Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Eucharistic Renewal - Parish Phase The Church in the United States is moving from the Diocesan to the Parish Phase of the Eucharistic Renewal. Officially is started last week on Corpus Christi. The last few weeks I’ve included for your reflection brief Eucharistic quotes in this column. This weekend after each of the four Masses I and Dcn. John will host mystagogy sessions offering a way for people to share their thoughts about the importance of the Eucharist and how we as a parish can foster the true renewal the bishops are encouraging.
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Happy Father’s Day! This weekend we praise God for our fathers and ask Him to bless them. In our age in this culture fatherhood is under attack (as is the whole family) in a particular way. For it is the good example of fathers that first give us a glimpse of how we should relate to God as our Heavenly Father. Sadly, there are plenty of bad examples, yet there are many good examples that show us God’s strength, leadership, and love. So, we strive to raise up young men to be good fathers willing to pray, sacrifice, and love their families.
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Corpus Christi Procession We will process with the Blessed Sacrament immediately following the 11:30 Mass on June 11. This year is a little different. Rather than simply going around our block, we have received permission from the bishop to process off our property into the neighborhood. We will be journeying an extra block west, and then return to the church for Solemn Benediction. In the past the procession has been about ten minutes. This one will be more like twenty.
Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Graces of Pentecost Last week I preached about the importance of liturgical time, and that this “ordinary time” could be viewed as “Missionary Time” due to its relation to Pentecost. In fact, traditionally this season is called “time after Pentecost.” Regardless, the Holy Spirit was given to the Church, sent to proclaim the Gospel. Yet with today’s feast, we are reminded of the ultimate answer to why we preach. We spread the Good News for the good of the world, yes, and for the salvation of souls, yes, but ultimately it is done for the glory of God Who is Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. For without the grace He gives making us sharers in His love, we can do nothing.