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Somberness, like fog, blankets at least my world --- mass shootings, school shootings, assassination of Charlie Kirk, starvation and...
Sep 20, 20252 min read


Exaltation of the Cross – September 14
This year, the feast of the Exaltation of the Cross falls on Sunday. In the sorrows, violence, and challenges to hope that touch our...
Sep 13, 20253 min read


Something to ponder
From Safari…. Two questions to ponder: who or what are the most significant people or things in your life? Spouse, friend, or family...
Sep 6, 20252 min read


All Things New and Parish Traditions
As I write, we have just completed our Fall Festival at Sacred Heart. I am again in awe at the generosity of so many people to make this...
Aug 29, 20253 min read


In times of change, Christ is constant
When the railroads were first introduced to the U.S., some folks feared that they'd be the downfall of the nation! Here's an excerpt from...
Aug 24, 20252 min read


What are your habits!
When was the last time you … - thanked someone in your household for the regular tasks they do? - prayed the Rosary? - read a favorite...
Aug 15, 20252 min read


Take time to see the goodness
From safari…. I am back after a month of being on safari. (A journey not to observe wild animals but rather to observe the life around...
Aug 9, 20252 min read


All Things New Update
Come to a Town Hall Meeting to Share Your Input and Learn More The All Things New (ATN) Planning Committee has been meeting regularly to...
Aug 2, 20253 min read


What's it take to be a disciple?
Luke continues to describe the important characteristics of a disciple. Today’s passage speaks about the need to pray. Many of the...
Jul 25, 20252 min read


“What are we to do?”
“What are we to do, my brothers?” That question comes from the very first day of the Church’s ministry to the world on Pentecost. Hearing...
Jul 20, 20253 min read


So who is neighbor?
From Safari… Who is your Samaritan? To Jesus’ fellow Jews, a Samaritan was a despicable Person. As we hear this familiar gospel story we...
Jul 11, 20252 min read


“You are the light of the world,”
I walked through our One in Christ “True North” Vacation Bible School about ten days ago hosted at St. Francis Xavier. As ever, I was in...
Jul 7, 20253 min read


Compassion, not judgement.
Once again a Sunday in Ordinary Time is displaced. This weekend is the celebration of two of our most important saints – Peter and Paul....
Jun 28, 20252 min read


The Eucharist is, simply, Jesus.
“I am the food of those fully grown. Grow and you shall feed on Me. But you will not change Me into your own substance, as you do with...
Jun 21, 20253 min read


The Holy Trinity
From Safari…. How was your first week of Ordinary Time? What is Ordinary Time? First thoughts might include such words typical, routine,...
Jun 15, 20253 min read


Birthday of the Church
Pentecost marks the “birthday of the Church,” the beginning of the public mission of the Body of Christ in the world, guided always by...
Jun 6, 20254 min read


Focusing on our future
From Safari…. And the Beat Goes On, this 1967 ballad implies that life continues regardless of challenges or obstacles. It suggests...
Jun 1, 20254 min read


All Things New … What Is Happening?
Our One in Christ ACC “All Things New” Planning Committee has met twice with all the ACCs in the St. Cloud Deanery for an overview of...
May 23, 20253 min read


All things new
From Safari…… The word gospel means “good news” not “good advice”. The gospels share with us what God has done, continues to do for us,...
May 16, 20252 min read


Blessed Mother’s Day!
For many years, when we asked what she wanted for Mother’s Day, our mom always asked for flowers to plant around our house – petunias,...
May 12, 20253 min read

