Something to Think About
Here is an article for you to think about and your own need for forgiveness. http://www.catholicnews.com/data/stories/cns/1401291.htm Peace, Fr. Jeff
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Getting Old?
Recently, I noticed there are things that I haven’t being hearing like the microwave beeping or the toaster popping. I mentioned this to my doctor who sent me for a hearing evaluation. Turns out my right ear is OK but the hearing in my left ear was significantly impaired. So, this past Thursday I picked up …
Making a Good Lent
What follows is the cover article of this week’s bulletin. Some of the details apply only here at Immaculate Conception but I think the ideas as something for all of us to think about for Lent. Making a Good Lent This Wednesday we will mark the beginning of Lent with our celebration of Ash Wednesday. …
Welcome Bishop Salvatore Matano
Yesterday (Friday, January 3, 2014), Bishop Salvatore Matano was installed as the ninth bishop of our diocese. This brings to an end the vacancy in Rochester that lasted almost sixteen months beginning in September 2012 when Bishop Clark’s retirement was accepted. You can read more about the installation on the Catholic Courier website. I will …
My Latest Presentation – “Attitude of Gratitude”
Check out my latest presentation “Attitude of Gratitude” at http://renewaloffaith.org/basics/gratitude.htm. Peace, Fr. Jeff
Thanksgiving and What Lies Ahead
Today is Thanksgiving. It’s a national holiday but it is also an appropriate day to celebrate in the church. We are a people of thanksgiving. The word Eucharist actually comes from a Greek word that means thanksgiving. Every time we celebrate Mass we give thanks to God. Our prayers at Mass speak of our thanks …
What Pope Francis Has Been Doing, Part II
Yesterday I read a news story on the NBC news website about Pope Francis announcing that the Vatican will survey the church before next year’s synod on the family. As the story says, it is “fascinating” that this will be done. When I read this story, I had a sense that some people will …
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What Pope Francis Has Been Doing, Part I
Today, I would like to write about two different things that Pope Francis has done this week. The first happened today. At noon Rome time, Pope Francis named Bishop Salvatore R. Matano as the ninth Bishop of Rochester. I was able to watch the news conference via the Internet on the Catholic Courier website. He …
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Praying for the Dead
Here is an article I wrote for the cover of our bulletin. A Time to Honor Those Who Have Gone Before Us On Friday we celebrated All Saints’ Day. Throughout the year there are feasts and memorials of many different saints. On All Saints’ Day, we honor all who are in Heaven, whether they are …
Too Much To Do
We live in a very busy world. Families can spend all their time going to their children’s events whether it be sports, plays, or concerts. Many adults spend tremendous hours at work. I even know some retired people whose volunteer hours total more than a full-time job at 40 hours. Sometimes we are the cause …