Category: Pastor’s Message

The sacrament of Baptism is God’s welcoming meal for the newly initiated as they become the children of God.  But the meal does not only nourish them; it graces and feeds everyone who participates in this sacramental welcome. If the baptized ones are infants, later they will need to be told what happened that day. …
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All December long, we have been awash in Christmas card images of bejeweled kings riding camels across the desert, following yonder star; or manger scenes with kneeling kings worshipping at the crib; or cards in glittering foil, displaying the gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh.  We have stood before our own parish creche and tried…
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In today’s final Gospel of the liturgical year, we come to the moment when Jesus declares that his kingdom is not of this world. In 1925, Pope Pius XI instituted this special Sunday as the Feast of Christ the King.  In 1969, Pope Paul VI gave the celebration a new title: Our Lord Jesus Christ…
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In a “Bizarre” cartoon, a Mayan artist shows the chief his new calendar wheel.  He explains, “I only had enough room to go up to 2012.” The mayan chief laughs and says “That’ll freak somebody out someday!” End of the world predictions have freaked out a lot of people over the centuries. In today’s Gospel,…
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A wealthy parishioner who had never given any money to support his parish was approached by the chairman of the stewardship committee, for help with extensive roof repairs. “Sir,” he said, “our records show that you are a millionaire but have never helped your parish. We really need a new roof. Can you help us…
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