You may have noticed in the last few months I haven’t written as much as I used to. Generally, I make a point to write something here at least once a week. I write more often as Spirit inspires me. Lately, I struggle a little to know what to write about. I don’t get many …
In our country where we believe in democratic principles, laws are passed by the majority vote of elected representatives (who were elected by getting the largest share of the vote – not necessarily a majority if there were more than two candidates). So, “majority rule” sets the tone in our country. Does that mean that …
As part of our diocesan initiative this year to help us better understand the Mass, here is the homily I gave today on the Holy Trinity. All three persons of the Trinity are at work in the Mass and they do it all together. Trinity Sunday, Year A Exodus 34:4-6b, 8-9 2 Corinthians 13:11-13 John …
Who do you trust? Why do you trust them? I place my trust in God, or, at least that is always my goal. I willingly put my trust in God because I know he won’t deceive me. I know God won’t do anything to hurt me. I believe God knows what is best for us. …
Tonight I am wondering what to write about. Sometimes, I might write two to four times a week with the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. I start writing tonight not because I know what I want to say. I’m writing because I haven’t writing in a few days. Normally, I write based on some ministry …
Recently, a couple of people asked me if Pope John Paul II had changed the Stations of the Cross in 1991. They had been reading in one of the many lenten prayer books that available and it said that Pope John Paul II introduced a new set of Stations in 1991. Pope John Paul II …
I received three questions yesterday submitted to the web site and have posted the answers at http://www.renewaloffaith.org/questions.asp#qa. Peace, Fr. Jeff
Today (Ash Wednesday) is a day of fasting and abstinence. As Catholics, we abstain from meat today. I seldom go a day without eating meat so this is a sacrifice for me but I do so willingly because God is more important to me than a piece of meat. As Catholics, we are also called …
Getting ready for Lent might seem like a strange title for an article. After all, Lent is a season of preparation, a time of seeking conversion. In Lent, we work to open our hearts to God. So, what do we need to do to get ready for Lent if it is supposed to be a …
In today’s gospel (Thursday, February 17, 2011 – Sixth Week in Ordinary Time) Jesus asks him disciples two questions. First, he asks them, “Who do people say that I am?” A nice beginning question, no pressure, simply asks factually what are other people saying. The disciples respond, “John the Baptist, others Elijah, still others one of …
