- The Right Relationship | Friar Reflections | The Second Sunday in Ordinary Time (2026) January 18, 2026 - Saints of God… …the Lord be with you! Today begins the week of prayer for Christian Unity. In the opening prayer for today’s Mass we prayed, “…hear the pleading of your people and bestow peace in our times.” Given the division going on is our world, our country, and our church, I can’t think of … Read More The Right Relationship | Friar Reflections | The Second Sunday in Ordinary Time (2026)
- The Clearest Moment | Friar Reflections | The Baptism of the Lord January 11, 2026 - My Good Friends, Today we celebrate the Baptism of the Lord, and it’s worth starting with the obvious question people have been asking for centuries: Why does Jesus get baptized at all? John’s baptism was about repentance. It was for people who needed to turn their lives around. So why does the sinless Son of … Read More The Clearest Moment | Friar Reflections | The Baptism of the Lord
- The Spirit of Assisi | From the Desk of the Pastor | January 2026 January 2, 2026 - Dear Parishioners, I would like to share with you a reflection someone has sent me on the World Day of Peace. Established by Pope Paul VI in 1967, the World Day of Peace is celebrated annually on January 1st, coinciding with the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God. It was inspired by the encyclicals Pacem … Read More The Spirit of Assisi | From the Desk of the Pastor | January 2026
