Holy Trinity Sunday/Lectio Divina Hello Parish! As we celebrate the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, I thought I’d offer to you a quick outline of an ancient way of praying with scripture, lectio divina. I taught a class on it to FOCUS* missionaries last week, and it may just be one of the most … Continued
Lent, O Lent, Where Didst Thou Go? Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion – the beginning of Holy Week! With Easter only a week away, it seems as though Lent just flew by this year, even though there are a few days left to go (Lent officially ends when the Mass of the Lord’s Supper … Continued
This Sunday’s gospel reading is of the woman caught in adultery. I’d like to offer a couple of thoughts about how the decision made by Jesus in this gospel applied right at the moment of Jesus’ ministry, as well as how it applies right now. Adultery is a serious sin, to be sure, and on … Continued
St. John the Evangelist School – Where Faith and Family Meet Academic Excellence Faith – Our Catholic faith is at the core of who we are and all we do. Daily prayer and religious instruction, weekly Mass, Sacramental preparation, virtue and character building, and monthly Adoration provide a firm spiritual foundation. Even our littlest preschool … Continued
The Bride of Christ We often hear about the priestly nature of men and the authority they (can and should) exercise in the home and on the altar. However, during my pregnancy, I found myself constantly reflecting on something I’ve never heard of before – the Eucharistic nature of woman. During that time and even … Continued