No Excuses

No Excuses

By Fr. Tony Fortman, C.PP.S. In today’s Gospel, we see the apostles of Jesus, James and John, wanting to call an airstrike on a Samaritan village. We read, “On the way they entered a Samaritan village to prepare for his reception there, but they would not welcome him...
No Excuses

The Re-Membering of Christ

By Fr. Tim McFarland, C.PP.S. Many of our “mature” readers may recall carrying photos of loved ones in our wallets or purses. These have become obsolete. Now we carry lots of photos on our phones. These photos remind us of cherished memories, of loved ones and...
No Excuses

Seeing with the Eyes of Faith

Fr. Al Spilly, C.PP.S.  Although we sign ourselves with the sign of the cross every day, it may remain disconnected from our experience. God the Father is a gentle, loving shepherd. We experience this early in our lives when older people show us mercy, compassion,...
No Excuses

When We Need It the Most

By Fr. Dennis Chriszt, C.PP.S. A mighty wind or a gentle breath, the Spirit comes as it wills. Sometimes a mighty wind that opens shuttered windows and locked doors and fills the frightened with new courage sending the silent into the streets with loud voices that...
The Test of Love

The Test of Love

“A bell’s not a bell ’til you ring it, A song’s not a song ’til you sing it. Love in your heart wasn’t put there to stay, Love isn’t love ’til you give it away!” Brother Matt Schaefer, C.PP.S. These lyrics from The Sound of...
Missionaries of the Precious Blood