“From every mountainside, let freedom ring.” These words from Samuel Francis Smith’s 1831 hymn America rang throughout our land last week as we attained the ripe old age of 247. And what better way to party on our birthday than with fireworks, burgers and brats on the grill and a couple of brewskis? After all, … Continued
“With great power comes great responsibility.” Those words, spoken by the fictional Uncle Ben to his nephew, Peter Parker (aka: Spiderman), might be from a comic book, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t true and worth serious consideration. As Catholic Americans, we belong to two of the most powerful institutions on the face of the … Continued
Thank You for a Great Year As we come upon the final week of school, I think of all the incredible blessings witnessed at St. John School this year. Many people have asked how the year has gone. With the flood in the school and getting to know a new community, there were many challenges. … Continued
Vino Nuevo “For these men are not drunk, as you suppose, since it is only the third hour of the day.” It was quiet – the calm before the holy storm. Suddenly a sound came from heaven like the rush of a mighty wind and filled the house in which the disciples were gathered on … Continued
Christ is Risen! Alleluia! Alleluia! He is risen indeed! Alleluia! Alleluia! Happy Easter, and Happy Feast of the Ascension of Our Lord to Heaven! Today we recall and celebrate the return of Jesus to the Father. I have mixed feelings about this feast day. It is glorious because Jesus was sent by the Father for … Continued