The Sacraments of Initiation While there are seven sacraments in the Church, the three that are the “Sacraments of Initiation – Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist – lay the foundations of every Christian life,” (CCC 1212, emphasis original*) and usually at this time of the year we begin to get a lot of inquiries from parents … 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
Getting From Point A to Point B Although it may be hard to believe, we are about to enter into an incredible journey together. This week we will celebrate Ash Wednesday, aka: point A, and begin our travels through Lent toward our destination, point B, the holiest season of the year: the Triduum. The word … Continued
Today we celebrate the GAUDETE of Advent! In lighting the third candle, the rose-colored one, we are filled with the JOYful realization that our wait is almost over. Anticipation is an exciting part of any journey. It allows us to reflect on what (WHO) we are anticipating and gives us the great grace of time … Continued
Have you ever been so busy you can’t even think straight? I don’t know what to write here. I’m tasked with writing a bulletin article this week, but like many of you, I’ve been very busy lately with lots of other “stuff” and have put it off until this moment. Now I sit here, in … Continued