Christmas Eve wondering
And so we come yet again to Christmas. It is not an easy time. Most recently there is the tragedy in Newtown, Conn. There is the current fiscal cliff issue,…
December 14, other ways . . .
Why can there not be more than one way to look at and live those parts of the catholic tradition that are not “essential”. In fact, there already are. There…
December 13, Papal Tweet
In one of his first tweets Pope Benedict responded to the question “How can we celebrate the Year of Faith better in our daily lives?” He said, “By speaking with…
7 December 12, Eucharistic Communities
There are a number of folks who for any number of reasons feel unwelcome or not accepted at their local parish. These reasons include, but are not limited to, being…
6 December, hmmm
In today’s Gospel Story (Luke 3:1-6) John is described in scriptural terms as “A voice of one crying out in the desert: ‘Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight…
3 December, recent . . .
Some interesting things happening. First off, the NCR (National Catholic Reporter) in an editorial came out in favor of women’s ordination. This is a courageous step, although the way these…
26 November, thoughts on a weekend
This past weekend was for me an interesting and grace-filled one. I “heard confessions”, celebrated a vigil Mass, prayed the Commendation of the Dying for someone I grew up with…
24 November, “. . . of yourself?”
In today’s Gospel Story for the Feast of Christ the King (John 18:33-37) Jesus asks Pilate, “Do you say this on your own, or have others told you of me?”…
22 November, Thoughts re Fr Roy Bourgeois
These are my thoughts, and my thoughts only. Fr Roy Bourgeois’ expulsion from Maryknoll and dismissal from the priesthood by the Vatican ought to give all of us food for…
19 November, recent events in church history
It was announced today that the Vatican has expelled Fr Ray Bourgeois from the Maryknoll Order and dismissed him from the priesthood. His offense was that he took part in…