19th Sunday in Ordinary Time The last time I had an opportunity to write a bulletin article, on the feast of Pentecost, I was moved to reflect on the virtue of hope, that which directs our eyes heavenward, accepts the promise of God, and rejects the self-defeating fears of the mind. And as I read … Continued

Preparing for the First Moments In The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd method of faith formation, the work of the catechist is to prepare the environment for the child.  The child is introduced to the environment in such a way that the child will be comfortable in the space so they can work to know … Continued

SURRENDER When we see the English word SURRENDER we probably assume it means to give up, throw down our arms, admit defeat, and become prisoner of the enemy. Surrender seems like something not good for us. The word comes from an Old French word with the same definition. But surrender, in the spiritual sense, is … Continued