By the Faithful Disciple GROW AS A DISCIPLE All this talk about wisdom in today’s readings … why should we care? Born of a familiarity with the heart of God, wisdom is a virtue that grants us discernment to know right from wrong and to follow God’s plan. It is so important to the life…
By the Faithful Disciple GROW AS A DISCIPLE Everything in God’s creation is intended to reflect his goodness and proclaim his glory. It’s not hard to understand this idea when we behold the majesty of the sea. It can be more difficult, however, to remember this is also present in each of us and in…
After almost 30 years of hard physical work and dedication to our parish community, the time has come for Dave McDaniel, our maintenance person, to retire. Dave had become such a important part of our community during that time. Many of you probably never knew him but he was the one who was opening and…
By the Faithful Disciple GROW AS A DISCIPLE Experience, education, and brainpower give parents wisdom and foresight. They can see the bigger picture and determine, for example, that eating an entire box of cookies will make their child sick – no matter how appetizing the cookies appear. God, likewise, has a perspective that is infinitely…
(Fr. Chad Ripperger) Mary Immaculate, living tabernacle of the Divinity, where the eternal Wisdom lies hidden to be adored and served by angels and men; Queen of heaven and of earth, beneath whose sway are subject all things that are lower than God; Patroness of the United States of America, sorrowful and mindful of…
SHOEBOXES! SHOEBOXES! and MORE! The Felician Sisters of Livonia and I are very thankful to all of you for your tremendous response to their annual request for shoeboxes, household items and more for the needy families of Appalachia, America. The good sisters are already preparing these special surprise packages to be delivered for Christmas presents.…
By the Faithful Disciple GROW AS A DISCIPLE How often does ambition get in the way of holiness? In today’s Gospel, Jesus foretells his death, and the Apostles respond by arguing over who among them is most important. But the Apostles’ aspirations and motivation stand in stark contrast to the humility necessary for discipleship; their…