LENT & FASTING Fasting during Lent is so much a part of our Catholic culture that many of us step into it without much thought.  This year I plan to be much more intentional about the Lenten journey.  Why do we fast?  What does it accomplish?  And why is it called a FAST? The word … 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

A married couple’s primary objective is to get one another into heaven. There are many other responsibilities that come with being married, but all of them should be pointing toward this primary driver. Abby Mitch is going to get me to heaven and I, her. My wife is a big part of my faith journey … Continued

Come Holy Spirit in Ordinary Time Last I had the pleasure of writing to you we were in the midst of the Christmas Season celebrating the Birth of the Savior and the Gift of His Most Blessed Mother.  Now we are in the midst of Ordinary Time with Lent looming on the horizon- only two … Continued

Catholic Schools Week Catholic Schools Week this year has a special meaning for me.  I love being here at St. John Parish and School.  It’s been a blessing to be a part of this community. Those blessings have been especially abundant these last few weeks.  On Christmas day, one of the teachers ran up to … Continued