LAST SUNDAY > THIS SUNDAY Last Sunday in my preaching about the importance of having personal experience of the radical compassion of God, I mentioned the power of the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius Loyola to help guide us into that life-transforming experience. The Spiritual Exercises are the foundation of so many things that people [...]
Pope Francis is calling the Church throughout the world into a new way of being, calling us to become a “synodal” church. That word means, literally, “walking together” or “on the way together.” That phrase “on the way” is rich in layers of meaning: it refers not only to a road or path, but also [...]
How would you like to be able to leave a legacy that would still be of life-changing importance to your descendants and future generations 500 years after you’re gone? I know of someone for whom that is true! Last Monday was a special day in the world of Jesuit ministries like our parish: the feast [...]
Pastor’s Pen – July 7, 2023 The Promise of the Future I want to convey, on behalf of the entire parish, an enormous THANK YOU to the many volunteers and staff who labored with such commitment to make possible the wonderful celebration of our 175th Anniversary on the parish feast day of Ss. Peter and [...]
Pastor’s Pen – June 23, 2023 This week of course I want to reflect on our parish 175th anniversary, a wonderful celebration for all of us, and a time to be renewed in the Spirit for God’s good work in this world. But first, a few current notices. Freedom Walk. The 60th commemoration of the [...]
Pastor’s Pen – May 19, 2023 In our last issue, I made an appeal for you to propose candidates for our young adult leadership program based in Ignatian spirituality. I repeat that today! – applications are open until May 31. See the details elsewhere in this eNews. This Sunday we will have a special celebration [...]
Pastor’s Pen – May 5, 2023 In our last issue, I made an appeal for you to propose candidates for our young adult leadership program based in Ignatian spirituality. I repeat that today! – applications are open at least until May 31. Scroll down to the end of this article for the details. I want [...]
Pastor’s Pen – March 31, 2023 We have travelled through the season of Lent arriving at last at Holy Week, when the church contemplates and celebrates the passion and death of Jesus, and his resurrection and outpouring of his Holy Spirit. Through these sacred liturgies, we can enter with Christ into the mystery of suffering [...]
Happy St. Patrick’s Day to those of Irish heritage and all their friends. Here’s a good article about the moving authentic writings of the real person (with links to the writings themselves) – I recommend it as part of your Lenten spiritual reading if you want to get beyond all the legends about shamrocks and [...]
Pastor’s Pen – February 17, 2023 The annual ritual of Lent begins next week with Ash Wednesday, on February 22. But first comes Mardi Gras on Tuesday 2/21! – and our long-awaited parish talent show. Come and enjoy the Cajun dinner and the entertainment provided by fellow parishioners (including yours truly). Be sure to [...]