- The Burdens and Blessings of Choice | Friar Reflections | Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 16, 2025 - Saints of God, the Lord be with you! Years ago, when my friend Sister Kate Murphy, OSF, was in her eighties, I would often ask her, “Kate, if you had to choose Jesus or me, who would you choose?” She always answered that she would choose me, to which I would say, “Wrong choice! You’re … Read More The Burdens and Blessings of Choice | Friar Reflections | Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
- Facing Their Calling | Friar Reflections | Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 7, 2025 - My Good Friends, St. Francis of Assisi, when he first encountered his call, did not feel worthy of the task. He was the son of a wealthy merchant, living in luxury, yet God called him to a radical life of Gospel poverty and service. When Francis rebuilt the church of San Damiano, he thought his … Read More Facing Their Calling | Friar Reflections | Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
- Recognizing the Relationship | From the Desk of the Pastor | February 2025 February 2, 2025 - Dear Parishioners, As we get closer to the Lent, I wanted to share with you a decision that the parish has made about the weekly Stations of the Cross hosted on each of the Friday evenings during the season. Over the past few years the attendance for Stations has decreased. I believe there are several … Read More Recognizing the Relationship | From the Desk of the Pastor | February 2025
