By Fr. Jim Dugal, C.PP.S. During World War I, there was a secret message that had to be sent to the front lines. They could not take a chance that the enemy would intercept it, so they asked if anyone would volunteer for this dangerous mission. One man stepped forward...
By Fr. William Nordenbrock, C.PP.S. On the feast of St. Maria De Mattias, the Church offers for our reflection a very familiar passage from the Book of the Prophet Jeremiah. In fact, it is part of the reading that we heard on Sunday. In the passage we hear the...
By Fr. Tim Knepper, C.PP.S. In the Knepper household, when I was growing up, the radio would usually be tuned to adult contemporary or “pop” radio. Often my mom would listen to the Carpenters. One of her favorite songs was “I Need to be in Love.” Mom would tell me to...
By Fr. Al Naseman, C.PP.S. “Let the words of my mouth and the thoughts of my heart find favor before you, O Lord, my rock and redeemer.” This last lines of today’s responsorial psalm I make my prayer as I begin this reflection. The liturgy today details two...
By Br. Matt Schaefer, C.PP.S. “…And his disciples began to believe him.” A simple statement at the end of a straightforward and familiar story. But this nascent belief, as unsteady as a toddler’s first steps, started a movement. It was enough...
Here is my chosen one with whom I am well pleased. (Isaiah 42:1) You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased. (Luke 3:22) By Fr. Steve Dos Santos, C.PP.S. While the words cited above refer to and were spoken to Jesus specifically, our faith tells us that they...
