From the Desk of Shayne Slough, Director of Parish Life – 5/19/24

Have you ever heard of “Holy Spirit tears” or the gift of tears? It’s more than “happy tears” or crying because you’re relieved or overjoyed. True “Holy Spirit tears” are actually a charismatic gift…from, as the name implies, the Holy Spirit.  I hadn’t heard of this gift until a few years ago, but when it … Continued

From the Desk of Shayne Slough, Director of Parish Life, 3/24/24

The Lord’s Unbridled Passion “Listen carefully. This is a mule’s bit and bridle…but this one is very special.  Thousands of years ago, when our people were finally set free from slavery, as they were leaving, one of our ancestors from the great tribe of Judah used this very bit and bridle to lead his mule, … Continued

From the Desk of Shayne Slough, Director of Parish Life – 1/14/24

Revival At the beginning of a new year, we all look for ways to “revive” our lives: cleaning and organizing our homes; deciding on a new exercise regimen or renewing our commitment to our current one; or maybe even embarking on “Bible in a Year” or “Catechism in a Year” with Fr. Mike Schmitz! 😉  … Continued