our most favorite of feasts, the celebration of our patron, St. Peter. Father Steven and I hope that everyone can join us for a fun-filled celebration. St. Peter was an intriguing fellow. I am constantly drawn to St. Peter, because I can see so much [...]
The Right Tools For The Job
The readings we heard last week and this week set my mind on a branch of theology known as ecclesiology, which deals with the nature of the Church. Many of us are familiar with the idea of Christ initially founding (or planting, if you will) His Church in the world, [...]
Inviting Jesus To Your Wedding
Imagine that you are the wonderful person who was responsible for bringing two totally amazing people together, and now they are getting married. You have prayed for them, hoped for them and lovingly watched their relationship blossom. Your joy is beyond belief! They have announced their wedding, and you wait [...]
Summer In Youth Ministry
School is out and summer is here! Please pray for our teens and young people, especially those who have recently graduated and are transitioning to the next chapter of their lives. Summer, although different, is no less busy than the school year in the world of youth ministry! In today’s [...]
Living With Expectant Faith
Today we celebrate the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of the Lord. We are connected to Jesus in a most powerful way, whenever we receive His Precious Body and Blood in the Eucharist. Several months ago, I visited the Washington County Jail for a Word and Communion [...]
Three Equals One
It is a scene that I have witnessed countless times in my brief time as a deacon. The parents present their beautiful child for baptism. The infant, dressed in a pristine white gown, is about to encounter the Trinity in a unique and beautiful way. I trace the sign of [...]
A New Pentecost
It’s pretty easy to be amazed at the account we hear from the first reading on this feast. We can easily associate, based on this account, signs, miracles, even what we might call “strange occurrences,” with the arrival of the Holy Spirit. And why wouldn’t we? Jesus foretells us of [...]
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