In this week’s Gospel Jesus speaks on the nature of effective evangelization: “You are the salt of the earth. But if salt loses its taste, with what can it be seasoned? It is no longer good for anything but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot. You are the light of the world…Just so, your … Continued
The Kingdom of God: The mystery of the Kingdom of God is one of the greatest mysteries of our faith. It was such an important part of what Jesus wanted to communicate during His time on earth. There are over forty parables about the Kingdom of God in the Gospels. When Pope St. John Paul … Continued
Today, may God give me the eyes to see His Truth, Beauty, and Goodness; the heart to love Him; and the will to become a saint. This week we celebrate Catholic Schools Week and the joy that fills Saint John School! We celebrate our parish, whose prayers and financial support strengthen our mission; our students, … Continued
In early December, instead of “decking our halls with boughs of holly,” Marcia and I were in flight to Rome for a Jubilee Year pilgrimage to Assisi and Rome. We were led by Sister Faith Marie Woolsey, FSE, daughter of parishioners Mike and Ellen Woolsey, and fellow Franciscan Sisters from Assisi and Rome. And truly, … Continued
To baptize means to dunk, drown, submerse, wash. John’s baptism was something new; there were lots of Jewish washing rituals and rites, but his was so unique that St. John became known as “the Baptizer.” He took the practice of mikvah (mick-VEH; a Jewish bathing ritual) away from the temple and took it out to … Continued