Tag: Fr. Ron

Fr. Ron’s Ramblings 9/19/2021

Posted on September 16, 2021

This weekend we welcome Msgr. John Kasza and Fr. Chris Talbot to St. Isidore. As Fr. Matt is away this weekend, Msgr. Kasza, who is the Moderator of our Family of Parishes, is presiding at 7:30 Mass. Our Family of Parishes Fr. Ron’s Ramblings 9/19/2021

Daily Homily for 5/19/20

Posted on May 19, 2020

READINGS:Acts 16:22-34;Ps 138:1-2ab, 2cde-3, 7c-8;Jn 16:5-11

Daily Homily for 5/15/20

Posted on May 15, 2020

Today is the feast day of St. Isidore the farmer, our patron saint. Fr. Ron reflects on the importance being named after Saint Isidore and supporting our farmers. READINGS:Acts 15:22-31;Ps 57:8-9, 10 and 12;Jn 15:12-17

Daily Homily for 5/13/20

Posted on May 13, 2020

Fr. Ron reflects on how our three pillars of community at St. isidore (Connect, Reach, Build) are reflected in the community in today’s Gospel. READINGS:Acts 15:1-6;Ps 122:1-2, 3-4ab, 4cd-5;Jn 15:1-8

Daily Homily for 5/11/2020

Posted on May 11, 2020

Each of us were created for greatness but we all are human. Fr. Ron reflects today on the Holy Spirit dwelling within us to help us continue to be witnesses of resurrection power. READINGS:Acts 14:5-18;Ps 115:1-2, 3-4, 15-16;Jn 14:21-26

Daily Homily for 5/9/2020

Posted on May 9, 2020

Many are distraught not being able to receive the Eucharist right now, but Fr. Ron reminds us that the Eucharist gives us the power and strength we need to do the works of Jesus. We, as Christians, are not defined Daily Homily for 5/9/2020

Daily Homily for 5/8/2020

Posted on May 8, 2020

In today’s homily, Fr. Ron reflects on how we can trust in Jesus even though we cannot always see beyond our grief READINGS:Acts 13:26-33;Ps 2:6-7, 8-9, 10-11ab;Jn 14:1-6

Daily Homily for 5/7/2020

Posted on May 7, 2020

READINGS:Acts 13:13-25; Ps 89:2-3, 21-22, 25 and 27;Jn 13:16-20

Daily Homily for 5/6/2020

Posted on May 6, 2020

READINGS:Acts 12:24—13:5a; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6 and 8;Jn 12:44-50

Daily Homily for 5/5/20

Posted on May 5, 2020

Based on today’s first reading, Fr. Ron reflects on a development in the life of the early Church. READINGS:Acts 11:19-26;Ps 87:1b-3, 4-5, 6-7;Jn 10:22-30

Daily Homily for 5/4/10

Posted on May 4, 2020

Readings:Acts 11:1-18; Ps 42:2-3; Ps 43:3-4; Jn 10:11-18

Daily Homily for 5/1/20

Posted on May 1, 2020

READINGS:Acts 9:1-20; Ps 117:1bc, 2; Jn 6:52-59

Daily Homily for 4/30/20

Posted on April 30, 2020

READINGS:Acts 8:26-40; Ps 66:8-9, 16-17, 20; Jn 6:44-51

Daily Homily for 4/27/20

Posted on April 27, 2020

READINGS:Acts 6:8-15; Ps 119:23-24, 26-27, 29-30;Jn 6:22-29

Daily Homily for 4/24/20

Posted on April 24, 2020

READINGS:ACTS 5:34-42PSALM 27:1, 4, 13-14JN 6:1-15

Daily Homily for 4/23/20

Posted on April 23, 2020

READINGSACTS 5:27-33PSALM 34:2 AND 9, 17-18, 19-20JN 3:31-36

Daily Homily for 4/22/20

Posted on April 22, 2020

READINGSACTS 5:17-26PSALM 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9JN 3:16-21

Daily Homily for 4/18/20

Posted on April 18, 2020

READINGS: ACTS 4:13-21PSALM 118:1 AND 14-15AB, 16-18, 19-21MK 16:9-15

Daily Homily for 4/17/20

Posted on April 17, 2020

READINGS: ACTS 4:1-12PSALM 118:1-2 AND 4, 22-24, 25-27AJN 21:1-14

Daily Homily for 4/15/20

Posted on April 15, 2020

READINGS:ACTS 3:1-10PSALM 105:1-2, 3-4, 6-7, 8-9LK 24:13-35

Connecting Point: April 12, 2020

Posted on April 11, 2020

In the Opening Prayer at Mass on Easter Sunday we pray: “Bestow upon those baptized in (Jesus’) death the power flowing from his resurrection,that we may proclaim near and far the pardon and peace you give us.” Today we celebrate Connecting Point: April 12, 2020

Daily Homily for 4/4

Posted on April 4, 2020

Saturday of the Fifth Week of Lent READINGS:EZ 37:21-28JEREMIAH 31:10, 11-12ABCD, 13JN 11:45-56

Thursday of the Fifth Week of Lent

Posted on April 2, 2020

READINGS:GN 17:3-9PSALM 105:4-5, 6-7, 8-9JN 8:51-59

Wednesday of the Fifth Week of Lent

Posted on April 1, 2020

READINGS:DN 3:14-20, 91-92, 95DANIEL 3:52, 53, 54, 55, 56JN 8:31-42

Tuesday of the Fifth Week of Lent

Posted on March 31, 2020

Readings;NM 21:4-9Psalm 102:2-3, 16-18, 19-21JN 8:21-30

Monday of the Fifth Week of Lent

Posted on March 30, 2020

Readings: DN 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62Psalm 23:1-3A, 3B-4, 5, 6JN 8:1-11

Friday of the Fourth Week of Lent

Posted on March 27, 2020

Monday of the Fourth Week of Lent

Posted on March 23, 2020

ISAIAH 65:17-21 PSALM 30 JOHN 4;43-54 In today’s Gospel, a royal official from Capernaum, whose son is near death, asks Jesus to “come down before my child dies.” He believes that Jesus could heal his son. However, Jesus does not Monday of the Fourth Week of Lent

Fr. Ron’s Reflections 3/19/20

Posted on March 19, 2020

The peace of Jesus Christ be with all of you. Your St. Isidore staff and parish community are doing all that we can to serve you during these trying times. We will be maintaining limited office hours to serve your Fr. Ron’s Reflections 3/19/20

Fr. Ron’s Reflections 3/1/20

Posted on February 25, 2020

We begin to count the forty days of Lent today, the First Sunday of Lent. We begin today because today is the first time the entire community has been able to gather together. Lent will come to an end at Fr. Ron’s Reflections 3/1/20

Fr. Ron’s Reflection 2/23/20

Posted on February 18, 2020

At the 9:30 Mass this Sunday we celebrate the”Rite of Sending” with our catechumens and candidates for Full Communion with the Catholic Church. Those with whom we will be celebrating the Easter Sacraments of Baptism Confirmation, and First Eucharist at Fr. Ron’s Reflection 2/23/20

Fr. Ron’s Reflection 2/9/20

Posted on February 4, 2020

The primary goal of Archbishop Vigneron’s “Unleash the Gospel” effort is to form all of us into “joyful missionary disciples.” At the heart of this mission is the need to help parents and families to form their children as “joyful Fr. Ron’s Reflection 2/9/20

Fr. Ron’s Reflections 1/19/20

Posted on January 14, 2020

Having celebrated the Advent and Christmas Seasons with their many bright feasts, the Church has now returned to “Ordinary Time.” The word “ordinary” has its roots in the word “ordinal”, as in “ordinal number.” We call this “Ordinary Time” because Fr. Ron’s Reflections 1/19/20

Fr. Ron’s Reflections 1/12/20

Posted on January 8, 2020

This weekend we welcome Fr. Adam MacDonald to St. Isidore. Fr. MacDonald is the Vocation Director with the Divine Word Missionaries. He is here to help us celebrate “Vocation Sunday.” The Divine Word Missionaries played a large part in my Fr. Ron’s Reflections 1/12/20

Fr. Ron’s Reflections 1/5/20

Posted on January 2, 2020

Today’s Feast of the Epiphany is, liturgically speaking, the brightest feast of the entire Christmas Season, outshining Christmas Day itself! Traditionally, Epiphany is celebrated on January 6, the Twelfth Day of Christmas. It still is in many cultures. In those Fr. Ron’s Reflections 1/5/20

Fr. Ron’s Reflections 12/8/19

Posted on December 3, 2019

Celebrating the Sacrament of Reconciliation is an important part of our Advent preparation for the celebration of the Lord’s Coming, both at the end of time and at Christmas. For several years we have joined with three other North Macomb Fr. Ron’s Reflections 12/8/19

Fr. Ron’s Reflections 11/24/19

Posted on November 19, 2019

One blessing that I will be most grateful for this Thanksgiving is that of being a part of the St. Isidore Catholic Community. When Msgr. Mike left St. Isidore seven years ago to become pastor at St. Andrew parish, my Fr. Ron’s Reflections 11/24/19

Fr. Ron’s Reflections 11/17/19

Posted on November 13, 2019

It is just over one year since we began Eucharistic Exposition in the Resource Center on Tuesdays from following the 8:00 AM Mass until closing with Benediction at 6:00 PM. (This is in addition to Exposition on Friday mornings for Fr. Ron’s Reflections 11/17/19

Connecting Point: November 10, 2019

Posted on November 4, 2019

How do I remain faithful through the trials I believe that it is our dreams which give meaning to our lives. Our dreams move us and sustain us through difficult times. Jesus dreamed of the “Reign of God,” a kingdom Connecting Point: November 10, 2019

Fr. Ron’s Reflection 11/3/19

Posted on October 29, 2019

November has been designated by the Church as a month to pray in a particular way for the Faithful Departed. Throughout the month there will be a Book of Life near the baptismal pool for parishioners to inscribe the names Fr. Ron’s Reflection 11/3/19

Fr. Ron’s Reflections 10/27/19

Posted on October 22, 2019

This weekend we welcome Bishop Robert Fisher to St. Isidore. Bishop Fisher is presiding at the Confirmation Liturgy for our ninth graders on Saturday evening. As you know, it is through Confirmation that our young people complete their initiation into Fr. Ron’s Reflections 10/27/19

Fr. Ron’s Reflections 9/29/19

Posted on September 23, 2019

This week we welcome Fr, Tom McCarthy to St. Isidore, Fr. McCarthy, an Augustinian priest, is preaching at all of our liturgies this weekend, and will then be leading our parish mission through Wednesday evening. Fr. McCarthy is a well Fr. Ron’s Reflections 9/29/19

Fr. Ron’s Reflections 9/22/19

Posted on September 17, 2019

Last month I had the privilege of attending the 2019 National Convention of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVDP). The SVDP is a worldwide Christian community founded in Paris in 1833 by a group of Catholic college students, Fr. Ron’s Reflections 9/22/19

Fr. Ron’s Reflections 9/15/19

Posted on September 11, 2019

We are very grateful to the 752 parishioners who have made gifts and pledges to CSA 2019. As you know, contributing to the Catholic Services Appeal is the best way to directly support our parish mission. In effect, every dollar Fr. Ron’s Reflections 9/15/19

Connecting Point: September 8, 2019

Posted on September 3, 2019

How can I rely more on God’s wisdom and less on my own?” We live in a time when knowledge and information are easily accessible. If you want to find information on almost anything, just go to the internet. But Connecting Point: September 8, 2019

Fr. Ron’s Reflection 9/1/2019

Posted on August 27, 2019

The observance of Labor Day this weekend reminds us of the “dignity of work,” one of the major themes of Catholic social teaching. Far from being a “necessary evil,’” human labor is sacred. We live most fully in God’s image when we Fr. Ron’s Reflection 9/1/2019

Fr. Ron’s Reflections 8/4/2019

Posted on July 31, 2019

“You may not be able to hear US. But we have heard YOU!’ We continue to get “feedback” from parishioners and visitors to our parish that it is difficult to understand the spoken word in the main section of our Fr. Ron’s Reflections 8/4/2019

Fr. Ron’s Reflections 7/28/19

Posted on July 23, 2019

Please “save the date” and plan on joining us for our Parish Picnic following the 4:30 Mass on August 10th. The picnic will be held in the Social Hall as well as the courtyard. Hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, ice cream, and pop will be Fr. Ron’s Reflections 7/28/19

Fr. Ron’s Reflections 7/21/19

Posted on July 16, 2019

When we started our 5:30 PM Sunday Night Mass in May of last year (“A Mass for the Busy Catholic” as we used in our tagline), our plan was to evaluate it after one year to see if it should Fr. Ron’s Reflections 7/21/19

Fr. Ron’s Reflections 7/7/19

Posted on July 3, 2019

Even as we enter into these “dog days” of summer, our Faith Formation Team is hard at work preparing for the next school year. The members of the team are studying and implementing many new Archdiocesan curriculum guidelines. They are re-writing Fr. Ron’s Reflections 7/7/19