The Eucharist, continued: The Eucharist is famously called the “source and summit of the life of the Church” (Vatican II, Sacrosanctum...

From Safari…… Europe is dotted with magnificent church structures. Some of these churches took years to build and many labors and...

“O sacred Banquet! in which Christ is consumed, the memorial of His passion is recalled, the mind is filled with grace, and a pledge of...

“In the Eucharist, God has given us everything. Although God is all-powerful, He is unable to give more; though supremely wise, He knows...

“In the Eucharist, God has given us everything. Although God is all-powerful, He is unable to give more; though supremely wise, He knows...

This weekend, the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi), marks the beginning of the National Eucharistic...

We are the One in Christ (OiC) Area Catholic Community. Trinity Sunday, celebrating the one God in three Persons, is a fitting time to...

From safari… The answer is blowing in the wind. Meteorologists are reporting that this spring has been windier than normal. I don’t mind...

“Be compassionate, as your Father is compassionate.” This is one translation of Jesus’ words in the Sermon on the Mount as St. Luke...

From Safari……… Do you love me? We hear in the gospel, that whoever loves Jesus will keep his word. We keep his word when we love...

As our society and world continues to be visited by bitter conflicts, suffering, and division, it is understandable that even a strong...

This week we reach the midpoint of our 50-day celebration of Easter. How are you celebrating Easter? Every year on this fourth Sunday of...

The words of the risen Jesus to his Apostles indicate two things. First, they describe the fact that the Eleven really did experience...

From Safari…. Christ is risen, alleluia! Truly He is risen, alleluia! Today and the next three weeks, youth of our One In Christ...

Do we believe that Jesus literally came back from the dead? What does “Resurrection” mean? In the face of the suffering of the world that...

From Safari….. Ted Wolgamot, a writer on spirituality, psychology and addiction, wondered about the bits of palms he saw behind his...

Remember not the events of the past, the things of long ago consider not; see, I am doing something new! Now it springs forth, do you not...

From Safari… Our Lenten Journey brings us to Laetare Sunday. Not counting the Sundays, this day 22 of Lent. Laetare Sunday is a day of...

Patience. As you think of that word, does it bring to mind strength or weakness? Is it wise perseverance or wobbly indecision? Perhaps...

From Safari….. Almost twenty years ago I had the opportunity to take part in a three day camping experience in the Australian Outback. I...