Throughout the Bible, fire is a physical expression of God’s presence and power.
Tag: From the Bishop’s Desk
The example of St. Thérèse
October 1 is the feast of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, one of the most popular saints throughout the Church and a personal favorite.
The Eucharist and Christ in our lives
When we embrace a Eucharistic life, grounded in Christ, acting as He does in this sacrament, we become extensions of Him to others.
Lessons learned serving others
“One of the foundational experiences of my life and my priesthood is the years I spent doing mission work in the Dominican Republic.”
The importance of friends
In the Book of Sirach, we read, “A faithful friend is a sturdy shelter. He who finds one finds a treasure. Faithful friends are beyond price; no amount can balance their worth.” (6:14-15)
Be a saint and challenge evil
All of us bear wounds inflicted by others: Painful conflicts, harsh judgments, hurtful comments, rejections of proffered love and friendship, lack of gratitude and support, embarrassing humiliations, experiences of being ignored or overlooked.
The beauty of Christmas
One of my earliest Christmas memories is waking from a nap one afternoon and walking into the living room to see the Christmas tree for the first time, decorated and lit in all of its glory.
We need the Mass
We can never forget that, on the last night of His earthly life, as Jesus faced betrayal, arrest, mockery, torture, and the Cross, He was thinking of us, not Himself.
Father Mazzuchelli inspires us today
This month, I will be offering a special Mass at St. Patrick Parish in Benton followed by a blessing of the newly-renovated rectory which will serve as a museum to Venerable Samuel Mazzuchelli, who is buried in the parish cemetery.