The Stations of Advent If you’re anything like me, by now – the 3rd Sunday of Advent – you’re tired of trying to come up with the “perfect” gift ideas, tired of the running around & busyness, and especially tired of hearing the same five Christmas songs on endless repeat.  Yet, today, this Gaudete Sunday, … Continued

PRAYING THE PARISH FORWARD The current rallying cry for St. John Parish is prayer: “Discipleship Deeply Rooted inPrayer.” Prayer is the essential conversation with God, and prayer is intimately tied tothe four powerful “themes” of the four weeks of Advent; the virtues of hope, peace, joy,and love. We’ve started presenting a series called Praying the … Continued

Advent Poetry Advent, a journey through time and space,A pilgrimage to a sacred place.With every carol, a melody's embrace,Echoing dreams of love and grace.So, in this season of wonder and glee,May your days be filled with harmony.As Advent whispers its last goodbye,Embrace the love that will never die.ChatGPT 3.5 This past Thursday was ChatGPT’s first … Continued

The world is full of uncertainties right now. Inflation and economic worries continue with no clear end in sight. War and rumors of war abound. The fabric of our social existence seems to be unraveling amid political division, lack of common values, and social media driven isolation from true community. How in the world is … Continued

Thankful in Christ I am always reminded at this time of the year of the specialness of the Eucharist in a different way. The Eucharist literally means “thanksgiving.” Each time we consume the Eucharist, we are participating in the act of thanksgiving to God through His True Body and True Blood. When we return to … Continued