In Paul’s First Letter to the Corinthians, the apostle writes that it is imperative for a Christian to reflect on his conscience before he partakes of Holy Eucharist: “Let a man examine himself and so eat of the bread and drink of the cup” (1 Corinthians 11:28). The practice of examining one’s conscience before seeking…
Hello Families, In today’s Gospel, Matthew points the separation between the disciples and their families because he wants to show that Christian discipleship can require a change in our lives and even our family relationships. Perhaps the message for us today is to balance the radical call to be a follower of Jesus with the…
GROW AS A DISCIPLE “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” For most of my life, any time I have heard these words of Jesus, the emphasis has always been on “Repent.” Recently, I’ve started to pay more attention to the second half of Jesus’ proclamation: “The kingdom of heaven is at hand.”…
The generosity and spirit of service shown by the parishioners of St. Genevieve-St. Maurice are what make our annual Lenten Fish Fry Dinners such a wonderful success. We invite you to share your time and talents again this year. Please consider the dates and time slots when you are available to volunteer. Thank you for…
Hello Families, The New Year is underway, and we are busy in our Faith Formation classes. Along with our regular class lessons we will be looking toward our Lenten project. Stay tuned! Please pray for all our students and especially our sacramental students. The ministry of John the Baptist prepared for and pointed to the…
GROW AS A DISCIPLE I have struggled when doing work that feels unseen. Has anyone noticed that the floors were mopped today? Do my students care about the feedback I provide on their writing? Does my supervisor notice the extra time I put into my work? In today’s Gospel we hear John the Baptist announcing…
It’s common to hear belief in Jesus and the Church mocked as blind faith and credulity. But in reality, it is deeply human and rational. Think about it: we rely on the testimony of others constantly. I. trust chemists who certify the safety of toothpaste and cleaning products. I trust engineers when I use a…