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This is what Fr. Ron remembers most about his First Communion

Posted on April 16, 2021

Friday in the Second Week of Easter Fr. Ron reflects on making his First Communion and shares what he remembers most. He reminds us that when we come to the Eucharist, we bring something of ourselves to share with others. This is what Fr. Ron remembers most about his First Communion

How God is with you during the difficult times

Posted on April 15, 2021

Thursday in the Second Week of Easter “The Lord hears the cry of the poor.” This is the refrain from Psalm 34 that we proclaim today. One of the lines in the verses talks about God being close to the How God is with you during the difficult times

This is what we need to have eternal life

Posted on April 14, 2021

Wednesday in the Second Week of Easter For God so loved the worldGod so loved the world that he gave his only-begotten Son,so that everyone who believes in him might not perishbut might have eternal life. Fr. Ron reflects on This is what we need to have eternal life

Third Sunday of Easter

Posted on April 13, 2021

Mass for the Third Sunday of Easter on April 17, 2021 at 4:30 PM I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.I love You above all things,and I desire to receive You into my soul.Since I cannot Third Sunday of Easter

This is the way we can create unity in our world

Posted on April 13, 2021

Tuesday in the Second Week of Easter Today’s first reading is from the Acts of the Apostles after Pentecost when the early Christians shared everything with each other. Even more important than sharing their possessions, they shared themselves with one This is the way we can create unity in our world

What is needed to reshape your life

Posted on April 12, 2021

Monday in the Second Week of Easter Fr. Ron begins today’s homily by reminding us of our Easter Connecting point to rise above it all. Today’s Gospel is the story of Jesus and Nicodemus. Jesus tells him he must be What is needed to reshape your life

What does abundance mean for the Church of today?

Posted on April 9, 2021

Friday in the Octave of Easter Fr. Ron begins today’s homily by sharing one of his favorite verses from John’s Gospel: “From his abundance we have received grace upon grace” How will Jesus continue to relate to the Church after What does abundance mean for the Church of today?

This is how we can show proof that Christ lives

Posted on April 8, 2021

Thursday in the Octave of Easter Fr. Ron challenges us as to where we see proof that Jesus lives. To prove he is not a ghost, Jesus shows his disciples his hands and side and eats a piece of fish This is how we can show proof that Christ lives

The Power of Sharing a Meal

Posted on April 7, 2021

Wednesday in the Octave of Easter Today’s Gospel is the story of the disciples on the road to Emmaus. They are heartbroken about Jesus’ death. Jesus joins them but they don’t recognize him. They invite him in to share a The Power of Sharing a Meal

Second Sunday of Easter

Posted on April 6, 2021

Mass for the Second Sunday of Easter on April 11, 2021 at 7:30 AM Prayer for Spiritual Communion:I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.I love You above all things,and I desire to receive You into my Second Sunday of Easter

This is why it’s important to go to Mass each weekend

Posted on April 6, 2021

In today’s homily, Fr. Ron reflects on how God is not just some distant deity, but really a personal God. He knows us and calls us by name; he knows everything about us and cares for us. We see this This is why it’s important to go to Mass each weekend

Rising above to forgive

Posted on April 5, 2021

Monday in the Octave of Easter In today’s homily, Fr. Ron reflects on our Easter connecting point, “Rise above it all,” in today’s Gospel story of the resurrection. Jesus had to rise above the hurtful things people have done for Rising above to forgive

Easter Sunday 2021

Posted on April 4, 2021

Join us for Easter Sunday Mass on April 4, 2021 at 7:30 AM You found the Yellow Egg! × 4. Keyword: three The green egg can be found where you can learn about our Spring COVID-19 Update. Close

Easter Vigil 2021

Posted on April 3, 2021

Join us on the holiest of nights, the Easter Vigil, where we welcome new members into the Church. You found the Yellow Egg! × 4. Keyword: three The green egg can be found where you can learn about our Spring Easter Vigil 2021

Good Friday 2021

Posted on April 2, 2021

Join us for the Stations of the Cross at 12:00 and the Liturgy of the Passion at 1:30 PM on April 2, 2021 You found the Yellow Egg! × 4. Keyword: three The green egg can be found where you Good Friday 2021

Day 20: Only You, God

Posted on April 2, 2021

In today’s reflection, Marilyn shares how an experience reminded her that only God can create something so beautiful. She reminds us to take a breath and thank God for all of the amazing gifts he has blessed us with.

Day 19: A Picture of God

Posted on April 1, 2021

In today’s reflection, Dawn reminds us how “The Sign of the Cross” is a beautiful prayer in itself. She shares how it reminds us of our intimate relationship with the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.

When have you betrayed Jesus?

Posted on March 31, 2021

Wednesday of Holy Week Today’s Gospel is Matthew’s account of Judas’ betrayal at the Last Supper. Jesus tells the disciples that one of them will betray him and they respond by asking if it is them. We should all ask When have you betrayed Jesus?

Day 18: The Mariner’s Poem

Posted on March 31, 2021

In today’s reflection, Kathy shares how the “The Mariner’s Prayer” helps her to navigate the sea of life. She reminds us how God knows us and promises to be with us as we grow on our faith journeys.

Why you shouldn’t be thinking of Easter yet

Posted on March 30, 2021

Tuesday of Holy Week Are you ready for Easter? Fr. Ron begins today by asking questions about being ready for Easter. It’s a common question to ask this week, but today’s scriptures tell us to stop and wait. Fr. Ron Why you shouldn’t be thinking of Easter yet

Holy Thursday 2021

Posted on March 30, 2021

Join us for Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper on April 1, 2021 at 7:00 PM You found the Yellow Egg! × 4. Keyword: three The green egg can be found where you can learn about our Spring COVID-19 Update. Holy Thursday 2021

Day 17: Pray to Your Father in Secret

Posted on March 30, 2021

In today’s reflection, Tony shares how prayer comes from the heart in conversation with God. He explains how when we go to our “inner room” to pray, it is good to pray to the Father in many ways.

The perfect example of an intimate relationship with God

Posted on March 29, 2021

Monday of Holy Week Fr. Ron dives into today’s gospel by sharing that it’s a woman iwho embodies the love that Jesus commands of all his disciples. The story is the dinner that Jesus had at the home of Mary, The perfect example of an intimate relationship with God

Day 16: Talking to Mom

Posted on March 29, 2021

In today’s reflection, Debbie shares how her relationship with Mary has matured and grown with her faith life. She prays with Mary and her heart is drawn to the song, “Hail Mary: Gentle Woman.”

This is why being a troublemaker can be a good thing

Posted on March 26, 2021

Friday of the Fifth Week of Lent Fr. Ron shares why it can sometimes be ok to be a troublemaker. He says that this is the kind of trouble that John Lewis, the senator from Georgia, called “good trouble,” during This is why being a troublemaker can be a good thing

Day 15: A Vision of a Better World

Posted on March 26, 2021

In today’s reflection, Father Ron shares how “The Magnificat”, or Mary’s Hymn of Praise, has been a transformative prayer for him for over fifty years. He explains how the prayer offers him a vision of a world where all people Day 15: A Vision of a Better World

Acting out of faith rather than fear

Posted on March 25, 2021

The Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord Fr. Ron begins today by asking what you are most afraid of right now. Some fear is necessary for survival but too much is not good and can cause us to act Acting out of faith rather than fear

Taking a look at how we treat others

Posted on March 24, 2021

Wednesday of the Fifth Week of Lent Fr. Ron begins today’s homily by asking, How does your close relationship that God reveals to you affect how you treat other people? In today’s gospel, Jesus says to the Jewish leaders, “If Taking a look at how we treat others

Day 14: Praying in Small Groups

Posted on March 24, 2021

In today’s reflection, Chris shares how “Small Groups” foster community and how participation in them can lead to spiritual growth and intimacy with the Lord. Are you interested in getting involved with a small group? We’d love to know. We Day 14: Praying in Small Groups

Why Catholics have crucifixes instead of Crosses

Posted on March 23, 2021

Tuesday of the Fifth Week of Lent In today’s homily, Fr. Ron explains why Protestant churches tend to have crosses while Catholic Churches have crucifixes. We follow the theology of St. John’s gospel, and in today’s gospel we see how Why Catholics have crucifixes instead of Crosses

Palm Sunday

Posted on March 23, 2021

Mass for Palm Sunday on March 27, 2021 at 4:30 PM I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.I love You above all things,and I desire to receive You into my soul.Since I cannot at this moment Palm Sunday

This is why you shouldn’t hold people in their sin

Posted on March 22, 2021

Monday of the Fifth Week of Lent Holding people in their sins is something that many of us do. We tend to see that person in the lens of that sin even years later. The good news is that God This is why you shouldn’t hold people in their sin

Day 13: The Peace Rosary

Posted on March 22, 2021

In today’s reflection, Beth shares how Mary and the Holy Spirit guided her to “The Peace Rosary” and how it helps her to see God clearly in the middle of all of the chaos.

This is why we should love others above all

Posted on March 19, 2021

Solemnity of St. Joseph, Spouse of Mary In today’s reflection, Fr. Ron reminds us that sometimes we have to temper our devotion to the law with doing the right thing. This was the problem with the pharisees in scripture. They This is why we should love others above all

Day 12: The Prayer of Abandonment

Posted on March 19, 2021

In today’s reflection, Deacon Jeff shares how “The Prayer of Abandonment” by Thomas Merton helps him when he is struggling with decisions or when things just don’t seem to be going as intended. Prayer of Abandonment My Lord God, I Day 12: The Prayer of Abandonment

One of the best ways to determine someone’s character

Posted on March 18, 2021

Thursday of the Fourth Week of Lent In today’s homily, Fr. Ron reflects on the phrase, “One isn’t grateful because they are grateful, they are happy because they are grateful.” They remember all of the things done for them and One of the best ways to determine someone’s character

This is when Fr. Ron’s faith life evolved the most

Posted on March 17, 2021

Wednesday of the Fourth Week of Lent In today’s homily, Fr. Ron shares the point at which is faith life grew the most. Many see God as exclusively male, but Fr. Ron’s faith life truly evolved when he replaced it This is when Fr. Ron’s faith life evolved the most

Day 11: Prayer Through Art

Posted on March 17, 2021

In today’s reflection, Margaret shares how “Visio Divina” invites us all to experience God through art and images. She reminds us that prayer can be a visual experience and a beautiful way to encounter the Lord.

How God’s grace is like the St. Clair river

Posted on March 16, 2021

Tuesday of the Fourth Week of Lent Fr. Ron reflects on his time as pastor of St. Mary parish in St. Clair and the beauty of the St. Clair River. A river is always moving, always flowing, but never runs How God’s grace is like the St. Clair river

Fifth Sunday of Lent

Posted on March 15, 2021

Mass for the Fifth Sunday of Lent on March 20, 2021 at 4:30 PM I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.I love You above all things,and I desire to receive You into my soul.Since I cannot Fifth Sunday of Lent

Seeing beyond Jesus’ miracles

Posted on March 15, 2021

Monday of the Fourth Week of Lent In today’s gospel, an official sees beyond what Jesus does to who Jesus is. He’s not just a miracle worker, he is the giver of life. He is the very presence of God Seeing beyond Jesus’ miracles

Day 10: The Holy Hill

Posted on March 15, 2021

In today’s reflection, John shares how meditative prayer can be a way of renewing and awakening your prayer life. Jesus is waiting in prayer to gather you in and have an intimate conversation.

This is how simple our faith is

Posted on March 12, 2021

Friday of the Third Week of Lent In today’s homily, Fr. Ron explains how simple our Christian faith is: Love God and love your neighbor. We hear this in our gospel today when a scribe asks Jesus what the first This is how simple our faith is

Day 9: Change Us, O Lord

Posted on March 12, 2021

In today’s reflection, Amy reminds us that to “sing is to pray twice ” as she shares an original song to help spread the Light of Christ and remind us of our common struggles.

What you are doing when you protect yourself from being hurt

Posted on March 11, 2021

Thursday of the Third Week of Lent In today’s homily, Fr. Ron reflects on what it means to have a hardened heart. Many want to protect themselves against being hurt so they cut themselves off from the world around. They What you are doing when you protect yourself from being hurt

The Importance of Seniors in our Faith Community

Posted on March 10, 2021

Wednesday of the Third Week of Lent Fr. Ron shares why is proud now that he has turned 70. It is because of the importance he has of passing on his faith to younger generations. In today’s first reading, we The Importance of Seniors in our Faith Community

Day 8: Routines and Intentions

Posted on March 10, 2021

In today’s reflection, Matt shares how using nightly free form prayer along with intentions can help grow your spiritual life. He explains how sharing this prayer with a loved one can deepen your connection with one another and lead to Day 8: Routines and Intentions

This is what happens when we fail to forgive

Posted on March 9, 2021

Tuesday of the Third Week of Lent In today’s daily homily, Fr. Ron reminds us that bad things happen when we fail to forgive others from our heart. We hear why this is in todays Gospel where Peter asks Jesus This is what happens when we fail to forgive

Fourth Sunday of Lent

Posted on March 8, 2021

Mass for the Fourth Sunday of Lent on March 13, 2021 at 4:30 PM I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.I love You above all things,and I desire to receive You into my soul.Since I cannot Fourth Sunday of Lent

This is what you are doing when you exclude someone

Posted on March 8, 2021

Monday of the Third Week of Lent In today’s homily, Fr. Ron reflects on excluding anyone from God’s love is to exclude ourselves. This is the lesson that we hear in today’s Gospel. Jesus came to liberate every person of This is what you are doing when you exclude someone