Reflections

We Believe in One God

Life if beautiful! Recognize that your are living in a beautiful story that’s amazing author is God himself. You are so much more than a collection of molecules.

Deacon’s Beacon: Living the Beatitudes

Much of the news lately has been very depressing – focusing on mass shootings, killings, acts of violence and revenge.  All of these acts show a depression, anger and paranoia that is too prevalent in our world. My article today [read more...]

Called to be Salt and Light

You are the light of the world. A city set on a mountain cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and then put it under a bushel basket; it is set on a lampstand, where it gives light [read more...]

The Prophet Zephaniah and the Beatitudes?

The Beatitudes deserve a thorough evaluation and discussion, perhaps through a long and drawn-out homily. But, that’s not the approach Deacon Paul takes here. Instead, follow along as we “…[are] sheltered on the day of the Lord’s anger” and “..take [read more...]

9 Days for Life Novena: Day 9

9 Days for Life is an annual novena for the protection of human life. Each day’s intention is accompanied by a short reflection and suggested actions to help build a culture of life. Today, we pray that civic leaders will [read more...]

9 Days for Life Novena: Day 8

9 Days for Life is an annual novena for the protection of human life. Each day’s intention is accompanied by a short reflection and suggested actions to help build a culture of life. Today, we pray that expectant mothers choosing [read more...]

9 Days for Life Novena: Day 7

9 Days for Life is an annual novena for the protection of human life. Each day’s intention is accompanied by a short reflection and suggested actions to help build a culture of life. Today, we pray that expectant fathers will [read more...]

9 Days for Life Novena: Day 6

9 Days for Life is an annual novena for the protection of human life. Each day’s intention is accompanied by a short reflection and suggested actions to help build a culture of life. Today, we pray that every expectant mother [read more...]

Nothing Ordinary Here!

There is nothing ordinary about Ordinary Time. This couldn’t be truer today when Zephaniah reminds us of the mysteriousness of God’s way and Jesus lays out his Gospel blueprint in his Sermon on the Mount. God’s ways certainly are mysterious. [read more...]

9 Days for Life Novena: Day 5

9 Days for Life is an annual novena for the protection of human life. Each day’s intention is accompanied by a short reflection and suggested actions to help build a culture of life. Today, we pray that all unborn children [read more...]