By Fr. Tim McFarland, C.PP.S. The timing of our great feasts this year seem to be rushed. The day after Christmas we celebrated the observance of the Holy Family when Jesus was 12 years old. A little over a week later we observe the Feast of the Epiphany. The Epiphany...
By the V. Rev. Jeffrey Kirch, C.PP.S. Another new year has dawned, another dinner of pork and sauerkraut (at least in our part of the country) coming up, another unsullied calendar on the desk. For all the babies born on Christmas 2021, their parents are settling in...
By Fr. Angelo Anthony, C.PP.S. Today we move quickly from the story of Christmas to Jesus as a boy of 12. We do not know much about the early years of Jesus’ life, so today’s Gospel gives us an unusual glimpse into his family life. Luke tells us that the Holy Family...
By Brother Matthew Schaefer, C.PP.S. Last week I went to the store to get supplies for our religious education program’s Christmas party. As I turned into the Christmas aisle, looking for candy canes and chocolate Santas, I was faced with an entire row of empty...
A Christmas message from our Provincial Director Fr. Jeffrey Kirch, C.PP.S. Christmas lights inside and outside of our homes provide extra light and warmth in what can be a dark and cold month in our northern states. I am grateful for folks who go to the trouble to...
