Good Shepherd Sunday Whenever we read a book, watch a movie, or contemplate a work of art, we enter into something of a relationship with that artwork. The relationship could be momentary and fleeting, pleasing to our senses, but easily forgettable. It could be a deeper engagement, during which we stare at it and become … Continued

When God Shows Himself When I first started going to Bible study, probably around 2008, I literally knew nothing about the Scriptures, God’s love letter to me.  Okay, maybe not “nothing”.  I knew that there were four Gospels and could name them; I knew there’s an Old and a New Testament; and I could name … Continued

His Mercies Never Come To An End  In the year 587BC devastation fell upon Judah.  Babylonian armies of Nebuchadnezzar II invaded, plundered and laid waste the city of Jerusalem, including its holiest site, the Temple of Solomon.  Temple treasures were confiscated and the Ark of the Covenant was seized.  Many of the Jews were deported … Continued

Humanity’s Two Enemies Conquered! On April 3rd of last year, Fr. Jim Shaver had passed away.  Later this next week, we will be celebrating the first anniversary of his passing.  Many of you witnessed for the first time the funeral of a priest, over which our bishop presides and many brother priests from around the … Continued

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