What follows below is the article I wrote for the cover of our parish bulletin last weekend. I had meant to post it before now but forgot. I was reminded of it yesterday when I attended our annual diocesan ministerium and the speaker’s first presentation spoke about religious freedom in our country. Professor Helen Alvaré, …
Hi, I just posted the video of my fourth presentation in the We Profess, We Believe series on the creed on my website at http://www.renewaloffaith.org/video—jesus-and-the-holy-spirit.html. Later tonight, I will be giving the final presentation in the series. Watch for that video coming soon! Peace, Fr. Jeff
1st Sunday in Let, Year B Genesis 9:8-15 1 Peter 3:18-22 Mark 1:12-15 February 22, 2015 Jesus had just been baptized by John in the Jordan River. One might think it would have been time to celebrate. However, instead of a celebration, we are told that, “The Spirit drove Jesus out into the desert.” Why? …
After several weeks of work, I am happy to announce the launch of our redesigned website. It’s the same address (www.renewaloffaith.org) with a fresh new look. Please note that the blog address has been updated to https://blog.renewaloffaith.org/blog). While redesigning the website I have added two new pages: God’s Commandments Added a page called for the …
6th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B Leviticus 13:1-2, 44-46 1 Corinthians 10:31-11:1 Mark 1:40-45 February 15, 2015 Jesus continues to heal people. Today it is a leper. Jesus heals lots of people and most of them we are never told what their illness is. Today we are told it is leprosy. Why do the …
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4th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B Deuteronomy 18:15-20 1 Corinthians 7:32-35 Mark 1:21-28 February 1, 2015 Moses was a great authority for his leadership among the Israelites. He was the one who acted as an intermediary between God and the people. He was the one who received the Ten Commandments from the Lord. Moses …
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4th Sunday in Advent, Year B 2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16 Romans 16:25-27 Luke 1:26-38 December 21, 2014 Today we hear about King David and Mary, two people very much interested in doing God’s Will but come from two very different perspectives. God made them both great. David was chosen by God to be …
Our Advent Season is a time of waiting and preparation as we get ready for the coming of Jesus Christ. It would be great if our normal lives could go on hold so we can focus on the season for a time but life continues. On top of the normal things in our lives there …
Here is an article I wrote for the cover of this week’s bulletin. Is It New Year’s Already? Today we celebrate the beginning of a new year. If you look at most calendars, you might think I have really lost it. The calendars that hang on our walls are normally based on the secular calendar …
As a nation today we celebrate Thanksgiving Day but we shouldn’t be thankful just one day a year. Our thanksgiving should be part of the attitude we live our whole life with. Our presence in the world should reflect an attitude of gratitude. As we celebrate this holiday, while it is a not feast day in …
